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You And I Will Soon Be Subsidizing The Pistons
So Bank of America received $25 billion in federal bailout money, and will now loan $175 million to the NBA to help struggling franchises. Seattle SuperSonics: "A little late!" [The Huffington Post]...
Wait, Tim Lincecum Is Making How Much?
Tim Lincecum, last season's Cy Young Award winner, just signed a contract with the Giants for one year at $650,000. Barry Zito chortles, wipes dog poop off shoe with $100 bill....
Here Are Your Juicy Details From The Kendra Wilkinson Media Blitz
The lovely Kendra Wilkinson has been more ubiquitous than ever this week, showing up on multiple radio shows and a People Magazine interview. Highlight: WFAN asked her who was better in bed; Hef, or Hank Baskett?...
Albert Haynesworth Becomes Highest Paid Face-Stomper In History
The Redskins, still spending like it's 2002, have inked the Titans' menacing defensive tackle to a 7-year, $100 million deal. [Redskins Insider]...
The Glory That Was Operation Scheyerface
Yes, Duke beat Maryland in a key ACC men's basketball matchup on Wednesday, but sometimes the most important victories are not won on the court, but in the stands. Behold: Operation Scheyerface, v2.0....
Dreamboat Captain Takes The Reins, Marries Gisele
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are officially a couple in the eyes of God. According to US Magazine,Brady and Bundchen wed last night in front of family, friends, and a furious Bridget Moynahan....
Unfortunate Ad Placement, New York Mets Edition
Well, this can't be good for ticket sales. Couldn't the Mets advertise for tickets on a page with stories about puppies? (Thanks to Matt Leibman) [CNN Money]...
Derek Jeter's Made Himself A New Friend
• ...And she's 22: She's a senior at FIT, plays his voicemail messages to her friends, and asks him suggestions on how to get a "tighter butt." Total marriage material. [Sports Crackle Pop]...
Come Mock The Annoying Guy In The Bird Suit On Monday
The Nationals will unveil a "new look" for their mascot, Screech, at the ESPN Zone in Washington DC on Monday. Any Deadspin reader who attends with a camera will attain hero status. [MASN]...
Chad Gaudin Is The Amish Rifle
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....
Manny <i>Really</i> Doesn't Want To Go To Spring Training
Frank McCourt is starting to get a little bitchy after Manny Ramirez turns down the Dodgers' latest offer for $45 million over two years. [Los Angeles Times]...
The De-Cleavaging Of Hannah Storm Is Upon Us
Not A Sports Blog does some inspired creepy-detective work into the recent wardrobe changes to SportsCenter morning host Hannah Storm. Sadly, it appears the days of shiny thigh-high boots and low-cut tops are behind her....
Dude, Where's My Bib?
American Bill Demong was disqualified from the ski jumping portion of the Nordic combined team event Thursday after not finding his start number on time, costing the U.S. a possible gold medal. [NBCSports]...
Tiger Goes Down
Woods loses in the second-round of the Match Play Championship to Tim Clark, ending his glorious comeback tour. I don't know what to believe anymore. [ESPN]...
A-Rod's Cousin No Longer Welcome At Yankee Functions
New York Yankees brass have reportedly told Alex Rodriguez that his body man, Yuri Sucart, is no longer allowed in any team facilities, to which A-Rod responded: "You're tearing us apart!" [Daily News]...
Meet Supa Saint: "The World's Most Deranged Saints Fan"
When you’re talking about a fan base that voluntary roots for the New Orleans Saints, “derangement” is definitely on a sliding scale—but I don’t think any fan could ever hold a candle to Supa Saint....
The End Of The Sexy Rexy Era
• Don't have to go home, but you can't stay here: Bears fans are literally counting down the seconds to Rex Grossman's free agency. It's almost like they can't wait for him to leave! [InGameNow]...
Mamula
"Mamula says Philly fans "were and are great," and blames himself for not engaging the media, "because when you don't speak to the media, they write whatever they want to." [Philly Mag]...
How About A Rasheed Wallace Flip Out For Old Time's Sake?
The Detroit Pistons are free falling and when a tenuous group of aging veterans begins to run out of gas late in the season that's usually a perfect time for an embarrassing on-court temper tantrum....
Mantle Family Brings Mickey's F-Yogi Ball Home
In a kind of stunning development in the "Fuck Yogi" ball auction, it appears the Mantle family swooped in and paid the $2,750 to buy the ball from Grey Flannel Auctions....