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The Terrible History Of Undersized Linens
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury celebrates as the first star of his team's shutout of New York today. Foreshadowing? Or pride before the fall?...

The NFC Championship Live Blog, Done Right (Not With Tagged Posts)
Will it be the desert dwellers or the East coast fellers? Which nine-win team reigns supreme? This and much more Iron Chef-style prose to follow in the live blog, aprez le jump....

News Flash: Good Football Won't Save The Economy
Wall Street Journal writer is accosted by a panhandler in Baltimore, proving that Barack Obama's stimulus package will not win the Super Bowl. [WSJ]...

Mr. Referee, May I Have A Quick Word With You?
He's actually Jonathan Xavier, the brother of Friar guard Jeff Xavier and all he wants to know is why there was not a foul called on Marquette after his whole family (symbolically) got poked in the eye driving to the hoop. Yes, the game was still in progress, but doesn't he deserve an answer? Don't ...

Live From Glendale, It's The Emeritus Twitter Feed
Live Twittering from the Pink Taco. Watch a boy melt down, in real time. [Twitter]...

Jump For Joy! There's A Hockey Game On Today!
NBC is broadcasting a regular season NHL game today ... on TV even! Rangers at Penguins (probably sans Crosby), 12:30 p.m. ET. Let's watch that! [NBC]...

Kobe Is The MVP, The Horse Has Spoken
Well, there's not point in having an MVP vote this year—or even playing the rest of the NBA season—for that matter. Shaq's Twitter feed has made its choice and that's good enough for me....

Hook 'em, Danno: Texas Baseball Coach Charged With DWI, Suspended
It's a damn shame that this will be the first time many people hear the name of Augie Garrido. Garrido has won more games than anyone (1,629) and five national championships, but took a big one in the loss column this morning when he was pulled over for DWI. The stop happened around 1 am when one of...

Is That A Caterpillar On Your Forehead Or Is Your Team Still In The Playoffs?
The indefatigable Christmas Ape found the latest fashion craze happening in Baltimore—fake unibrows, in honor of rookie quarterback Joe Flacco. It's actually a charity drive, which is great, because I won't publicly humiliate myself unless it's for a good cause. Or cash. Preferably cash. [Kissing S...

Yes, But How Does The Robot Do In The Shuttle Run?
I'm not a big fan of discussing physical fitness, mainly because I don't have any. So I'm naturally jealous of any robot that rubs that in by doing pushups all up in my face an' shit. Especially when the robot's face is a big as this guy's. But then in the middle of his demo, his arm falls off. And ...

Harangody? More Like Haran-sucky! High Five?
Some highlights from the Syracuse-Notre Dame game, and that large Caucasian fellow playing in South Bend was not one of them. [Fack Youk]...

Rams Hire Steve Spagnuolo, Formerly D-Coor With NY Giants
Two things you should have known about now-former Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. First, to my knowledge, the man has never had sex with a donut....

LeBron Plays The 5-Spot
The Cleveland Cavaliers have played 20 games at home this season; they've won them all. Lebron James headed a makeshift lineup — one that saw him playing 12 minutes at center. James finished the game with 29 points in 43 minutes as the Cavs beat the New Orleans Hornets, 92-78....

LPGA Star, 27, To Marry 39-Year-Old Executive
Cradle-robbing never looked so...comely? Mexico's own Lorena Ochoa, the No. 1 ranked female golfer, has announced plans to get married. Now I know what you're thinking. LPGA star...she's gonna marry a white girl, just like Tiger, right? Actually, it's one of her sponsors....

AFC Title Game May Come Down To Another Controversial Touchdown
A lot's being made of whether the Pittsburgh Steelers could beat any team three times in a season, let alone the Baltimore Ravens. Most of you will remember the controversial Santonio Holmes touchdown that pushed the Steelers past Baltimore in that Week 15 showdown. The goaline catch was originally ...

Tiger Woods Will Speak About Something Besides His Line Of Titanium Drivers
Tiger Woods accepted an invitation to speak this weekend at "We Are One," the inauguration celebration being held this weekend at the Lincoln Memorial. The move is a surprise for the self-proclaimed "Cablanasian," who typically isn't programmed by Nike to participate involved in politics. No one's s...

Another NFL Coach Bites It...And It's Not Herm Edwards
Actually it's...Jon Gruden?!?! The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired their doll-faced head coach last night. Gruden's Bucs hadn't won a playoff game since winning Super Bowl 37, and had missed the playoffs four of his last six seasons, including a tremendous December collapse this season, starting 9-3 and ...

Which Of These Birds Will Be Left Standing?
The week is finally over. Now, it's time to get down to business....

Vince Carter Starring In 'Rear Window'
The Nets' Vince Carter says he watched the crash landing of US Airways flight 1549 from his bedroom window in Weehawken. "It landed like it was a movie." [CBSSports]...

'These Breasts Property Of Mister Tebow,' And Other Ill-Advised Sporting Wagers
Time for another editon of Waxing Off; today's topic: Unfortunate "Mayors' Bets." Warning: May include description of Deadspin Managing Editor sucking a toe....