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Meteorologist Loses His Shit Over Thundersnow
Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel has made a career out of standing and yelling in terrible inclement weather and getting totally amped about it, but nothing, really, could have prepared him for this Chicago thundersnow....
Chinese Fire Drill For The Eagles' Coaching Staff
The Eagles' new defensive coordinator is...their old o-line coach. Huh....
Deadspin All-Stars, Others Will Read Quickly in NYC Thursday Night
NYC folks: Gelf's Varsity Letters reading series returns Thursday, with rapid-fire readings to mark the launch of Quickish. Among the readers will be Deadspin's Emeritus, Bakes, Ben Cohen, plus Alex Belth, Chuck Klosterman, and many more. Go: 7:30 p.m., Le Poisson Rouge....
11 Sumo Wrestlers Involved In (Text-Only) Text Message Controversy
Wrestlers and stablemasters in the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) have long been suspected of match-fixing, but now there might be some textual messages to prove it. Let's hope this doesn't all trace back to a stubby-finger typo....
STOP PRESS: Cristiano Ronaldo Is Arrogant!
Seriously, what is it about Real Madrid? EVERYONE hates them....
Mets Owners Were Really, Really Confident In Bernie Madoff
Somehow, some way, long after Bernard Madoff began his 150-year prison sentence, the Mets are still being made to look foolish with their money....
Is This The Future Of Sports Arenas?
Preliminary sketches of the proposed new stadium for UNLV show a 40,000-seat football stadium that can quickly convert to a 20,000-seat hockey or basketball arena. Throw in Cirque du Soleil, and you've got yourself a deal. [UNLVNow]...
Dan Snyder's Attorney Sends A Strongly Worded Letter To D.C.'s Alt-Weekly
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Here's A Visual Reimagining Of Elway's Super Bowl Helicopter Spin, Starring A Playmate
The fine people at Playboy were kind enough to send along a link to "Greatest Super Bowl Moments With Jaime Edmondson." Here's how they explain what's going on:...
Big Ben Uses An Unfortunate Turn Of Phrase
I'm sure there's no way this quote, about being an underdog, will ever be taken out of context. Like we just did, for example....
The Spoiler’s Great January Transfer Review
This post, written by Richard Anderson, is republished with permission from The Spoiler. Go there often if you like soccer stuff....
The Myth Of America's Team
What is America's team? Does a team that symbolizes blue collar struggle or no-frills democracy best define our nation? Or is it the wealthiest team with the biggest stadium in the biggest state? Or is it possible that this is all bullshit?...
James Harrison Just Wants To Tackle The Packers Softly On The Ground, Mr. Goodell
Steelers linebacker James Harrison, who was fined around $125,000 for controversial hits this season, proposed layering the field with pillows to prevent player injuries at the media circus in Dallas today. Everyone thought this was just a regular laugh riot....
Who Wants To See A Ref Rendered Physically Unable To Have Children?
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Blake Griffin Doesn't Need To Adjust; The Game Must Adjust To Him
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Griffin wants to stick with what's been working....
Did Kevin Garnett Turn Down A Ball Boy With A Bin Laden Reference?
After yesterday's Lakers/Celtics game, both Yahoo's Marc Spears and ESPN's J.A. Adande Tweeted that when asked for his autograph, KG told a Lakers ball boy "you've got a better chance of catching Bin Laden." The Tweets were promptly deleted. Conspiracy?...
Everything About The Pro Bowl Was Half-Assed
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Your NFL Pro Bowl Open Thread
The NFL's also-ran showcase is on TV tonight. So is "The Lost Valentine," a film in which "a reporter seeks the truth about a World War II pilot," starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Betty White. Advantage: Sarah....
Your NHL All-Star Game Open Thread
Here are 10 things that the Winnipeg Free Press thinks you should look for during today's NHL All-Star Game in Raleigh. Thankfully, TSN explains how choosing sides for a sporting showcase came to resemble a Strawbridge School third-grade kickball pregame....