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Our Server Is Not A Sentient Being
To keep the comments as fresh and outstanding as they've been up to this point, we've commissioned Commenting Guru Rob Iracane to write a bi-weekly Comment Ombudsman column. It runs every other week. This is that week....
NBA ref Bob Delaney has a book coming out, about his days as an undercover cop. "I would like to learn about how stupid the Mafia actually is to not think that a man named "Bobby Covert" was NOT a covert, undercover agent trying to infiltrate them. That name is worse than Ron Mexico or Max Power." [...
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 11:15 a.m. This is Kige Ramsey Joe Morgan for YouTube ESPN sports. • 12:30 p.m. "The Bus" w/Jerome Bettis: Is this a recurring feature? Will the topic be buses? • 1 p.m. NCAA FB w/Bruce Feldman: Exactly how hot is Appalachian State?...
Don't Even THINK Of Ranking Michigan In Your Top 25
Dan Shanoff writes a weekly college football column for Deadspin. Email him to let him know what you think....
JoePa Demands A Job Done Right
If we had our way, Joe Paterno would coach Penn State until the end of time. If the Lord ever decides, misguidedly, to take JoePa, we hope his ghost patrols the sidelines until all the players are wearing rocket packs. Because he's our type of guy....
Three Days Later, The Upset Still Stuns
As much as we enjoyed the link to all the other Big Ten teams celebrating Michigan's loss, and as happy as we are for Appalachian State — some of whose fans actually saw this coming — we still have to focus on those Michigan fans, who saw their entire season (and perhaps so much more) evaporate in a...
This Potential Chicago Riot Brought To You By The Letter Z
And so we witness the brave veneer begin to crack in the Windy City. The Cubs are still in first in the NL Central — shouldn't that be cause for unbridled joy? — but you'd never know it. Carlos Zambrano had a stinky outing on Monday and was treated to a chorus of boos by the Wrigley unfaithful. Zamb...
About Last Night
What you missed after an extended weekend of light drinking ... • MLB: Vote For Pedro. Martinez returns, reaches milestone, Mets win. • Golf: Get your kicks, on Route 66 ... Mickelson defeats Tiger, now must rest for about two weeks. • College football: The Son Also Rises ... Clemson Tigers 24, Flor...
About Last Night
What you missed while searching for a matching shirt to go with your fishnet pants ... • Basketball: Carmelo Anthony is tired of bronze! U.S. 118, Argentina 81. • MLB: Let t be known that the Cardinals are above .500! I shall now bang this gong! • Motor sports: Wait, Danica gets to celebrate for fin...
Women Are From Venus, Ivanovic's Are From Heaven
While it's always good to see Venus Williams healthy and playing at her peak I can't help but lament the loss of her opponent. Ana Ivanovic (previously featured for her sexiness in these parts by Dan Shanoff) was easily the sexiest creature remaining in the women's draw—although Rafael Nadal sure is...
To Watch Tonight
What to watch while waiting for Kanye's leaked CD to download... • MLB: Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Pretend the Rangers are in contention and it might dull the pain. [ESPN2] • Tennis: U.S. Open After Dark. Pretty much the same as the daytime coverage, but it's on cable so anythin...
Ole' Ball Coach Has Half a Mind to Tear Off Corso's Merkin
When Steve Spurrier arrived at South Carolina questions arose as to just how quickly he could turn the perennial also-rans into legitimate contenders. As a an undying supporter of the Ball Coach (yeah, I got custom tags when he came to DC) I knew it would just be a matter of time. Unfortunately not ...
There's a lot to dislike about HBO's latest season of Hard Knocks but mostly I agree with the view over at Foul Balls; the show has been pussified. During De La Hoya Mayweather 24/7 the fighter's moments with their respective families was used to offset the wall-to-wall craziness provided by the res...
Slow Day In Blogland
• A closer look at new demigod, Clay Buchholz [Sox and Dawgs] • What would an amazing baseball moment be without a view from the cramped seats of Fenway? [Ballhype] • In the wake of yesterday's...technical difficulties Brian Cook has taken his blog in a new direction, join us in praying for his sani...
The Beautiful Game in La Liga
Anybody out there in the land of the readership with a subscription to Gol TV should turn to that channel right this minute! Barcelona was leading Athletic Bilbao 2-0 when they were looking for a third. Henry has hit the post three times already while Messi and Ronaldinho have been providing magic. ...
In America It's Deviant, In the UK It's Cheeky
It turns out that Wayne Rooney isn't Manchester's only star player with a serious jonesin' for the pros. I can hardly blame the guy for setting up an orgy, he must have a ton of pent up energy what with not playing due to suspension and all, but did the over-sexed superstar (/fuckhead) really have t...