all Page 1870 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Why Philip Roth Declined To Blurb Scott Raab's <em>The Whore Of Akron</em>
Philip Roth, American literary titan. He's prolific, evocative, and controversial. LeBron James, American basketball titan. He's prolific, evocative, and controversial. Scott Raab, occasional Deadspin contributor. He hates LeBron James and loves Philip Roth....
This Week In Unintentional Dong Submissions
It puts the lotion on its knee, and then it gets emailed in via tipster Nick B....
Scottish MMA Community Mourns Amateur Cage Fighter Killed By Falling Cow Carcass
"Ally McCrae, 23, was trapped when the carcass fell off a hook and he suffered head injuries which triggered a heart attack. The super-fit amateur cage fighter was rushed to hospital but surgeons were unable to save his life. David Bateman, editor of the Scottish Fighting Breakdown Magazine, said: ...
Honolulu Five-0 Investigating Point-Shaving Allegations Against U. Of Hawaii Football Players
"On November 3, 2011, the UH Manoa Office of Admissions received an anonymous letter alleging "point shaving" by unnamed football players of UH football games. Recognizing the seriousness of these allegations, UH leadership acted promptly and responsibly by immediately alerting the Honolulu Police ...
Here's Chad McGhee With Your Weekly Knox City Greyhounds Update
It was foretold. By Chad McGhee. On this site. Knox City was predestined to face Throckmorton. With these words: "I truly believe that. I'm just getting that signal that we will meet again and we will be able to beat them." And that's exactly what Knox City will do on Black Friday. Well, the meeti...
Deadspin Up All Night: Have A Pleasant Conversation
Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. Converse below, if it pleases you....
Dan Lozano: Albert Pujols's Superagent, "King Of Sleaze Mountain"
Somebody's out to get Dan Lozano. The agent for Albert Pujols, Lozano is pursuing what everyone expects to be the biggest contract in baseball, the financial and professional zenith of a career that's been two decades of success. When Lozano, 44, left the Beverly Hills Sports Council last year, he t...
Sabres Owner Says Penn State Scandal Is "Not About Covering Your Ass" Before Covering His Ass About Hiring Second Mile Board Member
You might wonder what Terry Pegula, the owner of the Buffalo Sabres, has to do with the Jerry Sandusky investigation. More than Terry Pegula would like you to believe. Pegula, who gave $88 million to Penn State last year to build a hockey arena and start a D1 hockey program, was in the news recently...
Head Injuries Make Rob Gronkowski Giggle
Rob Gronkowski, Patriots tight end and friend to at least one porn star, scored two touchdowns in New England's 34-3 win over Kansas City last night....
Two New Child Abuse Cases Against Jerry Sandusky, More Questions About Pace Of Gov. Tom Corbett's Investigation
Two new investigations into child abuse by Jerry Sandusky have been launched by Pennsylvania's Children and Youth Services agency, according to the Patriot-News, which broke the news of the initial Sandusky investigation. It's unclear where or when the new alleged abuse took place. No real details g...
Jerry Sandusky's Attorney On Hotel Sex And Why Tom Corbett's Investigation Took So Long
Teenage impregnator and Jerry Sandusky attorney Joe Amendola appeared today on ABC news to say a few things in front of a fake fire and a bad painting. First, he stated the obvious: He expects more charges to be filed against Sandusky....
Because Any Time You Beat The 63rd Best Team In College Basketball, You Have To Rush The Court
George Mason had a miracle tourney run six seasons ago, didn't receive a single vote in this week's AP Top 25, and are ranked 63rd in KenPom's ratings. Florida Atlantic students apparently didn't get the memo, and stormed the court after their overtime win over the Patriots this weekend. Because y...
A Guide To Determining Your Stance On Tim Tebow
Your letters:...
Former PSU Administrator: Joe Paterno Demanded His Own Code Of Justice—And Code Of Silence—For Infractions By Players
In September of 2007, Vicky Triponey resigned as Penn State's vice president for student affairs, a job that included overseeing the school's Office of Judicial Affairs. In an interview two weeks later, she attributed her departure to what the Centre County Daily Times described as "philosophical d...
Deadspin Up All Night: A Little Bit Of Chit, A Little Bit Of Chat
Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. Floor's yours....
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett Explains Why His Jerry Sandusky Investigation Took So Long
A lot of people are wondering why it took the better part of two years for Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett to investigate Jerry Sandusky while Corbett was attorney general. Today, Corbett appeared at a Pennsylvania Press Club luncheon to offer some answers. A grand jury was convened around the summer ...
A Day At Harvard-Yale And Its Tragic Tailgate
NEW HAVEN, Conn.—I could tell you about dropping by the Yale crew alumni tailgate on Saturday, and taking a shot of Jim Beam with a slice of prosciutto, but that's not the reason the Game's 2011 tailgate will forever be the Tailgate. We'll now call it the Tailgate because three women there got run o...
![Jay Cutler Has Proposed Again To Kristin Cavallari, The Fiancée He Dumped In July [UPDATE: Cavallari Denies It!]](https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/17vcd8anxqlbkjpg.jpg)
Jay Cutler Has Proposed Again To Kristin Cavallari, The Fiancée He Dumped In July [UPDATE: Cavallari Denies It!]
Get psyched, everyone: Cut-Cav is back on for real. They're engaged again, per Life and Style magazine:...
![Mike Shanahan Kept Tony Romo From Committing A Crucial Penalty Yesterday [UPDATED]](https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/18j4rf1fj7bgxjpg.jpg)
Mike Shanahan Kept Tony Romo From Committing A Crucial Penalty Yesterday [UPDATED]
Just before Dan Bailey kicked a 39-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Cowboys past the Redskins, Tony Romo tried to call a timeout. Problem was, the Cowboys had none left—though Romo didn't know it—which ordinarily would have resulted in a 15-yard penalty. Except that, at the same time, Redski...
Running For Three Yards Is Like Going Backwards
We're doing a season-long NFL roundtable with our friends at Slate. Check back here each week as a rotating cast of football watchers discusses the weekend's key plays, coaching decisions, and traumatic brain injuries....