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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 ...
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...
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]...
Cowboys Cheerleader Vs. Titans Cheerleader: It Is So On
Nothing perks up our Friday like a good cheerleader catfight. Today, it's former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader/PETA supporter Bonnie Jill Laflin vs. Tennessee Titans cheerleader/rodent decapitator Melissa Hodges....
Racist Chants From the Stands: Not Just For Spain Anymore
In case the earlier item about racist remarks on the radio isn't your thing, how about fans yelling monkey noises at a black high school basketball player?...
Allie Gator, Florida Pole Dancer, Tells All
Remember the provacative pole dance honoring the Florida Gators we showed you on Wednesday? The woman calls herself Allie Gator, and Larry Brown Sports interviewed her....
The Thrill Is Gone: Mississippi Coach's Wife Sues For Lack Of Sex
What do you do when your husband is no longer interested in committing lane violations in bed? Sue the bastards who ruined your sex life! Kimber Kennedy is not fooling around, one might say....
Another Hapless Radio Pundit Has His Don Imus Moment
Bill Cunningham is a conservative talk radio host who really knows how to get his name in lights. Unfortunately, like Don Imus a few years back, he may have gone too far....
Pete Carroll Just Doesn't Think Sanchez Going Pro Is A Good Idea Whatsoever
USC Coach Pete Carroll seems downright despondent over his starting quarterback heading to the NFL....
Officially Closing The Book On Another Holiday Season
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....
For A Minute There I Thought They Were Going To Run Up The Score
Frontier Academy girls basketball coach, after beating Justice High School 94-1: "I've had 100 points scored on me before, and I think it's important to respect the game and to respect your opponent." [Coloradan]...
Underclassmen: Who's In? Who's Out?
The deadline for underclassmen to declare for the NFL Draft passed at 5:00 p.m. today. So who will give up a lifetime of accounting work to pursue NFL glory and who will continue to have his pick of starry-eyed sorority girls for one more year?...
Who Said Rickey Was Retired? It Wasn't Rickey!
Thanks for the plaque, Baseball Hall of Fame. But just for the record, Rickey isn't through yet. Anyone need a 50-year-old outfielder?...
Miguel and Chris Paul's Relationship Status: It's Complicated
So did Miguel Paul really meet his NBA All-Star cousin during a post-game locker room celebration? It's depends on what you definition of "did" is....
Taking A Closer Look At The Michael Irvin Gun Threat Story
Michael Irvin, a black pickup and a robbery averted by Cowboys small talk; the story that inspired a nation. But barely 48 hours into the news cycle, the thing is already showing leaks....
Mark Sanchez Going Pro (Unless He Doesn't)
Chris Mortensen says the USC quarterback is going to the NFL, but Mark's dad tells Shelley Smith his son is undecided. The Raiders were unavailable for comment. [ESPN]...
Stephen Malkmus Speaks About His Fantasy Basketball Super-Geekdom
"My wife gets pissed when I'm on the waiver wire or live scoring on the computer when I'm cooking dinner...but it's better than internet porn, right??? - especially during dinner!" [RotoWorld]...
Ed Werder Continues To Disrupt The Fragile Dynamic Of The Cowboys
Ed Werder didn't garner any respect from Cowboys fans (clearly) when he reported a rift between most of the Cowboys' playmakers in early December. Now, Werder's saying (again) that T.O. might get cut....
Matt Sylvester Is The Road Warrior
Ohio State fans know Matt Sylvester as the feisty forward who hit the game-winning 3 that beat Illinois in 2005. Well, his likeness is now available to worship in mugshot form....
Probably Not A Good Way To Get Extra Playing Time
A Western High School (Louisville. Ky.) student is facing assault charges after police say he punched his basketball coach in the face. [WHAS-TV11]...