and Page 1098 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Mississippi Coach Arrested For Assault
Hoops coach Andy Kennedy was arrested the night before his team's game in Cincinnati after he "punched a cab driver with a closed fist while shouting racial slurs." Yep, that will do it. [Local12]...
SHOTY Elite Eight: Chris Cooley Vs. Erin Andrews
To be honest, I'm a little surprised by this matchup: Caitlin Davis seemed to have solid upset potential, and Erin Andrews ... well, I guess you can't underestimate the power of the sideboob....
Usain Bolt Laughs At Your Puny 100 Meters
The world record holder in the 100- and 200-meter dashes has decided that he might as well break the record in the 400-meter as well. Who's going to stop him? You? [BBC, via Sporting Blog]...
Identifying The Pro Bowl Snubs Is More Entertaining Than The Pro Bowl Itself
As we mentioned yesterday, the Pro Bowl rosters are out; which means it's time for the annual Pro Bowl bitching to commence....
Maybe He Should Change His Name To Phil Dawsome
When asked how it felt to eclipse the franchise record for most field goals in a season, Phil Dawson, kicker of the 4-10 Cleveland Browns, said: "There's an old saying back in Texas that says, 'You know that white speck on top of chicken poop? It's still chicken poop.' " [Philly.com](bottom graph)...
Braylon Edwards May Have Worn Out His Welcome In Cleveland
Cleveland is awful and their offense hasn't scored in 16 quarters, but everyone just stay calm. You don't hear Braylon Edwards crying about it....
Mets Broke Due To Madoff Scandal? Let's Do The Math
Forgive New York Mets fans if they're not swelling with pride over being connected to one of the biggest investment frauds in the history of money. But will the Madoff Scandal affect the Mets' ability to sign players?...
Andy Pettitte's Secret Santa
Who is the "mystery team" offering Andy Pettitte three years and $36 million? Let me ride my unicorn over to my crystal ball to find out. [NJ.com]...
My Other Car Is A Recliner
Browns fan ticketed for driving unregistered couch. [Breitbart.com]...
Buzzer-Beaters Of The Gods ... Plus, Post-Game Microphone Carnage
Who hasn't dreamed at one time or another of doing this? The long 3 to win it ... ohhhhh! They're going crazy at the Carrier Dome! (Your fantasy may or may not include topless cheerleaders)....
Lemme Know It's Christmas Time At All
Tonight the Philadelphia Eagles attempt to dismantle the hapless Cleveland Browns in front of a raucous crowd at Lincoln Financial Field. Stu Scott and Santa will be there to witness the carnage....
The Greatest Game Ever Played
...Is not going to be at Detroit Tiger Curtis Granderson's second annual Celebrity Shoot-Out....
Brady Hoke Wants A Better Tan
Ball State head coach Brady Hoke is heading to San Diego State. Hmm ... San Diego or Muncie? Gee, that's a tough call. Triple the salary? What a dilemma! [Midwest Sports Fans]...
Erin Andrews Night Out Rumor Gives UNC Player "Street Value"
Earlier in the month we told you about a rumor regarding a night out between Erin Andrews and UNC basketball player Bobby Frasor. Frasor's dad is now putting the rumors to rest....
The Last Minute News That Could Alter Your Fantasy Playoff Game
The latest on Jeff Garcia, Frank Gore, and all of today's other news and notes in the NFL....
The Hawks Do Everyone a Favor, Derail King James
Atlanta snaps Cleveland's winning streak, a rare Jerome James sighting, and a debut win for Philly's interim coach....
The One With A Shivering Canadian Women's Basketball Team
We get a massive amount of tips in our inbox each week. Some are pretty interesting, but don't get published for one reason or another. (NSFW)...
Rinku And Dinesh Tell All
Walkoff Walk interviews our favorite Indian pitchers, Rinku and Dinesh! I am so jealous. [Walkoff Walk]...
Greg Oden Is Just One Big, Depressing Mess
The Big Lead snagged this pretty awesome anecdote about injury-prone big man, Greg Oden. It turns out, Oden's not much of a locker room presence....
World, Meet Barry Sanders, Jr.
The Deadspin Morning Video Wake Up Call will return for a brief period of time through the holidays....