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The Sex Cannon Era in Chicago Appears To Be Over
That's what newly signed quarterback Brett Basanez seems to indicate. Or, rather, what the Bears have told him.[Mouthpiece Sports.com]...
Today Is The 8th Anniversary Of The XFL
I wouldn't have remembered this at all had it not been for an email tipster, but it's amazing to look back and realize how surreal and fucked up Vince McMahon's "real" football league actually was....
CBS Desperate To Make PGA Tournaments More Interesting Until Tiger Comes Back
John Clayton was at the Super Bowl on Sunday, right? Then maybe it was a noisy leather chair. But it appears somebody on the CBS Golf crew ripped one during the FBR Open on Sunday....
That's Just Scott Boras Being Scott Boras
Manny Ramirez turns down Dodgers' offer of $25 million over one season, leaving the door open for ... the Washington Nationals? [The Nationals Enquirer]...
You Are Looking At One Of The Richest Men In The NFL
Eli will apparently become one of the highest paid players in the league after new deal is finalized. [National Football Post]...
The Earplugs! They Do Nothing!
It's the 50 worst announcers in sports today, and I agree with every single name on the list except one. [Yahoo Sports]...
Albert Pujols Is Calling For Backup
Albert Pujols wants the Cardinals to go after Manny Ramirez. You understand that there will be hell to pay if this fails to happen. [3:10 To Joba]...
Billy Gillispie Only Likes Good Questions
We missed this halftime interview between Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie and ESPN's Jeannine Edwards last night, but the message is still clear—if you're going to talk to Billy Gillispie, you better do your homework....
Holy Server
Sorry for the delay this morning. "Server" issues. Should be all fixed now. Ronnie James Dio hopes you're enjoying the snow. Back to work......
The Solution To All Your Buck-McCarver-Morgan-Vitale Needs
Problem: You want to mute your TV and listen to the local radio play-by-play while watching the games on the tube—but you can never get the sounds to sync with the pictures. The solution?...
'These Breasts Property Of Mister Tebow,' And Other Ill-Advised Sporting Wagers
Time for another editon of Waxing Off; today's topic: Unfortunate "Mayors' Bets." Warning: May include description of Deadspin Managing Editor sucking a toe....
The Strange, Sad Story Of Evan Tanner
Good piece today in Men's Journal on Evan Tanner, the former UFC champion who died in the desert near Los Angeles last year. [Men's Journal]...
Young Eli Manning Can't Overcome His Bad Touch
Some blame Tom Coughlin for the Giants ineptitude yesterday, but young Eli is no longer the fair-haired Super Bowl hero. The New York media examines the carnage at the Meadowlands....
The Evolution Of Young Bode Lubbers Continues At A Startling Pace
Yes, our Baby Mangino seems like an unstoppable force....
Of Course Eli Manning's Wife Would Start Getting Frisky To "Single Ladies"
You'd figure that Page Six would have surveillance video of the alleged Eli/Abby lapdance like they did for Antonio Pierce. Alas....
The Return Of The Powerful Lip Fur, And Milton Bradley Is A Cub (Hide All Sharp Objects)
• No Way This Ends Badly. Cubs, Milton Bradley agree to sane, very thrifty three-year, $30 million deal, pending physical examination. Hopefully will not include psychological testing. [Chicago Tribune]...
Peyton Manning Won't Be Twittering Anytime Soon
"It's not the right fit for Peyton, he's not that spontaneous. If Peyton did it he would plan it all out and make sure he did the best - he wouldn't have any typos." [NYT]...
Peyton Manning: Still A Choker?
For the sixth time in nine playoff appearances, Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts have been bounced from the playoffs in the first round....
Your NFL MVP: Laser Rocket Arm
Yep, Peyton Manning is your NFL MVP, joining Brett Favre as the only three-time winners. Party tonight at Lil' Ronnie's! [NBC Sports]...
Are A Metric Ton Of Dreadlock Wigs Headed To San Francisco?
The CBS affiliate in San Francisco is reporting that the Giants have offered Manny Ramirez a four-year deal for undisclosed dinero. Just imagine my delight*....