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Russell Westbrook Literally Got A Dent In His Face
Russell Westbrook whirling dervished his way to a third straight triple-double last night, the kind of performance we've come to expect in his incredible February. But late in the game, as he tried singlehandedly to stave off a loss to the Trail Blazers, we saw something new: he got a goddamn dent i...
Oh My God Oh My God I Think Russell Westbrook Could Beat Up My Dad
Last night, while we were all arguing about a black-and-blue dress, Russell Westbrook and a gaggle of tall men who were not Kevin Durant were a half-hour down the road from where the llamas were dodging the cops, playing the Phoenix Suns. If you missed it, or forgot, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost...
NASCAR Driver Without A Ride After Stock Car Stolen From Parking Lot
Travis Kvapil was supposed to be driving the #44 at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend. Instead, he's withdrawn from the race after thieves made off with his Sprint Cup car. Watch Kvapil's interview on Fox Sports 1 today above, and read Jalopnik's full story below....
How To Tell If You're Being A Crank On The Internet, And How To Stop
Man, you sure are het up! Agitated. Can you believe these goddamn coddled athletes/P.C. Police/Now Finaglin' Cheatriots/Twitter-celebrated pop stars of possibly dubious talent/people talking about the colors on a dress when we haven't even solved all The Problems yet? I mean, cheese and rice! ...
Kyle Lowry And DeMar DeRozan: We Are Trash
The Toronto Raptors have hit a bit of a rough patch this month, and the team's struggles have a lot to do with backcourt duo Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan playing like trash. Their words, not mine!...
Paul George Is Practicing Again
Pacers star forward Paul George participated in a full practice with his team for the first time since gruesomely snapping his leg in a FIBA World Cup scrimmage this past summer. There's still no official timetable for when he might be ready to play in a game, but it is possible that he'll be back o...
Maple Leafs Somehow Rid Themselves Of David Clarkson's Contract
The Maple Leafs earned a small victory today. Ha, no, not on the ice. Toronto found a team willing to take on the albatross that is David Clarkson's contract. Congratulations, Blue Jackets!...
Arianny Celeste Calls Ronda Rousey "A Big Bully"; Rousey Snaps Back
UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste have a history of sorts. Rousey is unimpressed by the job of ring girl; Celeste thinks Rousey is mean. This week, they added another point to their timeline of taking shots at each other....
The Penguins And Capitals Had Themselves A Nice Little Bench Brawl
The Penguins and Capitals were feeling a bit feisty last night, so much so that they decided have a scrap right on the Penguins' bench. I'm not sure if this qualifies as a true line brawl, but it's still pretty crazy....
VCU-Richmond Was One Of The Most Exciting College Games Of The Year
Tonight's A-10 showdown between Richmond and VCU had just about everything you'd hope for in a college basketball game: a big comeback, some crazy upsets, an underdog winning, and fans rushing the court. ...
Rusney Castillo Has Some Nifty Hair
Red Sox outfielder Rusney Castillo showed up to today's spring-training practice with some elaborate hair. He's going to look so much faster when he runs now....
Fuck Tyga
Tyga's name has been on the blogs and the Twitter a lot lately, and rightfully so: The rapper, a 25-year-old man, is allegedly doing it with hair-saleswoman Kylie Jenner, a 17-year-old Kardashian. Maybe they're just occasionally going out for froyo. Maybe they're fucking. If the latter is true, it's...
Report: Josh Hamilton Facing "Disciplinary Issue"
Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton is meeting with MLB officials in New York over an unspecified "disciplinary issue," per Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. There aren't yet any details about what prompted the meeting, but the team is reportedly preparing for a punishment to be handed down....
Eric Lindros Sues NHL Ref Who Told Story About Him Being A Huge Dickhead
Last July, former NHL referee Paul Stewart wrote a column for Huffington Post which included a story about then-Flyers rookie Eric Lindros being an asshole to Stewart. Lindros is now suing Stewart and the Huffington Post for defamation....
His Self-Defense Attempt Led To The Death Of A Salesman
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Here's A Very Bad PR Pitch Tied To The Supposed Dez Bryant Video
The rumor that there's video of Dez Bryant doing something bad is gaining steam—though not necessarily legitimacy—and while everyone waits for something to happen, one enterprising PR person figured out how to spin this into an opportunity for a client....
How To Pick The Perfect Engagement Ring Without Selling Your Kidneys
Shopping for an engagement ring has got to be one of the most angst-ridden things a grown-ass man can go through. Between worrying about the correct sizing, decoding the "one-sixth of your annual salary" thing, and, you know, trying to find a style that your soul mate will want to wear for the res...
That Time Someone Said Peyton Hillis Wanted To Retire And Join The CIA
Today, the New York Giants released Madden 12 cover athlete—good job, fans—and running back Peyton Hillis. Did you even know Hillis was still in the league? A better question: Do you remember when a rumor came out in March 2012 that Hillis, at that time a free agent, was considering retirement so he...
Panthers Used DeAngelo Williams's Mom In Pinktober, Didn't Go To Funeral
Running back DeAngelo Williams found out last week that the Carolina Panthers would cut him. No longer a Panther, he decided to air some grievances, specifically involving the Panthers' relationship with Sandra Hill, his mother who died of breast cancer in May 2014....