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Brees On Gitmo: "The Worst Thing We Can Do Is Shut That Baby Down"
Super Bowl winning quarterbacks go to Disney World, while an all-around good guy like Drew Brees scores an all-expenses-paid trip to Guantanamo Bay. Sounds dreamy, right? According to Brees, Gitmo ain't so bad....
Even LeBron's High School Keepsakes Are Worth A Fortune
Every high school phenom has a scrapbook of yellowing newspaper clips in his attic, readily available for reminiscing about the glory days. It's unusual, though, for someone else to collect those mementos and sell them for $250,000 on eBay....
And That's The Way It Is
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap...
Ichiro Creeps Out Newest Tickle Buddy
Ichiro was stereotyped as a meticulous robot, but would a cyborg tell Jason Bay, in Japanese, that he was going to "mess with your house"? Bay's response: "I didn't know what to say. It was weird." Safe word! [WEEI]...
A Starburst Is Born
To one Tampa Bay Rays fan, these stars are not similar. To a Florida prosecutor, the blue star is a shameless rip of the yellow star. Which might put the fan in the clink for a year....
The Nathan's 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest Is America
Is there anything more distinctly American than celebrating our independence by holding a contest to see who could consume the most processed meat? Photographer Erin Siegal and I ventured out to Coney Island to take it all in....
Don't Like Your Starting Pitcher? Sell Him On eBay
His value is estimated at $100,000, so for $.01 on a joke eBay auction, Suppan is a steal. Disclaimer: "No Harms was made to Brewers, Fans, Suppan, Hall and any other animal while making and publishing this add." [HRDerby]...
Help William & Mary Find A New Mascot
William & Mary is as old school as old school gets, so naturally their sports teams are little traditional/racist. They need a new mascot and it's up to you to prevent (or ensure) that they become the Fightin' Asparagus....
Aaron Rodgers Is Having A Productive Offseason
Julie Henderson is her name. (Some NSFWishness) She's apparently a "grapefruit heiress" and used to date Russell Simmons. I hope that's not some sort of bizarre euphemism. Oh and Rodgers is reportedly "more focused" thanks to Favre-lessness. [TheBigLead]...
Wisconsin Actually Has An Inspired Sense Of Humor
These shirts have been popping up all over Green Bay, given the news that their former quarterback is talking to the Vikings and considering another comeback. [Sconnie]...
Even Their Coaches Know How To Flop
In this undated video, we have an exciting footysoccer game with brilliant ball control, superb balance, and absolutely no match fixing whatsoever. What else do you need?...
Twitter Posts Aren't Real Journalism, Silly!
Like many newspaper reporters, Tampa Bay beat writer Rick Stroud uses Twitter to connect with his readers and talk about whatever happens to be on his mind—but if you're stupid enough to take his Twits at face value then that's your own stupid fault....
"It's A Good Thing I Have A Husband To Promote My Song"
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap...
Chris Hovan Did Not Kill A Doe, Wife Says
From last Friday's "Deadspin Deleted Scenes:" It appears the reader who wrote in about the Bucs' lineman's alleged late night conquest was mistaken. Shocker. That's what Chris Hovan's wife, Jaimi, told BucStats.com....
No, The Naked Viking Did Not Win Bay To Breakers
The 98th annual Bay To Breakers race saw a 22-year-old Kenyan break the course record despite usual overabundance of nude weirdos.[NSFWish] [Quirky San Francisco}...
Skip Bayless Gets A Formal Philadelphia Evisceration
This is probably one instance where the "Media Meltdown" tag has never been more apt: ESPN's Skip Bayless gets destroyed on-air by Philadelphia sports radio host Mike Missanelli. Enjoy the carnage....
Matt Garza and Bristol Palin Would Like To Talk To You About Teen Pregnancy
Yesterday, afternoon there was an important town hall meeting to help kids say no to teen pregnancy. (Not cool, Kids!) If a Tampa Bay Ray and a governor's daughter can't set youngsters straight, who can?...
Be Sure Your Child Wears Earmuffs If Troy Percival Approaches Your Section
Some of the Rays were upset at the fan who interfered with Evan Longoria when he tried to make a play along the third base line. Troy Percival was really upset. [Rays Index]...
This Is What A Boston College Education Is Worth
Before beginning, I should reiterate that B.J. Raji does not smoke pot. Of course, if he did fill his head with sweet smoke that might explain why he can't spell his own school's war cry....
Greg Paulus: Two-Sport Annoyance
Guess what, Duke haters? The Green Bay Packers might be interested in Greg Paulus. (He was the Gatorade Football Player of the Year in high school.) I guess the Yankees didn't return his phone call. [PFT; WRAL]...