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The Agony (And Ecstasy) Of Wide Right
I hate family shots. These people don't deserve to be on TV and their painful miming and hysterical tears contribute absolutely nothing to any telecast....
Bradie James Didn't Take Yesterday's Loss Well
"A disgruntled Cowboys fan who was marching in front of the team's training complex Monday claims he was attacked by linebacker Bradie James, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. " [Sporting News]...
Waxing Off Writer Scrooged By New England SportsNet
So it seems that one of our Waxing Off writers got into hot water with Comcast New England over something she wrote for us. You fired Cameron! You bastards!...
Crimson Tide Suspends Top Tackle
Alabama's All-World tackle Andre Smith has been suspended and will not play in the Sugar Bowl. Ironically, he plans to work out his frustrations by eating an entire bowl of sugar. [Tide Corner]...
The Worst Bowl Game In The World
As you're reading this, North Carolina State and Rutgers are playing at what has to be the absolute lowest level of collegiate football— a website-sponsored bowl game in Birmingham, Alabama, on a Monday afternoon....
The Cowboys Have Fallen And They Can't Get Up
As the Eagles celebrated a few doors away, Tony Romo was discovering that no amount of soap and water could wash away the smell of yet another December failure. He even collapsed in the shower while trying....
I'd High-Five Her Face Right Now, Too
This has been a maddening season to be a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Yet, here they are, playoff bound, thanks to an epic shellacking of one of the more despicable Dallas Cowboys teams in recent history....
New York Times Wants to Sell (Low) on Boston Red Sox
The New York Times would love to sell their state in the Boston Red Sox, but easier said than done....
Mercy Bowl Salvaged Lives and Families Damaged by Plane Crash
On October 29th, 1960, 16 Cal Poly football players perished in a plane crash. The Mercy Bowl raised $278,000 to care for the survivors and the surviving....
Also, Arbor Day is Not for Boating
Indian Boxing Federation says Boxing Day isn't for pugilism....
Guess Who?
Guess who kept the coin from the final coin flip at Texas Stadium? Hint: He's a former Cowboy and he likes to collect shiny things. [Dallas Morning News]...
No, You May Not See Hank Baskett's Wife Naked
• Missed opportunities: Kendra Wilkinson will no longer pose nude after she marries Eagles wideout Hank Baskett next year. Dang it, why didn't someone take a picture of her?! [700 Level]...
A Holiday Story From Chris Bosh
Learn how the Raptors center got a concussion from his brother on Christmas Day. Because closed head injuries are what the holidays are really about. [Fanhouse]...
Happy Holidays From The 1986 Dallas Cowboys
The Deadspin Morning Video Wake Up Call needs your help. If you have any suggested videos to fill this space, email us. Subject: Morning Video Wake Up Call....
NFL Secret Santa! Jamboroo, Week 17
Drew's Jamboroo runs every Thursday. Buy his book here. Email Drew here. Read him at KSK....
Your Trickster Magic Will Not Work On TCU
Boise State won a nation's heart with laterals and sorcery two years ago, but their days as adorbable indie princess underdogs are over....
Everyone Hates The Yankees ... Except For Stephen A.
So the Yankees back up a dump truck and cover Mark Teixeira with money, causing former Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn to start whirling dirvishly in his grave. Here's some further reaction:...
It Takes A Village To Organize A Bowl Game
It's never been more obvious that the college bowl system as we know it is in trouble; now they're marketing the games like minor league baseball. And so, enter: The Village People....
In The End, You Knew It Had To Be The Yankees
"The New York Yankees have reached a preliminary agreement with first baseman Mark Teixeira for $180 million over eight years. A person familiar with the negotiations disclosed the agreement, which is subject to a physical."[Boston.com]...
Teixeira Announcement May Be Just Minutes, Or Seconds, Away
Well it was fun pretending that Mark Teixeira had chosen the Mets. But the Washington Times is reporting that a real announcement is close — like today close — and that the choice is ......