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NFL Can't Stop Tinkering With The Game
More rules changes today, including protecting quarterbacks while also creating more opportunities for them to get hurt and finding a way to have even more riding on the outcome of playoff games....
Brazilian Soccer Players Are Pretty In Pink
Here we have one Jairo, a midfielder for the Brazilian club Figueirense, who has ... wait a minute. Isn't it a little early to be rolling out the spring wardrobe?...
Kobe Bryant's Maid Was Not A Fan Of All The Dog Crap
A housekeeper is suing Kobe Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, on the grounds that the missus is a raving lunatic taskmaster that would make Cinderellla's stepmother look like a compassionate boss....
March Madness Devolves Into All-Out Meat Blogging War
The mainstream media has once again been accused of pilfering from the little guy in his mom's basement, only this time the stakes have been raised dramatically. And so have the steaks....
Josh McDaniels Wonders Why Jay Cutler Is Ignoring His Facebook Friend Request
Refusing a face-to-face meeting is one thing, but you know the relationship is damaged when Broncos' quarterback Jay Cutler ignores your text messages. Poor Josh McDaniels....
Who Knew Wrestling Could Be So Violent?
Iowa won the Division I wrestling championship yesterday, but not without a little drama, a little disappointment, and a little controversy. Oh, and a porn star....
Roy Williams Doesn't Like It When Cheerleaders Cry
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....
President Clinton Will Hedge His NCAA Bets, Thank You
It's now been well established that President Obama likes college basketball. But did you know former President Bill Clinton likes hoops, too? It's true, and Clinton would like to share his picks with you, kinda....
Baseball Has Been Very Good To Him Indeed
And now the bittersweet story of minor-league catcher Brayan Pena, who defected from Cuba 10 years ago by jumping out a bathroom window in Caracas, only to end up with the Royals....
Round Two...Fight!
After the 48-hour basketball bender that is the first round of the NCAA tournament, a single game to start off the 2nd round is just what the doctor ordered. UCLA-Villanova starts the fun at 1:05PM....
NCAA Tournament Live Blog: (6) UCLA Vs. (11) Virginia Commonwealth
Your live blogger for this game will be Janna Smith from SpaceCowgirl.net, and the only woman in our lineup. No, we did not simply stick her in right field....
NCAA Tournament Live Blog: (8) Brigham Young Vs. (9) Texas A&M
Your live blogger for this game will be Stephen from the defunct Cousins of Ron Mexico. These days he can be seen scribbling at The Big Lead and Major League Jerk....
Working The New Orleans Hornets Halftime Show Is Just Humiliating And Painful
On Tuesday night, the New Orleans Hornets had another halftime spectacle go horribly awry. One of their French Quarter Flyers completely destroyed his ankle during a routine. Photo after the jump — if you dare....
Last Call For The Pants Party
I haven't even filled out my bracket yet, so obviously it's not too late for you to sign up for the Official Deadspin Bracket Smashing Contest, throw in 63 guesses and seek fame and fortune....
NCAA First Round: (6) UCLA vs. (11) Virginia Commonwealth
East Region: No. 6 UCLA (25-8) vs. No. 11 Virginia Commonwealth (24-9) When: Thursday, 9:50 p.m., EDT Where: Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania UCLA BRUINS 1) Sometimes when lose, you actually win. Disappointed with losing to Memphis and failing to bring home a 12th banner to UCLA, Darren...
It's Chipper Jones Vs. The City Of Toronto. Let's Watch The Fun
If you play for the Braves and you're going to be at war with a city, it might as well be a Canadian one. On the whole, Chipper Jones would rather be in Atlanta....
NCAA First Round: (8) BYU vs. (9) Texas A&M
West Region: No. 8 BYU (25-7) vs. No. 9 Texas A&M (23-9) When: Thursday, 12:30 p.m., EDT Where: Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania BRIGHAM YOUNG COUGARS 1) Still a Cougar BYU Head Coach Dave Rose played his college ball at Houston as a co-captain of the 1983 Phi Slama Jama team (front row...
White House Bracketology: Who Would Lincoln Have Picked? (With Update)
Attention citizens: We now have a national NCAA Tournament bracket (and ESPN is involved, naturally). Please adjust your office pools accordingly....
Tip A Pint And Argue Over These Tonight
Because it's St. Patrick's Day, here are the 10 luckiest things to happen in sports. Tom Brady's Super Bowl trophies and the Immaculate Reception both made it. Hey, it's not my list. [Real Clear Sports]...