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Last Night's Winner: College Hoops, All Damn Day
Certainly there's something odious about a blatantly made-for-TV event like ESPN's "Tip-Off Marathon" that's artificial, generally doesn't pair up quality teams, and makes life miserable for those scheduled overnight. But there's nothing objectionable about having college basketball back in our live...
Greg Oden's Shirt Is Far More Accurate Than He Realizes
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
<em>College Jeopardy</em> Contestants Dazzle Viewers Yet Again With Sports Knowledge
Not knowing Tim Duncan is vaguely understandable, but field hockey? We know black and white photos aren't visually arresting sometimes, but c'mon, guys....
Ron Zook Freaks Out, Has A Jim Mora Moment
After Illinois' loss to Minnesota last Saturday, Ron Zook addressed the team's prospects for bowl eligibility. It's one of the finest moments in Motor-Mouth History. H/T Erik...
Citing Concussions, Texas Running Back Tre' Newton Announces He Is Giving Up Football
Newton, the Longhorn's sophomore running back and son of former Cowboys lineman Nate Newton, announced in a team press conference today that he has played his last snap of competitive football. He suffered multiple concussions throughout high school and college....
Breaking: Duke Basketball Player Does Something Tolerable
Kyle Singler is probably the least-grating Duke "star" of all time because—as this video shows—he's a goofball. Like if Lennie from Of Mice and Men played college basketball....
Basketball Trivia Spotted On <em>Jeopardy</em>, Wrong Answers Closely Follow
The time is now to declare that College Jeopardy contestants just might not know very much about sports trivia....
Your "Princeton Cannon" College Basketball Open Thread
Canisius visits Syracuse (13) and Toledo faces Temple (22) at 3 p.m. IUPUI goes to Gonzaga (13), Howard to Purdue (8) and Prairie View A&M to Wisconsin (24), too....
Three Southern Miss Football Players Shot, In Critical Condition
WDAM TV of Hattiesburg, Miss. is reporting that three yet-named players were shot this morning after an altercation at a Hunt Club....
20-Year-Old Critically Injured After Fall At Rutgers Stadium
During yesterday's Rutgers/Syracuse game, a fan suffered serious head injuries after an accidental fall near the student section. Now, a team and fan base still grappling with Eric LeGrand's horrendous injury awaits word on whether he'll live....
If You're Into Watching Nick Saban Spank Young Men, Today's Your Lucky Day
Here's video of Alabama coach Nick Saban having a heated conversation/keeping his pimp-hand strong with backup QB A.J. McCarron last night....
Manny Pacquiao, Cam Newton Or A Bull In Edmonton: Who Was The Biggest Winner?
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Your College Football Night Games Open Thread
Looks like some good games tonight. Mississippi State at Alabama. South Carolina at Florida. Oregon at California. Oklahoma State at Texas. USC at Arizona. Texas A&M at Baylor....
Your College Football Afternoon Games Open Thread
Well, Utah at Notre Dame's probably already about a half-hour old at this point, so let's turn some attention to the afternoon's noteworthy contests....
Your "Delaware Rules" College Basketball All-Day Thread
There's nothing like going to Vegas for the first weekend of the NCAA men's college-basketball tournament. As great as that is, there's nothing like feigning interest in the first weekend of NCAA men's college-basketball regular-season games....
Your College Football Early Games Open Thread
Kansas State at Missouri is the ranked marquee game, no doubt, but there's apparently pride on the line when Mississippi and Tennessee do battle and hate brewing between Northwestern and Iowa. Here's more:...
Coach Raids John Daly's Wardrobe For Retina-Bleaching Suit
The coach of the Morehead State women's team wanted a way to grab attention to help recruiting. His solution? Well, you see the photo....
Are The Reporters Going After Cam Newton "Slave Catchers"?
That's the term Jason Whitlock used. It's upsetting lingo, but there's something there. What's the culpability of those exposing rule-breakers when the rules are unjust?...
What Did Vernon Davis Buy A UNC Player For $20?
Buried in North Carolina's latest document dump on impermissible benefits to players includes former Maryland and current 49er tight end Vernon Davis giving $20 worth of stuff. That's a heck of a lot more interesting to us than Hakeem Nicks's $3,300....
Three Timeless Pieces Of Americana: Yankee Stadium, Army, And Rooting Against Notre Dame
Yankee Stadium is readied for next weekend's Army-Notre Dame game. Word of advice: don't let Jeter play a zone D. [Twitter]...