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Charles Barkley Being Given Some Quiet Time Away From TNT
TNT has conveniently dropped the news that Charles Barkley will be taking some time off from its NBA broadcasts while he deals with all his "legal and personal issues" stemming from the DUI/blow job mess....
The One With More Spanish Diving Semi-Exhibitionism
We get a massive amount of tips in our inbox each week. Some are pretty interesting, but don't get published for one reason or another....
Alabama: It's Not Like Where You Live
It's been more than a month since Alabama fans got into a deadly brawl during a football party; I was beginning to wonder what was going on....
Finally, Proof That Steroids Warp Your Brain
Bill Romanowski wants to coach the Broncos. "I truly believe that I'd be the best person in the country for the job. I can't stop thinking about this." [9News Colorado]...
Husband Neutering, Helping Dykstra Pee And Other DUI Tragedies
It's Waxing Off, where our staff of female writers gather to discuss the latest sports news, and mock A.J.'s mustache. This week's topic: The DUI Epidemic, and athletes as role models....
Really? Barkley Was Drunk That Night? You Don't Say.
"Test results show former NBA star Charles Barkley was legally drunk when police arrested him Dec. 31 on suspicion of drunken driving in Scottsdale." [SI]...
And Here's The Requisite Giants/Eagles Trash-Talk Post
It's surprising how many Giants fans I know. One in particular, Amy Blair, "Smoky Tornado" recipient, is usually good for a generous heaping of shit-talk during games of great import....
T.O. Uses Yardbarker For Quiet, Self-Promoting Reflection
On Cris Carter's "shoot 'em in the head" comment:"All I know is, if I'd been the one who had said that about him, what would everyone have thought?" [HHR]...
Last Weekend For SHOTY Voting
As of this typing, the Bissinger-Mangino SHOTY Title Game is tied....
Ancient Journalist Apologizes For Chasing Rickey Henderson Off Of His Lawn
Retired Tucson Citizen columnist Corky Simpson says he's very sorry for leaving Rickey Henderson off of his Hall of Fame ballot, and also that they've apparently canceled Murder, She Wrote....
Small Middle Eastern Nation Terrorized By Bus Shenanigans
Bayern Munich soccer star Franck Ribery is a devout Muslim, but I'm not sure where in the Koran it says you're allowed to take the team bus for a joyride and smash into stuff....
Golden State Warriors Fall For The Old Phantom Whistle Trick
Pretty amazing video from last night's Jazz/Warriors game: Smart-ass fan blows whistle from stands. Warriors stop playing. Kyle Korver heads westward for an uncontested dunk. [Ball Don't Lie]...
Howie Long's Kid: Drunk, Busted, Headed To Community College
It was quite a weekend for Kyle Long, son of Howie Long and stud pitching prospect for Florida State. Well, he was a pitching prospect at FSU....
Chomp And Circumstance
• Gator Done'd: Yeah, this pun might have been a little overused. [RealClearSports]...
Tim Tebow Is Like The Son (Of God) Thom Brennaman Never Had
Did you hear the Good News? Tim Tebow won his second National Championship using grit, determination, four kinds of leadership and a form of mind control that he learned while uniting the Philippines....
It's Always The Clarinet Section That Suffers Most
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....
Beanie Wells Goes Pro
Running back Chris Wells will skip his senior year at Ohio State so that he might someday be able to afford a fedora or maybe a top hat. [ESPN]...
Hugs For Everyone
Because not only have Urban Meyer and Tim Tebow won their second national championship together, but this not-so-well-received live blog format is over for tonight. Thanks for following along, if you found it....
That Referee's Heart Disease Is Magically Cured
On the final non-kneel play, Tebow runs into a striped official and knocks him over. That's the second thing he's ever done wrong....
Also He Got An A-Minus On A Spelling Test In Fourth Grade
A taunting penalty on Tim Tebow "might've been the first thing he's ever done wrong," loosely sayeth Brennaman's co-crusher Charles Davis. Other things he did wrong: two interceptions tonight....