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What Exactly Is Being Measured Here?
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....

Bill Simmons: Unleashed, Uncensored, and Uncompromising
Most of Bill Simmons' complaints the last year were about ESPN's strict podcast content guidelines and that he's not allowed to rip on other ESPN personalities. At least, not on his podcast....

Oh, Lady, This Probably Wasn't A Good Idea
The New England Patriots held open cheerleader tryouts today and it appears one woman, 41-years-spry-and-sassy, Shelly Lawlor, feels she's up to the challenge. Good for her?...

Meet Your New Quarterback, Kansas City: Matt Cassel
Adam Schefter of NFL.com is reporting that the Chiefs have completed a trade for Patriots back-up (but franchised!) quarterback, Mr. Matt Cassel. Details of the compensation package have yet to be publicized....

Farewell, Brian Dawkins?
This is a sad day for Philadelphia Eagles fans. Brian Dawkins, long-time safety and recent perfecter of legalized helmet-to-helmet knockout hits, is heading to Bronco country next season, according to one report....

Pacman Jones Making Most Of His Current Unemployment
So, here's some interesting news. Ex-Cowboys' defensive back/special teamer/trouble-magnet Adam "Pacman" Jones has now signed up for the upcoming season of "Pros Vs. Joes." What could possibly go wrong?...

Here Are Your Juicy Details From The Kendra Wilkinson Media Blitz
The lovely Kendra Wilkinson has been more ubiquitous than ever this week, showing up on multiple radio shows and a People Magazine interview. Highlight: WFAN asked her who was better in bed; Hef, or Hank Baskett?...

Chad Gaudin Is The Amish Rifle
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....

PETA Vs. Canada ... You Knew It Had To End This Way
See, this is where PETA miscalculated rather badly; I would have no problem clubbing a guy in a baby seal costume. In fact, I'd walk several blocks out of my way to do it....

Does No One Want The Oakland A's?
Nothing against the fine folks of Fremont, but if you're a Major League Baseball team and they don't want you, it may be time to reconsider hanging around the San Francisco Bay Area....

Dave Bing Wants To Be Mayor Of Detroit For Some Reason
Here's all you need to know about Dave Bing: He enters campaign rallies to the tune of "The Final Countdown," as an announcer yells: "Here's your favorite Detroit Piston, starting for the City of Detroit!"...

Sorry, Guys. Marko Jaric Is Officially Off The Market
News of the nuptials between Memphis Grizzlies guard Marko Jaric and his Brazilian model-chick, Adriana Lima, spread like herpes from a beer pong tournament this morning. Never underestimate the power of a poorly groomed mustache....

Hallmark Presents The South Dakota State Jackrabbits
South Dakota State's women's basketball team is ranked higher than Tennessee in the current USA Today poll. Their best player also has a tug-at-your-heartstrings story that's gotta be worth three Mitch Albom columns. [USA Today]...

Open Your Wallets: Dan Orlovsky Is On The Market
"[The Detroit Lions] made an offer, but I'm going to test the market and see what's out there for me," Orlovsky said. "I'm pretty confident that I'm going to get a better offer." [AP]...

Carl Joseph Elected To Florida High School Athletic Association Hall Of Fame
Which we probably wouldn't mention, except that the guy played football on one leg, with no prosthetic. [Pittsburgh Sports And Mini Ponies]...

Keggy Returns To Light The Way
As if you needed a reason to love Keggy the Keg — come on, he dispenses school spirit and alcohol! — there's this: Michael Wilbon once called him "That stupid beer thing."...

LenDale White May Or May Not Beat You With His Belt
You may have spent Valentine's Day cuddling with your sweetheart—or crying alone in a dark corner—but LenDale White celebrated his holiday with a little (alleged!) road rage back in his hometown of Denver....

David Falk Says The NBA Players' Union Better Pucker Up
The war is coming—between the NBA Players Association and their league—and if you believe superagent David Falk the players should be prepared to bend over and take what's coming to them....

Stacey Dales' Decision Not To Fly Coach Is One Reason We're In A Recession, Or Something
Poor Stacey Dales. Before last week, she was just another former player with a camera-friendly face who got the axe at ESPN. But since her rumored fly-me-first-class-or-I'm-out demands, she's become a debatable economics topic....
