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Steve McNair 1973-2009
Not much more to talk about, as details are still pretty scarce. Sucks to end on this note, but thankfully it's not every day you lose one of the classier and tougher quarterbacks of all time in such horrible fashion....

Haunted Floating Bat Stalks Manny In Return
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I Got Sol But I'm Not A Soldier
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Alexis Arguello's Death, Prefigured
Alexis Arguello, the Nicaraguan boxing legend who was found dead early Wednesday of a gunshot wound to the chest, led a demon-haunted life that he nearly ended by his own hand 25 years ago. From a 1985 Sports Illustrated story:...

Deadspin Classic: Kobe Doin' <i>What?</i>
In an alternate universe, Deadspin's archives would cover the whole scope of human history. Occasionally, we like to revisit those timeless moments that we would have written about, if only we could have. Today: Kobe Bryant's Colorado Adventure....

Bridget Hall: Loves Shrooms, Hates Jessica Simpson
Your Deadcast guest this week is supermodel Bridget Hall. You might think a smoking hot lady like Bridget is unattainable. But today, I bring you proof she's just like us Deadspin folk! She likes guns!...

It Was Future Mrs. Jeter Night At The New Yankee Stadium
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Buenos Dias, Oliver Perez
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Billy Mays' Death Is A Golden Marketing Opportunity
Billy Mays was the ultimate pitchman, so what better way to honor his memory than with a poorly conceived, possibly tasteless press release tangentially related to his infomercial lifestyle? Someone get Tony Mandarich on the phone....

Yao Ming's Giant Foot Has Failed Him
Shit's broke. Like broke-broke. And fuck the Knicks. I'm sorry, this isn't the Brandon Jennings article is it? I must have gotten lost. [Yahoo!]...

Rex Ryan Classes Up The Legends Suite At Yankee Stadium
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No One Said The Brits Weren't Picky
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Well, That Doesn't Add Up
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Erin Andrews Digs The Taco Bar And Other Things
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....

Scott Van Pelt Is The Coolest Guy In This Photo
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Michael Jackson Dies. Chad Johnson Says It's "Just As Sad As 9/11."
The LA Times is saying King of Pop Michael Jackson died today after suffering a heart attack. He was 50. Because this is a sports blog, here's a video, via NESW Sports, of Jackson playing one-on-one with Michael Jordan. RIP....

Jim Brown: All-American, Gaylord
Your Deadcast guest this week is Hall of Famer Jim Brown (listen here). And holy shit, is that man intimidating. Except when talking about rollerskating around Venice Beach....

Phil Jackson Only Interested In Coaching Home Games
Jackson says he would consider letting assistant Kurt Rambis coach some road games next season, so that the old man wouldn't have to travel so much. And maybe Kobe could only play on even-numbered Saturdays! [ESPN]...

This Awful Woman Jinxed Them
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I've Always Said To Get The Full NASCAR Experience, You Need To Bring An Extra Fake Leg
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