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Bull Runs Will Soon Be Coming To The United States
Americans who want to entertain the risk of possibly getting gored by a bull won't have to travel all the way to Pamplona, Spain anymore. They can now brush with death in their own country!...

High School Coach Suspended Over "F.U." Locker Room Mantra
That slogan on the wall, hilariously censored by WCTI-12 in North Carolina, was enough to get the interim coach of J.H. Rose High School a one-week suspension. How dare a coach propose that his players keep family and unity in mind!...

11-Year-Old American Soccer Prodigy Joins Real Madrid
Rejoice, America, for we finally have our soccer savior. He's 11. His name is Joshua....

Try A Little Tenderness
Not to be missed is George Saunders' commencement speech at Syracuse University (click here for the video):...

What Might Happen If A Football Coach Coached Soccer
This skit features Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso, an American football coach hired to manage Tottenham Hotspur in England. Look at all the differences! It's a dumb premise, but the jokes are legitimately funny. Who knew so many football clubs were just like the Dallas Cowboys?...

The Jag Rag, Jacksonville's Fan Towel, Will No Longer Be Sold
Late last year, we discovered the Jag Rag, a fan towel created by one enterprising Jacksonville Jaguars fan named Bert Sparks who didn't care about the phrase's original definition. We now regret to inform you that the Jag Rag is no more....

Pepe Reina Pulled Down His Shorts Before A Match Near A Bunch Of Kids
Napoli keeper Pepe Reina had to adjust his shorts before today's Arsenal-Napoli match in London. He probably shouldn't have done it in such close proximity to the kids they trot out to promote good sportsmanship, though....

David Aardsma's Bed Is Missing
Fortunately, David Aardsma also has jokes:...

Red Sox Owner John Henry Buys <em>Boston Globe</em>
John Henry, one of the principal owners of the Red Sox, has agreed to purchase the Boston Globe from the Times Co. for $70 million....

MLB Rookie's Rap Video Has Bedazzled Jockstrap, Pro-Abstinence Message
The Atlanta Braves called up outfielder prospect Todd Cunningham earlier this week, and Cunningham pinch-hit and recorded his first career hit—a single—on Tuesday. This isn't the interesting part, though; Cunningham's rap video from 2011 advocating abstinence is a much more important subject....


Kevin Kolb Hurt Himself At Practice By Slipping On A Rubber Mat
Oh, Kevin Kolb. A stupid rubber mat might be the catalyst that gives E.J. Manuel the starting quarterback job over you....

Did J.B. Shuck Make The Catch Of The Year Last Night?
If you go over the wall to make the catch, you're automatically in the discussion for catch of the year. J.B. Shuck did exactly that to rob Jose Bautista of a homer on this incredible catch last night....

Greg Oden Will Try To Revive His Career With The Miami Heat
Former first overall pick Greg Oden hasn't played in an NBA game since December 5, 2009. He's had four major surgeries on his legs since then. On Friday, Oden announced that he'd be signing with the Miami Heat. What better way to gently come back than by joining the defending champions?...

Deadspin Up All Night: I Am Your Armor
Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. The weekend crew will take excellent care of you; you're worth the fuss....

Report: Clint Dempsey To Sign With The Seattle Sounders
ESPN is reporting that Clint Dempsey—who was spotted yesterday at the San Francisco airport—will indeed sign with MLS's Seattle Sounders, and the move could be made official as early as tomorrow....

Kurt Angle's Latest DUI Arrest Results In Intimidating Mug Shot
Via TMZ, Olympic-gold-medalist-turned-WWE-champion-turned-TNA star Kurt Angle got pinched for allegedly driving under the influence on Thursday night in Wise County, Texas. The arrest came after a live taping of Impact Wrestling. TMZ says it's Angle's fourth alcohol-related arrest—one for DUI, one f...