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Heat Strokes, Game 23: The Splendors Of Boredom
FreeDarko's Bethlehem Shoals, a regular contributor to NBA FanHouse and co-author of The Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History (visit the FreeDarko store, too!), is keeping a game-by-game diary of the Heat's season — the one you're pretending not to care about....
Antoine Walker Airballs Free Throw, Nails Metaphor In D-League Debut
Flat broke, Walker signed a low-5-figure deal with the Idaho Stampede. He scored 13 in his debut last night, but we think this shot is a more appropriate highlight. [h/t Dan]...
"Just Put The Fucking Pizza In The Fucking Oven": LSU Girl Freaks Out At Papa John's
One of America's future leaders has had it up to here with her pizza taking so long. Bonus: fellow student pulls the "hold me back, bro" move while pretending to want to fight her....
The NBA Was Silly With Game-Winners Last Night
You know how in a basketball video game, you'll intentionally let the computer tie it up so you can nail the buzzer-beater? The NBA was like that yesterday....
The Miami Heat's Bus Is Actually Named LeBus
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....
Deadspin Classic: The 2008 New York Jets Preview, By Jenn Sterger
The NFL has shipped off its report about Brett Favre's penis to Roger Goodell (more later), but, for now, let's look back on how this all began: with the 2008 Jets preview Jenn wrote for us, and which I'd completely forgotten about....
OK, Who's The Fool Oregon Fan That Started A Fire At The Civil War Game?
Cops are circulating photos and video of this man, who burned a shirt on the field after Oregon's win over OSU. The fire spread to the turf, causing $1500 worth of damage....
Gilbert Arenas Wore Dolce & Gabbana High Tops Last Night
Agent Zero looked more like Agent Fabulous! in his patent leather D&G sneakers. Not to be outdone, Shaq's new warm-up gear will come from Lane Bryant. [Nice Kicks]...
Searching For...Peerless Price
An attorney by the name of W. Anthony Collins has called on the I-Team to help locate the former Vols/Bills/Falcons/Seahawks/Cowboys wide receiver. He's vanished, you see....
Last Night's Winner: Not The Jews
The Panthers had heavily hyped their Hanukkah celebrations last night, including promising a Panther yarmulke to all in attendance. Only a few thousand walked away with one. Who would have thought there would be so many Jews in South Florida?...
Heat Strokes, Game 22: We Are All Hostages
FreeDarko's Bethlehem Shoals, a regular contributor to NBA FanHouse and co-author of The Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History (visit the FreeDarko store, too!), is keeping a game-by-game diary of the Heat's season — the one you're pretending not to care about....
Parsing The Hornets Financials
At The Hive's Brian Ball takes a crack at those documents. The Times-Picayune weighs in as well, along with accounting blog Going Concern and some French people....
Finally, An Athlete Wears Protection In Self-Taken Bathroom Photo
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....
This Is How Captain Awesome Signs His Name
Deadspin has acquired the official petition for change of name that Captain Awesome, the Oregon man formerly known as Douglas Allen Smith, Jr., submitted to the Circuit Court of Lane County in late September. This is his legal signature....
The New Orleans Hornets' Sad Financial Documents
We've obtained audited financial data for David Stern's new prize, the New Orleans Hornets. The statements cover 2008 and 2009, and among other things they paint a picture of a team already in hock to the NBA....
Burmese Dictator Wanted To Buy Manchester United
Testament to their self-styled reputation as the world's most popular club, Manchester United have been name checked in that there WikiLeaks scandal currently enjoying many a column inch in the "proper" papers....
Coach Who Hoped For Butt-Whupping Declares Loss His Career's Biggest Butt-Whupping
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....
Heat Strokes, Game 21: The Meeting Is The Message
FreeDarko's Bethlehem Shoals, a regular contributor to NBA FanHouse and co-author of The Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History (visit the FreeDarko store, too!), is keeping a game-by-game diary of the Heat's season — the one you're pretending not to care about....
The NFL's Helmet-To-Helmet Rules Are Absolutely Pointless
Heath Miller sustained a concussion on a brutal helmet-to-helmet hit from Baltimore's Jameel McClain. This is what the NFL's trying to prevent. They're doing a damn shitty job....