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A Timeline Of Concussion Science And NFL Denial
The now-settled lawsuits brought by thousands of former players hinged on the notion that the NFL ignored decades of research on the degenerative long-term effects of brain trauma, and didn't take enough steps to protect its employees. Here's a helpful (ahem, Pete Prisco), but necessarily incomplete...
The New MSG
Over at the New York Times' bookmark-worthy tumblr site, "The Lively Morgue," check this out:...
Everything Is A Slippery Slope When You Are Weak-Willed
We've got a short playlist this week for a couple of reasons. First, I am at the very beginning of a new training schedule, so we're starting slow at three miles. Second, one of the songs was 16-minutes long. You're going to hate it. Here we go! A Spotify playlist can be found here, and the rest sta...
Sorry, But You Have To Do More Than "Want It"
OK, we are back on a normal schedule now, I promise. Sort of. Maybe. I don't know. Can you ever really make a promise like that? I could die or, you know, win the lottery or something. Haha I'm just kidding, I would never waste money on things that aren't high-end electronics or food and drink. The ...
Allyson Felix Tears Hamstring In 200M Race
The American relay team took a blow Friday night when Allyson Felix tore her hamstring during the 200m race at the IAAF Track and Field World Championship in Moscow....
Random Football Rap Lyrics Of The Day
Ronnie Lott, Michael Irvin, Troy Aikman. It's that Liks', baby. ...
The Twins' Bullpen Pulled Off A Perfect Prank Punch
We had seen this bizarre video from Friday's Twins game, of Jared Burton decking Brian Duensing just as a home run sailed over the bullpen, but hadn't realized the mystery had been solved. The short answer: relievers have way too much time on their hands....
Wes Welker Says He "Endured" Bill Belichick
Wes Welker and a few of his new Denver teammates are on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated. Inside, Welker talks about the standard new-guy-in-the-fold stuff, like adjusting from one system run by a legendary quarterback to another. He also discussed his time in New England with Bill Belich...
Peyton And Eli Manning Sing An R&B Song About Football And Phones
Yes, this is just a dumb commercial for DirecTV and NFL Sunday Ticket. But it also features Eli Manning crooning, "It's like I spilled milk all over your blouse by accident (or on purpose)/It's like the milk is like football, and the blouse is your phone." The Mannings just do not give a fuck, and ...
A Non-Exhaustive List Of People MLB Has Not Suspended For 211 Games
Major League Baseball has suspended Alex Rodriguez for 211 games. There are, however, many people who haven't been suspended for 211 games. Here are a few of them:...
Meet Bud Selig, Commissioner of Ken Burns's MLB
Originally published in Bloomberg View...
Perfection
Slide on over to The Unbearable Lightness of Betting and read where you'll find a reprint of Brendan Boyd's essay, "Perfection":...
If Fitness Isn't Your Thing, Bribe Yourself Into Running
Welcome back, after a week-long vacation, to the immature grumblings about the barest minimum a person could be physically active without travelling backwards through time and space. Here's a Spotify playlist; let's get to business....
ESPN: Alex Rodriguez Will Be Suspended Through 2014 Season On Monday
The Bud Selig wingtip that has been hovering over Alex Rodriguez for months will finally fall on Monday, ESPN's T.J. Quinn and Andrew Marchand report, in the form of a suspension that will last into and "likely through" the 2014 season....
A-Rod Is Negotiating With MLB Or Getting A 214-Game Ban. Who Knows?
Right now Alex Rodriguez is—depending on who you believe—either a dude trying to maximize his own leverage in a legal dispute with MLB and, implicitly, the New York Yankees, or a craven villain with whom the stout-hearted figures of central baseball are just plain tired of dealing. He may be engaged...
A-Rod Now Has To Listen As Religious Zealots Harangue Him On The Field
Don't worry too much about A-Rod, you guys. According to his former third-base coach's wife, he's ready to be saved by God, or something....
Mariners Accidentally Bring In Wrong Pitcher, Blow Huge Lead
With Eric Wedge recovering from a mild stroke, bench coach Robby Thompson has been Seattle's acting manager. Last night, Thompson learned the hard way that managing isn't all sunshine and daisies. Sometimes you have to know your right from your left....
The Eli Experiment
If you've never read it, Michael Lewis' 2004 New York Times magazine story, "The Eli Experiment" is a good one:...