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I See No Negative Safety Implications Here
If there's one thing I'm sure of, it's that the new Indoor Football League is completely safe for both players and fans. But then I'm still holding on to Enron stock....
Adorable Michael Jordan Thinks He Can Still Play
Yesterday, I implied that Michael Jordan's reaction to his Hall Of Fame induction might be indifference or dismissal of such a trifle, but it was even worse than I imagined. The guy is actually insulted!...
Blake Griffin Heading To NBA
Blake Griffin will get paid for his concussions from now on, thank you very much. (Also, joining him: Chase Budinger and Jodie Meeks.) Repeat after me: No Clippers, No Clippers, No Clippers, No Clippers. [AP]...
The Prodigal Son Returns, Kind Of
Former Gilroy High, San Jose State and San Francisco 49ers QB Jeff Garcia, 39, is now an Oakland Raider, and may challenge DeMarcus Russell for the starting role. Good one, Al. [San Francisco Chronicle]...
Former Chicago Bull Receives Minor Accolade
The Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 2009 class today, which means that Michael Jordan is finally getting some kind of recognition for his basketball career....
The Hoff Can't Get Enough Dwyane Wade
Prime 112 in Miami closed for Alonzo Mourning's private retirement party on Monday, but that doesn't stop David Hasselhoff from showing up, asking to hug Alonzo and Dwyane Wade. [Miami Herald]...
'Favre Just Dropped An F5,' And Other Observations On Jock-Female Relations
It's time for Waxing Off, the only Internet feature which can tell the time in the U.S., London and Prague. Today's topic; why the rules for dating women seem to be different for top athletes....
Steve Phillips Finally Addresses Those Stupid Mock Press Conferences
"I actually thought they should do it again. Even though people criticized it, it was creative and different and why not take those kinds of chances when, you know, what's the risk, really?" [OnTheDL]...
Jim Leyland Really Struggled With This Gary Sheffield Decision
"It's not good when you light up two Marlboro's at the same time at 3 a.m., washing it down with a glass of chocolate milk." Amen.[DetNews]...
Tigers Don't Need Gary Sheffield After All
Detroit has dumped their $14 million DH with 499 career home runs. Oh, don't worry ... he gets to keep the money! [MLB; But The Game Is On]...
Jeff George Insists He Could Still Play For The Vikings; Vike's Writer Shows Him Reality
"My suggestion is he disconnect his phone... [h]e won't answer the next time a reporter calls to ask if he thinks he should still be playing. It's time for everyone to move on." [ESPN]...
Blake Griffin Shows Off His Extra Long Fingers
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....
Saying Goodbye To Trader Lou
Lou Saban, who coached just about everywhere from high school to the NFL, has passed away at the age of 87. [NBC Sports]...
Getting To The Bottom Of The Lingerie Football League
It's time for Waxing Off, the only Internet feature to turn down federal stimulus bailout money. This week's topic: The scourge of the Lingerie Football League....
The Video Of Ryan Moats Getting Pulled Over Is Intense And Troubling
It's a shame to get to this so late in the day, but this is pretty startling video of Ryan Moats' unfortunate run-in with the Dallas police department while rushing to his mother-in-law's bedside....
Meanwhile, On The Kensington Expressway ...
Bills vandals fans welcome Terrell Owens in their unique way. He should be in town eight times this season, so hopefully he'll see this....
'Good Season, Girls; Here Are Some Photos Of My Junk'
It's getting so that you can't swing a dead possum around here without hitting another story about a coach or player texting something naughty. Today: Volleyball coaches gone bad....
Jeff Pearlman Talks About Charles Haley’s Penis
It's Week 2 of our little podcasting venture, and we have a GUEST! A real, actual person who agreed to talk with us! Stunning....
Book Excerpts That Don't Suck: "The Rocket That Fell To Earth"
Jeff Pearlman's "The Rocket That Fell To Earth" comes out today. It's an unflinching look at how Roger Clemens became one of the most dominating pitchers before and after his alleged steroid use....
The Rocket That Fell To Earth And Landed On Top Of Mike Piazza
Jeff Pearlman's "The Rocket That Fell To Earth" extinguishes the leftover burning embers of Roger Clemens' baseball dignity in one big 320-page stomp. But Mike Piazza won't be pleased with this book either....