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Secret Of Nats Success? Pretend They're The Rays
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....
Associated Press To Punish Brian Cushing For Making Its Voters Look Bad
The AP wants to reclaim Brian Cushing's Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, because giving prizes to drug cheats makes them look foolish. Almost as foolish as calling takebacks on meaningless post-season awards....
Montreal Forces Game 7, Philly Gets A Game 6
Playoff Updates: Canadiens, Flyers stay alive. Hawks still playing with only four guys, apparently....
The Tiger Woods Injury-Condition Flub You've Been Waiting For All Day
Tiger Woods' bulging disc has forced him to exit The Players Championship and occasioned a Freudian moment from one unfortunate Golf Channel reporter, who called the injury a "bulging dick." H/T Michael....
A Lovely Short Film For A Warm Spring Day: "Wiffleball '79"
"AJ,I thought you might enjoy my short film "Wiffleball '79." I did. I really did. You will, too. [YouTube]...
Art Rooney II Personally Lets Steelers Fans Know That Big Ben Is Just Not A Good Person
Art Rooney II has been vocal about his disappointment in quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's off-field behavior and continues to condemn him both publicly, and in letters to concerned fans....
Brian Cushing's Performance-Enhancing Regimen Was Not Up To Snuff
Oh, now, don't you go trotting out those old photos again to prove a point. Let's have NFL commentator (and MMA warrior!) Jay Glazer yell at him instead: "Yes, livid about Cushing." For commentary longer than 140 characters, read this....
Tell Me How My Class Tastes: Scenes From The Worst NFL Draft Party Ever
This is, on the surface, the tale of the lamest NFL Draft party of all time. But it's also a story about class and about fans who project their own anxieties on their favorite teams and about teams that respond in kind....
Last Night's Winner: JaMarcus Russell's Adipose Tissue
In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like the 300-some pounds JaMarcus Russell was said to be carrying, and which the newly released quarterback will now be carrying out of Oakland....
Not-So-Great Memorabilia For A Great Cause
Vince Young is partnering to help raise money for Tennessee flood victims: donate $100, and receive an autographed photo. But don't worry, we checked; donate $150, and they won't send the photo. [Vincent Young Foundation]...
Let's Give Tebow A Nickname!
Page 2 held a write-in contest to come up with a nickname for best-selling NFL jersey owner Tim Tebow. They have standards and censorship. We do not. We think our commenters can do a little better. [ESPN]...
This Lawrence Taylor Story Is Going To Get Real Ugly, Real Fast
Taylor is charged with beating and raping a 16-year-old girl overnight. He's currently in jail, awaiting his arraignment. A press conference is scheduled for this afternoon. [AnimalNY]...
Lawrence Taylor... Accused Of Rape
"Taylor, 51, was taken into custody by the Town of Ramapo police after being accused of raping someone in the Holiday Inn Holidome Hotel in Suffern."[CBS]...
Patriots Stand Up Middle Schoolers
A Connecticut middle school won the opportunity to work out with Patriots players. They received a visit from a team intern, and some exercise videos....
The Ohio State Continues The <em>Glee</em>-ification of America
Reader Dave sends in this video of a flash mob taking over the Ohio Union on Monday. When are people going to learn that extravagant, coordinated routines of obnoxious songs only belong on the NYC Subways?...
Big Ben's Lawyer Would Like To Talk About Sex
Ben Roethlisberger's attorney sent a letter to Roger Goodell last month, now made public. In it, he lays out the Roethlisberger side of the story — and gives an immature mind a few turns of phrase to giggle about....
Jets Fans Are Rational People And The Team In No Way Has Unrealistic Expectations
Jets fans predict 15-1 season. Rex Ryan asks, "who'd we lose to?" I think Hard Knocks should move from HBO to late-night Cinemax, because I'm getting hard just thinking about it. [ESPN]...
LP Field Will Soon Be Suitable Only For Water Polo (Photo Update)
The Titans' stadium is already being threatened by rising floodwaters, and a possible dam release could put the whole thing underwater within hours....
Jaguars Mouthpiece Thinks One Christian Is As Good As The Next
Don't worry, Jags fans: while Tyson Alualu may not be Tim Tebow, the Florida Times-Union would like you to know that he's just as religious! Will you buy our season tickets now?...
The (Potentially Scandalous, Potentially Frivolous) Saints Vicodin Lawsuit
So Sean Payton and another coach are accused of raiding and abusing the team's medicine cabinet. And the security director making the allegations is accused of blackmailing the team. Tricky stuff. This calls for a breakdown....