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Boston College Has A Spaz Attack
Defensive coordinator Frank Spaziani will become the head coach at Boston College later today. Jeff Jagodzinski will become hungry for a sandwich later, as well. [ESPN + Eagle in ATL, who told us first.]...
The Buzzsaw That Is The Arizona Cardinals FAQ
Because I'm the only Arizona fan many people know, I've been asked often to comment on the utter ridiculousness of Glendale hosting the NFC Championship game. For brevity, I've put together a Buzzsaw FAQ....
Myron Rolle Going Pro In Something Other Than Sports (UPDATE)
Florida State safety Myron Rolle has decided to forgo the NFL Draft and stay in school another year. The school just happens to be Oxford University. (That's a bit of an upgrade, I think.)...
The Best 82-Foot Game-Winning Buzzer Beater Of The Weekend
Jake Lee of Spain Park High in Alabama chucked this desperation heave to beat Clay-Chalkville by two. His prize? One millions doll...I'm sorry, it was free post-game dinner at McDonald's. [Birmingham News]...
Did Mickey Rourke Juice Up For 'The Wrestler'?
I saw The Wrestler on Sunday, the feel-good hit of 2009 that makes steroids fun again. And speaking of steroids, rumor has it that Mickey Rourke took a lot of them....
Billy Packer To Have Second-Best Seat For March Madness
Billy Packer and Bob Knight will host an NCAA tournament show from the sports book at the Wynn in Las Vegas, but it's not about gambling. It's about the games—that people are betting on. [AP/SI]...
British Soccer: Like A Sunny, Fun Day At Disneyland
So which is more distasteful, sports fans?: Mocking plane crash victims, or wishing someone dead from a car wreck? Don't worry, it's British soccer. You can have both!...
New York Giants Fans Take Out Sunday's Frustration On Burned Vehicles
Some Giants fans were positively apoplectic after the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. So much that they chose to take out their frustration on burned-out cars in a parking lot....
The 12-Man Therapeutic Hot Tub That Jeter Built
• Needs more staph: A look inside of the bowels of the new Yankee Stadium, including the giant bathroom where Yankees will empty their ... nevermind. [Diamond Hoggers]...
Texas And Oklahoma To Settle Their Differences Through Sport
Yes, the Longhorns and Sooners can argue for eternity about who won the Big 12 South this fall, or they can use the entirely different athletic pursuit of basketball to sort it all out....
Florida Marlins Would Like You To Have Some Souvenir Balls
• Steeeeeeriiike!: Are the Marlins hiring cheerleaders or extras for an Eva Angelina movie. (I don't know who that is. I'm told she's an actress of some sort.) [XM MLB Chat]...
John Thompson On Georgetown: Needs More Thugs
There are few people in this country who have done more for young black men than John Thompson. So if he tells you your basketball team needs more "thugs," well... you better trust him....
That's Not Even Allowed In Fake Wrestling
Springfield, Ohio’s Cody Fields takes a bite out of 140-pound opponent Justin Sloan. Well, 139 pounds now, judging by the size of those choppers. [News-Sun]...
Can Anyone Make Sense Of This Darius Miles Situation?
We've been doing our research—i.e., reading the always trustworthy Wikipedia—and we think we've finally figured out what the heck is going on with the Portland Trail Blazers and Darius Miles....
Your 2008 SHOTY Winner: Baby Mangino
We congratulate Baby Mangino for his convincing victory in the 2008 Sportshuman Of The Year tournament. He is saluted with this rather amazing "One SHOTY Moment" video....
The Initial Reports Of Brady/Bundchen Nuptials Were Not Accurate
No, now People.com is reporting that Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen have officially agreed to slap the franchise tag on one another for life. Big question: Will Tom Brady take the umlaut? [People.com]...
The Passion Of Tim Tebow
Outlined against a blue-gray January sky, the Lone Horseman will ride again....
Tony Dungy Bids Adieu
Jay Glazer sobers up from his New Year's party and pounces on the Tony Dungy retirement scoop. Presser at 5 p.m. today. [Fox Sports]...
Your Team Has No Chance Against The Pittsburgh Sumo Attack
What they're saying out in the ether about the weekend's AFC playoff games ......
Another Shady Witness Steps Forward Against Harrison
" [Robert] Nixon initially told police he knew nothing about what happened, but...[h]e signed a statement saying he was positive that he saw Harrison with a gun in his hand... [ESPN The Mag]...