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ESPN's John Clayton Says Some Random Shit About Johnny Manziel
So what happens to Johnny Manziel if the NCAA decides he's no longer eligible to play college football because he allegedly sold his autograph? Last night during SportsCenter, John Clayton explained that Manziel could turn pro and enter the supplemental draft later this month, "if indeed he does qua...
Tiger Woods Finds First Sunday Birdie Finger-Licking Good
After making his first birdie of the day at the Bridgestone Invitational on No. 10, Tiger's semi-sarcastic reaction was pretty good. [CBS]...
Virginia's Mike London "Formerly" Extends Scholarship Offer
The University of Virginia is one of America's most august institutions of higher learning, and most alumni know that very well. Head coach Mike London was not a Wahoo; while he will hear grumbles for "formerly" extending a written scholarship offer, UVa fans will also be happy to not claim him....
11-Year-Old American Soccer Prodigy Joins Real Madrid
Rejoice, America, for we finally have our soccer savior. He's 11. His name is Joshua....
The House That Thurman Munson Built
Originally published in the September 1999 issue of Esquire. Reprinted here with the author’s permission....
Jonathan Papelbon Continues To Endear Himself To Phillies Fans
Much like the Mariners, the Phillies also brought in the wrong pitcher last night. Unlike the Mariners, this one wasn't an accident; Jonathan Papelbon's the closer....
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....
Soccer Team Owner Blocks Tottenham Transfer From Prison
Tottenham Hotspur had a deal in place to transfer center back Vlad Chiriches from Romanian club Steaua Bucuresti to the Premier League. But then Steaua Bucuresti owner Gigi Becali was granted his one-a-day phone call from jail, and everything went to shit....
Mr. Big Stuff (Who Do You Think You Are?)
Another good Reggie story. This one if from Foul Ball: Five Years in the American League, by Alison Gordon, who covered the Blue Jays from 1979-83. Gordon describes herself as “a socialist, feminist, hedonist with roots in the sixties, a woman who had marched against the bomb, done drugs, and never,...
Fan At Braves Game Drops Foul Ball, Lunges, Goes Splat
The ball had initially bounced a few rows back before caroming softly right toward him. Damn. He almost [THUMP!] had it....
Rays Lose Faith In Ball Boy; Ball Boy Redeems Self With Terrific Catch
A true-life story of failure, doubt, and redemption played out in the Rays' bullpen, as ball boy R.J. Boggs turned boos into a standing ovation midway through last night's game at Tropicana Field....
Old Man Giambi Hits Walk-Off, Kicks White Sox Off His Lawn
Jason Giambi gave the Indians a 3-2 win over the White Sox with this walk-off home run to deep center field. Giambi, 42, is apparently the oldest man in baseball to hit a walkoff home run, narrowly edging out Hank Aaron by 45 days....
Have You Any Wool?
Go Figure Monday: Singing Sheep over at Lord of the Boot Sale. ...
Johnny Manziel Still Clowning Everyone On Twitter
Johnny Manziel sending a tweet about championships mattering a day after video and pictures of him enjoying his life lit Twitter afire leaves him open for criticism, as a title-less player in a ring-mad society. But Johnny Football sees and reacts to criticism on Twitter like he does pressure on the...
Now Johnny Manziel Is Wearing A Tebow Jersey At A Texas Frat Party
This is epic, flawless trolling....
Giants GM Finds One Super Bowl Win In Four Years “Not Acceptable”
NFL executives usually mutter boring win-now quotes when a microphone is in front of their face, but New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese's approach on Saturday criticized a team that still contains a majority of key players from a Super Bowl win two seasons ago....
University Of Texas Frat Party To Johnny Manziel: “Get The Fuck Out”
Johnny Manziel apparently dropped by a Texas frat party last night. Someone threw a beer at him. Someone else told him to "GET THE FUCK OUT." He left. It's on video....