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Oh, You Didn't Forget About Kyle, Did You?
He might not drink like a champion, but his efforts have nevertheless clearly reached the level of "epic" and "historic" in recent years. His name is Kyle Orton. He is but one man, but his achievements will outlast us all....
The Ultimate Time Capsule Photo
Someone just sent us this picture, and we don't know where it's from, who took it or what the circumstances were around it. But, somehow, it made us extremely sad. Man. That could have been Whitey Ford, Ted Williams and Joe Louis hanging out right there. Oh well....
Your NL Central "Preview"
Our personal favorite division has had a monotonous feel to it the last few years, with the Cardinals and the Astros advancing and meeting in the NLCS two consecutive times. (This, of course, is fine with us.) We also have a feeling that the NL Central is the only division in baseball with three ...
It's Almost Opening Day! AL Central Preview
We almost forgot in all the George Mason hysteria, but, jeez, folks, baseball starts, like, Sunday. So, we figured it was probably time to start paying attention. Henceforth, we're going to be previewing each division, two a day, through the end of the week. We thought we'd start with the America...
It Gets The Feelings Out
The question has been asked by sports fans for a while now, and it's tough to get a straight answer: Is it all right to cry? Howard Stern's old radio show once ran a montage of celebrities crying in public, and though the sentiments were sincere enough, it was difficult to hear the clips without h...
Sweet 16 Pants Party: UCLA Vs. Gonzaga
UCLA Bruins (29-6) vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs (29-3) When: Tonight, 9:57 p.m. ET (approx.) Where: Oakland...
Save Ferris!
With the start of the baseball regular season just around the corner, we suddenly realized something: the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off turns 20 years old in a couple of months, and we now officially feel old. The film that brought us Matthew Broderick, Charlie Sheen and Jennifer Grey, as well a...
Why We Can't Take The White Sox Seriously
This might have something to do with the fact that they're not even the most popular team in their hometown, but we think it might be more simple than that. It might be hijinks like their stunt with TNA Wrestling, the video of which can be seen above. (TNA is also doing some sort of promotion with t...
Four Tiny Tidbits On: The White Sox
We re only a couple of weeks from Opening Day, so it s time to start previewing the season. Inspired by an old feature on The Black Table, we re going team-by-team and distributing Four Things You Don t Know about them. If you have suggested oddities on your team, send them to us at tips@deadspin....
We've Established What You Are. We're Just Haggling On Price
At first, when we heard about Fan For Hire, we yawned a bit. At first glance, it's just another sports fan trying to make a bit of cash by "auctioning off" his "loyalty." We have no problem with this — there are so few opportunities sports fans have to actually make money rather than, you know, sh...
NCAA Pants Party: California Vs. N.C. State
California Golden Bears (20-10) vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack (21-9) When: Friday, 7:20 p.m. Where: Dallas....
NCAA Pants Party: Pittsburgh Vs. Kent State
Pittsburgh Panthers (24-7) vs. Kent State Golden Flashes (25-8). When: Friday, 7:10 p.m. Where: Auburn Hills, Mich....
NCAA Pants Party: Memphis Vs. Oral Roberts
Memphis Tigers (30-3) vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (21-11). When: Friday, 3 p.m. Where: Dallas....
NCAA Pants Party: Indiana Vs. San Diego State
Indiana Hoosiers (18-11) vs. San Diego State Aztecs (24-8). When: Thursday, 9:50 p.m. ET Where: Salt Lake City...
NCAA Pants Party: Gonzaga Vs. Xavier
Gonzaga Bulldogs (27-3) vs. Xavier Musketeers (21-10) When: Thursday, 7:20 p.m. Where: Salt Lake City...
NCAA Pants Party: Marquette Vs. Alabama
Marquette Golden Eagles (20-10) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (17-12). When: Thursday, 2:40 p.m. ET Where: Oakland....
Chargers Doing Their Part To Help Saints Recover
A heads-up tipster sent in this picture of a sign posted in front of the Chargers' practice and main office. You'll note that the spelling is a little off, but I think the individual (hopefully child) has his/her heart in the right place. Regardless, it might not be a bad idea for the Chargers to ...
Oh, Forget It, We Just Won't Show Up
So here's something we'd never seen before: The Oregon softball team cancelled an appearance in a tournament this weekend because ... they were out of pitchers....
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
1. Bill Self Was There Back When He Had Real Hair. Kansas' toupeed head coach started his coaching career at Oral Roberts in the mid '90s, a mere 10 years ago. He turned the team around, raising their record from 6-21 in 1995 to 21-6 in 1997, after which he went to Tulsa, Illinois and finally Kansas...
Marquette Golden Eagles
1. The New Nickname Is Golden Eagles, Still. Marquette decided that they would change the athletics nickname this summer, corresponding to their move to the Big East. It was announced that Marquette would be known as the Gold. That s it: Gold. Trying to join the elite group of schools with colors as...