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Mess With The Fordham Ram, You Get The Horns
We've all been there—you're hanging in the cafeteria when the school mascot walks in and you find yourself with an overwhelming urge to punch him the face. If you're a Fordham student, resist that urge....

You Should Wikipedia Kevin Garnett Sometime, He's A Fascinating Fellow
I actually did know who Kevin Garnett was before today. In fact, we talked one time. It was a conference call though, lacking in intimacy. Those were the days before you could Wikipedia helpful icebreakers....

Women, Children Frightened By Giant Hamburger
The official unveiling of the West Michigan Whitecaps' immense 5,000-calorie Fifth Third Burger on Thursday stirred up a variety of emotions, but the following quote is by far my favorite:...

The Kiss Cam Makes The Ladies Wet
These happy, affectionate Hamburg fans are just minding their own business, grinning eerily, picking each other up, and sharing a kiss to celebrate their favorite team's goal against Manchester City, as is the German custom, when BAM - beer to the head. The German commitment to austerity is commenda...

That's One Way To Describe UNC's Dominance
"The Carolina lead mushroomed to 10 after 4:04. To 15 after 7:03. To 20 after 9:38. It was a seal clubbing..." [ESPN]...

Drunken Joba Chamberlain And His 1920s-Era Football Shirt Now On Video
Compared to Sabathia's performance yesterday, this effort wasn't so bad. But the newly-released Joba Chamberlain DUI arrest video still cannot be good news for the 0-1 Yankees....

North Carolina-Michigan State Live Blog
This one's for all the General Motors, laddies. Will it be the Tar Heels? Or the Tar Heels? Then again, the Tar Heels could pull it out. Time will tell....

Book Excerpts That Don't Suck: Faith And Fear In Flushing
Sigh. Here we go. "Faith And Fear In Flushing: An Intense Personal History Of The New York Mets" is not a book I'd promote on this site unless it was really, really good....

Couches Will Burn Brightly In East Lansing If MSU Wins Tonight
It's interesting that the East Lansing police are characterizing 60 arrests and "three fires, believed to be ignited on couches," as a peaceful demonstration. What does it take to get classified as a riot?...

It's Back To Reality
So Brett Myers did his usual opening day routine to sour the flag-hoisting ceremony at CBP. On a positive note, it took 20 minutes before the first boo. Still champions. [Philly.com]...

Joba Chamberlain's Mugshot Shows His Vulnerability
And a pretty awful sweater. Is that 1920's prison garb?[The Smoking Gun]...

This Is Why You Will Always Be Horrible, You Bastard Mets
Phillies fan works St. John's/Georgetown game on Sunday is asked to take his Fightins' jacket off. Does he do it? No! He leaves Citi Field instead. Brilliant. [The 700 Level]...

Findlay, Ohio Now The Nexus Of The Basketball Universe
Tyler Evans hits a 3-pointer at the buzzer, while falling down, to give Findlay a 56-53 win over Cal Poly Pomona for the Division II men's championship. Go Oilers!...

The One Where The Yapping Hand Job Picks A Scab (Update)
We get a massive amount of tips in our inbox each week. Some are pretty interesting, but don't get published for one reason or another....

And Here's Your Sweet Sixteen Duan: Talk About The Games, Life, Your Unemployment, The Sexual Inadequacy Of Your Current Girlfriend...
I typed in many variations of "sixteen" and "sweet sixteen" and either candles or Miley Cyrus popped up. Or some DJ entertainment companies. I went with Miley....

Kobe And Vanessa Say Maid's Crap-Sifting Allegations Are Untrue
The Bryants' legal team has released a statement denying the claims of emotional abuse, name-calling, and poop-rifling levied by the family's former maid. "Outrageous," the statement said. [TMZ]...

Who Knew Wrestling Could Be So Violent?
Iowa won the Division I wrestling championship yesterday, but not without a little drama, a little disappointment, and a little controversy. Oh, and a porn star....

Everybody Loves The Underdog
Fulham are leading Manchester United 1-0 at halftime. I'm told this is unexpected, but that's what they get for benching Rooney and Tevez. Scholes was sent off in the 18th minute for being old. [ESPN]...

NCAA Tournament Live Blog: (2) Duke Vs. (15) Binghamton
Your live blogger for this game will be Duke student Jeff Lieberman who, unlike his basketball classmates, did not whine or pay me off in any way to get this gig....

This Is Why Warm-Up Drills Are Dangerous
Stan Simpson, Illinois frosh, killed in the low post during practice... no, of course he wasn't. But I'm sure his whole face smells like Wilson right now. [The Sports Hernia]...