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Kemba Walker Made The Block Of Your Dreams
So this happened on Friday night, but I feel compelled to draw your attention to it now, because this right here is the exact block that anyone who's ever played even a minute of organized basketball has dreamt of making. ...
Elton John Fell Out Of A Chair
Elton John was at a tennis thing this weekend—some kind of exhibition tournament called the Statoil Masters at which Sir Elton was a team captain, or something—and he fell right the fuck out of a chair. Look at him fall out of that chair....
Robert Griffin III Might Be The Saddest Man
Don't be fooled by his season-high passer rating yesterday (earned with five snaps in garbage time of Washington's 24-0 loss to St. Louis). Robert Griffin III is broken up inside. Via CBS DC, Washington Post Skins writer Mike Jones recounts what Griffin's been up to since losing the starting QB gig:...
Chris Baker Confirms His "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" After Earning A Sack
Washington defensive lineman Chris Baker appeared to perform the "Hands up, don't shoot" gesture today after his third-quarter sack of the Rams' Shaun Hill, and he confirmed its meaning after the game....
Radim Vrbata's Patience Results In A Gorgeous Goal
Canucks forward Radim Vrbata waited, and waited, and waited. Then, he completely fooled Senators goalie Craig Anderson for his 12th goal of the season. Be sure to watch the replay at the end. So pretty....
Jeff Fisher Taunts 'Skins With RG3 Trade Haul Before Game
The Rams shut out the 'Skins 24-0 today, but St. Louis head coach Jeff Fisher punked Washington before the game even started....
Steve Smith Talking Shit To A Dolphins Fan: "All I Need Is One Hit"
A fan at Sun Life Stadium jawed at Ravens receiver Steve Smith, as if that was a wise thing to do. As Smith went to the locker room, he said, "All I need is one hit." He's probably right. Smith will imagine Ken Lucas's face on your body and end you....
London Fletcher: Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett Is "Clueless"
This morning, former Washington linebacker and current CBS analyst London Fletcher openly wondered why defensive coordinator Jim Haslett's still employed. Fletcher played under Haslett for four seasons, and claimed that when he played, Haslett managed the defense so poorly, the linebacker would chan...
Alabama, Oregon, FSU, And Ohio State Make College Football Playoff
Your college football playoff selections are here, and Alabama, Oregon, Florida State, and Ohio State will face off to decide this season's national champion....
This Is What It Looks Like When A Skycam Goes To Bed
The Skycam (or Spidercam) is now ubiquitous in its presence at major football broadcasts, though we're rarely provided much info on how the system works or, as presented here, how they "land" it....
Pennsylvania D-III Coach Miffed That Chip Kelly Didn't Support His Team
Sound the siren: We have some D-III football beef. This beef is HOT....
I Can't Breathe
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Tyreek Hill's 92-Yard Punt Return Ties Up Bedlam With A Minute Left
List of things that are stupid:...
Jay Gruden May Lose His Job Unless He Makes Nice With Robert Griffin
Washington coach Jay Gruden could be out of a job after this season because of his desire to part ways with Robert Griffin III, according to Jason Reid of The Washington Post. ...
Violinist Appealing Olympic Ban For Fixing Giant Slalom Races
A British pop violinist is appealing a four-year ban for fixing giant slalom races that allowed her to qualify for the Sochi Olympics. ...
Streamers Return To The Palestra For The First Time In Years
Fans of Temple and La Salle's basketball teams renewed a Palestra tradition today, as they threw streamers onto the court after each team's first made basket. ...
How To Sear Some White Fish, Now That You "Care" About Your "Health"
A recurring rite of adulthood, for the harried and haggard and sad, is feeling ugh so terrible all the time, I'm like a sweaty, gross walrus, it hurts when I do things and my chest makes sounds like a dehumidifier, bluhhhhhh, and making a half-assed resolution to start doin' the right things, damm...
Blackhawks Fans Love Some Good Face Licking
Apparently these fans like getting their face licking on at Blackhawks games, and it seems quite enjoyable judging by the man's orgasmic reaction. This seems like the appropriate time to remind all sports fans that you never know when the camera will be trained on you, so be cautious about doing wei...
High Schoolers Don't Realize Blocked FG Is Live, Lose State Semifinal
Last night Monacan High School's football team found out that defeat is even more agonizing when it is self-imposed. They took on regional powerhouse Lake Taylor High School away for the Virginia 4A South Region title, with the winner advancing to the state championship game....
Is Competitiveness Poor Sportsmanship?
Thanks to social media, sportsmanship has taken on proportions well beyond the usual no-cutting-the-course, no-tripping no-brainers. Recently, the brand of sportsmanship that's garnered attention—and been called "inspiring"—includes stopping mid-race to help a fallen competitor, at the cost of perso...