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NBA Shockingly Votes Against Anti-Tanking Measures
Today's vote on a proposal to re-weight the NBA draft lottery to discourage tanking was expected to pass with near-universal support. Instead, it fell hard, receiving only 17 of the 23 necessary votes for adoption. The 76ers' Tankapalooza is back on!...
What's Up With James Shields?
An awesome nickname can be a burden. As fun as it is to earnestly refer to James Shields as "Big Game James," the moniker is just as satisfying when deployed sarcastically after another lousy playoff performance. Try it. You'll like it....
Yes, That Damn Marlins Fan Is Back
Miami Marlins fan Laurence Leavy is a regular behind home plate at the World Series, and he's in his usual spot for tonight's Game 1. But since we still get questions about him, here's our post from two years ago. ...
Update: Elegant Kipchoge, Now With Better Photos
Update on elegant, smiling marathoner Eliud Kipchoge and his recent canter through the Windy City: Now I have the photo documentation I was waiting for. For which I was waiting. Yeah....
Beijing Marathon Tests Positive For Fine Particulates
Out-of-towners training for this past Sunday's Beijing International Marathon might have been wise to include a pack of cigs in their daily regimen. For the sake of acclimation. ...
Peyton Manning's 510 Touchdowns, Visualized By Distance And Receiver
Here's a sleek-looking chart of Peyton Manning's 510 career touchdowns, put together by data artist Max Einstein at DataLooksDope.com. You'll want to expand the image or view the full-sized version on his site—it has every TD pass listed chronologically, displayed by distance, and includes clusters ...
"The Buttfumble Song," Starring ESPN's Mike Tirico
During last night's Monday Night Football clash in Pittsburgh, ESPN announcer Mike Tirico referred to the Buttfumble by its proper title. While analysts and and anchors have previously mentioned that great event, we can't recall ever hearing "buttfumble" spoken during a game (and a search of closed ...
Songs From <em>The Last Waltz</em>, Ranked
We're talking the film here, not the soundtrack or box set or whatnot. No poems, because the poems sucked. Thank you in advance for completely agreeing with this....
Derrick Rose Falls, Entire Bench Runs Over To Make Sure He's Not Broken
Derrick Rose played in a preseason game against the Cavaliers last night, and he looked decidedly not-dead, which is encouraging. What is not encouraging is how his teammates reacted when Rose hit the ground at the end of the first half and spent an extra beat or two on the floor....
Croatian Boxer Viciously Attacks Referee After Match
Croatian boxer Vido Loncar took on Algirdas Baniulis at the European Youth Boxing Championships in Zagreb, and the match was stopped after Loncar started getting lit up by Baniulis. Loncar was not happy with that decision, and vented by beating the shit out of the referee....
MLB.com Now Featuring Weird, Nonsensical Home Videos
I mean, seriously, what the hell is this?...
War Machine's Suicide Note Is Delusional
War Machine (born Jonathan Koppenhaver), awaiting trial for the alleged beating of Christy Mack, tried to kill himself in jail last Tuesday by tying a piece of linen around his neck. Jailors reportedly found a suicide note in the cell. TMZ published that note today. There are Nietzsche quotes....
Escaped NYC Carriage Horse Hassled By The Fuckin' Pigs
This extremely chill carriage horse escaped from his oppressors in New York City this weekend, and proceeded to take advantage of his freedom by going on a morning jaunt down 11th Avenue. ...
'Skins Fan Holds A Crow On Her Lap As If That's Some Cool Shit To Do
For the record, this is not some cool shit to do while at a football game. It's some gross shit to do while anywhere on earth....
Former MLS Reporter: Team Pushed To Get Me Fired
The Colorado Rapids are slouching toward the end of a dispiriting season, and because this is how sports work, fans are wondering whom should be blamed. Last week, one of them asked MLSsoccer.com Rapids beat reporter Chris Bianchi for his opinion. Here's how he responded:...
Gary Payton Breaks NFL TD Pass Record, According To Seattle TV Station
Who knew "The Glove" was so talented? Seattle's KOMO, that's who....
Pumpkin Fest Lady, TV Reporter Wrestle Over Mic Live On Air
Independent journalist Jared Goodell covered the riots (along with other events) at this year's Pumpkin Fest in Keene, N.H., and at one point during his broadcast, festival organizer Ruth Sterling tried to cut him off in attempt to let everyone know that all was well. Witness the symbolism of BIG ...
This DeMarcus Ware Sack Is The Slickest Play Of The Year
Line play has always featured some of the best bits of skill an athleticism to be found on a football field, and if you aren't convinced that statement is true, just watch this play from last night's game between the 49ers and Broncos....