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That ESPN Domestic Violence Panel You Keep Hearing About Isn't Real [Updates]

On Friday, Esquire.com's Ben Collins wrote a blog post in which some awkward phrasing made it appear as though tonight's episode of Monday Night Countdown on ESPN will feature a special panel discussion on domestic violence....

Can A Ref With No Red Card Send Someone Off? One Player Investigates

It’s an interesting question, one that Guingamp’s Benjamin Angoua tried valiantly to answer this weekend when, as the ref tried to show a red to a teammate, Angoua nipped and slapped at the card, hoping the ref would either listen to reason or get tired of trying to snatch the damn thing out of the ...

The Marathon World Record Will Always Go To The Aged

With Dennis Kimetto's marathon world record on Sunday, it's provided further evidence for what we've long suspected: it's never been a better time to be an old man runner....

E.J. Manuel Was The Most Catastrophic Quarterback Of Week 4

E.J. Manuel played poorly Sunday, completing only 47.7 percent of his passes and throwing two interceptions. While box score summaries can sometimes hide clutch play in critical situations that wasn't the case here. According to data from Brian Burke of Advanced Football Analytics, Manuel accounte...

The Cardinals Took Care Not To Celebrate In The Diamondbacks' Pool

The Cardinals found themselves in much the same position as the Dodgers did a year ago: at Chase Field, about to clinch the division. Would they celebrate the same way, by diving into the right-field pool and peeing all over the unwritten rules? They would not, because the Cardinals are class person...

Wizards Owner Ted Leonsis Is An Insane Blogger

Ted Leonsis is a rich old guy who owns the Washington Wizards and also maintains a blog called Ted's Take. We've come across this blog before, but this morning's entry is really something. It seems that Leonsis has recently graduated from the Jack Torrance School of Blogging....

LeBron's Hair Is Gone Again. What The Hell?

Remember a week and a half ago when LeBron's hairline looked like it was migrating back south? Yeah, about that. ...

Jamie Donaldson, The Morning After Ryder Cup Win: "I'm Still Drunk"

Welshman Jamie Donaldson sealed a Ryder Cup victory for the European team with a brilliant wedge shot on the 15th hole this weekend. The next morning, news cameras caught up with Donaldson to see how he was enjoying his victory....

Ryan Fitzpatrick Went A Little Nuts During His Pregame Pep Talk

Before beating the Buffalo Bills 23-17 yesterday, Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick gathered his team let them know that he really, really wanted to beat his old squad. Here is a rough transcription of his speech:...

As Fans Chant For Vick, Rex Ryan Backs Geno Smith

Things for the Jets are probably going to get worse before they get better—the Chargers, Broncos, and Patriots are up next on the schedule—but after another shaky outing, Geno Smith got an immediate and unequivocal vote of confidence from his coach....

The Things You Learn From Local News

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Geno Smith To Jeering Jets Fan: "Fuck You"

Not only did Geno Smith lose today, but the Jets crowd booed the quarterback and chanted "We want Vick" as the Lions won. Smith, who completed 17 of 33 passes with a touchdown and two turnovers, wasn't happy after the game, and chose to respond to a Jets fan with a "fuck you." A nearby camera from...

AP Reporter Says Raiders Have Fired Dennis Allen, Then Says Never Mind

Earlier tonight, AP reporter Terry Collins tweeted that Raiders head coach Dennis Allen had been fired after a 38-14 loss to the Dolphins in London. After the tweet traveled around, Collins deleted it. Shortly after that, he apologized for his unconfirmed report. So, Allen survives, for now....

Deadspin Up All Night: My Ankle Hurt

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A's Get Into Playoffs; Josh Reddick Celebrates With His Sack Out [NSFW]

The Oakland Athletics are in the postseason, and the superhero underwear-clad Josh Reddick is very, very happy about it. (The full, sacktastic version is below.)...

Jeremy Maclin's One-Handed Catch Keeps Eagles Alive

The Vikings Are Still Prominently Selling Adrian Peterson Jerseys

Even though the Vikings have suspended running back Adrian Peterson indefinitely due to child injury charges involving his four-year-old son, the team's still selling his jerseys at games. At full price, too!...

Sheldon Richardson has a message for Jets fans clamoring for Michael Vick to replace Geno Smith: "Shut up." Good message. [NJ.com]...

That's Good Tackling

This Cardinals Fan's Playoff Music Video Makes Me Want To Fight Things [UPDATE]

We know what time it is. The St. Louis Cardinals clinched a playoff berth, which means that St. Louis Cardinal fans—the worst, wackest, whitest fanbase in all of sports—are going to hit us with an indescribably corny music video....