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So Many Manningfaces: Your Giants-Bears Roundup
Bears 27, Giants 21: A game on short rest was the least helpful thing to the Giants' 0-5 woes. New York actually held it together for the most part, though, and their defense gave the team a chance. Unfortunately, Eli Manning's turnovers severely hindered the offense. Matt Schaub knows how you're ...
This TBS Graphic Typo Isn't Even Close
The bottom line should say "If Necessary," but someone apparently typed this with their butt, because that is so far from "If Necessary."...
Rodney Stuckey Out Indefinitely After Breaking Thumb In Car Door
Rodney Stuckey is out for an undetermined amount of time after breaking his right thumb in a car door....
Rick Reilly Feels That He Quoted His Father-In-Law Correctly
Bob Burns, Rick Reilly's American Indian father-in-law, wrote an essay saying that Reilly had inaccurately represented Burns's stance on the Washington Redskins' name in his ESPN column. Reilly has now released a statement, feeling he "accurately quoted" Burns and his thoughts on the Redskins' moni...
How Those Painfully Awkward Local Commercials With Athletes Are Made
You've probably seen a local commercial with one of your area's athletes, and it was most likely awful and unnatural. For me, nothing will beat Dustin Pedroia's cringe-worthy Sullivan Tire ad. ("I don't believe it. It's Jim Rice.") This funny video featuring Scott Hartnell proves that there's a scie...
Deadspin Up All Night: What A Wonderful World This Could Be
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This Umpire's Strike-Three Call Is "Whoomp There It Is!"
Via former MLB pitcher Mark Mulder, who told Busted Coverage that Bobby Crosby, his former A's teammate, sent it to him. Crosby's brother, a scout in Northern California, took the video. There it is....
Meet The Prankster Who Offered Dungy The USC Job. He's At It Again.
[Update, Dec. 9: Tarr has been arrested and charged with felony eavesdropping.]...
Major Wright–But <em>Not</em> Terrance Williams–Sued For African Diamonds Loan
So, which is the better story here? TMZ's report that Bears safety Major Wright's diamond trading company is being sued for not repaying a loan that carries 100 percent interest? Or that TMZ's initial report claimed Cowboys receiver Terrance Williams was in on it too, but quickly removed him after h...
Sources: Magic Johnson Left ESPN Because Of Bill Simmons
So, why did Magic make his sudden announcement that he's leaving ESPN, less than three weeks before the NBA season begins? An announcement so sudden that the newest addition to NBA Countdown, Doris Burke, appears to have had no idea it was going down?...
Rick Reilly's American Indian Father-In-Law Says Reilly Misquoted Him
Last month, ESPN's Rick Reilly came out in support of the Redskins' name. The backbone of his argument? Father-in-law Bob Burns, a Blackfeet elder, who supposedly said he doesn't care about the team name. Burns has written a response for Indian Country Today Media Network, and oh man. ...
Chicago Bulls Player Intros: One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others
Just wait for it......
What Do I Cook For All These Gluten-Free Types?
Welcome to the Feedbag, where all the dumb questions about food, drink, cooking, eating, and accidental finger removal you've been embarrassed to ask can finally receive the berating they goddamn deserve. Also: answers. Send all your even-vaguely-food-related questions to [email protected] wit...
Why Did MLB Pull This Pro-Oakland Promo?
You're watching "This Is Oakland," narrated by legendary PA announcer Roy Steele—"the Voice of God." It was released last week to get A's fans hyped for the playoffs, and just as quickly deleted. It was not aired in-stadium as planned. Why don't MLB or the A's want you to see this pro-Oakland, pro-...
Joe Thornton On The Proper, Explicit Way To Celebrate A Four-Goal Game
Adam Oates was not too happy with Sharks rookie Tomas Hertl's "disrespect to the league" when he went between the legs to score his fourth goal. Here's Hertl's teammate Joe Thornton to put it all in perspective....
Greg Schiano, Tom Coughlin, And The Death Of The Hardass Coach
Drew Magary’s Thursday Afternoon NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo runs every Thursday during the NFL season. Email Drew here....
Which <em>College GameDay</em> Host Has Made The Dumbest Picks This Year?
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