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Why Can't Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin Just Get Along?
The Penguins and Capitals square off again tonight and this growing rivalry may have just the kind of storyline the NHL needs to get some buzz going—an old world Russian blood feud....

Replica Philadelphia Eagles Field! (Batteries Not Included)
Replica of The Linc in your back yard? Why not? "Invite Tony Romo over so he can feel what it's like to be in the Eagles' end zone." [The 700 Level]...

Michael Irvin Will Talk the Semiautomatic Right Out Of Your Hand
A passing motorist who pointed a gun at Michael Irvin on Tuesday apparently changed his mind about robbing the ex-Cowboys star when he recognized who he was....

Everyone Can Finally Shut Up About Jim Rice Now
The long, strange Cooperstown journey of James Edward Rice came to a conclusion today, as the former Red Sox slugger/malcontent finally made the HOF in his final year of eligibility....

Unfortunately, Tim McCarver Will Not Go To Prison Because Of This
Weird little story about a moonlighting Fox Sports "stat guy" who illegally used USMS transportation to shuttle around Buck, McCarver and Aikman. [Smoking Gun]...

Corky Strikes Back: 'The Internet Is Like A Sewer ...'
The Hall of Fame voting comes out in a couple of hours, so it's only appropriate that we check in with our old friend Corky Simpson, the writer who did not vote for Rickey Henderson....

The Passion Of Tim Tebow
Outlined against a blue-gray January sky, the Lone Horseman will ride again....

Your Team Has No Chance Against The Pittsburgh Sumo Attack
What they're saying out in the ether about the weekend's AFC playoff games ......

Young Eli Manning Can't Overcome His Bad Touch
Some blame Tom Coughlin for the Giants ineptitude yesterday, but young Eli is no longer the fair-haired Super Bowl hero. The New York media examines the carnage at the Meadowlands....

And Three Days Later, Tim Tebow Returns
Roughly 72 hours after single-handedly winning the BCS Championship game, Tim Tebow announces that he will rise again to quarterback the Flordia Gators next year. The stigmata should be healed by spring practice. [Gator Sports]...

Pay No Attention To The Berman In The Background
Two top seeds slept for an extra week in their comfy, comfy beds and then promptly got bounced from their Super Bowl dream machine yesterday. How do you feel today Steelers and Giants fans?...

The Baltimore Ravens And Tennessee Titans Are Your Opening Act
Consider this your open thread to talk about all the fireworks about to take place in the Titans/Ravens 4:30 Divisional Mexican Stand-Off....

Tim Tebow's Got Something In His Veins, Bloodier Than Blood
"...[A] halo of fans and reporters that moved with him, someone saw his eyes roll back and he had to grab one of the police officers shielding him to steady himself." [Palm Beach Post]...

Lady High School Basketball Coach Suspected Of Improper Student-Teacher Titilation
The spate of semi-attractive teachers corrupting young male students continues....

Charles Barkley Being Given Some Quiet Time Away From TNT
TNT has conveniently dropped the news that Charles Barkley will be taking some time off from its NBA broadcasts while he deals with all his "legal and personal issues" stemming from the DUI/blow job mess....

Alabama: It's Not Like Where You Live
It's been more than a month since Alabama fans got into a deadly brawl during a football party; I was beginning to wonder what was going on....

Ancient Journalist Apologizes For Chasing Rickey Henderson Off Of His Lawn
Retired Tucson Citizen columnist Corky Simpson says he's very sorry for leaving Rickey Henderson off of his Hall of Fame ballot, and also that they've apparently canceled Murder, She Wrote....

Tim Tebow Is Like The Son (Of God) Thom Brennaman Never Had
Did you hear the Good News? Tim Tebow won his second National Championship using grit, determination, four kinds of leadership and a form of mind control that he learned while uniting the Philippines....

Young Gator Fan Shares Name With Future Kansas City Chiefs Draft Pick
For unto you is born this Tuesday in the city of Clearwater, a child, which is Logan Tebow Bradley ... and on earth peace, good will toward Shanoff. [Mom Logic]...

Here's To You, NFL. Love, China
This video, sent over by the boys at PSAMP, is pretty much the greatest year-end sports tribute I've seen since Frank DeFord's book of haikus about Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire. Who is this man? Where did he come from? Why is he offering a toast to the 2008 NFL regular season? Why does the YouTube ch...