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Why Do Some Celebrity Sex Tapes Go Online?
"If you are seeing a sex tape on the Internet, it's either because the cease-and-desist letter is still in the mail, or, more likely, all parties have signed Consent Form 2257." [Esquire.com]...
Some Author Commentary And Deleted Scenes From <em>GQ</em>'s Marvin Harrison Story
Most NFL fans, media members and the Philly D.A.'s office were impressed with Jason Fagone's in-depth look at Harrison's crazy gun case. Today, he shares with us some sections cut from the story and his own insights about the case....
Most NBA Fans Still Don't Know How To React When There's a Transsexual On The TEE-VEE
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Rabbi Phil Jackson Worries About Donald Sterling's Soul
"If you do a good mitzvah, maybe you can eliminate some of those things. Do you think that Sterling's done enough mitzvahs to eliminate some of those? How about all those other incidents that we have on file?" [LAT]...
There Was Even Drama At The Press Conference Before Lane Kiffin Quit
This is a pretty amazing video of University of Tennessee media relations hard-ass Bud Ford letting a frustrated press corps know how Lane Kiffin's press conference will go down. This will surely infuriate the UT fan base even more. [YouTube]...
Classier Than Avery, Can Take A Headshot Better Than Lindros
Yes, the girls from MTV's "Jersey Shore" were in attendance rinkside for last night's Ducks/Kings game in L.A. Yes, they are celebrities now, and as such belong on our sports broadcasts. [Life In Hockeywood]...
So You Think NU Can Dance, Week 3: A Star Emerges From The Loins Of An NBA Ref
A weekly feature in which author Benoit Denizet-Lewis follows the fortunes of the only BCS school to have sucked so consistently and spectacularly that it has never made the NCAA tournament, Northwestern. Current record: 12-4. Tournament prospects: Still goodish? Maybe?...
Don Cherry's Tentacles Are Long And Numerous
The CBC's bombastic and colorblind analyst swore up a storm at a young radio reporter, and was taken to task by another station's producer. Guess which got suspended? All you kids out there...it wasn't Cherry....
The One Where Everybody Tries To Make Lane Kiffin Look Bad For Drinking Out Of A Red Cup
We get a massive amount of tips in our inbox each week. Some are pretty interesting, but don't get published for one reason or another....
Ravens To Appease Football Gods With Ritual Animal Slaughter
Baltimore will display the lobsters won in a bet with Massachusetts's governor last week, as a warning to the Colts tomorrow. It's better than that time Ray Lewis sacrificed two people, and won the Super Bowl the next year. [AP]...
Bad Beats: And A Child Shall Lead You
Your weekly gambling column, featuring smart plays, oddball propositions, all your tales of woe — plus, betting advice from a 13-year-old boy! Send your stories to [email protected]. Subject: Bad beats....
Man Poses As Unknown Minor Leaguer To Steal Truck
To convince a dealership to front you a vehicle, you need to pretend to be someone famous enough to be able to pay for it, but not so famous that they'd recognize his face. The perfect balance: Tyler Colvin. Who?...
Exfoliate That Ass! Great Moments In Drunken Hookup Failure
Welcome to Great Moments in Drunken Hookup Failure, where we showcase four heartwarming true stories of drunken love gone horribly awry. Off we go....
Last Night's Winner: Journalism
In sports, everyone is a winner-some peopleinstitutions just win better than others. Like GQ's story on the Marvin Harrison case, which renewed some faith in the flailing Fourth Estate. Prompted by the story, the FBI is taking another look....
Would You Buy A Mattress From This Man?
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
So About That Marvin Harrison Story...
Isn't it annoying when journalists do better investigating than the cops? Philadelphia's new district attorney has called in the FBI to take a fresh look at the case. [ESPN.com]...
Gilbert Arenas Charged With Gun Felony
Prosecutors have filed one count of felony gun possession against Gilbert Arenas, in what looks to be the first stage of a plea agreement. Police are actively searching for Javaris Crittenton's gun too. [WashPost]...
How Lane Kiffin Resurrected, Then Destroyed Tennessee's Recruiting Program
Lane Kiffin and Ed Orgeron quickly turned Tennessee recruiting in a national superstar, but their noisy exit could not have come at a worse time and will leave the Volunteers worse off than when they took over....
Last Night's Winner: Junior Gotti
In sportslife, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like (alleged!!) mobster John Gotti III, who is so good at not getting convicted that federal prosecutors have given up trying. He's on fire!...
<em>GQ</em> Unveils New, Stunning Details About Marvin Harrison Gun Incident
GQ's Jason Fagone drops a monster storyabout the shoot-em-up outside Marvin Harrison's North Philadelphia car wash back in April of 2008. The case was derailed by uncooperative witnesses, Wire-like shadiness and lack of evidence. Until now, the truth was elusive....