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Steinbrenner High Needs A School Mascot
George M. Steinbrenner High School is opening its doors in August, and although it will have team sports, it does not yet have a school mascot or colors. Can you help?...
Well, This Can't Be Good
Could Kevin Garnett's knee injury mark the end of the city of Boston's run of sports championships? (Kind of reaching there. Sorry). [NBCSports]...
Remember, It's An Exhibition, Not A Slam Dunk Competition; Please, No Wagering
One of the many perks of winning the NBA Slam Dunk Competition: You get to appear on The Late Show with David Letterman and attempt a dunk over Biff Henderson....
Hugo Chavez Loves His Dawgs?
• Better Red than dead: Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez celebrates his favorite sports team. (No, it's not Georgia, but I hear that Athens does hate America too.) [Get The Picture]...
So TV Writers Do Have A Sense of Humor
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....
Illinois, Penn State Try Out Innovative New Square Basketball On Wednesday
Hey, it wasn't me this time: Scott Van Pelt (he's back!) had this to say about Penn State's 38-33 win over Illinois on Wednesday. "Watching Big Ten basketball is like watching fat people have sex."...
The NBA Trade Deadline: Well, That Was Pointless
Amar'e Stoudamire. Shaquille O'Neal. Vince Carter. Nate Robinson. Tracy McGrady. None of them are going anywhere. A lot of lesser names and expiring contracts got shuffled around today, but really... nothing changed....
The Marvin Harrison Era May Be Over In Indy
Marvin Harrison has played 13 seasons in the NFL, all with the Indianapolis Colts, and nearly all with Peyton Manning throwing the ball to him—but if reports are true, that's all over with now....
The Rather Sad Tale Of Minnesota Wrestling Icon Verne Gagne
Verne Gagne, an 82-year-old wrestling legend who feuded with Hulk Hogan and was an all-conference football player at the University of Minnesota, is being investigated in the death of his 97-year-old roommate....
Once Again, Ron Artest Is The Voice Of Reason
When your organization needs a well-known and well-respected community member to speak up on behalf of your cause, you definitely want to go with the guy who is famous for his dangerous instability....
A Brief Chat With The Woman Who Took The Iraq Bills Cheerleader Photos
Julie Dermansky, a freelance photojournalist from New York, is currently embedded with the military in Iraq. She agreed to talk to Deadspin about the experience, which included a photo shoot with the Buffalo Bills Cheerleaders....
A Grateful Nation Weeps With Joy: Lance Armstrong's Bike Recovered Unharmed
Lance Armstrong's stolen bike has been rescued, and should be reunited with its owner sometime today. Police aren't offering many details, but I have a feeling we can all thank the mystical powers of Facebook....
Alexander Ovechkin Doesn't Need Your Fancy Skates
• Go team!: So you're saying it's not a good idea to pull major league pitchers out of spring training to pretend they care about their country for a couple weeks? Who could have seen that coming?[I'm Writing Sports]...
He's Six? OK, I'm Impressed
Here's Madin Mohammed, an Algerian-born six-year-old who was given a scholarship by the French Football Federation, and is being called the "new Zidane." He has stated that he won't play for the LA Galaxy. [Fandome]...
Meet A-Rod's Cousin's Trainer
Everyone is dying to know more about this mysterious "cousin" that Alex Rodriguez refused to identify, and it turns out the cousin is not imaginary! He's been identified...and now begins the hunt....
Bobcats Overcome Confusing Sign To Beat Pacers
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....
Griffey Picks Seattle Over Atlanta ... Hard to Picture, I Know
Ken Griffey Jr. returns to the cold, wet embrace of the Emerald City, signing one-year deal reported to be for at least $2 million, plus incentives, according to AP. [NBCSports]...
Jeanine Edwards Realized Her Heart Will Go On Without Billy Gillispie
"After a couple of frosty halftime interviews with Kentucky Coach Billy Gillispie, ESPN sideline reporter Jeannine Edwards declined a third opportunity Tuesday night.'I cut my losses,' said Edwards." [Tennesseean.com] (via SBB)...
Cole Hamels Should Really Not Let His Wife Speak In Public
The Philadelphia Phillies' ace and his wife, former"Survivor" temptress, Heidi Strobel, have decided to use their good fortune and popularity to add the latest Hollywood accessory to their young family: AIDS orphans....
Nationals' Prize Prospect Is At That Awkward Age
Remember when the Washington Nationals' biggest problem was the Pope commandeering Ronnie Belliard's cubicle? Now they discover that their top young prospect has been lying about his name and his age....