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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Free Readings
Hey, New Yorkers: it's time for another portion of Gelf magazine's Varsity Letters series of free readings. Tonight at 7:30: gambling, bodybuilding, and The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth. That's 7:30, DUMBO, and free....
Tarvaris Jackson: I'm Super, Thanks For Asking
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: potential Vikings starter Tarvaris Jackson....
I-Reports: Matthew Berry's Friend's Famous Strange Was Probably Mira Sorvino
Previously, we brought your attention to The Case of Matthew Berry's Friend Hooking Up With An Oscar-Winning Actress. The response has been a hodgepodge of famous women and the amount of research that went into this project is staggering. Let's recap....
Today, In Questionable Product Placement
Does reading about Lance Armstrong putting horse steroids (or whatever) in his body make you thirsty for an Armstrong-endorsed energy supplement? The targeted advertising on this ESPN.com story seems to think so. [h/t Doug, and like 4 other people]...
Minor League Promotion Will Put You Off Eating For A While
It wasn't your typical eating contest last night at Eastlake Stadium, home of the Indians' single-A club. No, it spanned nine innings, with nine different courses (that's Spam in the photo), and ended in vomit, vomit everywhere....
Only Peyton Could Make A Badass Visor Look Goofy
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 internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Your Brett Favre Cock Story Backlash Roundup
Welcome back to the heaving underbelly of the internet. That incessant hum you hear is because some people are all atwitter about the ethics and legitimacy of a post on this site. Read and enjoy....
LeBron James Is Going To Fix The South Florida Housing Market
Today's newest LeBron news: he's going to fix the housing market in the Miami area because so many people want to be nearer to his effervescence, witness spectacular basketball, and jump on and off the bandwagon as close to home as possible....
Not A Whole Lot Happening At Training Camp
Here's a roundup of training camp stories from around the league....
Quiet, Dez. <em>This</em> Is How You Haze A Rookie (UPDATE)
Our dick-headed friend is Jaguars rookie Kevin Haslam, after a run-in with Uche Nwaneri and his clippers. This never would have happened if they had drafted Tebow. [Twitpic|h/t Jovan J.]...
Look At This Fucking Hoopster; Or, The Decline Of Western Civilization
Previously we noticed the uptick in hipsters wearing NBA jerseys and asked for your help in exposing more of these monsters. You did not disappoint. So click around and just look at these fucking hoopsters....
Did Glen Davis Spurn LeBron Over His Dance Moves?
One highlight of ESPN's spiked LeBron story was the surreal moment of Celtics forward Glen Davis chancing upon the festivities and dismissing the scene. We thought it was because he didn't approve, but his dancing skills may be the true reason....
State Senator Wants To Bring Sports Betting To The Golden State
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: California state senator and unconfirmed degenerate gambler Roderick Wright....
Some Good Comes Out Of Albert Haynesworth's Unathleticsm
Free ice cream for everyone in Bethesda, Md., if Albert Haynesworth can pass his conditioning test....
This Is What It Looks Like When You Get Hit In The Face With A Beer Bottle
Oklahoma State linebacker Jamie Blatnick pleaded not guilty to (allegedly) hitting former teammate Steve Denning in the face with a beer bottle during a bar scrap early Sunday morning. [TulsaWorld]...
Brett Favre To Retire. We've Heard This Before.
Favre says his ankle hasn't responded to treatment (maybe he shouldn't have waited until May for surgery), and he's ready to hang it up. Vikes brass aren't convinced, and may offer to rework his contract. Don't bother, guys. [Star Trib]...
X-Games Flasher, Large Photo Make For R-Rated Where's Waldo
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 internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Mike Tyson Did <em>The Hangover</em> For Drug Money
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Mike Tyson....
Dez Bryant Could Learn A Lesson
Travis Ivey didn't seem to mind carrying six sets of pads after Dolphins practice yesterday. Alternate caption: the NFL takes steps to prevent neck and spinal injuries. [Photo: AP]...