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Pittsnogle Lives In A Trailer, Teaches Middle School, Still Wants To Go Pro
• Nobody puts Pittsnogle in the corner: The former West Virginia tattooed big man still has professional basketball dreams. [The Big Lead via NYT]...
Taking A Closer Look At The Michael Irvin Gun Threat Story
Michael Irvin, a black pickup and a robbery averted by Cowboys small talk; the story that inspired a nation. But barely 48 hours into the news cycle, the thing is already showing leaks....
Capitals Win, Crosby Goes Down
The highly-touted matchup between Washington and Pittsburgh mostly lived up to its billing. The teams still hate each other and the play was intense, but the Caps eventually put the Penguins to bed, 6-3....
Mrs. Warner Is On Line One
• Look who's back: How Brenda Warner is really the one running the NFL. Ha, bet you forgot about her, didn't you? [IDYFT]...
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....
Surprise: "Giant Failure" Crew Being Investigated For Post-Loss Vandalism
You knew this couldn't possibly end well. Even though the cars in the stadium parking lot were already totaled, Big Blue Idiot fan "Justin" and his You Tube-loving cohorts might be in some trouble....
Finish Your Anabolic Steroids Or There Will Be No Cartoons
Simply being hearty and cornfed is no longer enough of an edge for young Iowa athletes. Some dads feel that they've got to add a little something extra to their sons' morning Count Chocula....
The Red Sox Next Big Acquisition Will Be An Angry Cow
From pink hats to cowboy hats: The Red Sox marketing arm teams up with the Professional Bull Riders Association. [Fast Company]...
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....
Darius Miles Is A Little Rusty
Screw Neiman Marcus: Eagles fans don't need your fancy end zone painting skills. Or a healthy front lawn. [The 700 Level]...
Notre Dame Not Aware Of The Tie Rules Either
Unlike some sports, basketball games tend to continue until there is a declared winner. Notre Dame must not have been told this, because they failed to show up for overtime last night....
The Greatest Sportscasters Of All Time; A List That's Sure To Confuse You
Not sure when The American Sportscasters Association put out its list of the top 50 sportscasters of all time, but here it is. Berman's in there! And Joe Buck!...
The Buzzsaw That Is The Arizona Cardinals FAQ
Because I'm the only Arizona fan many people know, I've been asked often to comment on the utter ridiculousness of Glendale hosting the NFC Championship game. For brevity, I've put together a Buzzsaw FAQ....
Did Mickey Rourke Juice Up For 'The Wrestler'?
I saw The Wrestler on Sunday, the feel-good hit of 2009 that makes steroids fun again. And speaking of steroids, rumor has it that Mickey Rourke took a lot of them....
The 12-Man Therapeutic Hot Tub That Jeter Built
• Needs more staph: A look inside of the bowels of the new Yankee Stadium, including the giant bathroom where Yankees will empty their ... nevermind. [Diamond Hoggers]...
That's Not Even Allowed In Fake Wrestling
Springfield, Ohio’s Cody Fields takes a bite out of 140-pound opponent Justin Sloan. Well, 139 pounds now, judging by the size of those choppers. [News-Sun]...
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....
Why Hello There, Serena Williams
• Winners: I'm sure Serena Williams is advertising something here, but unless it's her cleavage, I doubt anyone is buying. [Black Sports Online]...
Boys Squandering Easy Way To Get To First Base
North Carolina high school girls kicking boys' asses in wrestling. Hilarity ensues. [News & Observer]...
Last Last Final Chance For SHOTY
Five thousand votes separate the the competitors. Voting closes at the end of the AFC game. Can you do any less?...