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Welcome To The Suck
So we have Viking fans storming Winter Park. We have ESPN following Brett Favre's black SUV via helicopter....

Packer Fans Are A Bubbling Volcano Of Rage
Early reaction from Green Bay: "It just bugs me that he changes his mind." "It's up to him, I guess." "It would make for a fun season." Whoa, whoa. Come back from the ledge, guys! It's only football! [Press-Gazette, Pic]...

Why Your Team Sucks: Washington Redskins
Some people are fans of the Washington Redskins and Chris Cooley's wife. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Washington Redskins. This 2009 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group....

Tom Cable Denies Breaking His Assistant's Jaw, Players Rejoice Anyway
Tom Cable says no punches were thrown, but given the reaction to the non-incident by some Raiders, that seems a little suspicious. [ESPN/PFT]...

USC's Trophy Department Drops The Ball
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....

The Greg Paulus Experience Rolls On
What does it say about Syracuse that an ACC hoops player who didn't touch a football for four years is now their starting quarterback? What does it say about us that we can't quit Greg Paulus? [SU Athletics/Post-Standard/Bentern]...

Raiders Already In Mid-Season Form
Word out of the group home known as Raiders training camp is that first-year head coach Tom Cable recently punched an assistant coach, fracturing his jaw and putting Oakland at least a month ahead of schedule for its annual meltdown....

Why Your Team Sucks: Carolina Panthers
Some people are fans of the Carolina Panthers. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Carolina Panthers. This 2009 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group....

Cruel, Inhumane Sport Continues To Demand Penance From Cruel, Inhumane Dogfighter
Michael Vick spoke with the creases of James Brown's forehead yesterday. Again we were treated to the spectacle of a man who has profited off a brutal, inhumane sport nonetheless claiming the moral high ground. I refer to James Brown....

This Story Is Trying To Break Your Heart, Part II
For those who, like me, are pathetic saps when it comes to feel-good stories of fathers, sons, and sports well the tale of Miami Hurricane walk-on Chris Hayes will destroy you. WARNING: Some of you may cry. [Sun-Sentinel]...

The Mayfields Take Their Crazy Feud Up A Notch
Lisa Mayfield accused her NASCAR-driving stepson of being a meth head, so Jeremy Mayfield accused his stepmom of murdering his father. On Saturday, a crazy drunk woman was found trying to break into Jeremy Mayfield's house. Guess who?...

Aural Secs: Bolt's 9.58 Explained With Music
How fast is 9.58 seconds? Watch this video. I think you'll understand....

Nick Saban Signs Infant To Letter Of Intent
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....

Joakimpalooza Festival Will Be Coming To A City Near You
We showed you a couple of photographs of dirty hippie Joakim Noah popping up at last weekend's Lollapalooza festival and it appears that he was friendly to pretty much everyone he came in contact with during the three-day event....

Those Troublesome Reid Boys Are What Brought Mike Vick To Philly
Andy Reid's family drama was once completely off-limits to the press, but now that his sons Garrett and Britt have been (supposedly) rehabilitated, they've taught Coach Andy that second chances are part of his own personal journey....

And Now A Story That Is Trying To Break Your Heart
Deadspin's fondness for Pat Jordan's writing is well documented and it's always a good day when he publishes something new. But his latest piece for Men's Journal is a bit of a departure from his usual chest-thumping....

Meet The Yankee Mean Girls
Laura Posada. Karen Burnett. Amber Sabathia. Michelle Damon. Leigh Teixeira. These are the Yankee wives the NY Post declares are the most popular and powerful of the Bronx Bombshells. Road beef beware....

Mets Dream Season Continues
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap...

Yes, Please Help The Mighty FJM
"FJM fans: we're editing Deadspin Sep. 16 and need articles to fisk. Please send links to my firejoemorgan.com email address."[KenTremendousTwitter]...