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Jets Release Mark Sanchez, Sign Michael Vick
On the heels of the news that the fumble of the Buttfumble has been released, the Jets have signed Michael Vick. Adam Schefter says it's one year, $5 million. The timing of the announcements (Friday evening, in the middle of the NCAA tourney), and their quick succession, make you wonder if the Jets ...
Manchester United Get A Big Win, Remain Soccer's Funniest Joke
Coaches and players often say, when asked whether something or other has added fire to an upcoming game, that if just being in the Big Time Sporting Event doesn't motivate you, you're beyond hope anyway. If that's true, then Manchester United's passion-filled 3-0 comeback against Olympiakos probably...
James Dolan Tried To Woo Free Agents With His Shitty Music
OK, yes, I realize we've been writing about the Knicks a lot lately, but this anecdote from the beginning of Adrian Wojnarowski's latest thrashing of James Dolan deserves to be called to everyone's attention....
The Knicks Are Shameless
Phil Jackson's introductory press conference is just underway at MSG, and the Knicks are already pushing Jackson shirseys in the team store. Who wouldn't want to wear Jackson's iconic No. 18? The man averaged 6.8 points and 17.7 minutes per game during his Knicks career. He's a New York legend! ...
It's Official: Phil Jackson Will Try To Save The Knicks
After days of speculation and unconfirmed reports, we finally know for sure that Phil Jackson is being brought in to head up the New York Knicks' front office. Both The New York Times and USA Today are reporting that Jackson's hire as the Knicks' new president will be officially announced on Tuesday...
Mets Pitching Coach: “I’m Sorry I Called You A ‘Chinaman’ Yesterday”
The Wall Street Journal's Stu Woo published an item last night about a very awkward exchange that he witnessed in the Mets locker room. While Woo was talking to Jeff Cutler, a Japanese American who serves as the team's interperter for Daisuke Matsuzaka, the two were approached by Mets pitching coach...
Tottenham Boss Bashes Players, Flexes Imaginary Muscles
Spurs, Spurs, Spurs. It's always something with you guys, isn't it?...
Knicks Eagerly Await Return Of Phil Jackson
As for all that Phil speculation: it sounds like a done deal. It's just a matter of money and titles before Phil Jackson becomes the latest transaction ownership executes to make you forget that what this team really needs is new ownership. ...
Knicks Hot Streak Thanks To "Sharts" Falling
It feels like every time there is a fuck up by, or in the general area of, the Knicks we're forced to admit that that moment is the most Knicks thing ever. Well, the Knicks played last night, so this is the most Knicks thing ever. ...
Blake Griffin's Dunk Sums Up The State Of Los Angeles Basketball
This video from @CJZero is a beautiful microcosm of the current state of Los Angeles basketball. Sure, the Lakers have farted along all year while the Clippers are a high-scoring playoff contender, but Blake Griffin's dunk and the following reactions really represent the two teams' NBA seasons well....
Pat Sajak: Not A Fan Of The New Cubs Mascot
A contestant on last night's episode of Wheel Of Fortune professed her love for Chicago sports, namely the Bulls and Bears. She is, to a lesser extent, also a fan of the White Sox rather than the Cubs. This pleases Pat Sajak, who is just as confused by the new mascot as the rest of us. ...
Browns President On New Uniforms: Wait 'Til Next Year
The Browns are getting new uniforms and team president Alec Scheiner is really jazzed about them. Good news for the fans: it doesn't sound like they are going to be the uniform equivalent of a telephone for old people, like Tampa Bay's new look. Bad news: they're going to have to wait until an unspe...
Disappointed Knicks Kid Is Just So Disappointed
The Knicks lost 96-85 to the dreadful Pistons in Detroit last night, and this poor kid was there to see it. Being a Knicks fan is hard enough, but being a Knicks fan who lives in Michigan and only gets to see his favorite team the few times they come to town is even harder....
Sabres Trade Ryan Miller, Forced To Dress Former Video Guy As Backup
The Buffalo Sabres traded Ryan Miller (as well as captain Steve Ott) to the St. Louis Blues last night and the move left them a little light in the backup goaltending department. Meet Ryan Vinz: former Sabres video scout, current director of hockey technology at a company in Buffalo, and never, at a...
Sad Manchester United Lose Following Wonder Goal From Joel Campbell
Manchester United traveled to Greece to play Olympiakos FC in the Champions League, and they caught an ass-whooping. Olympiakos opened scoring in the 38th minute, when an Alejandro Dominguez shot from the top of the box was deflected before tragically trickling past United keeper David de Gea into t...
A Knicks Season Recap In 90 Seconds Of Play-By-Play
The Knicks lost to the Mavericks last night, in a game that had a few different Knicksian sequences (and a felony weapons charge at the end). It also contained a 90-second stretch of play that is essentially a flip book of the Knicks season so far. ...