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LeBron James Regrets Being Honest, Learns New Word
On his comments about saving good players from crappy teams: "That's crazy, because I had no idea what the word 'contraction' meant before I saw it on the Internet ... That word never even came out of my mouth." [ESPN]...

Charles Barkley Said Jets Players Should Have Gone Barefoot To Team Meeting To Show Support
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: Barkley's take on fetishes, foot and otherwise....

Heat Strokes, Game 31: King Of Kings
FreeDarko's Bethlehem Shoals, a regular contributor to NBA FanHouse and co-author of The Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History (visit the FreeDarko store, too!), is keeping a game-by-game diary of the Heat's season — the one you're pretending not to care about....

Last Night's Winner: True Equality In Women's Basketball
Former UConn standout and current WNBA star Diana Taurasi was suspended from her Turkish team after testing positive for a banned substance, reported to be a stimulant. This has nothing to do with Geno Auriemma. I'm sure he'll be brought up anyway....

Renardo Sidney Is Trouble Off The Court, In Practice, And Now In The Stands Too
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....

Andray Blatche Out-Terribles Hedo's Blown Dunk
You thought this was bad? You don't know bad. Andray Blatche knows bad....

Blake Griffin, Ladies And Gentlemen
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....

Jesus's Stat Line, Courtesy Ron Artest
"No ejections. He was 10 for 10s, a lot of 20 for 20s [in shooting]. Perfect from the free-throw line. Infinity rebounding stats." Sometimes questioned his coach's decisions, though. [The Score]...

Hedo Turkoglu Gets Air. Not Enough Air.
Some wondered if a change of scenery would revitalize a lifeless-looking Hedo. Wonder no more....

Heat Strokes, Games 28-30: The Heat Go Mainstream
FreeDarko's Bethlehem Shoals, a regular contributor to NBA FanHouse and co-author of The Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History (visit the FreeDarko store, too!), is keeping a game-by-game diary of the Heat's season — the one you're pretending not to care about....

Charles Oakley Thinks Barkley's An Asshole
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: Oak busts everyone's balls....

Has The President Ever Had Anal?
Oooh, time for my sack full of goodies! Your letters:...

Dennis Rodman: "Bill Laimbeer Wasn't A Dick"
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: The Worm talks Oprah, Larry King and LeBron....

Matt Bonner Feels Like New Balance Failed Him Last Night
San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner's right New Balance shoe fell apart during last night's game against Memphis, so he intentionally fouled Zach Randolph and put himself out there for another shoe company's taking....

Bernard Hopkins Wins, Loses And Draws In The Same Night
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....

Lenny Dykstra Won't Dispense Stock Tips And Autograph Balls For $35 At A Mall Today After All
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....

John Salley Story Corner: Jacking It Won't Help Your Prostate
Every week, John Salley, onetime Bad Boy and currently the arachnoid half of the Spider and the Henchman podcast, will regale us with an amusing and occasionally salacious story from his playing days. Today: a therapeutic digression on the benefits of intercourse....

Charles Barkley Wonders Why Favre Didn't Send "Humongous Junk" Photos
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: Sir Charles talks about...well, everything....

Heat Strokes, Game 27: Heat-Knicks, The Best Kind Of Rancor
FreeDarko's Bethlehem Shoals, a regular contributor to NBA FanHouse and co-author of The Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History (visit the FreeDarko store, too!), is keeping a game-by-game diary of the Heat's season — the one you're pretending not to care about....

Yao Ming Is Currently Drinking Beer And Eating Fried Chicken
Yao Ming, on his latest injury setback: "I haven't died. Right now I'm drinking a beer and eating fried chicken. What were you expecting, a funeral?"...