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When The Knicks Play The Nets, <em>Someone</em>'s Gonna Set An NBA Record
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 the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Spring Training Win Way More Important Than Silly "World Series"
According to awesomely free Philly Metro, a ninth-inning rally by Wilson Valdez exacts "some measure of revenge" for the Yankees beating them at that whole "world championship" thing last fall. I guess one micron counts as "some measure."...
Great Caption Fail, Or Greatest Caption Fail?
The Times again shows their conservative bias by mislabeling a photo that's definitely not Hillary Clinton. And probably not Michelle Bachelet, either....
The Rich Get Less Rich, For Once
Due to a "minor" mistake in divvying up their World Series shares, everyone on the Yankees has to pay back $15,000. With this financial hit, I'm sure they're all wishing they played for Pittsburgh last year. [CNBC]...
Not A Good Time To Be A Beer Vendor At The Game
Perhaps as karmic payback for all those times they announce "last call" when they know damn well there's another hour of beer sales left, the weekend has seen a pair of disasters for beer vendors....
Happy Valentine's Day, You Poor Bastard (Veracity Update)
To some people, proposing on the big screen at a hockey game is the most romantic idea imaginable. Not to the woman who stormed out after being popped the question at the Rangers game today....
Cameron Diaz Has Unenviable Task Of Bringing Yankees 28th World Series
According to Ok! magazine, Cameron Diaz has hopped on the Blue-Lipped Express that is Alex Rodriguez. The two were seen dancing and being flirty with each other over the weekend. So that means they're totally doing it. [OK!]...
Rex Ryan's Wayward Finger Is A Problem, For Some Reason
Rex Ryan is very sorry that he held up a middle finger to a bunch of drunks who were cursing at him. It really put a damper on the ritualistic human combat taking place directly behind him....
Randy Winn The Final Straw For Aggrieved Yankee Fan
The signing of Randy Winn instead of Johnny Damon has convinced one season ticket holder not to renew. I agree. A lineup of only eight 8-figure salaried all-stars just doesn't show enough of a commitment to winning....
This North Jersey-Indianapolis Turf War Is Getting Out Of Hand
No Taser this time, just a Jets fan getting his skull broken in a fight after Sunday's game. No suspects yet, as Midwesterners don't snitch, out of politeness. [Staten Island Advance]...
Mets Employee Steals From Team; Surprisingly Not An Omar Signing
A Shea Stadium security guard, supposed to be looking out for looters, helped himself to pretty much anything not nailed down. Except Luis Castillo. The Mets can't pay people to take him. [NYDN]...
Angry Indy Cops vs. Drunk Jets Fan: The Video
Video of the "tasered" Jets fan has finally surfaced, and I don't want to spoil it for you, but it looks like at least one Indianapolis police officer is living life on a very thin edge....
Jets Fans Don't Fare Much Better Against Indianapolis Police
Everyone expects sadistic fascist police action in San Diego, but surely the good Midwestern people of Indianapolis (a.k.a., Real America) would welcome visiting football fans with open arms? Or you know....taser them in the parking lot....
Today's Knicks Giveaway: Cognitive Dissonance
The Knicks are at a 10-year-high, and among the tops in the league, in new season ticket sales. The selling point is hope for the future. The Knicks lost by 50 today. [NY Times]...
Your AFC Championship Open Thread
Miss Indiana and Miss New York duke it out for your fandom (ignore the fact that it should probably be Miss New Jersey). Slobber over your QB of choice in the comments. (Photo: Jim Cooney, BRAINtrust Marketing + Communications)...
Mariano Rivera Has "Smooth And Luscious Man-Nips"
That's how TMZ describes the shirtless Yankee closer while he tropically vacations. Let's hope "Man-Nips" Rivera catches on as a nickname this year. [TMZ]...
Rex Ryan's Convenient Superstition
Sexy Rexy has a pizza grease stain on his hoodie that he refuses to wash until the Jets lose. At least, that's the company line. Just as likely is that all of his clothes have grease stains. [NYDN]...
Much More At Stake Than Super Bowl For Rex Ryan
Just got an email from Major League Eating president Rich Shea. If the Jets win Sunday, Eatapus Rex will get a seat in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. This is all the motivation Ryan needs. (Official invite below.)...
Did The Jets' Official Store Just Jinx Itself Out Of Business?
Jets fans will surely sleep soundly knowing that their Super Bowl gear is bought and paid for before the AFC Championship game even begins. (They even changed their URL to include "champions.") Nothing can possiblie go wrong now! [JetsShop]...