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Jenn Sterger Lawyers Up
Via Darren Rovell: "Jenn Sterger has hired lawyers at LaRusso & Conway to represent her in the Favre matter." The Big Lead follows up with some super-incisive analysis of judicial precedent in sexual harassment law....

Your Religion/Textile/Baserunning Metaphor Of The Day
Anyone want to explain this one? "What appeared to be 90 feet, teased from the fabric of New York Yankees resolve, with each tug brought more yards of grace."...

Your "A.J. Burnett Is Actually Starting A Playoff Game" Rangers-Yankees Open Thread
Burnett actually has pretty good career numbers against Texas's lineup. Of course, Burnett also used to be pretty good. One thing's for sure: the 2002 Niners-Giants Wild Card game on ESPN2 will get better ratings....

Cliff Lee Dropping His Crotch On Brett Gardner's Head Seems Like A Metaphor Of Some Kind
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....

Perhaps The Yankees Could Use This Inspiration From The Late MC Freddy Sez
The Yankees are now down 2-1 in the ALCS. In August, Freddy Sez got to meet with Robinson Cano, and this gem of a moment was caught on tape. Skip to 1:35 for "a little rap that I made myself."...

Your "Will The AL Ever Have A Pitchers' Duel?" Rangers-Yankees Open Thread
Cliff Lee throws a perfect game every time out. Andy Pettitte can make the Hall of Fame with a win, says Reggie Jackson. Tonight we decide whether A.J. Burnett's game 4 loss will make the series 3-1 or 2-2. To the comments....

This Seven-Person Leapfrog Dunk Is Exceptional
Pepperdine guard Keion Bell put himself on the map this weekend as one of college basketball's best showmen. The leapfrog dunk might not even be the best one. [Rush The Court]...

What They're Saying About Brett Favre's Penis Today
The NFL's investigation is coming to a head. Old media types are still bemoaning the death of journalism. Everybody wants a piece of athlete dong....

Your Yankees/Rangers Game Two ALCS Open Thread
Coughing up a five-run lead last night + facing a pitcher who's never given up a run at Rangers Ballpark = the Yankees flying home with a free pass to the World Series, right?...

What Bloggers Are Saying About ALCS Game 2
Here are 10 links to what guys and gals with keyboards are saying about ALCS Game 2 today....

Here's The Last Picture Taken Of A Former President Before Nolan Ryan Turned On Him With Arms Named "Power" and "Glory"
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....

Your "Where's John Wetteland?" Yankees-Rangers Open Thread
Noted Twitter personality C.J. Wilson toes the mound for Texas. Noted endomorph CC Sabathia counters for New York. It's a 7-game series for Cliff Lee's soul. Discuss it here....

The Steinbrenner Family Doesn't Want You To Know George Had A Heart, Penis
Let's take some time to think about George Steinbrenner as a sexual being. One who, at 16, was filled with "Pools and Puddles of Purple Passion." Everyone grossed out? Good. So are the Steinbrenners....

Stereotypical Laxer Is Not At All Stereotypical, Says Stereotypically Annoying <em>New York Times</em> Story
Yesterday's NYT slobjob of professional laxer Paul Rabil argues that he represents "a different way to think about lacrosse players." He's a big shaggy-haired white dude who went to an all-boys Catholic school in Maryland. Wow, what a brogue....

Tiny Athlete Disqualified Over Stepstool
Papua New Guinea's Sapolai Yao — all 4'10" of him — was disqualified in the steeplechase finals of the Commonwealth Games for using a potted plant to clamber over the hurdle....

Saints To Ruin Halloween
Some New Orleans moms — dubbed, gag me, the Treat Dats — want to move trick-or-treating to the 30th to avoid a conflict with the Saints' Halloween night game. The trick: the Steelers are going to ruin their shit anyway. [Times-Picayune]...

What They're Saying About Brett Favre's Penis Today
As the league's investigation rolls on, it's time for the media to hammer all the angles and the pundits to weigh in. Whose coverage hits it on the head, and whose comes up short?...

Jeff Francoeur Just Burned The Mets
Sayeth Frenchie: "I always wanted to know what it was like to play meaningful baseball in New York and I'm going to have the opportunity." Status: Told. [NYDN]...

What They're Saying About Brett Favre's Penis Today
At long last, the media has football-related Favre matters to write about. But did they cover his pick-6, or his pic-4"?...

Let's Talk Football For A Second
Quite the game tonight. Division leaders vs. an early contender trying to stay in the thick of things. A QB returning to the team he failed to save, then disappointed. Yup, plenty of reasons to watch this one....