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Michael Vick Says Jameis Winston Is The 'Future Of The NFL'
New York Jets quarterback Michael Vick had some kind words for embattled Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, who could very well end up with New York in the draft. Here's what Vick had to say, via NJ.com: ...

Houston TV Station Uses <i>NBA2K </i>Screenshot To Report Troy Daniels Trade
The Rockets traded Troy Daniels to the Timberwolves today for Corey Brewer and a draft pick, and Houston Fox affiliate KRIV reported on it during tonight's news. They didn't use an actual photo of Daniels, though; they used a screen shot from the NBA2K video game instead, for some reason....

I'm <i>Live From New York </i>Co-Author James Andrew Miller. Any Questions?
James Andrew Miller is the coauthor of Live From New York: The Complete, Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers, and Guests, now available in an updated/expanded version to cover SNL's progress in the last decade. (Yeah, he's also the coauthor of Those Guys Have All ...

Michael Vick Is Learning To Live Boat-Free
Here's a story on how Michael Vick has paid off an extraordinary amount of debt over the last five years—more than $15 million of the $17.8 million he owed creditors upon declaring for bankruptcy while in prison on dogfighting charges. It's a window on Vick's responsibility—which has, by all account...

Jets Owner "Accidentally" Favorites Tweet Calling For GM's Firing
Woody Johnson—the man who once butt-dialed his ex-girlfriend while his current girlfriend was giving birth—is still having issue with technology. Or so he'd like you to believe....

Three People Complained To The FCC About Tom Brady's Cussing
When things don't go right for the Patriots, Tom Brady has a habit of swearing on the sideline, and networks have a habit of cutting to their cameras on the sideline to capture his anger. Jim Nantz will write it off as frustration or whatever. However, three people who sent complaints to the FCC don...

Hey, Let That Fake Investor Teen Live
Let’s begin by stipulating that Mohammed Islam, the Queens teen who lied about making dozens of millions of dollars via after-school financial investments, probably is a dingus. He is a teen boy. It’s a safe assumption. He is also, in his way, a hero....

Sorry, But You Can't Wear Your Pats Jersey To The Aaron Hernandez Trial
Bad news for all you Patriots fans out there who were thinking, "I would like to attend the Aaron Hernandez murder trial and also let everyone know that I am a big shithead," because the judge presiding over the trial has issued a ban on all NFL-related gear inside the courtroom....

Jurrell Casey Smacks Geno Smith In Head, Sparks Brawl In Jets-Titans
While officials reviewed whether or not Eric Decker stepped out of bounds on his 81-yard touchdown—he did—Jets quarterback Geno Smith and Titans defensive lineman Jurrell Casey chatted. The conversation turned tense quickly, and Casey hit Smith in the helmet, causing other players to join the fracas...

SantaCon Bro Heckles Millions March: "Put Your Hands Up"
New York City played host to both SantaCon and the Millions March Saturday, and that's how you get this real-life Facebook commenter smoking a cigarette as he explains to protesters that if people simply keep their hands up and listen to cops, they won't end up like Michael Brown or Eric Garner. ...

What The Hell, Man
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Santana Moss Goes Crazy On Refs After RG3 TD Called Back, Gets Ejected
Robert Griffin III ran for a diving touchdown as time expired in the first half against the Giants today. Or at least, it looked like he had. After the play was reviewed, head official Jeff Triplette announced that Griffin had lost possession in the air, and therefore it was ruled a fumble out of th...

NFLPA: Patriots And Team Doctor Conspired To Screw Player Out Of $3.85M
The NFLPA alleges that the New England Patriots, including Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick, and the former team physician, were involved in a plan to alter or withhold treatment of a former player in an attempt to force him to return his signing bonus....

Cam Newton On Car Crash: "Someone Is Supposed To Be Dead"
Cam Newton left the hospital with his parents yesterday, nearly 24 hours after a scary two-car crash that flipped his truck. Newton was stiff and sore with two small fractures in his back, a Panthers spokesperson said, but "his spirits were high."...

Report: The Knicks All Hate Each Other
Stop me if you've heard this before, but the Knicks are a mess....

Cam Newton Hospitalized After Car Wreck
The Charlotte Observer is reporting that Panthers QB Cam Newton was injured in a two-car crash in the Uptown area of Charlotte today. Newton, whose truck overturned, was stretchered into an ambulance and taken to the hospital. (Update: Per the Panthers, Newton is listed in fair condition and spe...

The Day John Lennon Was Murdered
Via Cathal Kelly's Twitter feed, dig Jimmy Breslin's column about John Lennon's death:...

Kemba Walker Made The Block Of Your Dreams
So this happened on Friday night, but I feel compelled to draw your attention to it now, because this right here is the exact block that anyone who's ever played even a minute of organized basketball has dreamt of making. ...

Landon Donovan Retires A Champion; Galaxy Win 2-1 In Extra Time
Robbie Keane's goal in the 111th minute gave the LA Galaxy a 2-1 lead over the New England Revolution en route to their fifth MLS Cup, and third in four years. Keane's cartwheel/somersault/finger gun celebration was impeccable....

Panthers-Saints Fight Results In Ejection
Carolina tight end Brandon Williams earned an early ejection from today's game for throwing a punch during a fight that happened after the Panthers scored on a short run to take a 17-0 lead against the Saints in New Orleans....