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Report: Joe Philbin, Jeff Ireland Could Be Fired For Incognito Mess
Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland and coach Joe Philbin could be the fall guys for the situation involving Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin, regardless of the team's performance for the rest of the season....
Man Fined $280 For Throwing Football At Chargers Tailgate
One would think that in the parking lot before an NFL game kicks off, a tailgater could mimic Philip Rivers and throw a football around with some friends. Not at Qualcomm Stadium, though....
Which TV Market's Getting Screwed Today? Your Week 10 NFL Viewing Maps
A guide to the best and worst of the NFL slate (and to which fans are stuck with the most of worst). Maps via 506sports.com....
The Answer To Whether Fighting Solves Anything Is "Vernon Gholston"
This clip from the New York Jets edition of Hard Knocks is all you need to know about the efficacy of fighting and physical confrontations. Vernon Gholston was the sixth overall pick in the 2008 draft, a physical specimen who was, even then, derisively referred to as a "workout warrior." Gholston w...
Adventures In Stupid Advertising: "Fly Incognito"
"Don't be bullied by high fares. Fly incognito out of Florida..." Do you guys get it? Are you picking up on the subtlety at play here? ...
Alabama Fan Updates Oregon Fans' T-Shirts
Last month, as Oregon was rolling through the Pac-12, some enterprising UO students turned fans' chants of "We Want Bama" into a T-shirt. The chants and the shirts looked ahead to a possible matchup with the Crimson Tide in the BCS title game. With those plans now on hold after last night, a 'Bama f...
Brandon Marshall On "The Culture Of The NFL" Is Brilliant
Bears receiver Brandon Marshall is one of the more thoughtful football players out there. He's got an extensive record, but he's been remarkably public with his struggles with mental illness. So when he has something to say about Jonathan Martin's difficulties with the locker-room culture, he's wor...
Someone Keeps Stealing Sean Lee's Underwear And Socks
Serious question: Who the fuck keeps taking Sean Lee's underwear and socks from the Cowboys' locker room, thereby forcing him to freeball his way home after games?...
Meanwhile, On CNN
If you want some real perspective on this Richie Incognito mess, CNN's got you covered....
It Takes As Long As It Takes
Something to consider: The 2010 Paris Review Art of Non-Fiction Interview with John McPhee....
NFL Hazing Victim: Incognito Was A "Scumbag" And "Locker-Room Cancer"
Whatever happened in Miami remains hopelessly muddled and controversial, moreso with each Dolphin who defends Richie Incognito and each release from Jonathan Martin's camp. But as the bullying appears confined to verbal, emotional, and financial, it's worth remembering how hazing in the NFL was much...
Tom Brady Can't Get Over How Small Red Sox Players Are
Several Red Sox players showed up before the Steelers-Patriots game on Sunday to show off the World Series trophy to New England fans. Tom Brady and Josh McDaniels were amazed at how tiny Shane Victorino and Dustin Pedroia were. Look at those wee baseball players!...
Jonathan Martin's Lawyer Releases Statement, Awful Quote From Teammate
David Cornwell, Jonathan Martin's lawyer, released a statement regarding Richie Incognito's alleged harassment of his client and included a disgusting quote—attributed to an unnamed teammate—regarding Martin's sister, Sarah Martin, at the bottom....
Rams Defensive End Fights Mirror
William Hayes of the Rams was pretty pissed off about losing Sunday's game to the Titans, his former team. When Hayes got to the locker room after the game, there was this mirror there that just wouldn't stop looking at him funny. So Hayes punched the mirror with his forearm....
NFL Betting Lines, Visualized: Week 10 (Late Edition)
Below is updated betting information lines for the Week 10 NFL games (you can see the early-week edition here). Spread movement and money lines are now included for each game, as is info for Lions-Bears....
Where's Your Team Scoring From? An Early Look At NBA Distance Shooting
Although we're just a few games into the season, the shooting strategies of different squads have started to come into focus. A lot of teams—like the Warriors—continue to put more and more emphasis on three-point shots, while other teams—like the Rockets—have made a push towards getting more looks i...
Stanford Education Used To Create <em>College GameDay</em> Sign
The Greatest College Football Thursday Ever Thursdayed™ sees Oregon visiting the Farm for the late game, and if this sign somehow makes it on TV, something has gone horribly right....
Here Is What It's Like To Be Injured For Life
Drew Magary’s Thursday Afternoon NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo runs every Thursday during the NFL season. Email Drew here....