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Mark Sanchez's Mustache Is Glorious
For the first time in his career, Mark Sanchez has been challenged for the starting job. He responded by growing a horseshoe mustache. It is intense....
Fan Captures Lightning Strike Outside Giants Game
Grover Anderson was forced to endure last night's Giants game, a 7-0 whipping at the hands of the Red Sox. He calls this shot, from the fifth inning, "the only highlight."...
Kirk Cousins Injured; RGIII Still Not Cleared For Week 1
A string of words sure to strike fear in the hearts of even the stoutest Redskins fan: Washington's only healthy quarterback is Rex Grossman....
Ball Girl Forgets She's Not Supposed To Catch Foul Balls
I suppose, in the heat of the moment, it's possible to forget that a pop-up is still playable when it is in foul territory. Once baseball players start running right at you, though, I kind of feel like you should know to get out of the way. Not this lady....
Happy Birthday, Jon Gruden! Here's An Awkward Segment
It was Jon Gruden's birthday Saturday so ESPN decided to celebrate in a way sure to make everyone involved uncomfortable. There was a Gruden-through-the-ages slideshow. The Washington Redskins cheerleaders brought him a cake. There was half-hearted singing. Gruden mention how he was blushing. Mike ...
Antonio Smith Tore Off Richie Incognito's Helmet, Swung It At His Head
During Saturday night's Texans-Dolphins preseason game, a one-on-one between defensive end Antonio Smith and offensive guard Richie Incognito escalated when Smith ripped Incognito's helmet off of him and swung it at his head, just missing the target....
Gun Used In 2012 Murders Linked To Aaron Hernandez Has Been Found
It's not that gun. This is not the long-sought handgun used to kill Odin Lloyd. This is a gun used in an unsolved 2012 double-murder for which Aaron Hernandez is under investigation....
The Patriots Still Owe Aaron Hernandez Money
The Patriots released Aaron Hernandez after he was charged with murder, but under the terms of the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, they may still be obligated to pay him all or part of his outstanding $3.332 million signing bonus....
Why Your Team Sucks 2013: Oakland Raiders
Some people are fans of the Oakland Raiders. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Oakland Raiders. This 2013 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the 2013 NFL previews so far right here....
This Steeler Really Is A Cowboy
As football season approaches here's a good one from the SI Vault:...
Why Von Miller Is Facing A Six-Game Suspension
Broncos linebacker Von Miller is facing a six-game suspension, according to ESPN. How does a player earn a six-game penalty, reportedly without a positive drug test?...
New Aaron Hernandez Jailhouse Letter: "Im A Great Dude"
Radar has a new jailhouse letter from Aaron Hernandez, who whatever else is going wrong for him seems to at least have time to keep up a healthy correspondence....
Houston Woman Really Digging Texans This Year
This woman spends a solid chunk of time picking her nose. We'll leave it up to the experts to decide whether she goes full-Cole. ...
Henderson Alvarez Almost Successfully Bunts With Levitating Bat
Henderson Alvarez had a rough fourth inning against the Giants last night. He gave up four runs thanks to a couple of walks, a couple of hits, a wild pitch, a three-way brain fart at first base and a balk. The next inning he tried to bunt his way on and managed to make solid contact on a pitch that...
The Eagles Now Have A Package With Four Tight Ends
The NFL underwent a two-TE trend for the last few seasons with duos like Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski for the Patriots, and Dennis Pitta and Ed Dickson for the Ravens. Now, Chip Kelly is upping the ante with the Eagles, using a package involving four tight ends....
Allyson Felix Tears Hamstring In 200M Race
The American relay team took a blow Friday night when Allyson Felix tore her hamstring during the 200m race at the IAAF Track and Field World Championship in Moscow....