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Redskins' Indian-Chief Defender: Not A Chief, Probably Not Indian
Lately, the Washington Redskins are having a harder time defending the team's name than the rest of the NFC East had defending the read-option last season. One of the more entertaining parts of Redskins owner Dan Snyder's effort has been his ongoing Indians-love-"Redskins" campaign, whereby the team...
Reports: Hernandez Under Investigation For Role In 2012 Double-Murder
This morning's initial report, from Fox Boston, was light on details—only that officials were "looking into" Aaron Hernandez in regards to a double homicide in downtown Boston last summer. The Boston Globe now adds meat to the bones: at the very least, investigators believe Hernandez was present for...
Former Teammate Says He Never Believed In Aaron Hernandez
Matt Light played offensive tackle for the New England Patriots for 10 years, and was a teammate of Aaron Hernandez for two seasons. On Tuesday, he was asked about Hernandez by a columnist from the Dayton Daily News....
Neymar Does It Again: Talks Smack, Then Sets Up Winning Goal
This Confederations Cup has shown the world what Neymar brings to the table—and why Barça was willing to spend $74 million for his contract rights. The star Brazilian striker was back at it today, setting up a late winner after a bit of injured-opponent taunting....
Prosecutor: Aaron Hernandez "Orchestrated The Execution" Of Odin Lloyd
Before a capacity crowd at Attleboro District Court that included the family of Odin Lloyd, former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was arraigned on a charge of murdering Lloyd, and five assorted counts of firearm possession. ...
Another Day, Another Pro Athlete Selling A Dog On Twitter
And this time it's Jaguars tight end/wide receiver Isaiah Stanback, a journeyman who's played for five NFL teams in six seasons. Never heard of him? He did win a Super Bowl ring two seasons ago as a member of the Giants' practice squad. But enough about Stanback. The guy's got two dogs he's trying ...
Former NFL Player Kris Jenkins Is Still A Fan Of Paula Deen
We can add Kris Jenkins, former all-pro defensive tackle for the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers, to the list of people who don't think all that n-word business that's currently sinking Paula Deen's career is a very big deal....
The NCAA Has Wagged Its Finger At Oregon And Chip Kelly
The NCAA's committee on infractions has spoken: Because of payments made to a recruiting service run by a guy who steered a prospect toward the Oregon football program, the Ducks have been hit with three years' probation and other penalties, most of which they had already imposed on themselves. Thus...
The Patriots Have Released Aaron Hernandez
Less than two hours after Aaron Hernandez was arrested, the Patriots have announced he's been released. The statement from the team:...
Mark Sanchez's Ass Apparently Made An Appearance At Boozy Dance Party
That filthy sleuth Terez Owens has uncovered what appears to be additional footage from Mark Sanchez's wine-and-boobs dance party in Napa. The star of this new footage appears to be Mark Sanchez's ass. ...
Report: Ravens RB Bernard Pierce Robbed And Carjacked In Philadelphia
CBS 3 in Philly is reporting that Ravens running back Bernard Pierce was robbed at gunpoint and had his BMW stolen Sunday night in West Philly....
The 49ers’ Anthony Davis Just Gave Away His Dog On Twitter
Trend story! Last week, it was the OKC Thunder's Kendrick Perkins. Today, it was Niners offensive tackle Anthony Davis....
Get A Load Of This Fucking Giants Fan
This fucking guy was spotted at a Giants game earlier this season. Our tipster provides further details:...
Mark Sanchez Looks Like He Had A Grand Old Time Last Night
Napa! Women! Mark Sanchez dance party. This is the Jets news America needs right now....
Report: Assaulted Fan Had Spit On Pippen, Called Him N-Word
A day after TMZ's report that Scottie Pippen had kicked the shit out of an aggressive autograph seeker, Pippen's side of the story is starting to get out....
Maurice Jones-Drew Will Not Face Charges For Bar Fight
The state attorney in Florida's seventh judicial circuit has decided not to prosecute Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew for his alleged role in a bar fight in which a bouncer was knocked out with a single punch....
The New New Crime of the Century
Over at Gratland, here's Charlie Pierce on Aaron Hernandez and the circus come to town:...