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Why The Syracuse Point-Shaving Rumor Was Inevitable
After starting the season 18-0, Syracuse lost four straight. Almost immediately, rumors began circulating of a point-shaving scandal involving a number of players, including Scoop Jardine. These two facts are not unrelated....
11 Sumo Wrestlers Involved In (Text-Only) Text Message Controversy
Wrestlers and stablemasters in the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) have long been suspected of match-fixing, but now there might be some textual messages to prove it. Let's hope this doesn't all trace back to a stubby-finger typo....
The Natural Outcome Of A Century Of Technology Is A Terrible Towel That Twirls Via Twitter
I'm not sure if this is the most brilliant thing I've ever seen, or the dumbest. By Tweeting a certain hashtag, you can wave this automated Terrible Towel. Go have fun. [Twerrible Towel]...
STOP PRESS: Cristiano Ronaldo Is Arrogant!
Seriously, what is it about Real Madrid? EVERYONE hates them....
Mets Owners Were Really, Really Confident In Bernie Madoff
Somehow, some way, long after Bernard Madoff began his 150-year prison sentence, the Mets are still being made to look foolish with their money....
Three-Star OSU Recruit Is Five-Star Molester
Incoming freshman lineman Chris Carter was busted for feeling up as many as eight high school girls, while claiming to measure them for their ROTC uniforms. Points for creativity, but a night in jail for, you know, committing a crime....
A $60 Million Reminder That Texas Cares About High School Football
Allen High School in Allen, Tex. is constructing a $60 million football stadium, where its teenage boys will learn the game. "Football has always been a big deal here," says district athletic director Steve "Bubba" Williams. "It's about tra-di-tion."...
Is This The Future Of Sports Arenas?
Preliminary sketches of the proposed new stadium for UNLV show a 40,000-seat football stadium that can quickly convert to a 20,000-seat hockey or basketball arena. Throw in Cirque du Soleil, and you've got yourself a deal. [UNLVNow]...
Alabama Livens Up Staid Fax-Cam With Sex Appeal
Bama's doing the traditional webcam-pointed-at-their-fax-machine for National Signing Day. Boring, until you notice the "talent" they've got retrieving the incoming faxes. [via EDSBS]...
Last Night's Winner: Homeland Security Hates Sports
Yesterday, thousands of people went to their favorite sites for watching sports online, only to be greeted by this frankly horrifying banner. They've all been shut down by the government, in an evil conspiracy to force you to purchase NHL Center Ice....
Dan Snyder's Attorney Sends A Strongly Worded Letter To D.C.'s Alt-Weekly
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....
The Atlanta Thrashers Hope Black Players On The Ice Mean More Black Fans In The Seats
The Atlanta Thrashers are just the second team in NHL history to have five black players on the roster. "We do joke around with it a little bit," says Dustin Byfuglien. But, the front office sees opportunity....
Here's A Visual Reimagining Of Elway's Super Bowl Helicopter Spin, Starring A Playmate
The fine people at Playboy were kind enough to send along a link to "Greatest Super Bowl Moments With Jaime Edmondson." Here's how they explain what's going on:...
Wrigley Field Roof Damaged By Tonight's Blizzard
There's a blizzard in Chicago. Winds gusting up to 60. The headline on Mike Hamernik's Chicago Weather Center blog is, "Blizzard continues to rage, drifts may reach 6 to 8 feet later tonight."...
Here's Video Of The Best Tennis Shot Of The Day
Just when you thought Croatian vs. Slovakian men's doubles tennis couldn't get any more electrifying, along comes this bit of artistry at the hands of Filip Polasek....
Vikings Defensive End Gets Arrested, Released, Tased, Then Arrested Again
Last year, Everson Griffen was a fourth round draft pick out of USC. The rookie defensive end played in 11 games for the Minnesota Vikings this season. But who cares. Check out what he did this weekend....
Hines Ward Was Right To Use Brian Westbrook As A Case Study For NFL Concussion Hypocrisy
Hines Ward's well-documented rain-making visit to Dallas Gentlemen's Club has seemingly filled him full of wisdom....
Big Ben Uses An Unfortunate Turn Of Phrase
I'm sure there's no way this quote, about being an underdog, will ever be taken out of context. Like we just did, for example....
The Spoiler’s Great January Transfer Review
This post, written by Richard Anderson, is republished with permission from The Spoiler. Go there often if you like soccer stuff....
The Myth Of America's Team
What is America's team? Does a team that symbolizes blue collar struggle or no-frills democracy best define our nation? Or is it the wealthiest team with the biggest stadium in the biggest state? Or is it possible that this is all bullshit?...