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Jim Bunning, Still Several Kinds Of Nuts
Jim Bunning, part of one of the most dramatic collapses in baseball history, seems to be watching his political career crumble around him as well. Let's get right to the highlights....
Bob Probert Heritage Night? Um, OK
Blackhawks honor their former enforcer who is best known as a Red Wing, and for his legal problems following retirement. Makes sense to me. [Between The Pipes]...
The Academy Awards Finally Recognizes 'Boom Goes The Dynamite'
And the Oscar for best unintentionally hilarious sports catch phrase goes to ... the "Boom Goes the Dynamite" guy! (Applause). Here's Will Smith to present the award....
Holy Cow, Did Dwight Howard Really Just Do That?
• What's that smell?: Live and love at the Bassmaster Classic. Never have so many waited in line for so long to watch people weigh dead fish. [Friends of the Program]...
CC Sabathia Smuggles Small Child Into Spring Training
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....
Fifty Ways To Lose Your NBA Game
Dwyane Wade's career-high 50 points help Heat clobber Magic in ... wait, Miami lost by 23? Ouch. [Miami Herald]...
If You're Out On Your Bike Tonight, Beware of Syringe Man
Lance Armstrong was riding along in the Tour of California when he was approached by this ridiculous character. Armstrong wasted little time grabbing the man, and shoving him into a conveniently placed snow bank....
Griffin's Status Remains Unclear
Blake Griffin's MRI may have been clean, but he's still feeling the effects of the concussion he suffered last night. His status for tomorrow's clash with Kansas remains undetermined, and that probably won't change until tomorrow evening. [NewsOK]...
Afternoon Blogdome: The Disappearance of Andre Smith
Andre Smith wasn't feeling up to working out at the NFL Combine, so he packed up and left. That can't be good for his draft stock, yet now Jerry Jones only wants him more. [SbB]...
There Are No Alligator Wrestlers In Cleveland's Locker Room
David Dellucci told some beat writers he hurt himself wrestling an alligator. Some of them actually believed him. [Cleveland Plain Dealer]...
Jerry Wishes Everyone Would Just Shut the Hell Up
Dallas owner, and noted crazy person, Jerry Jones has issued an organizational gag order to prevent leaks, even the ones that aren't real....
Check out a clip from the second episode of HBO’s hilarious new comedy series, Eastbound & Down.
Will Ferrell and Danny McBride go head-to-head in a scene from the second episode of HBO's hilarious new comedy series, EASTBOUND & DOWN. Watch the second episode tonight at 10:30 PM – only on HBO....
Pavlik and Cotto Show Off Their Old Form
Miguel Cotto and Kelly Pavlik each returned to the ring for the first time following defeat, and both men walked away with knockout wins....
Crabtree Will Put Off Surgery
The receivers are running at the NFL Combine but Michael Crabtree won't be joining them. However the Texas Tech product announced that he'll delay surgery so that he can run the 40 before the draft. [PFT]...
Baby Mangino Is Growing
In a surprising twist, Baby Mangino is getting bigger. KU Sports has a new profile of Deadspin's favorite baby that portrays him as a flatulent snacker. Suck on that, Mitch Albom....
Oklahoma Goes Down With Griffin On Queer Street, UNC Falls to Maryland
Last night the Oklahoma Sooners traveled to Texas to renew the Red River Rivalry with a number one ranking on the line, only to be rebuffed once again by the Longhorns....
Jim Calhoun Is Not Amused By Your Questions
Ken Kreyeske, a freelance journalist in Connecticut, got on Jim Calhoun's bad side by questioning the coach's $1.6 million salary at the press conference following UConn's win over South Florida....
Shocking Development In The SI/Danica Tattoo Controversy
The intrepid Brooks of SPORTSbyBROOKS has Telexed us with an urgent communique regarding Danica Patrick's now-infamous checkered flag/Old Glory tattoo (these colors will eventually run as age takes its toll on Danica)....
To Watch Tonight
What to watch as you turn the tables on your would-be mugger by stabbing him to death like the badass you are ......
Jeff George Is Available For Birthdays, Weddings, And Bar Mitzvahs
• Fight On, Dear Old Muncie: Jeff George is just what your basketball team needs to succeed. You know where this is headed. [Bleacher Report]...