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45 Seconds Of Ben Roethlisberger Trying To Charm The Pants Off Everyone
In today's first Dallas press conference, Roethlisberger effectively dodged questions that required any "reflecting," and did his very best to charm the pants off the assembled media. Have you ever seen a more pleasant human? It only seems a little bit unnatural!...
Even NFL.com Can't Help But Trash The Pro Bowl
Since NFL.com didn't even bother having its own writers cover the game, they ran the AP account. An account which couldn't help editorializing about the "tattered image" and "historically low standards" of the game. [Press Coverage]...
On Sunday, We're All Going To Eat Guacamole, Use The Bathroom, And Beat Our Wives
There's a new study claiming heart attacks skyrocket after the Super Bowl. Sounds plausible, but if it's anything like all the other things we "know" happen more on Super Bowl Sunday, take it with a grain of salt, i.e., it's completely bull....
Weekend Winner: Night Of A Thousand Stars, None Of Them Trying Very Hard
It only seemed like there were no pro sports on this weekend. But no, there was an NHL All-Star Game and the Pro Bowl, both fun and a little pointless, even though fun's supposed to be the point....
Your NFL Pro Bowl Open Thread
The NFL's also-ran showcase is on TV tonight. So is "The Lost Valentine," a film in which "a reporter seeks the truth about a World War II pilot," starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Betty White. Advantage: Sarah....
Aaron Rodgers Thinks Less Of Injured Packers Who Don't Stand By Their 53 Men
Aaron Rodgers will play in the Super Bowl next weekend. But this weekend, he was asked his thoughts on injured Packers who chose not to stay in town to, you know, support the side enough to warrant team-photo inclusion....
Get Your Art On: Judging The Paintings Of The Super Bowl Bet
Art museums in Pittsburgh and Milwaukee have made what's become an annual bet: a loan of one their more famous pieces to the Super Bowl winning city. This gives us a chance to critique small-town art museum collections....
The Record For Worst Televised Bowling Ever Was Set Yesterday
In the semifinals of the Professional Bowlers Association Tournament of Champions in Vegas on Saturday, Tom Daugherty needed every ball at his disposal to reach 100 in his televised-bowling debut. His foe, Mika Koivuniemi, needed them to reach 299....
Be Joe Buck's Sidekick At The Super Bowl
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.(PHOTO:)...
For Those Who'd Like To Do Something Better On Super Bowl Sunday Than Watching Football
It's a non-sports event for Charles Bock, author of Beautiful Children, who's been a surprisingly avid Deadspin supporter. His family's going through a hardship. Modern lit fans and do-gooders should consider attending and/or donating. Thanks for your consideration. [World'sMostLiteraryRentPartyEver...
Tecmo Marshawn Lynch Channels Tecmo Christian Okoye
Marshawn Lynch's 67-yard run has already been recreated in Tecmo Bowl, with former Seahawk Steve Raible providing the call. Check it out. But remember: Only one player in Tecmo Bowl could really break tackles like this. He hailed from Nigeria....
Sometimes Bowling Balls Do Magical Things
BOWLING. Josh Scanlon rolls two strikes in the 10th frame during the Team USA trials. Then the ball comically slips out of his hands on his third shot. The ball takes it from there....
The Only Time In History Someone's Been Excited To Play For A MAC School
With last night's GoDaddy.com Bowl, Miami (OH) became the first team ever to go from 10 losses to 10 wins in one year. Before the game, interim(!) coach Lance Guidry got them fired up....
The Wannstache Will Not Return
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: "Please, Dave!" they all cried. But still no....
Even The ESPN Announcers Were Tired Of Watching That Orange Bowl
ESPN3's online feed does away with commercials entirely, leaving dead silence in their place. Except sometimes they forget to cut the announcers' mics, leading to awkward exchanges like last night's between Jaws, Gruden and Tirico....
Scenes From A Pittsburgh Restroom
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....
Your Rose Bowl Open Thread
There are three BCS-eligible undefeated teams. Two will play for the national title. The third will play Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl today....
Your College Football Bowl Games Open Thread
Four early bowl games. Northwestern vs. Texas Tech. Alabama vs. Michigan State. Florida vs. Penn State. Mississippi State vs. Michigan. Enjoy....
Last Night's Winner: Big Ten Refs Grab The Spotlight
It's rare when we even notice which conference's refs are working bowl games. So the Big Ten crews at the Music City and Pinstripe Bowls must have been doing something right. Or wrong. Or both....
Last Night's Winner: Ryan Fitzpatrick's Pro Bowl Candidacy
Players votes count for a third of Pro Bowl balloting, and Terrell Suggs's ballot counts for 1/1696th of that. But by voting for Ryan Fitzpatrick (and more relevant, leaving off Tom Brady), he's making a statement....