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NFL Update: Back-up Quarterbacks Get Their Shot
It was an eventful day for back-up quarterbacks as Matt Hasselbeck, Eli Manning, Damon Huard and Jon Kitna were all pulled in today's games. Manning was rested from the Seahawks-Giants game due to the fact that the score was humiliating Seattle. Hasselbeck was pulled when it was clear there was no s...
Phillies Send Brewers Packing
The Phillies have rolled past the Brewers 6-2, earning themselves a trip to the NLCS. Pat Burrell lead the way with two homers, including a three-run shot in the third inning. Jimmy Rollins and Jayson Werth each added homeruns to the deal as Milwaukee was sent packing. ...
Afternoon Blogdome: With Some Kids Who Don't Remember the First OJ Trial
Thanks to Busted Coverage for pointing us in the direction of TV Tan Line who grabbed the above image of some young Trojans. • Some hairy Gooner who used to contribute around here got an opportunity to coach Hollywood United. That's one well connected Jew. "I almost didn't make it to the biggest co...
College Pitcher Sues NCAA, Scott Boras Somehow Involved
Oklahoma State star pitcher Andrew Oliver was barred by school officials from pitching in a tournament game in May. They claim that he violated NCAA rules involving meetings with professional teams. Oliver is now suing the NCAA. ...
NFL Update: Tony Gonzalez Breaks TE Record
As we head into the second half of the early games, we have a broken record to report. Chiefs' Tony Gonzalez has broken the NFL's career record for yards receiving by a tight end. The record, previously held by Shannon Sharpe, stood at 10,060 yards before today's game. DeAngelo Williams has 102 rush...
Ryan Leaf Popular With The Crack Addicts
About a year and a half ago, it was discovered that a mock documentary on Ryan Leaf was being turned into Leaf: The Movie. We laughed, made a bunch of Ryan Leaf jokes and then pushed it aside. Well, the movie is here and it's quite popular. With the homeless folks at least. It was screened at the Bi...
NFL Update: The Giants Are Dominating
The day's games are off to a good start, unless you're a Redskins fan. I've been instructed by Kogod to tell you that the Redskins were screwed on a bad block in the back that should have been a flag. I'm going to be listening to this all day, so feel for me. So far, the asskicking of the day belong...
30 Previews In 30 Days: The Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA training camps have begun; the season is rapidly approaching. Can you dig it? I knew that you could. And so we continue our previews: 30 of them in 30 days. Up next is a team that is composed primarily of water and carbon: The Cleveland Cavaliers.When last we saw them: Finished 45-37, second in ...
HBO's BAD Is KO Central
All three of the title contenders showcased on HBO's Boxing After Dark triple-header came through with knockout wins last night in Temecula, California. Yuriorkis Gamboa was sloppy throughout the first round of his fight with Marcos Ramirez, even suffering a flash knockdown at one point. However th...
Aaron Rodgers, Retired Jerseys, and Chris Henry
Welcome to NFL day folks. It's a glorious day, despite the rain spreading across the country. This, my friends, is what it's all about. The Seahawks take a trip to see the Giants after some horrible comments by Seattle fans a week ago. That should make a bad situation worse for the Seahawks. The NFC...
For Your Viewing Pleasure
• Noon NHL: NHL: Tampa Bay vs. New York Rangers [Versus] • 1:05 MLB: Philadelphia at Milwaukee [TBS] • 2:00 NASCAR: Amp Energy 500 [ABC] • 2:30 NHL: Ottawa vs. Pittsburgh [Versus] • 3:00 PGA: Turning Stone Resort Championship, Final Round [Golf] • 4:00 LPGA: Samsung World Championship, Final Round ...
Morning Blogdome: Beware of Titsworth the Licking Boxer
Apparently there was some interesting action in last night's untelevised undercard. "In a strange sequence, Nevada’s Jesse Vargas (2-0) was kissed on the ear and licked on the face by the much taller Trenton Titsworth (2-3) as they grappled for space. Vargas took offense at the smooch and punched h...
Pryor and Beanie Get It Done
It was a close one, but Terrelle Pryor's last minute touchdown run was just what was needed to put Ohio State over the top in last night's 20-17 win over Wisconsin. Beanie Wells' looked to be in great form as well with 168 yards rushing and a touchdown of his own. If Pryor and Wells can stay healthy...
Kimbo Gets Sliced
Fourteen seconds into last night's heavyweight bout, the referee called the fight handing Kimbo Slice his first loss. It wasn't by Ken Shamrock as planned, but by stand-in Seth Petruzelli. After Shamrock was medically disqualified due to a cut over his eye, Petruzelli bravely stepped in and took car...
The Cubs Will Have To Wait 'Til Next Year
The Cubs suffered a 3-1 loss last night, becoming the first team eliminated in the post-season and sending the Dodgers to the NLCS. Los Angeles pitcher Hiroki Kuroda held Chicago's offense at bay, throwing 6 1/3 innings and allowing no runs. The Cubs now get to shuffle home with the consolation of t...
Where Even the Misguided Are Welcome
Firstly, I cannot disagree more. But more importantly, welcome back for a big Sunday in European club soccer. Today we're featuring Chelsea and Aston Villa fresh from Stamford Bridge where the injury plagued Blues haven't lost in...well it's been a long fuckin' while. Continue after the jump for a ...
College Football Brings The Heat Tonight
And so closes another day here at Deadpsin. There are three college match-ups as well as MLB Playoffs, some boxing and MMA to round out your evening. For those of you sticking with the college offerings, here are some game notes: • No. 14 Ohio State at No. 18 Wisconsin, 8pm ET on ABC (Regional): I d...
OJ's Lawyer Calls Guilty Verdict "Payback"
As we reported overnight, OJ Simpson has been found guilty of armed robbery and kidnapping. It took them 13 years, but a jury finally got one right. I say when you get away with murder, don't push your luck with robbery and kidnapping. Just a suggestion. Simpson could be facing life in jail. His law...
To Watch Tonight
What to watch while wondering whose loofa you have to lather to get Lil' O'Reilly his own show... • MLB: NLDS Game 3's. Philadelphia at Milwaukee and Chicago at Los Angeles [TBS] • MMA: EliteXC's primetime card headlined by Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano, plus a bunch of more "legitimate" fighters. [CB...
It's Go Big Or Go Home For Brewers, Cubs
Tonight belongs to the National League as the Phillies and the Dodgers try to advance to the Championship series with one more win. I beg of both lagging teams, can we please have a Divison series go beyond 3 games? Just one, please? Show you care, dammit! And should the Phillies win, look out for D...