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Riley Cooper Reportedly Knew About Racist Video Before It Was Released
When it was revealed that the video of Riley Cooper threatening to "fight every nigger" at a Kenny Chesney concert was sold to Crossing Broad for a little more than $100, many people asked the same question: Why didn't the person with the video try to sell it to Riley Cooper for what would have like...
Alex Rodriguez To Be Suspended, Start For The Yankees Anyway
Happy A-Rod Christmas, everyone! If everything proceeds as expected, around noon today Major League Baseball will announce that Alex Rodriguez is suspended through the end of the 2014 season. Then, just a few hours later, Alex Rodriguez will make his season debut for the Yankees. ...
Here Is A Crow Moving A Ball At The Women's British Open
A crow interrupted the final round of the Women's British Open on Sunday to move a ball, apparently so minor a thing that it did not even rate a mention from the announcers....
Pepe Reina Pulled Down His Shorts Before A Match Near A Bunch Of Kids
Napoli keeper Pepe Reina had to adjust his shorts before today's Arsenal-Napoli match in London. He probably shouldn't have done it in such close proximity to the kids they trot out to promote good sportsmanship, though....
Eagles Excuse Riley Cooper From Team Activities To Seek Counseling
That's the announcement that just went out a little while ago on the team's official Twitter account:...
Riley Cooper Has Defenders, And They're Saying Stupid Shit
Whose fault is it Riley Cooper said he wanted to "fight every nigger" at a Kenny Chesney concert? Riley Cooper's, of course. But if you're a stupid person on the Internet, you cast plenty of blame for "blacks" and "the media."...
Jonathan Papelbon Continues To Endear Himself To Phillies Fans
Much like the Mariners, the Phillies also brought in the wrong pitcher last night. Unlike the Mariners, this one wasn't an accident; Jonathan Papelbon's the closer....
You Don't See A Fella Sliding Into Second Base And Breaking His Cigar
Before he became famous a broadcaster, Myron Cope was a terrific writer. Do yourself a favor and track down his compilation Broken Cigars. The title was taken from a conversation Cope once had over beers with Alex Hawkins, a journeyman football player who complained that baseball was losing its popu...
Is It A-Rod Christmas Yet?
Today's the day! (Maybe not. Probably not. [...But maybe?])...
Live Fast, Love Hard, And Don't Let Nobody Borrow Your Comb
Here's a little more Kornheiser, from when he was at the Times (’76-79). He worked at Newsday and then the New York Times before joining the Washington Post....
LeSean McCoy On Riley Cooper: "I Can't Respect A Guy Like That"
The Philadelphia Eagles are doing their best to cut the wires on the improvised bomb in the middle of their locker room. Mike Vick on Riley Cooper: "I know what type of person he is." Kurt Coleman: "I'll have his back." Jason Avant: "He's not racist."...
Buck Showalter Says The Yankees Win If A-Rod Is Suspended
The Yankees want Alex Rodriguez to be suspended for life. They can say all the right things, but it's obvious and understandable they want him to go away and never come back. (Four years and $86 million remaining will have that effect.) So—is it fair if they get their wish?...
Here's How That Riley Cooper Tape Got Out
Yesterday afternoon, we received an email from a tipster who wanted to sell us the video clip in which Riley Cooper threatens to "fight every nigger" at a Kenny Chesney concert. After a bit of negotiating, we decided to pass on purchasing the tape, and Crossing Broad ended up breaking the story. He...
Adam Jones Got A Popeye's Chicken-Themed Cake For His Birthday
Goddammit, Adam Jones. Now I'm just hungry for Popeye's. And also cake....
Report: A-Rod Considering Settlement
MLB has made it clear to Alex Rodriguez and anyone willing to listen that a lifetime ban was possible for his connection to Biogenesis. Hours after MLB's final and most emphatic threat, A-Rod and his representatives are trying to negotiate a settlement for a "lengthy suspension" to avoid such a poss...
<em>USA Today</em>: MLB "Prepared" To Suspend Alex Rodriguez For Life
Hot off the internet machine is this dispatch from Bob Nightengale:...