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Paterno Family Fires Back At Penn State Board Of Trustees: "The Ultimate Responsibility For This Crisis Is Theirs"
This morning, the Penn State Board of Trustees affirmed that the Penn State Board of Trustees did the right thing in firing coach Joe Paterno, citing his "failure of leadership." Now the attorneys for the Paterno family have issued a statement saying that the trustees did the wrong thing in firing J...
Bristolmetrics: Peyton Manning Got More <em>SportsCenter</em> Airtime Than Linsanity At Its Peak
This is a regular feature breaking down, minute-by-minute, the content that appears on ESPN's 11 p.m. edition of SportsCenter throughout the week. Graphic by Jim Cooke....
Penn State Is Still Glad It Fired Joe Paterno, Sorry It Didn't Find A "Dignified" Way To Do It In Person
Penn State's Board of Trustees posted a statement on the university's website this morning, explaining why it chose to fire coach Joe Paterno and university president Graham Spanier. The trustees already explained this in a New York Times interview in January. But with so many Penn Staters still foc...
This Lady Got A Giant Gary Payton Tattoo On Her Torso
Someone in Seattle is still having problems getting over the loss of the Sonics, and pouring her frustrations into creativity and self-mutilation. But here's the good news, guys: she's vulnerable and single! (We're assuming. Because of the giant Gary Payton tattoo and all.) [via IAmAGm]...
Add Tim Tebow To The Quarterback Carousel, Thanks To Peyton Manning
Shall we catch up on the weekend in Peyton Manning? ...
Clippers Broadcaster Michael Eaves Spends Commercial Break Talking About "Bums" And Naked Girls
The NBA's had some technical issues today in their network distributing the League Pass package and one of them let viewers in on the private thoughts of Los Angeles Clippers broadcaster Michael Eaves, who during a commercial break expounded upon the use of the word "bum" and addressed a too-quick...
NBC Stalks Tiger Woods's Car With A Blimp; ESPN Asks If Peyton Manning Was Riding Shotgun
Tiger Woods dropped out of today's final round at the Cadillac Championship, citing leg trouble before he drove away. In an apparent attempt to ascertain the degree of injury based on his driving, the Peacock Net tasked its blimp with chasing Tiger's car as it escaped Doral. It's unclear what's b...
"My Life Has Become A Walking Train Wreck": Checking In With Sean Salisbury
Things have not been great for the only true foil John Clayton has ever known. Times have been tough, and Salisbury now tells the New York Daily News that he's suffered from depression and low testosterone among other ailments. It all goes back to that whole penis picture business....
Penn State Alum And Potential Trustee Is Not A Baseball Star, Doesn't Feel The Need To Correct Anyone Who Says Otherwise
The Penn State Nittany Lions play baseball in Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Anthony Lubrano, according to Penn State's media guide, was a four time varsity letter man at the school from 1979-1982. That bit of information has been in the guide "for years." Lubrano, it turns out, is actually just a r...
Prelude To A Selection: Your College Basketball Open Thread
There are four remaining games (three of them at 1 p.m.) scheduled today and then "March Madness" officially begins. Or continues. Whatevs....
In Response to Suspensions For Alleged PED Use, Denver Broncos Players Accuse NFL Of Corruption and Ineptitude
Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams and defensive tackle Ryan McBean were each suspended by the NFL for six games and teammate Virgil Green (tight end) received a four game ban for violating the League's policy on performance-enhancing substances based on tests administered prior to the 2011 se...
For Those Wondering If The Miami Dolphins Could Be Any More Embarrassing, Here's a Peyton Manning-Inspired Version Of That Titanic Song
As Peyton begins making the free-agency rounds, Miami fans have taken to the most reliable of valentines: parody song-making. This one features that Celine Dion song from Titanic. Hopefully for Miami fans this courtship ends on better terms....
It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Weekend: Your College Basketball Open Thread
I had this whole great thing written breaking down each game with the most mind-blowing analysis the world had ever seen, but internet connectivity issues ruined it all. Just know that it would have made Dick Vitale look like a gimmicky old man—it was that good. Anyway, here you go, chat down below ...
Peyton Manning Watch: Washington Redskins Out After Huge Pre-Draft Trade
Since Peyton apparently wanted nothing to do with him, it appears Dan Snyder has decided to unburden himself of a few first round draft picks in order to draft Robert Griffin III....
Sure, Jonathan Papelbon Would Have Talked To The Yankees If They Were Interested
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: Paps reminds you that rivalries exist in the minds of fans alone....
Colts Cut Five More Players, Can Now Afford Peyton Manning
Gary Brackett, Joseph Addai, Dallas Clark, Melvin Bullitt, Curtis Painter—all gone. The Colts could also free up another $14 million in cap room by either trading Dwight Freeney or terminating his contract. Too bad this offseason doesn't offer a big-time free agent to throw all that money at....
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Rob Lowe Is On Vacation And Unable To Comment About Where Peyton Manning Will Sign [UPDATE]
On Jan. 18, Parks and Recreation star Rob Lowe reported that Peyton Manning would retire from the NFL that evening. We now know that report was erroneous. But we don't know that Rob Lowe isn't a source worth consulting on the topic of Peyton Manning's free agency. So we reached out to Lowe's publici...
We Interrupt This Report On Performing Breast Self-Exams To Bring You Stalker Video Of Peyton Manning's Plane
Denver station KMGH had no qualms interrupting a program on breast health to bring viewers the urgent news that Peyton Manning's plane had arrived in the Mile High City so Manning could continue meeting with Broncos staff. Citing Manning as "the greatest free agent of all time, at this moment," K...
Colts Apologize For Email Offering Commemorative Peyton Manning Merchandise Just After Yesterday's Announcement
Peyton Manning had barely finished drying his eyes and hopping that jet for Miami yesterday when the following email blast went out from the team's official Pro Shop to fans who had previously made purchases:...
Today In Jose Canseco Tweets As Motivational Posters: Persistente
This is a feature where we celebrate Jose Canseco by creating motivational posters out of his actual tweets. We believe it is in this context that the world can best appreciate our favorite Bash Brother....