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David Robinson Spotted In His Natural Habitat: Comic-Con
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....

Federer Loses, Ending Possibly Unbreakable Streak
Roger Federer owed Robin Soderling a beer for taking out Nadal last year. Well, consider them even, now that Soderling has ended Federer's streak of 23 consecutive Grand Slam semifinals. [ATP]...

Robinho And Pals Dance Merrily Along To Beyoncé
You know how sometimes on Jonathan Ross they will show a clip solely to embarrass a guest? Normally something humiliating from their past, like an old school play, or a silly advert? Good, you do. Well done....

Awesome Track Coach Wins League Championship By Disqualifying Girl For Friendship Bracelet
South Pasadena High pole vaulter Robin Laird thought she won a league championship last month when her final vault clinched the meet. Then the opposing coach helpfully pointed out that she was wearing a string around her wrist. Clutch!...

Steve Nash And Robin Lopez Star In <em>Balls Talk</em>
File this one under "Time, Too Much." The secret behind Steve Nash's control over the Suns is revealed to be your everyday psycho-sexual intimidation. H/T reader DH....

Barack Obama Did Not Bail Out His Brother-In-Law At Oregon State
Today In Email Forwards From Your Crazy Aunt: Did Barack Obama funnel $17 million worth of federal stimulus money to Oregon State in order to save his wife's brother's coaching job? Uh ... no....

With The Cracking Of The Olympic Hippie Skull, The Games Begin In Earnest
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 the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....

A Breakdown Of Sports Stars' Chances On "The Apprentice"
Some big names will be joining Donald Trump in the boardroom, and Deadspin isn't afraid to get service-y and give you the lowdown on which of the former athletic legends might show some acumen for entrepreneurship....

All I Want for Christmas is to Never Hear That Song Again
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 the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....

The Drug-addled Voice Of The Carolina Panthers Comes Clean
"Jon Robinson had everything — looks, voice, charisma," a colleague said of the former Maryland hoopster, drive-time radio host, television anchor, Carolina Panthers public address announcer and, all along, cocaine and heroin addict....

Nate Robinson, Getting His Terrible Teams Mixed Up
As if the 85-point lead the YES Network spotted them wasn't enough, the Nets also received help from an unlikely source: Nate Robinson shooting at the wrong basket. (I only say "unlikely" because the shot actually went in.)...

Beat That, Dr. James Andrews
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie plans to treat his injured ankle by smothering it in placental fluid. Funny, because that description fairly well sums up Cristiano Ronaldo's fling with Paris Hilton. [Guardian]...

Jackie Robinson A Republican Hero, Say Republicans
One of the most asked questions we here at Deadspin get is "If Jackie Robinson were alive today, how would he vote?" Well, someone's offered an answer....

Mike Tyson Opens Up To Oprah
When it's time for a teary-eyed confession, it's time for Oprah! Mike Tyson sat down for the full-hour today to talk about his daughter, prison, biting Evander Holyfield, and what a tremendous bitch-on-wheels Robin Givens was. Don't forget the crying.......

How Rumeal Robinson Blew $5 Million Of NBA Money
Former Michigan hero Rumeal Robinson made news last week for scamming his own adopted mother out her house. Not cool, dude. A Miami newspaper decided to dig deeper and find out how he became such a heartless (and penniless) jerk....

Rumeal Robinson Does Not Sound Like Good People
The former NBA player and University of Michigan star screwed his adoptive mother out of her house at 2 Rumeal Robinson Place. [Wicked Local via The Sporting Blog]...

Dunta Robinson's Shoes Demand Payment
In a classic Rod Tidwell move, The Texans' CB wrote "Pay me, Rick" with sharpie on his cleats. "Rick"[Smith]—the Texans GM—fined Dunta (yes, "Dunta") $25,000 for "conduct detrimental to the team". Daaaamn Rick! [ESPN]...

Nate Robinson Arrested, Trial By Twitter
The Knicks star was busted Tuesday afternoon for a minor technicality. No biggie. But it might have died there if not for that slayer of giants, leveler of playing fields, tattler to the stars: Twitter....

A Fond Remembrance Of The Night Nolan Ryan Kicked Robin Ventura's Punk Ass
Today, as you know, is the 16th anniversary: "It was 46 year old Nolan Ryan knocking the Sam-Hell out of a 25 year old wet behind the ears pup. You know dads all over America smiled that night ..." [Diamondhoggers.com]...

Tour de France Riders Forced To Perform Without Mechanical Supplements
The Tour de France tried an "experiment" today—banning radios that allow coaches and team leaders to communicate with their riders during the race. It's almost like they expect these athletes to use their own brains!...