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The Time Alex Ovechkin Met The Editor-In-Chief Of <em>Vanity Fair</em>
It's still Fashion Week in New York, so that means parties aplenty. Like this one at Graydon Carter's juke joint, The Monkey Bar, featuring fashionistas and the stars of the NHL. Make a game out of guessing which is which. H/T Tim. [Zimbio]...
Matt Forte Put A Bun In The Wrong Oven
Forte's fiancée dumped him after learning that his ex-girlfriend is seven months pregnant with his child. It worked for Brady! [Sun-Times]...
Let's Talk About Sex, Ines Sainz, And The Sideline
The Jets harassed a female reporter during practice. According to another female reporter who was there, it was the natural outcome of an eye candy "journalist," and a bunch of overgrown young men, filled with testosterone and not much sense....
Ron Artest Will Lecture Kids About Mental Health
So, Ron-Ron and a congresswoman will be going to a middle school in California this week. According to the Orange County Register, they will......
Puerto Rico Totally Into a Puppet's Coverage of the Roberto Alomar/Maripily Divorce Case
With the help of a hand and some strings, this one speaks for itself. ...
Mark Prior Doesn't Know Why You Keep Asking Him About Stephen Strasburg
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: walking arm injury Mark Prior....
AP Correspondent Becomes Inadvertent Racist In Little League Tweet
Japan always seems to win the Little League World Series, and AP writer Genaro Armas is fed up. That or this is a complete accident. I expect a decent comedy pyramid out of this. H/T Bob...
Down Goes Strasburg (Sort of). Nationals' Autopsy Scheduled (Today).
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....
Community College Baseball Player Has The Heart Of A Champion
Alec Cortez, of San Bernardino Valley College, sent this video to more than 100 schools, just looking for a chance to show of his skills. And what skills they are....
Deadspin I-Team: Which Reporter Asked For Tim Tebow's Autograph? (UPDATE: Chickster Exoneration Edition)
Fox Sports's Alex Marves tweeted this morning that two members of the Cincinnati media had asked for—and received—Tim Tebow's autograph after last night's Bengals-Broncos preseason tilt. Who are the unprofessional sycophants causing such a media uproar/circle jerk?...
Tough Day For Chris Mortensen All Around
Blasted typos. But still...come on, Mort. Or is this your subconscious way of giving it back to Greeny over the "Martin Luther Coon" thing? [H/T several people]...
Chris Mortensen Is Not Well-Liked, According To Sources Close To Adam Schefter
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....
Reporter Interviewing An Ice Sculptor? What Can Possibly Go Wrong?
The world would be a far worse place if it weren't for the heroes committing gaffes on local newscasts. Whether they're advocating continued fowl fornicating or digging into whether penis is being enjoyed or not, they light up our lives....
This Is Outstanding, Again
DJ Steve Porter is back with "Press Hop 2," mashing up the greatest press conference moments, dropping a beat, and throwing in a little autotune for good measure. Never change, egotistical sports figures....
Martellus Bennett Becomes Latest Player To Have Dong Shots Exposed By Scorned Female
Last week, Cowboy beat reporters wondered why Bennett was absent from the first few days of mini-camp. Bennett admitted yesterday he sprained his ankle doing "jump-ball" drills. Today, a cellphone pic self-portrait of him posing in the shower arrives....
Here's Video of Ron-Ron Artest Learning to Play Dodgeball
Wasn't there, but I think he's the tall fellow with the red headband hiding behind the little girl. You know, like he does at the Staples Center. Zing!...
We Seriously Underestimated How Mad At Gary Carter This Autograph Hound Is
Earlier we posted video of an autograph seeker goading Gary Carter. We had no idea how deep this runs. He's made two more bizarre videos, and seems to have a supervillain-level vendetta against Carter. Prepare yourself for the crazy....
When Gary Carter Gets Into It With A Child, You Know Security's Going To Get Involved
I can't really blame Carter here. He knows the rules about only signing specific items, and so does the "fan" who baits him. Poor kid: in one day he learns that ballplayers can be mean, and that his dad's a douche. [Via]...
Ron Artest's Not-At-All Rushed Video For "Champions"
After tantalizing America with talk of his new hit song, Ron Artest had no choice but to throw together an "official" video for the song in a weekend. Worth the wait! [YouTube or download if you love piracy; Thanks, Michael]...
Last Night's Winner: The Voices In Ron Artest's Head
In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like Ron Artest, who is either a crazy person or an ongoing piece of performance art or both....