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Donovan McNabb And Terrell Owens Have Taken A Bite Out Of Black-On-Black Crime
The two men responsible for one of the NFL's most public Biggie vs. Tupac-like feuds have settled their differences after years of petty beefs and diss tracks. Miami seems to bring these two closer all the time.[Drew Reports]...
The Tim Tebow Mailbag: This Is What Happens When You Write About Abortion
Last week, Mr. Craggs dared to express concern about the upcoming Tebow FOTF commercial. He got some mail. Here's a smattering of screeching protest, strident opinions and ridiculous insults about his post on Super Bowl XLI's most talked about ad....
Last Night's Winner: Edukation
In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like school children in Indianapolis who get to sleep in one entire hour on Monday morning, win or lose. Then they will totally learn stuff....
The Super Bowl: Still The Most Important Thing Ever
There's gnashing of teeth in America and self-congratulations in Europe over a report that the Super Bowl is no longer the most popular sporting event on the planet. Not so fast. Let's not count our broadcast shares before they hatch....
Trademarking Sports: Who Owns What You Watch
With the uproar over the rights to Who Dat, it's instructive to take a look at a brief history of sports trademarks (with the help of the US Patent Office) and learn that the right person rarely ever gets rich....
Super Bowl Bounty Hunt: Washington Fat Cat Edition
Political watchdog ProPublica is holding their own Super Bowl shame-off. They want photos of Congresspeople and lobbyists whooping it up in Miami, possibly on your dime! We will double whatever they're paying. (Maximum value: $2.32.)...
Super Bowl Subplot #6: The Aints Go Marching In
You know how fans of bad teams come to games with paper bags over their heads, because they're ashamed to admit they root for a terrible franchise? New Orleans invented that, because they root for the most terrible franchise ever....
Most Important Question About Kyle Eckel Is Not "Who Is Kyle Eckel?"
Gregg Doyel isn't saying that Saints fullback—and former Navy Midshipman—Kyle Eckel is a traitor to his country, just that Kyle Eckel should explain to Gregg Doyel why he's in the Super Bowl and not Afghanistan. [CBS]...
Look Out ESPN: The Ocho Cinco News Network Is On The Air
I don't know about you, but I'd rather watch Chad Ochocinco prowl media day as a reporter than any number of Mexican models. (Why are you looking at me that way?)...
Presenting...The Deadspin Miami Super Bowl Bounty Hunt
Sadly, no one from Deadspin's masthead will physically be traveling down to Miami this year to take part in the annual Super Bowl festivities. Unfortunately, that does not mean assorted media personalities and athletes can carouse freely without torment. Continue....
Super Bowl Subplot #5: Haiti's Pierre Garçon
A dilemma has struck the publishing world this week. How do you make that little tail thingy on the C in Pierre Garçon's name? More importantly, if we can't figure it out does that make us worse than Paul Shirley?...
Super Bowl Subplot #4: Dwight Freeney's Ankle
Is it sprained or is it broken? Torn or rent asunder? Will he or won't he? Will it matter if he won't? Wait ... Someone is planning to play defense in this game? FREEEEENEEEEEEEEEEEEY!...
Buddy Diliberto Wins The Weekend
In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like all the dudes in dresses who came out to honor a former Saints broadcaster with a parade. Also known in New Orleans as "Sunday."...
The Dangerous Message Of The Tebow Miracle
On Super Bowl Sunday, Tim Tebow and his mom will appear on your television sets and suggest very sweetly that the women among you play dice games with their God....
Super Bowl Subplot #3: A Pro Bowl Like No Other
There are several key storylines that all media outlets are required to discuss in the days leading up to the Super Bowl. We will do our part by beating them into the ground as far as we can....
NOLA Mayor Still Needs Super Bowl Tickets
He's got some good leads, though. Glengarry leads. "Some people seem to forget I come from the business environment. So I got contacts at ESPN, USAToday, you name it. So I'm going to work it out." [NOLA]...
Who Dat Think They Can Violate Our Intellectual Property Rights?
The NFL is cracking down on New Orleans merchants selling "Who Dat" paraphernalia, claiming it's a violation of league-owned trademarks. Next up: The Catholic Church and their egregious canonization policies. [WWLTV; pic]...
Super Bowl Subplot #2: Trash-Talking Art Nerds
There are several key storylines that all media outlets are required to discuss in the days leading up to the Super Bowl. We will do our part by beating them into the ground as far as we can....
New Orleans Judge Sets Important Legal Precedent With "Saintsmania" Ruling
District Court Judge Michael G. Bagneris has granted a one-week continuance in his current trial so that Court members may properly adjudicate the "Saintsmania" that "permeates the City of New Orleans." Justice: Cajun Style! [AboveTheLaw; pic via]...