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Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 11 a.m. NBA with Marc Stein: We've noticed that, since Halloween, they've stopped using your column as ESPN Insider exclusive content. In fact, after the first graph, the copy reads: "Want to read the rest of this article? Go ahead, it...
Alex Rodriguez Wins Even MORE Fans!
MLB.com just announced that Yankees third baseman/lipstick model Alex Rodriguez has won the American League MVP award. We salute A-Rod on this "victory."...
Oskee-Wow-Wow
We are honored — since we've mentioned it only sparingly, though expect that to change as college hoops gets going — that so many of you have noted that we are proud graduates of the University of Illinois and have asked our opinion of the NCAA ruling that the Chief Illiniwek nickname and "symbol"...
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Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 10 a.m. Fantasy Football Focus: I think by now that you realize all of our fantasies revolve around the Panthers cheerleaders, don't you? • Noon. WNCAA BB with Charlie Creme: Is this the sequel to Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory...
NFL Roundup: Down Goes Tice!
• What's funnier than Mike Tice being rolled over and knocked down on the sideline? Nothing, that's what. By the way, we find Tice's dopey sideline celebrations undignified, and Tom Coughlin's constant gyrations of fury incredibly amusing. • Samkon Gado, baby, Samkano Gado. Two touchdowns, one gr...
Clinton Portis Still Selling Crazy, Man
In case you thought Redskins running back Clinton Portis was becoming more sane as the weeks went by rather than less, you can relax. We proudly present his newest concoction: "Sheriff Gonna Getcha."...
Blogdom's Best: Cincinnati Bengals
It might not — yet — have the online fanaticism and cachet of baseball, but the NFL and its fans are starting to catch up in the world of team-devoted blogs. To this end, Deadspin salutes these modem-addled souls and proudly presents Blogdom's Best, given to the most outstanding blog for each NFL ...
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 11 a.m. MLB with Jerry Crasnick: Any chance you could sneak into the next fake ESPN press conference and blow everyone's minds by asking a real question? • 1 p.m. Mid Major Hoops w/ Kyle Whelliston: I've just visited your site, and I h...
Your Token "Sweep The Leg, Johnny" Reference
One of our favorite Doug Flutie stories was when then-Dolphins coach Jimmy Johnson, trying to motivate his team for an upcoming game against the Bills, destroyed a box of Flutie Flakes in front of his team. When Flutie heard about the incident, his face fell. "That cereal is to benefit autism rese...
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Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 11 a.m. NCAA BB with Fran Fraschilla: It's the old American success story you've heard a million times: A man named Fran coaches a team called the Jaspers and ends up working for ESPN. • Noon. NBA with Chad Ford: Too bad about that dre...
Palmeiro Pretends To Come Clean
For anybody who missed it yesterday, Orioles designated hitter Rafael Palmeiro finally made a public statement about steroids yesterday, and, as you'd certainly expect, it was unsatisifying. Basically, Palmeiro said he never intentionally took steroids but that he might have accidentally got some ...
Blogdom's Best: Baltimore Ravens
It might not — yet — have the online fanaticism and cachet of baseball, but the NFL and its fans are starting to catch up in the world of team-devoted blogs. To this end, Deadspin salutes these modem-addled souls and proudly presents Blogdom's Best, given to the most outstanding blog for each NFL ...
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 11 a.m. NFL with Chris Mortensen: Any trade rumors today? Keep in mind that ESPN has hired a fact-checker, and he wants to see all your notes. • 2 p.m. MLB Steroid Investigation: We heard that there was a Dog and Pony Show going on in ...
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Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 11 a.m. NFL with Sean Salisbury: So once again you talk about the NFL and we pretend to be interested, all the while aching to talk about our true love — Battlebots. It is an amusing little dance, is it not? • 1 p.m. Ohio State's Jess ...
Clinton Portis' Methodical Meltdown
That guy right there is Redskins running back Clinton Portis, who is slowly limping toward madness, right before everyone's eyes. This week, before last night's win over the Eagles, Portis announced that his previous character, Southeast Jerome, had died and now he was Dr. I Don't Know. Who is Dr....
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Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 11:30 a.m. Soccer star Eddie Pope: Thanks to this chat I can now name one player in the MLS. • Noon. Women's NCAA with Mechelle Voepel: What is this "women's basketball" you speak of? • 1 p.m.: NFL with Michele Tafoya: Oh yes, share wi...
Stevie Franchise's Charming Nickname
In response to our Steve Francis-Cuttino Mobley item from earlier today, a "lowly paid" source "familiar with the Rockets laundry room" sends us a depressing tip:...
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Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 11 a.m. Page 2's Scoop Jackson: Please describe your last actual scoop — and while we're waiting for you to come up with that thought, we'll observe a moment of silence for the dearly departed Page 3. • 2 p.m. Boxing with Dan Rafael: B...
Francis-Mobley The New Manning-Chesney
We had a few people tell us about this, but we still hadn't gotten around to reading ESPN: The Magazine — to steal Gregg Easterbrook's classic line, published on Earth: The Planet — and it's reportedly amazing story about the unusual "friendship" between former teammates Cuttino Mobley and Steve ...
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Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 10 a.m. Fantasy Football Focus: Thank God you're back. This is the only place where I can talk about Cleveland backup QB Charlie Frye without fear of reprisals. • 1 p.m. College BB with Andy Katz: Don't be alarmed, but Bobby Knight was...