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More Native American Mascot Babble
As graduates of the University of Illinois at its endless debates about the merits/racism of its Chief Illiniwek, we will confess complete exhuastion when it comes to Native American mascots/symbols. We don't really care what they do, we just want them to do it and stop talking about it. Sorry. I...
Road From Bristol Enters Final Four
Time for an update from The Road From Bristol, the 64-"team" tournament allowing voters to choose the most loathsome ESPN personality. We're still awaiting results of Dan LeBatard vs. Tony Reali matchup to select the last of the Final Four. But the winners so far:...
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... · 10 a.m.. Ask Stuart Scott: Honestly, does even your wife like you anymore? · 1 p.m. MLB With Gary Miller: We promised ourselves we wouldn't ask about the peeing-on-cops incident. Unfortunately, we don't have any questions now. · 3 p.m....
Saints QB Plays By Prison Rules
Interestingly enough, this exact same picture — with different clothing and entirely different context — was taken of Ravens running back Jamal Lewis while he was in prison. But again: Something else entirely....
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... · 11 a.m. Buzz And ShowGirl: Hey, was it difficult to get your career back on track after that dancing movie with Gina Gershon? Do you sometimes wish you'd have stayed on "Saved By The Bell? · 2 p.m.. MLB With Rob Neyer: Just wondering, ...
The Curse Of Mets' No-Hitters
See that guy? That guy is Kit Pellow, a nondescript, mostly mediocre outfielder in the Seattle Mariners organization. Pellow is one of those thousands of baseball players whose name fans hear once and never hear of again....
Leftovers: Hey, Where's My Wallet?
· Tiger flat, Mickelson all that. [Bloomberg] · Oh, no you di'n't ... McNabb blasts T.O. [Philly.com] · I suppose you're all wondering why I called you here today. Someone in this room ... is a thief!: UConn guard arrested. [SI.com] · U.S. finally passes Ethiopia in World Track medal count: Gatlin l...
When Will Raffy Return?
Orioles roid rager — exclusive term! MUST CREDIT DEADSPIN! — Rafael Palmeiro was eligible to return last night but did not play. The Orioles are reportedly considering keeping him out of the lineup until after this weekend's series so he won't be booed by home fans....
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... · 10 a.m. Soccernet's Dominic Raynor: Oh, tell us of attacking midfielders and banana kicks and flick headers, you great English poofter. · Noon. MLB with Jerry Crasnick: How many showers did you have to take to cleanse yourself after fo...
About Last Night ...
What you missed while endeavoring to make your whites whiter and your brights brighter ... · The good: Brett Favre ... you look mah-velous. · The bad: Royals lose record 13th straight, file for emotional bankruptcy. · And the ugly: Tiger's 5-over 75 at the PGA Championships....
Welcome Back, Raffy!
Well, tonight is the night that Orioles 'roid monster — that's a Deadspin special moniker, by the way; MUST CREDIT DEADSPIN! — Rafael Palmeiro is eligible to return from his 10-day suspension for steroids. Currently, Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo says Palmeiro is not likely to play tonight, and th...
Blogdom's Best: Adam Dunn, Philosopher King
News And Views From The Land Of Stealing Wireless ... · Reds slugger has figured out why the Cubs always suck. [Red Reporter] · Padres outfielder Mark Sweeney looks suspiciously like Vanilla Ice. [Gas Lamp Ball] · Borderline crazed Angels blogger ready to kill "ASSHOLE UNCONSCIOUS RACIST AMATEUR DIC...
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... · Noon. Ed Bowe, ESPN Golf School: Is it vehicular manslaughter, technically, if it's a golf cart? · 1 p.m. College BB with Steve Lavin: From coaching UCLA to getting coffee for Brent Musburger. Your thoughts? · 2 p.m. College FB with Ji...
Get Ready: Another 'Roid Name Is Coming
Orioles roid head — that's a new name we're trying out; great, ain't it? — Rafael Palmeiro is scheduled to return to the Orioles tomorrow after serving his 10-day suspension for steroids. But many observers aren't sure he'll come back at all; Congress is still investigating him, some of the Oriol...
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... · 11 a.m. NFL with Chris Mortensen: I see in the Madden '06 video game that you wander onto the field at one point and are decapitated during a Cleveland blitz. Do you get royalties for that? · Noon. NFL with Gary Horton: What could we p...
About Last Night ...
What you missed due to your late-night experiments to re-animate the dead ... · Left Coast Chronicles: Guerrero's slam vaults Angels past A's. · "I regret nothinnnnnngggggggggggg!" ... Fan jumps from upper deck, into netting at Yankee Stadium. · After a year off, now they're signing every peice of p...
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... 2 p.m. Pro Football Weekly: How many of your writers have actually ever put on shoulder pads? (Lacrosse doesn't count). 3 p.m. Page 2's Soul of Sports: How can I continue to believe in Intelligent Design when I look at the Kansas City Ro...
Blogdom's Best: Look, Bloggers Are Scooping Now!
News And Views From People Wearing Pajamas · Cardinals blog first to break news that top prospect about to join big club. [The Birdwatch] · Watch, as the Cubs fans all commit hari kari instead of Harry Carey. [Bleed Cubbie Blue] · Don't look now, but the Orioles might drop Sidney Ponson, Steve Kline...
Well, That Didn't Take Long
It has been four days since NBA commissioner David Stern announced that Las Vegas would host the 2007 NBA All-Star Game. And players haven't taken long to start marking their territory:...
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters · 10 a.m. Fantasy Baseball Focus: Does my Little League World Series Fantasy League make me a bad person? · Noon. MLB with Steve Phillips: If you had any real insight, wouldn't you still be employed by the Mets? · 1 p.m. College Football wit...