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It's Not Traveling Unless Duke Says It's Traveling
I don't understand why people think that Duke gets special treatment in the college basketball world. Are they trying to say that another school wouldn't get way with 12 steps between each dribble?...
Leading The Herd At The Tour Of California
There are few things in nature more magnificent than this; it's the Tour Of California, where idiotic costumed cycling fans are half the fun. The inspiring true story of Antler Guy, following the jump....
NY Rangers Coach Deftly Manages To Get Fired
New York was actually having a decent season, but after 10 losses in 12 games coach Tom Renney has been shown the door. Not an NHL record, but still a fine effort! [ESPN]...
Jim Bunning, Still Several Kinds Of Nuts
Jim Bunning, part of one of the most dramatic collapses in baseball history, seems to be watching his political career crumble around him as well. Let's get right to the highlights....
If You're Out On Your Bike Tonight, Beware of Syringe Man
Lance Armstrong was riding along in the Tour of California when he was approached by this ridiculous character. Armstrong wasted little time grabbing the man, and shoving him into a conveniently placed snow bank....
Pavlik and Cotto Show Off Their Old Form
Miguel Cotto and Kelly Pavlik each returned to the ring for the first time following defeat, and both men walked away with knockout wins....
Shocking Development In The SI/Danica Tattoo Controversy
The intrepid Brooks of SPORTSbyBROOKS has Telexed us with an urgent communique regarding Danica Patrick's now-infamous checkered flag/Old Glory tattoo (these colors will eventually run as age takes its toll on Danica)....
To Watch Tonight
What to watch as you turn the tables on your would-be mugger by stabbing him to death like the badass you are ......
Jeff George Is Available For Birthdays, Weddings, And Bar Mitzvahs
• Fight On, Dear Old Muncie: Jeff George is just what your basketball team needs to succeed. You know where this is headed. [Bleacher Report]...
Shooting's A Sport, Right?
I mean, if biathlon is an Olympic sport, then surely this counts as sport-related. I have no idea where or why this video exists, but it does and we are all better for it....
Brother, Can You Spare A Dime...For Johnny Damon Or Xavier Nady?
So, you hear about that Stanford guy (no, not that one) who stole all the money that Bernie Madoff missed? Well, Johnny Damon and Xavier Nady's assets have been frozen while the Feds investigate....
The Emmitt Smith Era At ESPN Sadly Comes To An End
The Dallas Morning News has broken the news as gently as possible, but it still stings: after two glorious years of broadcasting gold, Emmitt Smith is out at ESPN....
This Man Is An Elite Athlete
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....
Today In Soccer Or: Deadspin Pub Gets A Special-Use Liquor License
It's been quite some time since someone not named KOGOD or Tuffy discussed the soccer-related events of the day, but the fans of the beautiful game have spoken. Here's what's happening this weekend....
Hannah Storm Would Like To Show You Her Plushness
"I wanted a traditional room. These rooms are funky and classic at the same time. We're not Ralph Lauren people. We're a little funky, so we went with more of an art deco feel." [Hartford Courant]...
Rick Reilly Still Unimpressed With Blogs, But Wants Everyone To Know He Actually Likes The Sports Fella
Newsday's Neil Best caught up with Rick Reilly to talk about ESPN's "Mt. Rushmore Of Sports" thing and, of course, the conversation turned toward Reilly's favorite topics again: Bill Simmons and blogs....
20 Minutes In Heaven: Our Ladies Plot Their A-Rod Couch Bunny Strategy
It's Waxing Off, the only Deadspin feature with a toy surprise inside. This week's topic: What would you do if you had 20 minutes in a private club booth with Alex Rodriguez?...
The One Where Jamal Anderson Gets Kicked Out Of The Closet Again
We get a massive amount of tips in our inbox each week. Some are pretty interesting, but don't get published for one reason or another....
Amar'e Stoudemire Needs An I ... Uh, Eye
No one saw this coming. Literally! Amar'e Stoudemire had eye surgery this morning to repair a detached retina (yikes!) and will miss at least eight weeks—and possibly the rest of the season....
Seattle Radio Station Wondering If Griffey's Fellatio Offer Still Stands
By all accounts, Ken Griffey Jr.'s return to Seattle has everyone in that rain-dampened vicinity in perpetual euphoria. But then we're reminded that not everyone there loved Junior the first time around....