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Heavens, What About Peyton's Carpometacarpal Joint?
You can tell we're just about to turn the corner and start ratcheting up the Super Bowl XXXXI coverage lunacy when the condition of a man's thumb is receiving Zapruder-level scrutiny. Peyton Manning, who has had a seeming otherworldly ability to avoid injuries throughout his career, is playing all c...
To Watch Tonight
What to watch after a quick run to Wiener Circle for some cheese fries, with extra abuse ... • College men's basketball: North Carolina at Wake Forest [ESPN]; DePaul at Georgetown. Plenty of seats available! Congress actually working these days! Come on down! [ESPN2] • NBA: Houston at San Antonio. C...
Leftovers: Could This Be The End?
• Is "Cold Pizza" going down tomorrow? [The Big Lead] • Some on-the-scene reporting from Dikembe's appearance at the State Of The Union. [ABC News] • Selling one's child for Super Bowl tickets before they're even born. [The Noise Ratio] • Look, they're tasering Dodgers fans. [WJRT] • We can all slee...
Deadspin Field Trip: Our Battle With Slash And Bad Moon
Last year around this time, thanks to a promotion for that "Pros Vs. Joes" show on Spike that no one we know watches, we strapped on a helmet and batted against John Rocker. That trip worked out so well for everybody that they asked us if we'd be interested in heading to Grand Central Station in New...
Hey, Everyone! How Ya Hoofing?
On the day that Barbaro gets another good report card from his vet, we check in with the Barbaro Message Board to find that, well, things are getting just plain weird. And when you're talking about the Barbaro Message Board, that's saying something....
Look At The Nice Tall Black Man
You know, it's a shame. The guy devotes his a large portion of his private life to helping other people, trying to make the world a better place, assisting his fellow man through the treacherous terrain of this planet. He is honored in the most public possible way on the world's grandest stage ... a...
NBA Roundup: The Sun God Ra Is Very Pleased
Notes on Tuesday's games in the National Basketball Association ......
The Salisbury Audio: Decide For Yourself
You know what many people say they heard, and you've heard ESPN's official response. Well, now you can decide for yourself: Pro Football Talk has audio of Salisbury's "analysis" on NFL Live....
To Watch Tonight
What to watch as Bob Newhart convinces Emily to get an HDTV wide screen to watch the Super Bowl ... • College men's basketball: Indiana at Illinois; Alabama at Auburn. If the Illini lose tonight, we give up. [ESPN] • NHL: Exhibition, YoungStars Game and SuperSkills, at Dallas. We feel as if the pre-...
Leftovers: One Angry McNabb
• Trenton Times says that Donovan McNabb has a few bones to pick with the Eagles. [MSNBC] • Who's the one guy who picked the Super Bowl matchup correctly? Dan Shanoff. [FanIQ] • The KSK crew looks at some celebrity Super Bowl picks. [Kissing Suzy Kolber] • Don't shave your beards, Phoenix! [DC Sport...
Chandler: A Chat With The Sklar Brothers
Occasionally, Deadspin associate editor Rick Chandler goes out and interviews people. Look! He talked to the Sklar Brothers!...
To Watch Tonight
What to watch as you iron your socks ... • College basketball: Connecticut at Louisville; Oklahoma at Oklahoma State; Gonzaga at Portland. Hot action in the Chiles Center which, depending on where you live, may not be over until dawn. [ESPN] • College women's basketball: Duke at Tennessee. Forget Hi...
Leftovers: Good Luck Booking A Super Bowl XXXXI Room
• In case you were wondering how difficult it is already to get hotel rooms in Miami. [Hotel Chatter] • "Blitz: The League," that video game, is banned in Australia for encouraging steroid use. But they can still play Madden? [GameSpot] • Chase Utley picked a curious time to sign his new contract: T...
Ron Artest Now 53 Percent More Crazy
We understand that the mohawk is making a comeback — we guess — but now that Ron Artest has one, well, we're not really sure how to handle it. Some have said he looks like Mr. T, but, frankly, in this light, we think Grace Jones is the best parallel. And, in the grand scheme of things, that kind of ...
Parcells Says That'll Be Enough, Thank You
The Dallas Cowboys blog just reported the news: Bill Parcells has retired as coach of the Cowboys....
Peyton Manning, An Image Now In Need Of An Upgrade
A confession to make: We like dynasties. We don't like them because it's fun to watch one team win everything, because it isn't. We like them because they provide clear, distinct rooting interests and fault lines. The Patriots always beat the Colts, Peyton Manning can't figure out the Patriots, one ...
Steelers Going With Tomlin
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette is reporting that the Steelers have chosen Mike Tomlin to be their next head coach. The Steelers, according to the report, told Tomlin he was their choice, are negotiating with him right now, and have informed Russ Grimm of their decision, too....
To Watch Tonight...
• Tennis. Australian Open, Round of 16. You're not going to watch this. 7:00, ESPN2. • Women's College Basketball. Rutgers @ Louisville. You're not going to watch this, either. 7:00, ESPNU. • NFL. Postgame NFL Afterglow. This one has a chance. Anytime, ESPN or NFL Network....
LeftoverDome...
• Duke assistant Chris Collins was 2 Legit 2 Quit in high school. [YouTube] • That's Patriots center Dan Koppen, his ring, and a pair of hooters. [German Village Media] • The answer to the Raiders coaching problems? Reality television. [NFL FanHouse] • An Illinois-Chicago basketball player has filed...
Deadspin Exclusive: Dempsey Talks To Hirshey
David Hirshey writes regularly about soccer for Deadspin....