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Kobe And Vanessa Say Maid's Crap-Sifting Allegations Are Untrue
The Bryants' legal team has released a statement denying the claims of emotional abuse, name-calling, and poop-rifling levied by the family's former maid. "Outrageous," the statement said. [TMZ]...
The Underrated Genius Of Shane Battier
"Moneyball" author Michael Lewis picks apart the Duke legend's unheralded NBA career. It's a long article in the NY Times magazine, but definitely worth a read during your weekend lounging. [NY Times Magazine]...
Take The Money And Run
Man in Steelers jacket robs Pittsburgh bank during Super Bowl victory parade. Is foiled when he and the money are sprayed with, appropriately, red dye. [Pittsburgh Post Gazette]...
That's Some Mighty Fine Police Work There, Lou
Police in Chicopee, Mass., say they have finally captured the man responsible for a string of area bank robberies conducted while wearing the new Boston Red Sox 'hanging sox' cap. [Red Sox Monster]...
Probably Not A Good Way To Get Extra Playing Time
A Western High School (Louisville. Ky.) student is facing assault charges after police say he punched his basketball coach in the face. [WHAS-TV11]...
Ex-NY Giant Dave Meggett Arrested Yet Again For Sexual Battery
Dave Meggett has a Super Bowl ring and was a favorite of coach Bill Parcells, playing for him on three different teams. Unfortunately, that won't be the running back's legacy. Not even close....
Michael Irvin Will Talk the Semiautomatic Right Out Of Your Hand
A passing motorist who pointed a gun at Michael Irvin on Tuesday apparently changed his mind about robbing the ex-Cowboys star when he recognized who he was....
Alabama: It's Not Like Where You Live
It's been more than a month since Alabama fans got into a deadly brawl during a football party; I was beginning to wonder what was going on....
Ultimately, Tis Greed That Foils All Soccer Jersey Thieves
So you're the head equipment manager of a Serie A team, and decide to steal a few jerseys to sell on the black market. Who's going to notice if you take four or five ... or 2,000?...
Athletic Trainer Did More Than Tape Ankles, Apparently
Did your high school athletic trainer look like this? Mine neither. In fact my school didn't have a full-time trainer, which meant no blow jobs. It's different for Tustin High athletes....
New Red Sox Logo A Hit Among Males 15-25, Bank Robbers
New Red Sox promotional slogan for 2009: We're Armed And Should Be Considered Dangerous ... or, Wanted In Connection With Fun And Excitement!...
We Call This One 'Tony Romo's Identity Crisis'
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....
Who Is Buckeye Freshman's Mysterious Shoplifting Friend?
Ohio State freshman Nathan Williams said he was "just covering for a friend" when he was arrested for shoplifting three shirts at a Dayton mall....
Gator Chomp: Drunken Florida Chick Gets Bitey, Is Thrown In Hoosegow
Meet Veronica Hairston, frequent motel guest and passionate Florida Gators fan. Yep, that's a temporary Gators tattoo on her cheek there. On Saturday Hairston and her husband were enjoying the Florida-Georgia game at a Neptune Beach Day's Inn when things got out of hand. As Florida began putting the...
Well, They're Back To Square One With The Old Folks Home Flasher Case
Former sprint champion Mark Walcott was cleared on Thursday of charges that he exposed himself five times at two old folks homes in Britain, but at what cost? During the trial it was revealed that Walcott was having affairs with two women at the same time, both of whom were hauled into court to prov...
Where My Team Stands: Tampa Bay Rays
Cork Gaines is the editor and lead writer for Rays Index. He is a Tampa native and University of Iowa graduate that is currently lost in New York City. Despite this, he still maintains his status as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers season ticket holder and often makes trips back to the Bay Area just because h...
Did MMA Fighter Lloyd Irvin Really Thwart A Home Invasion Robbery?
A world champion athlete and his family are taken hostage in their own home by gun-toting robbers, one of whom demands cash and valuables. But suddenly, using his martial arts training, the athlete disarms one of the gunmen, and chases them both away. Family safe. If you're wondering why you haven't...
Hey, I'm Here For The O.J. Aquittal Party. Hello? Anyone Here?
O.J. Simpson was so sure of being found not guilty in his Nevada robbery and kidnap trial that he had planned an acquittal party, said a Las Vegas detective in a radio interview on Saturday. (Funny how my invitation seems to have gotten lost). Also, Simpson liked Vegas so much that he was considerin...
Simpson Found Guilty On All Counts In Robbery, Kidnap Trial
After 13 hours of deliberation on Friday, a Clark County, Nev. jury found O.J. Simpson guilty on all 12 counts in his robbery and kidnapping trial. Simpson's co-defendant, Clarence "C.J." Stewart, was also found guilty on all 12 counts. Simpson, who faces a five-years-to-life sentence for the gunpoi...
Details In Travis Henry Drug Bust Emerge; Will Soon Become A Martin Scorcese Movie
Below is the arrest affidavit on the Travis Henry drug bust from Wednesday, and it's fascinating reading, or at least as good as a typical episode of The Wire. All the requisite elements for a compelling cop drama are there, including a snitch, a sting operation, a drug ripoff, and Henry himself thr...