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Tyrus: The Greatest Of 'Em All
Originally published in the June 1915 issue of American Magazine and anthologized in the Library of America's new collection of Ring Lardner's stories. Reprinted here with permission....
The MMQB Will No Longer Use The Name "Redskins"
According to staff writer Robert Klemko, The MMQB plans to no longer use the word "Redskins." If that's the case, Peter King's football-only SI microsite instantly becomes the most popular and influential outlet to eschew the controversial team nickname....
Jordan Matthews Hit His Head, Vomited, And Stayed In The Game
Ole Miss rallied twice late to take a 39-35 thriller, but the real story, and the breakout star of college football's opening night, was Vanderbilt receiver Jordan Matthews. Matthews put up ridiculous numbers, but his game will be more remembered for puking all over the field....
Beware The Knuckle Punt
You can have your college football opening night. Me, I'll be staying up for a West Coast preseason NFL game, counting off the 49er downs until it's time to punt. That's when Andy Lee will blow minds, break hearts, and fracture phalanges....
Infographic: The NFL's Puny Concussion Settlement, Visualized
As Peter King first reported earlier today, the NFL has agreed to pay out $765 million over 20 years to settle the concussion lawsuit brought by 4,500 former players. (More will likely be added to settle the players legal fees.) Lots of people have pointed out that $765 million is less than 10 perce...
Cops Bust Late-Night Alcohol And Weed Party On Michigan Stadium Field
Party at The Big House!...
NFL Settles Concussion Lawsuit From Former Players
Peter King first reported that thousands of former players suing the NFL for allegedly hiding the long-term effects of head trauma have reached a settlement with the league. The Associated Press says it's a $765 million settlement, meaning plaintiffs should receive an average of around $150,000-$170...
Lawrence Tynes's Wife Blasts The Bucs Over MRSA Treatment
Kicker Lawrence Tynes is one of two Buccaneers players suffering from MRSA, a deadly serious bacterial infection, after an outbreak at Tampa's training facility. Tynes's wife sounds like she's not particularly happy with how the Bucs have handled the whole thing....
Brandon Phillips Curses Out <i>Cincinnati Enquirer</i> Reporter
C. Trent Rosecrans, the Reds beat writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer, and Brandon Phillips seem to have a little beef going on. Rosecrans has been critical of Phillips's on-base percentage and Phillips apparently thinks Rosecrans is a motherfucker. ...
Stadium Security In Philly Practices The Capture Of On-Field Intruders
It's the preseason for everyone, apparently:...
An Important Message From A Self-Described Chris Berman Lookalike
Presented without comment, via Craigslist:...
Angel Dust And Cover-Ups: This Aaron Hernandez Story Should Be A Blast
Rolling Stone just dropped a teaser for its upcoming Aaron Hernandez story. Consider us interested....
The Face Of USA Hockey
Let Team USA's photo day serve as your periodic reminder that Phil Kessel is part Ogre....
Titus Young Is A Sad Disaster
Every time you ask how much farther can Titus Young fall?, he answers. Young missed his fourth straight court appearance today, and a bench warrant has been issued for his arrest....
Nick Saban Is A Lunatic
That's the only possible takeaway from this profile of the Alabama coach in this month's issue of GQ....
NFLPA Goes To Bat For Aaron Hernandez's Unpaid Bonus
As expected, the NFLPA has filed a grievance against the Patriots in an attempt to recover bonus money New England owes to Aaron Hernandez. It's an icky situation, considering Hernandez may have killed a person or three, but a contract is a contract....
Ilya Kovalchuk On Russia's Anti-Gay Laws: "I Agree, Of Course"
Here's the former NHLer to TSN, as relayed by SI:...
