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Blogdome Gets Sexy
• Poon of the SEC previews the divisional playoffs in their own unique way. I don't know what the pictures have to do with the teams and I don't really care. [Poon of the SEC] • Here's the video from that surreal confrontation between Jeremy Schaap and Bobby Fischer. [ESPN] • It's not really a sport...
Adebayor Leads Arsenal Past Fulham
Emmanuel Adebayor's pair of headers gave the Gunners a comfortable cushion over a downtrodden Fulham side. It was another example of the Gunners playing in an un-Arsenal-like style, but they accomplished the task with ease. Tomas Rosicky added to the scoring sheet with a goal off of a volley to make...
Mike Carey Will Make History
In 41 years the NFL has never assigned an African American to lead the Super Bowl's officiating crew, but now that's just history. Mike Carey was informed yesterday that he'd been selected to the prestigious position reserved for the best referee in the league....
Friday Night Fights Delivers Again
Last week we saw Edison Miranda knock David Banks' ass clear out of the ring with the kind of powerful right we've come to expect from Pantera. Well last night Friday Night Fights was back, and the knockouts followed in droves. In this week's main event Eric Field overwhelmed the outmatched Kelvin D...
Nobody Can Stop the Beer Baron
Baron Davis is simply filthy. Last night his 40 points (6/8 from three) carried the Warriors to a 119-111 win over the rudderless Bulls. Most of Chicago's firepower came from the bench, with Ben Gordon and Andres "Elbows" Nocioni combining to score 57 points. But hey, you try to look Thabo Sefolosha...
For Your Viewing Pleasure
• In Progress — Soccer: Newcastle vs. Bolton. [FSC] • In Progress — Tennis: Continuing coverage of the Australian Open. [ESPN2] • 1:00 — CBB: Vandy vs. LSU ABC] • 2:00 — CBB: Purdue vs. Illinois [ESPN] • 3:30 — CBB: North Carolina vs. Maryland [ABC] • 3:30 — CBB: Tennessee vs. Ohio State [CBS] • 4:0...
Another Look At Bobby Fischer
Yesterday Rick posted on the death of the world champion chess master, Robert "Bobby" Fischer. While my colleague did a good job of memorializing the man's unparalleled accomplishments within the world of chess, his comments regarding Fischer's outspoken views against this country and my religion we...
About Last Night
What you missed while reaffirming your belief that a pair pre-pubescent kids are more fit to run the Knicks than Dolan and Zeke......
It Gets Late Early Down Under
It's 3:48 in the am and I'm preparing to entertain the shit out of you all weekend long, but I'd be remiss if I didn't alert all those awake to the goings on in Melbourne. Roger Federer is down a set to Serbian Janko Tipsarević who came into the night paying out at 180/1 to win the third round matc...
To Watch Tonight
What to watch after you finally get those tiger taunters to confess ... • NBA: Portland at Miami, (7 p.m., ET); Golden State at Chicago (9:30 p.m., ET) [ESPN]. Let's all put on our Baron Davis beards and settle in. • Tennis: Australian Open, early rounds, Melbourne (10 p.m., ET and 3:30 a.m., ET). W...
Cleveland State Snatches Victory Marshmallows
Screaming Vikings. The Butler didn't do it. Haven't had enough time elapse since the last use of bruised-cucumber infused beverage humor, unfortunately. Still, the Vikings did plenty of screaming last night, as Cleveland State knocked off No. 12 Butler 56-52. The win marked just the second time the ...
To Watch Tonight
What to watch after celebrating Wikipedia's seventh birthday ... • College basketball: Ohio State at Michigan State (7 p.m., ET); Kentucky at Mississippi State (9 p.m., ET). It's ESPN Super Tuesday! Only, you know, without so much Mitt Romney. [ESPN] • NHL: Montreal at New York Islanders (7 p.m., ET...
Snorgtees Girl Likes The Braves, Gets Paid Zilch
We've known the identity of the Snorg T-shirt girl for quite awhile now, of course; Alice Fraasa, 19, attends Auburn, where she majors in communication. Loves the Atlanta Braves, Harry Potter, and is an atheist. But what I didn't know is how much money she rakes in. The Snorgtees ads that feature he...
Select NFL Jerseys Marked Down If Their Team Sucks
All right, another after-Christmas NFL merchandise sale! It's perfect for people with January birthdays, January anniversaries, or if you really, really enjoy Martin Luther King Day. There's just one catch. The 30 percent price cut only applies to teams who really suck....
Knicks W-L Record Leaked To Dolan
It's come to this. James Dolan is so bored at Knicks games games, he's brought along Winkles the sockpuppet to entertain him. Of course, he could just replace Isiah Thomas with a more competent coach, but he clearly wouldn't do that now, after all they've been through. After giving him a $24 million...
Your SHOTY Winner: Isiah Thomas
We would like to congratulate Isiah Thomas on his ascendence to the lofty perch of 2007 Deadspin Sportshuman Of The Year....
This Month's ESPN Accountability Record
So, you know how we asked for submissions to the ESPN Accountability Record a month ago, and then never got around to publishing it? Well, we're gonna finally do that today....
About Last Night ...
What you missed while cashing a check for Bernie ... • NHL: Ramo: First Blood ... Lightning 5, Rangers 3. • NBA: Heat vs. Timberwolves ... a matchup you're really sorry you missed. • NFL: Nooooo! Nooooooo! You mean that the 49ers hired ... ?NOOOO!...
Geaux Back to Columbus
Thanks to the omniscience of the Bowl Championship Series we can officially crown the Louisiana State Tigers as the National Champions Elect of College Football. And while we're at it, let's all give a big thanks to Ohio State for keeping things interesting for a few minutes longer than the last tim...