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Yesterday Was ESPN's Birthday, So That's Nice
Yes, the WWL turned 31 yesterday, and what better time to look back at old commercials and bloopers that are actually pretty funny? My favorite: Craig Kilborn acting like "Craig Kilborn," insulting a PA every chance he gets. [NESW Sports]...
Deadspin Classic: The Most Brilliant Thing You'll See All Day
Originally published May 25, 2006...
Deadspin Hall Of Fame Inductee: Jay Mariotti
Presenting the second 2010 inductee to The Deadspin Hall Of Fame ......
Deadspin Hall Of Fame Inductee: Sean Salisbury
Presenting the first 2010 inductee to The Deadspin Hall Of Fame ......
Reminder: Save NFL Players' Brains With Your Leet Design Skillz
One day left to submit your re-design of the NFL's concussion awareness poster. Isn't it time you used your QuarkXPress skills for good instead of evil? [12 Angry Mascots]...
T.J. Houshmandzadeh Eyes Super Bowl, Proving Seahawks Wrong
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: new Raven T.J. Houshmandzadeh....
Reggie Bush To Be Stripped Of Heisman
Yahoo is reporting that Reggie Bush will be stripped of his Heisman Trophy by the end of the month. Because his college experience was more of a sham than, say, Vince "6 on the Wonderlic" Young....
Rugby Guy, Swimmy Girl Engage in Gay Fight
Now, some news from Down Under... ...
Two Pop Queens <3 Notre Dame. Great.
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Manny to Boston, Youk: Lo Siento Mucho, Bros
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Tony Blair Turned To Sir Alex Ferguson For Advice
Much hullabaloo in the UK press at the moment over Tony Blair's recently published memoirs, in which, by all accounts, he comes across as a bit of an egotistical chap....
Now They're Punching Each Other At The U.S. Open
A fight broke out in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium last night at the U.S. Open, briefly stopping play during an otherwise lackluster match between Novak Djokovic and Philipp Petzschner. Everyone seems to be brawling these days....
Last Night's Winner: Lane Kiffin, Bro
In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like USC's Lane Kiffin, the happy mediocrity who won his debut last night against Hawaii. Coach Peter Principle is 1-0, everyone....
Deadspin HOF Nominee: Jay Mariotti
Before the last fortnight happened, Jay Mariotti would have been a serious contender for the Deadspin Hall of Fame. Now that it has ... well, frankly, I'm a little surprised he's not in the HOF already....
Here's Will Leitch Stammering About Baseball On <em>MSNBC</em>
The Emeritus stopped by The Chucklehut With Joe Scarborough this morning to talk about his new book and baseball. If you've ever heard Will talk, you know he's...excited. He did not disappoint this morning, stammering through his segment....
Stories That Don't Suck: College Football's Greatest Game And Its Greatest Story
From time to time, we'll select stories — old and new, sports and otherwise, relevant and merely sublime — that we urge you to read for one reason or another. Today: Dan Jenkins on the 1971 Nebraska-Oklahoma "Game of the Century."...
Melo, D-Wade, Cubes and Nolan Ryan All Sued By Crazy Prisoner
Jonathan Lee Riches, in prison for wire fraud, spends all his time filing lawsuits against public figures. This week sees a new one, involving a number of prominent sports stars, and it is a doozy....
Deadspin HOF Nominee: Jason Whitlock
Some people find Jason Whitlock provocative and daring. Some find him a lazy, unhinged boor who pretends sportswriting is some sort of professional wrestling/UFC roleplaying game, with Twitter as his personal version of the octagon. Which are you?...
Look At This Fucking Hoopster: "Earl Watson" Shopping For Organic Produce
An occasional feature in which we spotlight the ridiculous trend of recontextualized basketball jerseys. Today: Earl Watson. Earl. Watson....