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Five Tiny Tidbits On: The Golden State Warriors
It's hard to believe, but the NBA season is just around the corner (no, not that corner; that's curling). We don't know about you, but we've barely had time to miss Ron Artest and Mark Cuban before they're back again. And that's a good thing. So let us celebrate with five tiny tidbits on each team...
This, This Is Why We Lose
So USA soccer "superstar" Landon Donovan was asked whether or not he thought he would be a better player if he was in Europe rather than the MLS. His response was curious....
Leftovers: Voting For Peter
• You can vote Peter Gammons as Boston's best "blues act." Go to it! [Boston Music Awards] • Barcelona is available to the highest bidder. [IHT] • Jay Mariotti, taking "credit" for the White Sox losing ways. [Tom Fornelli] • This guy's mom used to know West Virginia's coach. (Not in the Biblical sen...
Look Inside Big Ben. WAY Inside
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger made his return from an appendectomy — and, ostensibly, from that little head-vs.-pavement business — last night, and it didn't go well, with the Jaguars shutting out Big Ben and the Steelers 9-0 on Monday night. It was the lowest scoring game in Monday Night ...
David Akers, Kicker Badass
If you needed any more proof that Philadelphia Eagles kicker David Akers is ready to take on all comers, we present David Akers ... kickboxer! We suppose, if you're kicking for a living anyway, you might as well figure out how to kick, you know, humans....
Leftovers: Footie Problems
• There could be some real trouble in UK soccer when a TV program runs tonight. [Soccernet] • What are the Yankees going to do with Gary Sheffield? [Baseball Musings] • The NBA would like to know what's in your heart, literally. [True Hoop] • Hurry up, RajaBell.com! [YAYSports!]...
For Walsh's Opponents, The End Is Near
If Anna Kournikova would like to get back into competitive sports, may we suggest the Association of Volleyball Professionals Tour? That's beach volleyball, in case you didn't know; two-person teams square off on a 15-event circuit with stops from New York to California. But that's not important r...
In Case It Slipped Your Mind, Ohio State Still Hates Michigan
For the record, we're pretty sure that the Pat Forde-recommended Dead Schembechlers hate the University of Michigan more than any punk band ever hated anything, and that's saying something. So if you also hate the Wolverines, you won't want to miss the Hate Michigan Rally on Nov. 17 in Columbus, hea...
LeftoverDome...
• NBA.com is taking their sweet time in getting their 'Gay' jerseys available. Rudy will be taking the court this year in a jersey that reads "Alternative Lifestyle" on the back. [High and Inside] • I know that you think you want to know all about ESPN broadcaster Chris Fowler's engagement and his w...
Michael Irvin, Koren Robinson, And Ricky Williams Have A Song For You
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LeftoverDome...
• A live blog of today's college football action, with an eye towards the NFL Draft status of various players. [NFL Fanhouse] • Fan IQ has a cool project happening. They're tracking NFL predictions for various NFL experts vs. predictions from the general public. [Fan IQ] • Comparing 'The Amazing Rac...
Bonds, Conte, Steroids... Blah
I actually can't tell how big of a story this is. When I see the words "Bonds" and "steroids" and a headline, I can try to read it, but in my head, it will all just sound like the teacher in Charlie Brown. But it's the top headline on ESPN.com right now, so it might be worth a mention....
For Your Saturday Afternoon Viewing Pleasure...
Hugh Johnson is back in effect this weekend. The AOL Instant Messenger name is "DeadspinFootball." Don't forget to let me know how you want to be credited. Looking forward to it......
Week In Deadspin: Clap Your Hands Say "Cough"
• If you can't punch a bouncer for yelling at you for bringing underage girls into a bar, jeez, what's the point of playing quarterback? • Everybody get fired up about your prostate! • It's not barking anymore: Now Browns fans steal your wheels. And then they poop on towels! • "Hey, Rob!" • You know...
Nothing Says "Sloth" Like A Long College Football Saturday
As has been established, tomorrow is a day for much gluttony/sloth/greed/skinny ladies' head in the box: seven pretty outstanding college football games. And no, we're not referring to Syracuse-Illinois. We are actually offended that the game is on television....
Leftovers: He Was On Steroids? Wha?
• The prosecutor in the Steve Foley case might be a bit of a jerk, even if the guy was drinking. [The Fanhouse] • Liriano won't be back this year, but at least, you know, he's keeping his arm. [Minneapolis Star-Tribune] • South Carolina quarterback free to keep bringing the young ladies into bars. [...
See, We Weren't Making It Up
So remember the Bubba Bobble Challenge Sex Doll Races tournament, in which the guy was disqualified for — get THIS! — having sex with his "raft?"...
Imagine What They'll Call It When They Actually Use It
Far be it from us to pretend to be experts in branding, but this new marketing gimmick for the Cleveland Browns, obviously a "riff" (and "riff" is being generous) on the Steelers' Terrible Towel, is actually called The Dirty Brown Towel....
Leftovers: We Hope Billy Joe Brings Canned Goods
• U2 and Green Day, on "Monday Night Football," helping New Orleans, one hit single at a time. [Time.com] • Get cast in an ESPN movie! [Play] • Looking for a party in Pittsburgh this weekend? This is absolutely the place to be. [Pittsburgh Dish] • Frank Thomas is awfully cheap for an MVP candidate. ...