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Do Sports Keep High Schools From Actually Being Schools?
A lawmaker in North Carolina wants a bill that would force public schools to shut down their athletic programs if the rest of the school is filled with clumsy idiots....
Young Steve Downie's Crazy Head
So here's a story that will interest only a handful of hockey geeks out there, but I'm going to talk about it anyway. It's about consummate shit-stirrer Steve Downie....
Michael Strahan Allegedly LoJacked His Lady Over Fear Of Cuckolding
Here's an odd story from the New York Post, about former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan and his (ex) girlfriend, the pretty gal who used to be married to Eddie Murphy....
Do Not Mess With This Man
Ed Leong, 86, fights San Francisco City Hall over badminton court use fees, wins. Fear the shuttlecock. [Wall Street Journal]...
Dead Boater Jokes Are Not A Big Hit In Detroit
I know the story of three football players drowning in the Gulf of Mexico seems like a comedic goldmine, but as Detroit radio host Mike Valenti learned, there is such a thing as too soon....
Shaq Politely Requests Stan Van Gundy To Taste His Buttocks
"[ H]e's a master of panic, and when it gets time for his team to go in the postseason and do certain things, he will let them down because of his panic." [ESPN]...
Britney Jordan: Great With The Rock... And Working The Pole
There are plenty of stories about athletes who came from humble beginnings, who stare down adversity, cliche, etc. Here's another one: Meet Britney Jordan, one of the NCAA's leading scorers and former Philadelphia exotic dancer....
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Mark Cuban Is In Touch With His Inner Travis Bickle
Mark Cuban was none too pleased with the Mavericks' 96-87 loss to Oklahoma City on Monday, so he's putting his team on notice. Any more lackadaisical play, and (use Trump voice here) you're fired....
Hello, This Is President Obama Calling On Behalf Of Oregon State
Oregon State basketball coach Craig Robinson said he wouldn't be above using President Obama for recruiting purposes. Presumably he was kidding. Or considering how competitive Div. I basketball recruiting is, maybe not....
Maurice Clarett Creates Controversy, Even From The Slammer
So there seems to be some question on whether imprisoned former Bronco Maurice Clarett is actually writing his own blog. Is he using a ghost writer? What's the WiFi access situation in cell block D?...
Matt Vasgersian Christens The MLB Network With Its First F-Bomb
As the 2009 MLB season inches closer, you can see the fledgling MLB network really hitting its stride. Then last night likable host Matt Vasgersian said "fuck" into an open mic. Video after jump....
Cynthia Rodriguez Seems To Have Her Hands Full
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....
The Sad Demise Of John Odom, The Player Traded For Bats
Well, this has been a depressing day. John Odom, the minor leaguer who made news last year when he was traded for 10 maple bats, has died of an accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol....
Rangers Claim Stars' Slop— Oh Forget It
I guess coach John Tortorella is over his Sean Avery allergy, as the New York Rangers have picked up the walking controversy on re-entry waivers. He could play as soon as Thursday. New York Post]...
Nuggets TV Analyst On Jay Cutler: "I Think He's A Little Bitch"
Dem's fighting words. Or, at the very least, words that could result in a spirited Indian Leg wrestling bout. But that's what Denver "TV analyst" Scott Hastings called Jay Cutler on Dan Patrick's show today....
Carmelo Anthony Suspended For Poor Listening Skills
Denver suspended Anthony for one game after he refused to come out when substituted for. Wait, you can just stay on the floor? I should have tried that in eighth grade. [Denver Stiffs]...
Bubba The Love Sponge Is A Midget Racing Dad
Sirius Radio host and Hulk Hogan BFF Bubba The Love Sponge Clem has his own racing team, where his top driver is his son, six-year-old Tyler Clem. [10 Connects]...
LeBron James Saved From Dwyane Wade's Band-Aid Menace
Dwyane Wade was having a lot of fun putting those decorative Band-Aids on his face and NBA fans were starting to take notice. So naturally the league had to put a stop to that....
Everybody Loves Kurt
Kurt Warner says that his trip to San Francisco wasn't a leverage ploy, but look! The Cardinals — who have been intractable for weeks — have suddenly upped their contract offer by three million bucks....