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We Say Replace Theismann With Borat Right Now
The Borat movie — Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan — is almost here, which pleases us greatly. We're kind of confounded by the release schedule, though. There was a premiere in Los Angeles on Monday (Defamer, of course, was there), and there was o...
Leftovers: Lettin' 'Em Fly In Louisville
• You know, it really is fun to shoot paintballs at unsuspecting people. [Louisville Courier-Journal] • When Shaq and Carl Monday get together, man, that fur will fly. [With Leather] • How the Madden franchise has changed the NFL. [Escapist Magazine] • Why everyone's so obsessed with Jim Leyland's s...
Five Tiny Tidbits On: The Minnesota Timberwolves
It's hard to believe, but the NBA season is just around the corner. So come with us now as we present five tiny tidbits on each team, just to get you in the mood. Today we continue with the Northwest Division, so do us a favor and send your tips to [email protected]....
We Have Ways Of Making Your Mascot Talk
Oh, those crazy Ivy Leaguers. What won't they do in the name of ribald gridiron revelry?...
Dave Stewart's Anaconda Story
During this World Series travel day, we take a breather and head to Series Past, specifically the A's teams involving Dave Stewart, who has always been one of our favorite pitchers. He's badass, he has a sense of humor and he was so much better than people remember him, for some reason....
Leftovers: No More Strikes!
• New labor deal means baseball will have to find all kinds of new ways to annoy their fans. We have faith in them. [Associated Press] • The Kenny Rogers only scuffs balls at home theory? Doesn't make a lot of sense. [Baseball Prospectus] • Hey, someone noticed that this World Series is halfway inte...
50 Cent And Jay Wright, Best Pals
We knew 50 Cent had no problem with taking cash for somewhat embarassing gigs, but we still found it amusing that he, apparently justifying Villanova's tuition, showed up at coach Jay Wright's midnight madness bash last week. We just hope the Illini's Bruce Weber signed up REO Speedwagon....
Five Tiny Tidbits On: The Utah Jazz
It's hard to believe, but the NBA season is just around the corner. So come with us now as we present five tiny tidbits on each team, just to get you in the mood. Today we continue with the Northwest Division, so do us a favor and send your tips to [email protected]....
Swiftboat Veterans For Truth In Girls High School Basketball
Welcome to Castro Valley, Calif., home of former MLB All-Star Ed Sprague, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio and Lord of the Rings special effects supervisor Randy Cook. If planning to visit, please be advised that many of the adults there are several different kinds of crazy....
Donovan McNabb Has A Weak Constitution
Amazingly, Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb did this before Buccaneers kicker Matt Bryant kicked a 62-yard field goal — with room to spare! — to beat his team yesterday....
Hirshey: Praising The Enemy, Begrudgingly
Though I would sooner have a wolverine or even Jermaine Defoe chew my arm off than be caught pimping for Manchester United, I do admit to having a soft spot for two players in the club's 114-year history....
LeftoverDome...
• Once upon a time, I mentioned Topless Sports News (not even close to safe for work) in the LeftoverDome. Gelf Magazine follows up. [Gelf Magazine] • Kevin Pittsnogle was Pittsnogled by the Boston Celtics. [WBRS Sports Blog] • Jose Feliciano did a revolutinary version of the national anthem in 1968...
For Your Sunday Afternoon Viewing Pleasure...
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LeftoverDome...
• Jon Stewart, self-proclaimed bellyitcher. [Dejuiced!] • Perhaps you can help in the effort to put together a Sports Travel Guide Resource [Armchair GM] • A couple of Alabama fans get married in the romantic, joyous setting of an empty Legion Field. [MyFox Birmingham] • If you miss the Xtreme Fight...
The Enlightened Worldview Of Ray Dunlap
Will briefly mentioned yesterday in the apology post that a NASCAR broadcaster made some disparaging comments about Hispanic NASCAR fans, but none of the AP reports knew exactly what he said. I did a little googling, and found a couple of people who heard ol' Ray....
For Your Saturday Afternoon Viewing Pleasure...
The Hugh Johnson Project is back up in your grillpiece for another Saturday. The AOL Instant Messenger name is "DeadspinFootball." And please don't forget to let me know how you want to be credited (your name, your site, a link, etc., even if you've done it before, because my memory isn't so great...
Leftovers: Do Not Steal From Sebastian Telfair
• So this Sebastian Telfair story is starting to get interesting. [Three Seconds] • OK, now this is an ugly road jersey. [Washington Post] • A look at Aaron Heilman, the night of, and the day after. [New York Observer] • This is what happens when a guy watches his first National League game of the y...
Five Tiny Tidbits On: The Denver Nuggets
It's hard to believe, but the NBA season is just around the corner. So come with us now as we present five tiny tidbits on each team, just to get you in the mood. Today we begin the Northwest Division, so do us a favor and send your tips to [email protected]....
Leftovers: How They Make The Non-Corked Bats
• Making baseball bats is a more fascinating process than you might believe. [Popular Mechanics] • We're not going to comment just yet on Dr. Z and the supermodel making picks on SI.com. We're not ready. [SI.com] • O.J. Simpson ... "fiction" writer. [With Leather] • Brett Favre is right about the NF...