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Five Tiny Tidbits On: The Los Angeles Clippers
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, ...
You Know What's Funny? She's Actually The Swimming Judge
Life as a judge in the javelin toss ain't so easy ... there is, for example, the whole issue of being hit with a javelin....
Leftovers: A Torn ACL? That's Nothin'
• This, friends, is a horrible way to have your season end. [ESPN] • Bud Harrelson's son to be charged in coverup of murder. [New York Daily News] • It's the human stun gun! For real! [YouTube] • Time to get Metsmerized. [No Mas] • Baseball's all time best cokeheads. [The Phat Phree] • Game 6, 1986 ...
What Should We Do With Ann Arbor Again? And When Should We Do It?
Realize, kids, that it's entirely possible that we might have an Ohio State vs. Michigan, No. 1 vs. No. 2, battle on our hands this year. That might 40 percent of the Middle West spontaneously combust. We're very excited....
Five Tiny Tidbits On: The Seattle SuperSonics
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, ...
Hirshey: Tottenham Just Can't Score
David Hirshey writes regularly about the Premiership for Deadspin....
LeftoverDome...
• An interview with the guy who claims to have invented the "D" "Fence" sign thing back in 1984. [Off Season On Smash] • The big three rookies from the NFL draft, and their dollar-for-dollar value. [NBX Sports Action Blog] • You know who's getting Ozzie Guillen's vote for a gold glove? Tony Batista....
Fox's Sense Of Humor Superior To That Of ESPN
I haven't made fun of Tim McCarver nearly as much I should, recently. I offer this as an apology, and I applaud the Fox network for letting it go. Some other networks seem to have a problem with poking fun at themselves....
For Your Sunday Afternoon Viewing Pleasure...
Here's your NFL Scoreboard......
LeftoverDome...
• The mayor of Cincinnati is just begging to have his ass kicked. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] • A first-hand account of the Orioles protest, with pictures. [The Loss Column] • A Cubs fan, openly salivating over Joe Girardi. [Foul Balls] • This guy really hates HBO's Inside the NFL. And he likes Scarle...
For Your Saturday Afternoon Viewing Pleasure...
The Hugh Johnson Project remains alive, kicking, and looking forward to your contributions. The AOL Instant Messenger name is "DeadspinFootball." Or e-mail [email protected]. As always, don't forget to let me know how you want to be credited (your name, your site, a link, etc). And I apologize if I...
Week In Deadspin: How Much Are Tickets At RFK Again?
• A brother's remembrances. • Football can be extremely violent, and if you're not careful, you'll —- HUGH! • We knew the beer at RFK Stadium was bad, but this is ridiculous. • It's probably not a good idea, in general, to be Joey Porter's neighbor. • Whatever it takes to fire Americans up about t...
Leftovers: Maurice's "Profile"
• Unfortunately, this is what Maurice Clarett's trading card looks like now. [Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation And Correction] • Etan Thomas fires back at right-wing Washington columnist who accused him of having a poor work ethic. Unfortunately, he doesn't do it through poetry. [Wizards Front Offi...
Five Tiny Tidbits On: The Phoenix Suns
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, ...
"Shh ... Don't Tell Him ... Let's Just Watch Him Go"
This, friends, is UNLV coach Mike Sanford. Two weeks ago, his Rebels lost to Iowa State 16-10, on a close call late. UNLV's wide receiver was ruled out of bounds, and Iowa State left the field with the win....
Leftovers: Those Wacky Namaths
• Joe Namath's daughter wants to kiss you. Well, if you have money and are married. [New York Post] • The Bengals must be playing well: Bootsy Collins is back again. [Channel Cincinnati] • Phantom stolen gnome returns for Steelers game. OK, that was a weird sentence we wrote just there. [Don Chavez]...
Five Tiny Tidbits On: The Portland Trail Blazers
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, ...
Leftovers: Lamenting The U
• Kind of weird not to have Miami in the top 25, isn't it? [The Sports Oasis] • It's football in the Arctic. [Anchorage Daily News] • We were wondering why NBC's "Football Night In America" left us unfulfilled. [Slate] • Look, ladies, you like football too! [The Female Fan] • It's a song about Xavie...
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....