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Would You Do It Again? We Ask Former NFLer Jon Melander
This is an interview series in which we ask the plaintiffs of the NFL concussion lawsuit one question (and maybe a few more): Knowing what you know now, if you could do it over again, would you still play football?...
Ballplayer's Daughter Just Wants To Hear Her Late Father's Voice
Verlon "Rube" Walker was a career minor leaguer and a longtime Cubs coach before passing away from leukemia in 1971. His daughter Leigh Ann, who was just three years old when he died, has spent years searching for one thing: a recording of her father's voice, something she's never heard....
The Braves' Move From Atlanta Is An Affront To Baseball And Democracy
Originally published in Bloomberg View....
The NCAA Was Shamed Into Overturning Another Dumb Eligibility Ruling
After tons of public pressure and negative media attention, the NCAA has reversed its stance and will allow BYU runner Jared Ward to compete for his senior season. Good job, everyone!...
The Misery Of Anthony Bennett's Rookie Season, Captured In One Play
So, how is Anthony Bennett's rookie year in Cleveland going so far? Not so fucking great, buddy....
J.R. Smith And Brandon Jennings Are In A Twitter Fight
The fact that J.R. Smith's little brother occupies a spot on the Knicks' roster is and always will be a sad joke. This truth is not lost on Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings, who last night sent a since-deleted tweet expressing incredulity at the existence of Chris Smith's NBA career....
Argonauts Not Happy Rob Ford Talked About Eating Pussy In Their Jersey
When the Toronto Argonauts' social media manager woke up this morning, I doubt he or she thought that they were going to have to tweet out an official statement regarding Rob Ford and all the pussy he may or may not be eating. But Ford decided to wear his customized "MAYOR FORD" Argos jersey while c...
Here's How Cobb County Will Pay For The Braves' Ballpark
Cobb County has released more details on proposed financing for a new stadium to host the Braves, after the team announced it will leave Atlanta after the 2016 season. It's a 30-year deal that will have Cobb County paying around 45 percent of construction costs, or $300 million....
Jon Stewart Rips Chicago Pizza A New Saucehole
On last night's Daily Show, Jon Stewart tackled the council decision that named One World Trade Center America's tallest building, surpassing the Willis (née Sears) Tower. But while toasting to intracity harmony, a pair of commentators had the gall to trumpet Chicago-style deep-dish pizza as one thi...
Andrea Bargnani: Still Really Bad At Defense
OK, so this doesn't feature the total loss of body control that our last addition to the Andrea Bargnani lowlight reel did, but J.R. Smith's exasperated reaction more than makes up for that fact. ...
Jose Fernandez's Surprise Reunion With His Grandmother Is Heartwarming
At the risk of sounding like a sentimental sap, this is definitely the coolest thing you will see today. Marlins superstar pitcher Jose Fernandez hasn't seen his grandmother since he defected from Cuba at the age of 15. So the Marlins decided to sit him down for an interview, ask him to talk about h...
If You Insult Al Trautwig On Twitter, He'll Call Your Mom
"Another new tv career is born. Spelled boron." With one hilarious-sounding typo of "Biron," as in the recently-retired Marty Biron, MSG host Al Trautwig welcomed a new analyst to the cable channel's Rangers broadcast. He also welcomed the Twitter trolls....
Former NFL Wide Receiver Sam Hurd Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison
Sam Hurd, the former Cowboys and Bears receiver, faced up to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to drug trafficking earlier this year. At a hearing today in a U.S. District courtroom in Dallas, judge Jorge Solis sentenced Hurd to 15 years in federal prison....
Reports: Jameis Winston Under Investigation For Alleged Sexual Battery
Below is a Tallahassee Police Department incident report describing an incident at an apartment in the early hours of Dec. 7, 2012. A woman accused a suspect of a sexual assault with physical force, with the motive listed as "sexual gratification." The report is heavily redacted, but TMZ reports tha...
Mexico Just Destroyed New Zealand. New Zealand Sucked So Much.
Mexico passed through them. They used long through balls, practically jamming it down the All Whites' throats. They dominated on set pieces. They defended with almost profound ease. They tripled their opponents' possession. And barring one the most unbelievable comebacks in the history of sports, Me...
So, Yeah, Brian Holloway Is Pretty Damn Weird
Grantland's Jay Kang traveled to Stephentown, N.Y., to talk to Brian Holloway, the former all-pro NFL lineman who recently set off a bit of a media shitstorm after a bunch of teenagers threw a party in his abandoned and foreclosed home. Kang's piece attempts to answer the question that has hung over...
Sitting Courtside On Press Row Can Sometimes Be Hazardous
At least it was yesterday at the Mullins Center, where UMass's Derrick Gordon and LSU's Johnny O'Bryant III took out a laptop, a couple of sodas, and some guy in a red shirt during their relentless pursuit of a loose ball. Be sure to watch Gordon completely launch himself during the slow-motion repl...