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Brett Favre's Brain Is Still Cloudy, May Not Play, Barring 458th Miraculous Recovery
So Joe Webb is your starting quarterback for Tuesday night's Thundersnow Bowl. For now. (Photo: Commenter Clueheywood's nephew) [PFT]...

This Free Throw Bends Physics
If you're like me, you'll watch this approximately 30 times in the next hour. It's captivating. [via Plantar Fasciitis]...

Last Night's Winner: Thundersnow And Communist China
Let us call it "Thundersnow" — a Norwegian black metal band of a winter menace, which deposited 18-20 inches of drifting white stuff across the Northeast, canceled football in Philadelphia, and emasculated America....

The Skintight-Lycra-Bodysuit Phenomenon Finds Its Creepy Apex In This Man's Crotch
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....

Remember, NFL Players: You're Subject To A Fine If You Tell A Fan To Suck Your Dick
Lions Center Dominic Raiola has a great rapport with Dolphins fans. [PFT]...

Here's What Philadelphia Would Have Looked Like After the Eagles/Vikings Game Ended
Not only will the morning bring shoveling, but we're stuck with Brett Favre harassing our women for two additional days. Thanks, NFL....

Here's What The Eagles/Vikings Halftime Weather Report Would Have Likely Been Sans Postponement
"Wind's really picking up. Makes the snow burn a little, too. A few trucks still get by despite the 'state of emergency.'...

Here's What Philadelphia Looked Like Around The Moment The Eagles/Vikings Game Was Supposed To Start
It's still an understatement to say I'm ashamed of the city in which I live because of this....

Here's What Philadelphia Looked Like At The Moment The Eagles/Vikings Game Got Postponed
It's an understatement to say I'm ashamed of the city in which I live because of this....

How About A Nice Story For Once?
Consider this a palate cleanser to usher you into Christmas. It's the story of a high school football player, and the total stranger he tucks into bed every night....

Last Night's Winner: True Equality In Women's Basketball
Former UConn standout and current WNBA star Diana Taurasi was suspended from her Turkish team after testing positive for a banned substance, reported to be a stimulant. This has nothing to do with Geno Auriemma. I'm sure he'll be brought up anyway....

Renardo Sidney Is Trouble Off The Court, In Practice, And Now In The Stands Too
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....

I'm Kind Of Starting To Enjoy Sidney Crosby, And Other Random <em>NHL 24/7</em> Observations
Last night was the second of four HBO 24/7: Penguins/Capitals: The Road to the Winter Classic episodes. Here, a few thoughts more disjointed than Matt Hendricks's face....

Fran Tarkenton Pretty Much Poops All Over Brett Favre
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Tarkenton blames one man for Minnesota's problems....

Last Night's Winner: The Chicago Bulls Kill Christmas
From their rendition of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," we learn that everyone on the Bulls is tone deaf, and one of them might be stoned. Guess which one. Go on, guess....

Blake Griffin, Ladies And Gentlemen
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....

Don't Worry: In The Event Of An NFL Lockout, Bob Costas Will Still Get Paid
Here's a letter from Mary Cavallaro of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. In it, she assures the NFL broadcasters among her membership that they'll still get paid their current salary even if there are no NFL games to broadcast....

Is MLS Actually Doing Something Better Than European Soccer?
Arsene Wenger thinks the Premier League offseason should be in the winter rather than the summer. Well, it'd do wonders for Blackpool's tourist-heavy attendance....

Clinton Portis Confirms That The Redskins Are A Hot Mess
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Portis says that everyone's playing scared....
