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Were The Alleged Kissing Ladies At The Nebraska/TCU Game Trying To Send The World A Message?
Nebraska's basketball beat TCU 70-56 yesterday [ESPN]. Afterwards, there was some rough-housing in the TCU locker room [Star-Telegram]. Both irrelevant. What's relevant is an email from tipster Quinn that arrived at 7:43 p.m. yesterday....
Even Back Hair Performance Art Couldn't Save Appalachian State Football
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....
Your Cam Newton Heisman Coronation Open Thread
Around 8 p.m., University of Oregon running back LaMichael James, Stanford University quarterback Andrew Luck and Boise State University quarterback Kellen Moore will all lose the Heisman Memorial Trophy to Auburn's Cam Newton....
Reporter Gets Ron Artest Involved In A Cell Phone Marriage Proposal
This has such a Borat feel to it that I'm unsure whether "Elie Seckbach, video reporter for Fanhouse" is real. But if he is, ladyfriend probably whooped his ass for thinking it's acceptable behavior to propose via cell phone....
British Figure Skater Says He Isn't Leaving TV Show For Career In Gay Porn
A British newspaper reported that Dancing on Ice "hunk" Stuart Widdall will be taking his talents away from the British television show and giving them to the world of "hardcore gay porn."...
Hockey Fans Throw The Darndest Things Onto The Ice
After the Philadelphia Flyers got done beating up on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night, a disgruntled fan threw waffles onto the ice. This confused winger Colby Armstrong....
"Sick" Jon Heyman Impersonator Infuriates "Real" Jon Heyman With Greinke-To-Phillies Ruse
Seems as if a Philadelphia blogger started a Hot Stove frenzy last night by Tweeting that the Phillies and Royals worked out a deal for Zack Greinke while cyber-costumed as Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman....
Did Jim Gray Really Sell His Dignity For $500K? Would You?
Interesting Tweet this week from Sports Illustrated's Richard Deitsch wondering whether Jim Gray earned a half-million dollars when LeBron James told everybody where he'd be taking his talents. For the timeline on Gray's financial stake in The Decision, check SportsByBrooks....
Despite Snub, Cam Newton Still Loves His Dad
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....
My 2003 Interview With Fred Phelps Of The Westboro Baptist Church
The Westboro Baptist Church will be disrupting the funeral of Elizabeth Edwards this weekend. Here's an interview I did with Pastor Phelps right before he and his church were headed to Pittsburgh to protest poor Mr. Rogers' funeral. [TheMightyBlackTable]...
Wilson Chandler's Tooth Almost Ended David Lee's Career
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: David Lee's owie could have been much worse....
CBS Football Experts Were 3-61 In Pick'em Last Week
Marino. Esiason. Sharpe. Cowher. Football legends all. They managed to compile a mathematically improbable record picking games last week. I think Paul the Octopus could do better, and he's dead. [CBS Sports, h/t Nathan] UPDATE:...
Dutch Footballer Does Something Cool In A Video You'll Be Shocked To Learn Is A Nike Ad
Classic lunch hall bullying, with a pro football twist. Nice, but The Spoiler longs for a return to the days when Nike adverts weren't always balls deep in CGI....
The Unreal Genius Of <em>Football Manager</em>, Greatest Video Game Ever
Football Manager 2011 is the latest entry in the famously addictive series of "realistic" soccer simulation games. Brian Phillips explains the appeal and what it tells us about sports fandom in the time of Brett Favre's penis....
Fuck You, Charlie Brown
I showed my kid the Charlie Brown Christmas special the other day and she was depressed for the rest of the week. Why are we still subjecting kids to this awful shit?...
Thrashers/Islanders Game Targeted For Quebec Relocation Rally
Nassau Coliseum isn't just for hockey. It's hosted a number of empty seat conventions this year, and Saturday night will be the destination for busloads of Quebecois, looking to raise support for the return of the Nordiques....
Last Night's Winner: This Rajon Rondo-Kevin Garnett Lob
This — from the final moments of last night's Celtics-Sixers game — might be the most perfectly run basketball play you'll see all year....
CNN Inexplicably Airs <em>Dumb And Dumber</em> Diarrhea Scene
Right after a report on London student protests, there it was: Jeff Daniels loudly evacuating the contents of his bowels. Your move, FOX News....
This Is Hockey's Best Goal Of The Year
That's not even typical blog hyperbole. From a Swedish U20 league, Oscar Milton perches behind the net, scoops the puck up, and flings it over the net, banking it off the back of the goalie's head for the score. [via Puck Daddy]...
Gingerbread Peyton Manning Has Reese's Cup Football, Frosting Dong
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....