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SportsCenter Attempts To Standardize American Spelling
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....
A Sensible Man In Gainesville Wants Restraining Orders Against Tebow, Obama, And Jesus
John D. Gilliand of Gainesville, Florida, filed three petitions for injunction for protection against repeat violence last week — against everyone’s favorite Messiah Tim Tebow, President Barack Obama, and, to complete this holy trinity, Jesus....
Next Time Cowboys Fire A Coach Mid-Season, They Will Likely Check Domain Name
Because someone failed to re-register the domain name, the Dallas Cowboys website disappeared from the interwebs on a big day for Cowboys-related news, and site visitors instead saw a screen like this. The marketing office must be in between interns....
Nick Collins Is Sorry Your Sissy Receivers Keep Getting Concussions
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: Nick Collins doesn't know how to stop leading with his head....
Set Your Sights High, Wizards Fans
Owner Ted Leonsis: "Had we won a close game at home on Saturday, we would be playing on Wednesday for a .500 record...A 2-3 record would qualify for the playoffs if they started today." Dream the impossible dream, Washington. [Ted's Take]...
Here's A Man Who Shat Himself At The Florida Ironman Last Weekend
After the jump, prepare to look at this physical specimen as he stands in awe of his accomplishment, even though he has a pound of shit splattered all over his leg. What's that pungent smell, you ask? Personal victory....
My Uncomfortable Encounter With An Angry Joe Morgan
In 2005, I wrote a story for SF Weekly about the now-unemployed Joe Morgan, who at the time was leading a proudly ignorant rearguard action against Michael Lewis's Moneyball. Joe and I met one Sunday before a Giants game and chatted for a while about the book (which he hadn't read). Joe got a little...
Young Philip Rivers Did Not Make Funny Faces, Apparently Wanted To Play For The Bears
"I discovered I went to elementary school with Phillip [sic] Rivers (he's 2 years older)," wrote commenter Gottliebs Cards. "If anyone is interested I'll scan some pics." Interested? You bet your ass we're mildly kind of halfway interested....
Because If You Send Us A Photo Of An Athlete With Martha Stewart, We're Gonna Post It
Curtis Granderson went on the Martha Stewart Show today. They discussed the finer points of keeping your OBP around 300 and your soufflés fluffy. [Twitter, h/t Jovan]...
Braylon Edwards Won't Be Punished This Year
Prosecutors say they're discussing a possible plea deal in Edwards's DWI case, but his next court appearance isn't until January after his lawyer requested more time to file motions. Maybe he'll be suspended for some two-a-days in August. [Star-Ledger]...
Theo Walcott Is A Published Author Of Children’s Literature
Inspired by the heroes in his favourite bedtime stories, Arsenal striker Theo Walcott, aged 9¾, has written a series of kids’ books whose lead character is loosely based on the forward himself....
Last Night's Winner: The University Of Florida's Academic Integrity
It's open season on Cam Newton. Since his selection of Auburn has already been indicted as everything wrong with amateur sports, is there anything from Florida we can drag up? As it turns out, yes! A big old term paper cheating scandal....
Jon Gruden Branches Out Into Telestrator Boob Art
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....
Potomac River-Based Sports Franchise Inadvertently Renamed
Well, it's either that or another example of egregious misspelling in the nation's capital....
The Woozy, Loogie-Hocking Aftermath Of The New York City Marathon: A Video
Finishing a marathon is an amazing accomplishment. It is also, as that David Fleming story reminded us, a rather dehumanizing and soul-crushing endeavor. As far as we know, the New York City Marathon was poop-free this year, but wobble-free? Not at all....
Readers: Send Us The Awkward Team Photos From Your Youth
We don't mean this. We mean something more like this. Think Awkward Family Photos, but with children grimacing behind a soccer ball. Or vomiting on their teammates. Our very own Daulerio claims his mother once stuck him in an Indian headdress for a team photo, for reasons beyond comprehension. What ...
Tom Brady Saw Cleveland Celebrating Like They Won A Super Bowl
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: Tom Brady on getting mollywhomped by the Browns....
A Children's Treasury Of Wade Phillips Looking Befuddled On The Sideline
If you're a believer in body language, the Wade Phillips era was doomed from the start. Here's a walk down memory lane of some of Wade's greatest hits: covering his face, looking forlorn, and generally looking befuddled on the sideline....
Auburn Fans React To Cam Newton Scandal By Shrieking At ESPN Reporter
ESPN's Mark Schlabach was one of three reporters on a story alleging that a self-proclaimed representative of Cam Newton demanded a six-figure payment for Newton's signature on a letter of intent. Saturday, Schlabach was outside Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium. How'd fans treat him?...
Arsene Wenger Responds To Allegations Of Affair With French Rapper Sonia Tatar
Arsene Wenger has released a statement addressing allegations published in the The Sun this morning that the 61-year-old Arsenal manager has been having a two year affair with "glamorous French rap star" Sonia Tatar, 39....