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Diddy's Son Commits To UCLA The Day After Its Coach Gets Canned
Justin Combs, son of the artist formerly known as a lot of different names and now known as Diddy, announced today that he will play football at UCLA next year....

When Something Falls On The Ground In New Orleans, Don't Put It In Your Mouth
Reader Craig sends in this video of Justin Tuck dropping his mouthguard during last night's game, then popping it right back in his mouth. Tuck is clearly unfamiliar with the bylaw to the Five-Second Rule that states that if the item in question is moist or sticky, let it go man, because it's gone...

The Chuckling Idiots Of NFL Pregame Shows: Another Video Compilation
Last year, we presented a compilation of all the inane laughing NFL pre-game shows had to offer. Since the laughing hasn't stopped, here's another compilation of Howie, Terry, Shannon, Curt Menefee, and all the rest yukking it up. ...

Reggie Bush Wishes Steve Gleason, Who Has An Incurable And Degenerative Disease, A "Speedy Recovery"
Steve Gleason, the former Saints safety who was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year, was in New Orleans this weekend for his Gleason Gras fundraiser. He was also honored during last night's game, in an emotional moment for his fans, friends, and teammates. It was a great opportunity to raise money ...

ShortCenter: Slurping Drew Brees
What is ESPN prattling on about right now? We condense your morning SportsCenter to its essence....

One Jet Thinks Stevie Johnson's "Airplane" TD Celebration Was A 9/11 Reference
You thought Bob Costas was stupid? You clearly didn't know how stupid human beings could get when discussing end zone celebrations. That apotheosis belongs to Jets tackle Sione Pouha, who's convinced that Stevie Johnson was out to mock the death of thousands....

Hockey Fights Are Always Better When The Goalies Get Involved
Your morning roundup for Nov. 29, the day we learned the Pedobear is dangerous. Video of fight from Russia's Kontinental Hockey League via Huffington Post. Got any stories or photos for us? Tip your editors....

C.J. Wilson In Miami, An Accused Rapist In Tampa Bay, And Other Hot Fucking Stove Developments
Your roundup of all the hottest hot-stove items of the day (and whatever shit Ken Rosenthal is throwing against the wall). This is ... HOT FUCKING STOVE!!!...

Mike Francesa Is Eager To Talk About The "Wild Hard Cunt"
WFAN blowhard Mike Francesa is no stranger to verbal blunders, but when he tried to discuss Tennessee's chances to earn an NFL Wild Card bid, things blew up in his face. The producer trying to cut the audio a few seconds too late is a nice touch. [h/t to Bob's Blitz.]...

A Comprehensive Timeline Of The Child Sex Abuse Allegations Against Bernie Fine
On Nov. 17, ESPN reported that two men had accused Bernie Fine, 65, an assistant basketball coach at Syracuse since 1976, of molesting them when they were children. Fine denied the allegations, and Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim angrily came to Fine's defense. Since then, another man went to Syrac...

Eight Years Later, ESPN Reports What It Knows About The Claims Against Bernie Fine
"I'm not Joe Paterno, I knew nothing," Bob Ley said on ESPN's Outside the Lines. Ley was quoting Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim, who was responding to the investigation of sex-abuse claims against assistant coach Bernie Fine....

Jerry Sandusky Has Hired A Private Investigator So He Can Get To The Bottom Of These Claims
Sarah Ganim of the Patriot-News reports that alleged child rapist Jerry Sandusky has hired his own private investigator to look into claims of child sex abuse against him. If you're keeping track, there are now something like five investigations underway: Penn State's internal investigation, the NCA...

Urban Meyer's OSU Contract Includes Country Club Membership, Bonuses For Graduation Rates
Urban Meyer (who posed for photos this morning with Archie Griffin and Luke Fickell, who will stay on staff) is now officially head coach of The Ohio State University. The deal has been signed (and can be found below), and includes all kinds of fun clauses....

Urban Meyer's Press Conference Was Interrupted By A Fainting Camerawoman, Possibly ESPN's
Admit it: when you hear them calling for EMS at new Ohio State head football coach Urban Meyer's press conference, your first thought is that it's for Meyer himself (who reportedly suffered a 2009 heart condition). But given what happens to the camera on ESPN's feed of the conference (and reports ...

Bob Costas Gasbags About Showboating
We're doing a season-long NFL roundtable with our friends at Slate. Check back here each week as a rotating cast of football watchers discusses the weekend's key plays, coaching decisions, and traumatic brain injuries....

The Game-Winning Goal Doesn't Usually Come From 60 Yards Out In Stoppage Time
Inigo Martinez, a defender for Real Sociedad, broke open a 2-2 tie against Real Betis yesterday with a goal from about 60 yards out. The game was nearing the end of stoppage time when Martinez scored the game-winner. It's the second goal from that distance in 20-year-old Inigo's career. We'd make ...

Brandon Jacobs Stands Behind What He Said About Giants Fans, Still Enjoying His New Nissan
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: Yes, Jacobs's " new fast-ass car" is a Nissan....

Rich Rodriguez Took The Arizona Job Without Ever Visiting The School
On KTAR radio in Phoenix this morning (via Sports Radio Interviews), RichRod said he signed his contract without seeing the campus, or the barren wastelands that surround Tucson. Or, presumably, the roster....

The Four Types Of Lies In Pro Football
We're doing a season-long NFL roundtable with our friends at Slate. Check back here each week as a rotating cast of football watchers discusses the weekend's key plays, coaching decisions, and traumatic brain injuries....

We're Still Recovering From The Raiders' Kicking Orgy
Do you like kicking? Do you really, really, really like kicking? Then hot damn, was yesterday's shitty Raiders game the game for you!...