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James Harrison Snubs Obama, America
The Steelers' Silverback linebacker has caused many sports fans and journalists to gasp and mutter "you dumb bastard" under their breath after he scoffed at the White House invite....
Bobby Jenks: "Yeah, I Was Throwing At That Guy"
Say what you want about Bobby Jenks—and I've muttered some pretty nasty things about him under my breath—at least he's refreshingly honest about his decision to throw a pitch behind Ian Kinsler's back....
Michael Phelps Loves Chewing Tobacco, Loves Threesomes With Strippers
Nobody does news quite like UK's News Of The World and their latest shocking exposé is no exception—a bare-all interview with a Baltimore "dancer" who claims she double-teamed Olympic hero Michael Phelps...
L. Jon Wertheim Tells The Ultimate ‘Sheed/Isaiah Rider Story
We got two excellent stories out of this week's Deadcast guest: Sports Illustrated writer L. Jon Wertheim....
Football Coach Bans Student Reporters, Takes Gratuitous Shot At Soccer (Update)
Angered over a recent editorial in the school paper, the head football coach at Wisconsin-Whitewater has denied student reporters any access to his team this coming fall....
Man Sues White Sox Over T-Shirt Cannon Attack
A violent menace is sweeping our nation's sports stadiums—rogue gangs of t-shirt wielding thugs firing 100% cotton bullets at innocent bystanders....
Slur-Filled Rant Saves America From Terrible Reality Show
UFC president Dana White's anti-"stupid bitch" rant may have cost him a reality show, probably because the producers were angry that he didn't save his best unhinged raging for their cameras. [Brooks]...
Time To Get Your Chicago Pants Party Tickets
The final deadline to purchase tickets for Deadspin's Chicago Pants Party on May 23 is next Friday. If you've been procrastinating, it's time to buy. Follow the link for details and tickets. [Pants Party Details]...
Women, Children Frightened By Giant Hamburger
The official unveiling of the West Michigan Whitecaps' immense 5,000-calorie Fifth Third Burger on Thursday stirred up a variety of emotions, but the following quote is by far my favorite:...
If You've Eaten A Four-Pound Burger, Of Course You'll Need A Giant Plunger
Still grappling with the media frenzy over its monstrous 5,000-calorie burger, the West Michigan Whitecaps, masters of the metaphor, have installed a giant plunger in the outfield that squirts water on fans....
Dana White Apologizes For Offending Everybody
After UFC's Dana White went on a fuck-and-faggot filled tirade on his YouTube blog, he wisely realized that it's probably bad publicity to have something like that floating around....
UFC's President Really Knows How To Handle The Media
The polite young gentleman in this video is Dana White, president of the UFC, and apparently he has issues with reporter Loretta Hunt. Well, a profanity-laced YouTube tirade can probably fix that. [Language NSFW, obviously]...
Giant Burger Of Doom Now Comes With A Side Of Controversy
West Michigan Whitecaps are refusing an advocacy group's demand that they put a warning label on their 4,800-calorie super-burger. [NBCSports]...
Tonight You're Partying With Vince Young And Albert Haynesworth
LenDale's birthday was in December, when Albert Haynesworth was still in Nashville and Vince Young was still ... whatever it was he was doing back then. After the usual shout-outs and big ups and whatnot, it's just a couple guys hanging out at the club, not getting drunk on premium water sponsorship...
A's, White Sox Honor Slain Oakland Policemen On Sunday
Ozzie Guillen: "It's a hard day for the Bay Area. If it's police or fireman or military and you take their life away because they're protecting our country, it's a sad thing." [San Francisco Chronicle]...
You Know It Is Spring When the Birds Have Returned
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LenDale White May Or May Not Beat You With His Belt
You may have spent Valentine's Day cuddling with your sweetheart—or crying alone in a dark corner—but LenDale White celebrated his holiday with a little (alleged!) road rage back in his hometown of Denver....
This Man Is An Elite Athlete
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Getting Blasted In The Bleachers With Harry Carey
It's the 11th Annual Toast to Harry Caray, this year featuring Ernie Banks in comical giant glasses. [Mouthpiece Sports]...
Get This Man In A Chrysler PT Cruiser
Sales of Chicago White Sox hats have gone up 25% since Barack Obama was elected. Dick Cheney fedora sales also brisk. [Chicago Tribune, via Ben Maller]...