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Breaking Down The Pens' And Caps' Gameplans, As Captured By <em>24/7</em> Cameras
Justin Bourne does a bang-up job of analyzing what we (and HBO's cameras) saw on the whiteboards in the Capitals and Penguins' respective locker rooms....

This Photo Is Great
It's got everything: Garnett taking a vaudeville bow, Ray Allen smiling at some private joke, Nate Robinson concussing himself, and Paul Pierce doing the last number from All That Jazz. Photo by UPI's John Angelillo. [@si_vault; also, you are encouraged to read Leitch's take on the game]...

Last Night's Winner: Bruce Boudreau Makes Rex Ryan Look Like Mr. Rogers
Don't say you weren't warned. HBO's 24/7 Penguins/Capitals premiered last night, and we were promised profanity. Either we got it, or they accidentally put Deadwood back on the air....

Bill Simmons And Tawwmy From Quinzee, Together At Last
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....

Here's Your "The Battle For Nate Robinson's Tiny Soul" Knicks-Celtics Open Thread
A rivalry! Kinda! Tonight, ESPN begins the resurrection of the dormant-for-like-ever Knicks-Celtics rivalry. We all know what this is really about, though: Nate Robinson and his tiny soul....

Of Course The Kid Who Cries Blood Is A Jets Fan
17-year-old Calvino Inman has spontaneously bled from his eyes and nose for the past two years. He also owns a Mark Sanchez jersey. Coincidence?...

Tonight's NHL 24/7 Premiere: "You'll Have To Hide The Kids"
Tonight is the premiere of HBO's straightforwardly-titled series 24/7 Penguins/Capitals: Road to the Winter Classic. Want to know exactly which expletives Bruce Boudreau spat at his Caps during their 7-0 loss to the Rangers on Sunday? Now you will....

How "Tripgate" Went Down, And How It's Practiced Around The League
Today the Jets concluded that Sal Alosi was acting alone when he instructed players to form a wall along the sideline. It was from this formation that Alosi tripped Miami's Nolan Carroll. Do we believe the single-tripper theory? Tinfoil hats on....

This Texans Fan Had The Best Pick On National Television Last Night
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....

Kentucky QB And Cheerleader Got Arrested Yesterday
On Jan. 8, University of Kentucky quarterback Mike Hartline and the rest of the Wildcats are scheduled to face Pittsburgh in the BBVA Compass Bowl. Sixteen days later, Hartline'll be in court. Here's why:...

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....

Illinois Men's Basketball Team Plays Better Basketball When Using A Men's Basketball
No. 17 Illinois got off to a slow start against Oakland tonight. They were down 15-6 in the first half when players complained to a ref that the game ball felt light. That's because it was a women's regulation basketball....

Rex Ryan Takes His Butt-Whupping
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: what it's like to be the "3" in 45-3....

Deadspin Classic: The 2008 New York Jets Preview, By Jenn Sterger
The NFL has shipped off its report about Brett Favre's penis to Roger Goodell (more later), but, for now, let's look back on how this all began: with the 2008 Jets preview Jenn wrote for us, and which I'd completely forgotten about....

The Day William Rhoden Published The Wrong Column About The "Retrograding" Patriots
On Monday afternoon, the New York Times website published a William Rhoden column titled "The Day the Patriots Empire Began to Crumble." But it was actually The Day the Patriots Earned the NFL's Best Record. The Times regrets the error....

Jets Can't Even Escape 45-3 On Team Plane
Some mischievous New England scamps made sure to plaster last night's blowout score all over this Jets jet....

Here's Your "Is This A Big News Story?" MNF Open Thread
Rex Ryan's fun-lovin' Jets are in Foxboro to take on Bill Belichick's down-to-business New England Patriots. Here's a reminder of what every pre-game report has already reminded you of: these coaches have one thing in common — dramatic pause — winning....

Brian Cashman Saves Christmas
Finally, here's the long awaited video of Stamford, Conn.'s Christmas event. Faced with the Grinch, a Red Sox fan, Cashman rips off his elf costume to reveal a Yankees shirt. His kick sends the Grinch falling, presumably to a gruesome death....

What Are Your "Day Of The Ninja" Celebration Plans?
When I get emails from people in Detroit talking about ninja action, my curiosity is instantly piqued. And so it was when "Detroit Martial Arts Examiner" Donald Alley wrote to notify America that today is The Day of the Ninja....

Derek Jeter Signs Three-Year Deal With The Team Everybody Knew He Would
The New York Daily News is reporting, "The Yankees and their star shortstop came to terms on a three-year deal worth between $45-51 million, bringing an end to a month-long negotiation that saw more drama than many had predicted."...