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• Tim Donaghy Has Found A Publisher [Tim Donaghy]

  Number of comments: 53
  The former NBA referee's memoir, quashed by Random House under pressure from the NBA, has found a home with VTi-Group, a media company based in Tampa. The book is now called Personal Foul and will be...' [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 6:55pm EST
  by Tommy Craggs

• Pats-Saints: Your Open Thread [Duan!]

  Number of comments: 53
  Sean Payton compared Bill Belichick's Patriots to Microsoft in a nice way. Belichick talked wistfully about deep-sea fishing with Payton. At some point tonight, the two men will hop off the tandem... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 5:40pm EST
  by Tommy Craggs

• Tiger And Elin: A Match Made In Image-Management Heaven [Tiger Woods]

  Number of comments: 46
  The Daily Beast has a look at the life of possible SUV basher Elin Nordegren Woods, a discreet "cipher" of a woman who couldn't have been more perfect for Tiger if she'd come tattooed with a Nike... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 4:45pm EST
  by Tommy Craggs

• Chip Caray Gets Fisted By TBS [Mlb]

  Number of comments: 55
  "Since the M.L.B. playoffs, we've had several discussions with Chip Caray regarding 2010 and beyond. Both sides have agreed that now is the right time for Turner Sports and Chip to move ahead on...'" [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 4:15pm EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Same Person Keeps Terorrizing Grady Sizemore, Girlfriend Says [Grady Sizemore]

  Number of comments: 56
  According to Grady's girlfriend, one Miss Brittany Binger, the latest round of private photos to hit the internet were the work of the same dastardly individual who hacked into her email account... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 3:45pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• Charlie Weis: Done [College Football]

  Number of comments: 82
  No official word from the university yet, but the New York Daily News is the first to report that Charlie Weis has been fired by Notre Dame. I, for one, will be sad to see him go, because Weis was a... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 2:45pm EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• A-HOLE COACH DIGEST: "Yeah, That's It. Now Wash His Chest." [Balls Deep]

  Number of comments: 42
  Welcome to Asshole Coach Digest, where we regale you Deadspin folk with stories of the meanest, cruelest, most batshit insane coaches you ever had. Email me your asshole coach story here. Off we go.... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 1:15pm EST
  by Drew Magary

• Hated Rivals No Longer Allowed To Hate Each Other [College Football]

  Number of comments: 44
  BYU's Max Hall led his team to an incredible overtime win against hated rival Utah, but now he's been forced to apologize for hating his rival? I thought that was the whole point. The senior... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 1:00pm EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Decade Retrospective: 2002 [Decadium]

  Number of comments: 41
  We continue our year-by-year look back at the decade with the year 2002, back when carrier pigeons were all the rage, back when Bill Clinton was just a humble hillbilly governor of Arkansas. Simple... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 12:00pm EST
  by Will Leitch

• Derek Jeter Scoffs At Your Puny MVP Award [Mlb]

  Number of comments: 49
  The Yankee Coxswain is your Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year, because of his "dignity and elegance." Also? He's an excellent tipper and rarely kills hobos to wear their flesh. [SI] [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 11:05am EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• TMZ Wins The Weekend [Weekend Winner]

  Number of comments: 43
  In sports, everybody is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like TMZ, which might as well stand for "Tiger Media Zone" the way they've wrapped the Eldrick/Elin saga in a nice warm...' [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 10:30am EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Another Roughrider Goes Home Disappointed [Wake Up Deadspin]

  Number of comments: 30
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders are not sticking the Grey Cup anywhere after last night's last-second defeat in the CFL championship. It's going to be a long winter up there. It was a heart-breaker for... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 9:15am EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Searching For....The Person Who Stole Grady Sizemore's Coffee Cup-Penis Photos From His Computer [Grady Sizemore]

  Number of comments: 39
  Because Mr. Sizemore has requested an MLB detective help find the culprit. I'd check here and here, first, but it appears a Sizemore stalker still roams the internets. Be on high alert. Probably for...' [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 10:09pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• The Nets And You, You Big Loser [DUAN]

  Number of comments: 34
  So, Lawrence Frank, fired by New Jersey. Is sparing a coach the notoriety of completing a historic losing streak doing him a favor, or just rubbing salt in the wound? Let's not forget that Lawrence... [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 7:00pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• Alouettes! Roughriders! It's the 97th Grey Cup! [Football]

  Number of comments: 21
  The battle for the CFL championship kicks off in a few minutes (I think they have kickoffs), and we'll soon know once and for all which is the greatest football city on earth: Montreal or Regina....' [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 6:15pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• It's Dead Coach Walking Day! [College Football]

  Number of comments: 18
  The first Sunday after the end of the regular season traditionally brings a flurry of firings and "resignations." Let's see who's on the chopping block, and which heads have already rolled. •Al Groh... [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 5:30pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• Mike Penner Remembered, As He Should Be: A Journalist [Sad]

  Number of comments: 8
  Do yourself a favor and read the Times' obituary of Mike Penner. A sad end for someone so obviously conflicted about their life. [LA Times]' [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 5:00pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• Does It Make You Feel Better To Know You Weren't Favored To Begin With? [Nfl]

  Number of comments: 12
  On a shortened Sunday slate, two huge upsets looked possible late. But that's why they play 60 minutes (or in Houston and Washington's cases, 45). •Colts 35, Texans 27. Houston made a huge mistake... [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 4:15pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• Your Late Games Open Thread [Nfl]

  Number of comments: 12
  Grab a snack from the kitchen (or, if you're JaMarcus Russell, a bag of Skittles from your waistband), and settle in for three hours of either Brett Favre or Matt Leinart. There are no winners.' [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 3:45pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• Tiger Woods Respectfully Asks Media To Refer To His Wife As "Hero" And Not "Club-Wielding Crazy Lady" [Tiger Woods]

  Number of comments: 24
  Tiger Woods was supposed speak with the FHP at 3 p.m. He canceled again, giving the reckless, irresponsible media one more day to speculate on what the hell happened early Friday morning. He did... [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 3:18pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• South Jersey Pep Rally Turns Into Jerry Bruckheimer Film [Whimsy]

  Number of comments: 9
  Did your high school have a Thanksgiving bonfire? Did it explode, shaking the ground for 7 miles around and injuring a firefighter? If not, then yours sucked. [Press Of Atlantic City] [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 3:15pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• Canada A Little Sensitive About The Olympics [Olympics]

  Number of comments: 8
  A reporter crossing the border into British Columbia was detained by agents fearful she might be coming over to criticize the Vancouver Games. After all, gotcha journalism is the worst kind of... [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 2:30pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• Honestly, This Story Is Like Christmas To Us [Golf]

  Number of comments: 21
  I choose to believe this: TMZ is reporting that Tiger told a friend that his wife had "gone ghetto," and he had to "to run to Zales to get a 'Kobe Special.'" [TMZ] [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 2:00pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• USC Beats UCLA, But Schools Tie For First In Jackassery [College Football]

  Number of comments: 25
  "Beat SC Week" (or "Troy Week," depending on your affiliation) started off with a bang, but the game would have ended with a whimper — had Rick Neuheisel and Pete Carroll not acted like... [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 1:15pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• Your Early Games Open Thread [Nfl]

  Number of comments: 5
  Well, someone is convinced the country really wants to see the Redskins play. But after last week's Detroit/Cleveland showstopper, I promised the scheduling gods I'd never question their wisdom...' [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 12:45pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• Bud Selig: Retrospecticus [Mlb]

  Number of comments: 35
  In honor of the commish starting the three-year countdown clock until retirement, I thought it would be instructive to take a look at his tenure a fair and thorough manner: bullet points! Allan... [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 11:45am EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• So Easy, A Canadian Could Do It [College Football]

  Number of comments: 33
  Hey, look at that! Canada's universities held a real, honest-to-god college football playoff (43 years running), and the world didn't end. And nobody's bemoaning the lack of a San Diego County Credit...' [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 11:00am EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• Grady Sizemore Does His Bit To Increase Our Female Readership [Mlb]

  Number of comments: 30
  Sizemore joins Santonio Holmes and Jeff Reed in the pantheon of Rust Belt athletes who take dong shots in the mirror with their cell phones. Grady's Ladies have declared a national holiday. These... [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 10:00am EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• Franciscan Friar? Or Ochocinco Finding A Great Bargain? [Wake Up Deadspin!]

  Number of comments: 14
  Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap. Remember last year, when Chad Ochocinco lined up outside a Kentucky Best Buy...' [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 9:30am EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• Oh, How Innocent Tiger Woods And His Brood Of Swedecaublasians Were Just A Short Time Ago [Tiger Woods]

  Number of comments: 25
  Via golf blogging impresario Geoff Shackelford from Tiger's fan page, where the previously Teflon superstar said this: "I think we've avoided a lot of media attention because we're kind of boring."... [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 10:06pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• I Don't Think Coach Bowden Got The Message [DUAN]

  Number of comments: 12
  It's only the beginning of the third quarter and Florida is already thrashing Florida State 30-0. This will only end in tears. I'm just not sure if it will be Tim Tebow or Bobby Bowden producing said...' [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 5:35pm EST
  by Weed Against Speed

• Below-Freezing Wind Chill Not Enough To Deter Grey Cup Revelers [Cfl]

  Number of comments: 9
  An "ice hazard" and wind chills dipping to four-below-zero didn't stop thousands of Canadians from turning out to attend today's Grey Cup parade in Calgary. The fact that Elisha Cuthbert was Grand...' [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 5:10pm EST
  by Weed Against Speed

• Stephen A. Smith Sure Is Reaping The Benefits Of Allen Iverson's 'Retirement' [Stephen A. Smith]

  Number of comments: 5
  Stephen A. Smith has been everywhere recently, propping himself up as the "go-to guy" for all things Allen Iverson-related. Smith "broke" the retirement story, and now he's got his hands all over an... [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 4:15pm EST
  by Weed Against Speed

• Your Late Afternoon College Football Viewing Open Thread [Open Thread]

  Number of comments: 12
  The big game this afternoon appears to be Florida State at Florida. Tim Tebow will play his final game at the "Swamp" and Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden will try to remember he is coaching in... [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 3:30pm EST
  by Weed Against Speed

• In Detroit, Even Production Trucks Are Burning [Nba]

  Number of comments: 11
  A small fire in an FSN Detroit production truck prevented Pistons fans at home from watching most of the second half of Detroit's 104-96 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. So, there you go. [USA... [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 3:00pm EST
  by Weed Against Speed

• Bud Selig To Step Down After 2012 Season [Mlb]

  Number of comments: 20
  According to a report in the Chicago Tribune, Selig intends to call it quits after the 2012 season. If an official portrait is ever commissioned, I would suggest using the above photo. It... [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 2:20pm EST
  by Weed Against Speed

• Chris Bosh's Groin Is Probably Sore Today [Nba]

  Number of comments: 10
  Paul Pierce posterized Chris Bosh on a dunk during Boston's 116-103 victory over Toronto yesterday. In the process, Pierce kneed Bosh in the groin and then was assessed a foul for taunting. And no... [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 2:15pm EST
  by Weed Against Speed

• It Takes Two Fights, But Hockey Pugilists Finally Get It Right [Nhl]

  Number of comments: 4
  Craig Rivet of the Sabres and Daniel Carcillo of the Flyers fought not once, but twice last night during Buffalo's 4-2 win. The first fight was mediocre and the Philly faithful made their feelings... [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 1:30pm EST
  by Weed Against Speed

• Ben Roethlisberger's Brain Deemed Unfit To Participate In NFL Game [Nfl]

  Number of comments: 13
  Jay Glazer has reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers will pin their hopes on the right arm of Dennis Dixon for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens after it was decided that Ben Roethlisberger... [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 12:40pm EST
  by Weed Against Speed

• Your Early Afternoon College Football Viewing Open Thread [Open Thread]

  Number of comments: 11
  Hopefully, the Clemson-South Carolina game doesn't take an ugly turn like it did in 2004 when a brawl broke out in the 4th quarter during Lou Holtz's last game as head coach of the Gamecocks. Or do...' [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 12:15pm EST
  by Weed Against Speed

• The New Jersey Nets Are Not Very Good At Basketball [Nba]

  Number of comments: 29
  The Nets are now sitting at 0-16 after losing to the Sacramento Kings 109-96 Friday night, leaving them one loss shy of tying the NBA record for season-opening futility, previously accomplished by... [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 11:40am EST
  by Weed Against Speed

• Ladies And Gentlemen, Allow Me To Present Your UFL Champions, The Las Vegas Locomotives [Ufl]

  Number of comments: 36
  The Jim Fassel-coached Las Vegas Locomotives beat the Florida Tuskers 20-17 in overtime in front of 14,801 fans to claim the first UFL championship. And what a way to cap off a thrilling,... [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 10:45am EST
  by Weed Against Speed

• So, Did Anything Interesting Happen Yesterday? [Wake Up Deadspin]

  Number of comments: 22
  I made a promise to myself that after overindulging on everything on Thanksgiving, I was going to lay low yesterday. No television, no internet, just peace and quiet. It's not like anything... [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 10:05am EST
  by Weed Against Speed

• And Now TMZ Turns Tiger Woods Into Lionel Richie With One Fateful Post [Tiger Woods]

  Number of comments: 32
  Here we go: "Tiger Woods did not suffer facial lacerations from a car accident. They were inflicted by his wife, Elin Nordegren — according to a conversation Woods had Friday after the..." [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 12:52am EST
  by DAULERIO

• Tiger Woods "Accident" Story Just Gets More Preposterous By The Hour [Tiger Woods]

  Number of comments: 47
  The AP chimes in with this update: "A local police chief in Florida says Tiger Woods' wife used a golf club to smash out the back window and helped get the golfer out of the car." TMZ? More logical....' [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 6:40pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• NFL Network Apologizes For Terrible Motherf@*^ing Mistake [DUAN]

  Number of comments: 15
  The NFL Network takes you inside the game like no other broadcast entity can. Who else could get a shot of Josh McDaniels swearing at offensive lineman on the sideline, then broadcast it live and... [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 5:30pm EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• The One With All Sorts Of Crap [Deleted Scenes]

  Number of comments: 13
  We get a massive amount of tips in our inbox each week. Some are pretty interesting, but don't get published for one reason or another. It's usually because they're just so absurd or really lack... [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 5:00pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• And Jason Whitlock Asks The Question We've All Been Thinking About The Tiger Woods Accident... [Tiger Woods]

  Number of comments: 33
  "Based on Natl Enquirer story, do we suspect Pussy Galore played a role in Tiger's 2 a.m. dash from the crib?" On injuries: Darren Rovell reports his agent says "he's fine." Local mayor tells CNN... [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 3:16pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• Tiger Woods Seriously Injured In Car Crash (UPDATE) [Tiger Woods]

  Number of comments: 63
  Woods, driving his Cadillac Escalade, hit a fire hydrant and a tree near his home early this morning. He was taken to the hospital in serious condition. WESH-TV reports that he was treated for facial... [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 2:48pm EST
  by Tommy Craggs

• Be Thankful For Customized Jerseys [Whimsy]

  Number of comments: 16
  Let me begin by saying I have a new respect for those who send us blurry photos of crazy jerseys found at various sporting venues. It's hard to take a picture of a complete stranger without looking... [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 1:45pm EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• This Night Ended With A Brown Out [Sad? Whimsy?]

  Number of comments: 23
  For many of you, the day after Thanksgiving requires you to put on your best Gap sport coat, head out to the local beef-and-beer drink your way through a high school reunion. Readers can empathize.... [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 1:15pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• Beware The Don Juan Of The Trailer Park [Sad? Whimsy?]

  Number of comments: 27
  For many of you, the day after Thanksgiving requires you to put on your best Gap sport coat, head out to the local beef-and-beer drink your way through a high school reunion. Readers can empathize.... [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 12:15pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• BCS Is The Perfect System, Says BCS Website [College Football]

  Number of comments: 25
  Listen up, dummy. You probably think the BCS is a terrible way to determine a football champion, but that's because you're a moron. Your stupid playoff ideas are stupid and I know this because I read...' [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 11:45am EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Drinks Are Drank, Cleavage Flys And Everyone Was Blotto [Sad? Whimsy?]

  Number of comments: 9
  For many of you, the day after Thanksgiving requires you to put on your best Gap sport coat, head out to the local beef-and-beer drink your way through a high school reunion. Readers can empathize.... [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 11:30am EST
  by DAULERIO

• Last Night's Winner: Your Stomach [Last Night's Winner]

  Number of comments: 22
  Everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like anyone who had a brined turkey and tasty, tasty sweet potatoes yesterday. And was lucky enough to have leftovers today. In... [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 10:15am EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Allen Iverson To Retire. Unless He Doesn't. [Wake Up Deadspin]

  Number of comments: 10
  Here's a journalism tip, kids. When the status of a developing story is still in doubt and you're having trouble deciding which angle to take with your coverage—just go with both. Seriously,...' [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 9:30am EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• LAST PICKLE IN THE JAR! Your Thanksgiving Jamboroo [Balls Deep]

  Number of comments: 49
  Drew Magary's Thursday Afternoon NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo runs every Thursday during the NFL season. Find more of his stuff at his Twitter feed. I have but one goal for this Thanksgiving, and that is... [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 7:00am EST
  by Drew Magary

• Tiger Woods Rumored To Be Getting His Becky On, Internet Declares. [Duan!]

  Number of comments: 68
  The National Enquirer has been tailing a 34-year-old NYC woman whom they claim is having a dirty affair with Eldrick. They even have pictures of her in Australia checking into the same hotel as him.... [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 5:00pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• Heads Roll At NFL's Concussion Committee [Nfl]

  Number of comments: 18
  Ira Casson and David Viano, co-chairmen of the NFL's brain-injury committee and spiritual heirs to the quacks who cooked medical studies for Big Tobacco, have resigned. In response, NFL retirees... [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 3:30pm EST
  by Tommy Craggs

• How A Parent-Coach Dispute Turned Into DUI Charge For Rick Adelman's Son [Dui]

  Number of comments: 38
  Rick Adelman's son David is on trial for DUI, but the proceedings have revealed that the incident was the result of a sting set up by the father of one of his players. Wasn't this an episode of Hang...' [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 2:50pm EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• An Angry Message For The Sports Fella, From The Star Of TV's Brooklyn Bridge [Not Afraid To Be Servicey]

  Number of comments: 65
  Not long ago, Knicks fan Danny Lanzetta, the child lead in one of those pleasant 1990s-era CBS shows, sent Bill Simmons an e-mail debunking his Ewing Theory. Simmons ignored him. So Danny did the... [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 2:15pm EST
  by Tommy Craggs

• A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Meanness [Sad? Whimsy?]

  Number of comments: 51
  While most Americans will be knee-capping each other at Wal-Mart on Friday, we'll roll out our other stories. But I just had to run this one from "Jon," a reader whose Charlie Brown-like tale of...' [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 1:30pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• Tim Donaghy's Gambling Buddy Would Like To Imply A Few Things [Nba]

  Number of comments: 15
  newVideoPlayer("/donaghyhbo_deadspin.flv", 500, 375,""); Bryant Gumbel's "Real Sports" caught up with Jimmy Battista, the recovering drug/gambling addict who bankrolled Tim Donaghy's awesome NBA bets... [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 1:15pm EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Illicit High-Five Is Apparently A Thing Now [Nfl]

  Number of comments: 17
  The NFL actually had to release a statement explaining that what happened between referee Jerome Boger and Vince Young on Monday was not technically a high five. You say "tomato," I say "terrorist..." [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 1:00pm EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Jay Mariotti: Lurking Karaoke Superstar [Media Meltdowns]

  Number of comments: 76
  Even though our good friend and dance partner, Jason Whitlock, is annoyed that Deadspin is "baiting its readers to stalk Mariotti," it would be more criminal to waste this picture of Jay's big night... [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 12:00pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• In Amazing Coincidence, Two Michigan State Players Kicked Off Team [College Football]

  Number of comments: 17
  Junior Roderick Jenrette and sophomore Glenn Winston were dismissed from Michigan State's football team two days after unidentified football players were accused of beating up frat boys in a... [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 11:30am EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Sissies, Drunk Yoga And The Last Pure Football Game: A Dispatch From Harvard-Yale [Harvard-Yale]

  Number of comments: 39
  Deadspin correspondent Craig Fehrman went to the 126th edition of Harvard-Yale, where he confronted both the overwrought mythology of The Game and the overexposure of at least one penis. The biggest... [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 11:00am EST
  by Craig Fehrman

• Decade Retrospective: 2001 [Decadium]

  Number of comments: 44
  We continue our year-by-year look back at the decade with the year 2001, back when people wore fedoras and smoked in the office, back when Jimmy Carter was President of the United States. Simple... [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 10:30am EST
  by Will Leitch

• Cold-Cocked Clausen Coddled By QB Coaches [College Football]

  Number of comments: 38
  A couple of minor updates to the Clausen Affair. He's wearing a black visor (usually not allowed at Notre Dame) during practice and the AD says, "He just got coldcocked by somebody, and we're very...'" [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 10:00am EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Last Night's Winner: Guys Who Like Playing Time [Last Night's Winner]

  Number of comments: 7
  In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like the six Golden State Warriors, who beat Dallas with no help from their teammates or head coach. Sort of like a... [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 9:30am EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• The Perfect Gift For The Kris Brown Fan In Your Life [Wake Up Deadspin!]

  Number of comments: 27
  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 the blogosphere to bring you everything you... [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 6:30am EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• Ex-Knick Finds Out That Crack Can Kill [Sad]

  Number of comments: 15
  Dean Meminger is in critical condition after a fire that investigators say was caused by a crack pipe. Several recently-used crack pipes were found in Meminger's apartment. Ruh-roh. Dean the Dream... [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 2:00am EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• This Policy Would Bankrupt The Adams Division [Soccer]

  Number of comments: 8
  After a shameful 9-1 thumping at Tottenham, Wigan's players will personally reimburse fans for their tickets. However, the trip from Greater Manchester to London was the first time Latics supporters... [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 12:30am EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• PETA And Skynet Team Up To Take On U Of Georgia [College Football]

  Number of comments: 33
  Because nothing even remotely animal-related can happen without PETA getting involved, the animal rights organization is recommending that the recently deceased Uga VII be replaced with an... [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 11:00pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• Baby Tressel Is A Sharp Dresser [Whimsy]

  Number of comments: 35
  Concerned reader Robert is worried that regular Mangino won't be with us much longer, so his baby form will go wanting. So he presents the world with Baby Tressel. Thoughts?' [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 9:30pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• Monster 6-Year-Old Lays Opponents The F**k Out [Football]

  Number of comments: 67
  There's always one football player who's bigger and faster than everyone else. In preps, it's infuriating. In college, it's awe-inspiring. But in Pop Warner football, it's hilarious and makes you... [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 8:00pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• The Haughty Drunken Excess That Is Harvard-Yale In Pictures [Duan!]

  Number of comments: 49
  Each year during "The Game" (which most tailgaters do not even pay attention to) the blue bloods invade the yard and show off their finest Ivy League elbow-bending techniques. It's like a beer-sopped... [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 6:00pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• Spartans Get Early Jump On Off-Season Distractions [College Football]

  Number of comments: 20
  Several Michigan State football players may have participated in a ski-mask wearing, face-punching group attack on a campus residence hall. I only have one question: Does this count against... [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 5:00pm EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Deadspin Readers Are Watching You Bone [Balls Deep]

  Number of comments: 78
  Time for your Deadspin Open Mailbag Tuesday. Email us here or submit your questions via Twitter. This week, we're covering peeping toms, volume fights, virgin toilets, and more. I lost my remote the...' [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 4:35pm EST
  by Drew Magary

• Lacrosse Players Accused Of Terrible Things, Media Braces For Impact [Media Meltdowns]

  Number of comments: 90
  Three Sacred Heart University lacrosse players have been charged with "conspiracy to commit sexual assault" on a female student in their dorm. Less surprising is that coverage of this story is... [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 3:50pm EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Boxer's Death Creates Life For Others [Sad]

  Number of comments: 56
  Fighter Francisco "Paco" Rodriguez died from a brain injury suffered during a 10-round match last Friday, but his donated organs saved the lives of eight people, including his own uncle, who was on... [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 3:00pm EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• The Jimmy Clausen Fight: Alternative Histories [Conspiracy Theories]

  Number of comments: 95
  The internet has graciously offered up several different explanations of what really happened at CJ's Pub last Saturday night. At this point, they are all equally plausible/ludicrous, but we present... [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 2:15pm EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Jay Mariotti: Lurking Tormentor Of The Chicago Bar Scene [Media Meltdowns]

  Number of comments: 47
  Mariotti's omnipresence on the Chicago bar scene — and recent photos confirming it — have opened the floodgates from numerous other Chicagoans(ites) who've had unfortunate run-ins with...' [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 1:30pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• Someone Actually Tried To Blackmail Tom Coughlin? [Nfl]

  Number of comments: 57
  A 30-year-old Philadelphia man, who lawyers say is mentally disabled, has pleaded guilty to sending threatening email messages to Tom Coughlin. Or are they just naturally assuming that any... [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 11:40am EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Man Dating Woman Made Famous For Anti-Homo Pageant Speech/Sex Tape Will Start For Rams [Nfl]

  Number of comments: 75
  Kyle Boller. You remember him. He was Joe Flacco before it was fashionable to be Joe Flacco. Now, Boller will most likely start in place of the broken-legged Marc Bulger. [Sky Sports/Photo: Radar] [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 10:40am EST
  by DAULERIO

• Old Woman Sticks It To Nazis [Track And Field]

  Number of comments: 40
  Germany has finally recognized the national high jump record that was taken away from Margaret Bergmann Lambert in 1936 because she was Jewish. Oh, and sorry about the whole "trying to wipe out your..." [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 10:35am EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Jimmy Clausen Had A Rough Weekend [College Football]

  Number of comments: 47
  All Jimmy Clausen wanted to do was enjoy a nice post-game meal with his family and teammates, but an angry Notre Dame fan had to go and remind the QB that he lost to Connecticut....by punching him in... [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 9:45am EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Last Night's Winner: Referee Jerome Boger [Last Night's Winner]

  Number of comments: 43
  In sports, everyone is a winner-some people just win better than others. Like NFL referee Jerome Boger, who must have had something riding on last night's game. Nobody likes Vince Young that much.... [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 9:00am EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• And Down Go Some More Yalies [Duan!]

  Number of comments: 54
  This unfortunate individual was given the perp-walk treatment during the snooty drunkfest known as Yale/Harvard this past Saturday. I'm sure there are far more entertaining photos (like this!)...' [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 6:00pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• A-HOLE COACH DIGEST: Coach Will Watch You Shower Now [Balls Deep]

  Number of comments: 44
  Welcome to Asshole Coach Digest, where we regale you Deadspin folk with stories of the meanest, cruelest, most batshit insane coaches you ever had. Email me your asshole coach story here. Off we go.... [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 5:15pm EST
  by Drew Magary

• Yale Football Coach Out-Crazies Bill Belichick [College Football]

  Number of comments: 56
  Since our nation wasted approximately 82 million man-hours of productivity last week arguing about that stupid fourth-and-two, it's a bit surprising that we the people aren't more enraged by Yale's... [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 4:30pm EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Showing The Human Side Of Charlie Weis The Week Before He Most Likely Gets Canned [Notre Dame]

  Number of comments: 56
  AOL Fanhouse writer John Walters has a pretty incredible, candid glimpse of Charlie Weis, in the early morning hours after the Fighting Irish lost to UCONN, where the embattled head coach basically... [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 3:45pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• Ole Miss KKK Protest Goes Swimmingly [College Football]

  Number of comments: 92
  "Swimmingly" means "completely embarrassing for white power morons," correct? Then yes, it went "swimmingly." The KKK's hour-long protest against tolerance and common sense lasted about 10 minutes... [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 3:00pm EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Black Friday Request: High School Reunion Horror Stories [Announcements]

  Number of comments: 14
  So as most of you may know, this is shortened week for most Americans so we can all solemnly commemorate the death of turkeys and indigenous people at the hands of white men wearing buckles on their... [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 2:30pm EST
  by DAULERIO

• Put Away Your Calculators. Joe Mauer Is MVP [Mlb]

  Number of comments: 39
  Indignant nerds may stand down. Your numerically eviscerating PowerPoint presentation about Derek Jeter's faults is both lovely and precise, but will not be needed this year. (Only an idiotic... [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 2:15pm EST
  by Dashiell Bennett

• Full Moon Over Chicago [Dat Ass]

  Number of comments: 3
  Considering the flood of emails, you people are all about Devin Hester's ass. I'm not here to judge, so we present it in all it's glory after the jump. ' [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 11:36pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• In Which We Try To Work Up Excitement Over The MLS Cup [DUAN]

  Number of comments: 23
  Do you, dear readers, care about tonight's championship showdown between the LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake? Perhaps a better question is, did you even know this was tonight? It's tough to deny MLS... [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 7:00pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• Gilbert Arenas Makes A Mockery Of Twitter [Nba]

  Number of comments: 4
  Agent Zero refuses to start Twittering until he has a million followers. Uh, Gil, that's not how you do it. Actually, you know what? Twitter's stupid and everyone on it is stupid and this will... [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 6:15pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• The Seedy Underbelly Of Sports Fan Art [Whimsy]

  Number of comments: 18
  There's a popular game going around the Internet, in which you search your favorite team on DeviantArt, the premier fan-created art site. Some results are pathetic, some are decent, but most are... [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 5:30pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky

• The BCS Has Its Day In Court Of Public Opinion [College Football]

  Number of comments: 16
  The BCS hired a new PR firm, and their first move was to create an official BCS Twitter. This is one case where interacting with the fans is a bad idea, and they are being torn apart. It's gruesome.... [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 5:00pm EST
  by Barry Petchesky