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Duaaan!
Athletes On Vacation And How They Protect Themselves From The Sun
If you have the misfortune of being at work today, you're most likely dreaming of not working. Of laying in a hammock, sipping a frosty mug of Lowenbrau, and adjusting various body parts. Let's watch the professionals. More »
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By DAULERIOComment by I Party With Smoot: Sometimes I wonder if the internet is really all that helpful to society. And then I stumble upon this: [www.funadvice.com] 7 Responses | Other threads
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Mlb
Twitter Will Clear Up The Barry Bonds Grand Jury Testimony
The Daily News' investigative team — also known as the people who helped buckle Roger Clemens' knees — are turning their attention to Barry Bonds, posting his grand jury testimony in 140-character chunks. The first tweet: "Confidential." Juicy. [BarryBondsGJ Twitter]
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By Ben CohenComment by Secret Identity: Ah, reading transcripts of oral testimony, a welcome respite from my day job as a litigator reading transcripts of oral... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Mlb
Blame It On Boras
Everything bad that has ever happened to the Dodgers is the fault of evil, evil Scott Boras, up to and including that home run he hit off Ralph Branca in 1951. [NYT]
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By Tommy CraggsComment by ScientificMapp: Now Manny knows what it's like to fly Southwest Airlines. 2 Responses | Other threads
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god bless america
Athletes Who Exercise Their Freedom By Hating On America
Hot dogs, apple pie, fireworks and anti-patriotism— it's the perfect excuse for a July 4 gallery. Now go celebrate America! More »
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By Ben CohenComment by DollaBrand: What's the point of this post? 6 Responses | Other threads
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Mlb
Royal Rumble Ends; Blogger Still Standing
Royals lift "ban" on Rany Jazayerli : "[T]here's a big difference between passively resisting my show and actively trying to sabotage my career. Now that the latter possibility is off the table, we're cool." [Rany on the Royals]
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By Tommy CraggsComment by Gourmet Spud: Well, looks like it's just me and you today, kid. 9 Responses | Other threads
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Duan!
Holiday Announcements And Other Things Of Note
Tomorrow is technically an "off day" for Gawker media, but we'll be intermittently posting some stuff that will hopefully keep those of you trapped at work for a few hours occupied. Lots and lots of pictures. More »
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By DAULERIOComment by Bobby Big Wheel: Hasn't anyone here heard of busting balls? 17 Responses | Other threads
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Mlb
Team "Bans" Baseball Prospectus Writer, Pain In The Royal Ass
Last week, Rany Jazayerli, blogger and baseball propeller-head of note, went after longtime Royals trainer Nick Swartz, stopping just shy of ripping out the man's heart and waving it at the sun. The team didn't take this so well. More »
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By Tommy CraggsComment by Karlifornia: "he's done admirable work on the study of pitcher abuse." Most notably, the TV commercial he funded, featuring Mark Prior being... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Jim Leyritz
Jim Leyritz Busted On Domestic Battery Charges
Leyritz, awaiting his DUI manslaughter trial, was arrested today on charges that he dragged his ex-wife out of bed and shoved her, allegedly because she wrote a check without his permission. As you might guess, this one's a little weird. More »
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By Tommy CraggsComment by Mr. Randy Watson: Tomorrow's ESPN.com poll: Who is the best woman-beating athlete of all-time? - Jim Leyritz - Jim Brown - O.J. Simpson - Brett Myers 3 Responses | Other threads
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Nba
Ricky Rubio To Remain In Spain
Rubio, Spain's Pistola Pedro, "will remain in Spain to play for his DKV Joventut basketball team for the remaining two years of his contract rather than try to move to the NBA this season, El Periodico reported today." [Pioneer Press]
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By Tommy CraggsComment by crazyjoedavola: So he will remain in Spain, instead of getting on a plane? Insane 9 Responses | Other threads
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Lance Armstrong
A Nutty Theory About Lance Armstrong
A couple of scientists argue that Lance Armstrong did indeed employ certain exotic performance-enhancing procedures before his run of seven consecutive Tour De France victories: namely, getting his diseased testicle lopped off. More »
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By Tommy CraggsComment by Mr.HandsomePrettyFace: coulda done w/out this pic btw 5 Responses | Other threads
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Deleted Scenes
The One With People Drinking And The Return Of The Fanny Cough Yarn-Spinner
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. More »
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By DAULERIOComment by Fu Manchu Not Amused aka SalFasanoForever: "p and s - lubert if you readin this i so sorry that i hit you gramma with teh horshoe.... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Why your stadium sucks
Why Your Stadium Sucks: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
This is a new weekly feature in which I (and maybe you, too, readers) detail the various reasons for hating your ballpark. This week: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. More »
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By Tommy CraggsComment by Juancho: Educate me: What is that thing at the top? 10 Responses | Other threads
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Nba
At Least Ricky Rubio Will Appear Somewhere In America
The footage for a catchy Gillette commercial: Tiger Woods fist-pumping, Derek Jeter fist-pumping, Roger Federer fist-pumping. Oh, and Ricky Rubio shooting free throws. Minnesota fans, have confidence in yourboyman! [The Hoop Doctors via Balls Don't Lie]
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By Ben CohenComment by Bea Hate Me: To avoid controversy, Gillette is now readying an alternate version of the commercial with Brandon Jennings and rapper Joe Budden. 2 Responses | Other threads
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Cfl
Well This Is Quite The Michael Jackson Tribute
Toronto Argos receiver Arland Bruce decided he'd "pay tribute" to Michael Jackson after his first touchdown by stripping off his pads and playing dead. [ESPN]
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By DAULERIOComment by sir_pantsalot: Am I the only person that assumed all CFL touchdowns were celebrated by reenacting their favorite Kids in the Hall... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Fantasy Football
Fantasy Football: The Musical Needs Your Help
Although this story does not contain tiny Mexican wrestlers nor furries, it's still undeniably batshit. A NYC theater group is in search of stage actors to portray Bill Simmons, Matthew Berry, and J-Bug for an upcoming fantasy football musical. Kapow! More » -
Soccer
Racist European Soccer Fans, Go Sit In A Corner
"A referee should first demand over the public address system that fans stop their racist behavior. If they fail to do so, the game should be suspended for five to 10 minutes, with teams sent to the locker rooms." [AP]
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By Ben CohenComment by Chris Hanson's Axe: How can dago and just do that? 9 Responses | Other threads
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New York Mets
The New York Mets Have A Furry Run-In On Road Trip
Those injury-riddled New York Bastard Mets have struggled recently, so this recent road trip could serve as a self-reflective haven for players, coaches, and media. Unless the Pittsburgh hotel they're staying in is having a furry convention. More »
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By DAULERIOComment by UpstateUnderdog: I find this post even more disturbing than the one about the dead midget Mexican wrestlers. 3 Responses | Other threads
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Whimsy? Sad?
A Mexican Murder Mystery Featuring Masked Mini-Wrestlers A Roving Gang Of Hookers And Perez Hilton
I always enjoy news stories that appear to be plucked from the mind of a struggling screenwriter deep in the throes of a salvia trip. Like this one about two tiny Mexican wrestlers found dead in a shady hotel room. More »
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By DAULERIOComment by MitchKayak: Gang of Whores would be a great name for a metal band. 4 Responses | Other threads
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Media Meltdowns
Next Thing You Know, They'll Play La Marseillaise For Andy Roddick
Andy Murray is British, so naturally, he's the local favorite at Wimbledon. Hey, that would make for a sappy Rick Reilly video essay, complete with "Das Deutschlandlied," the British national anthem, as background music. More »
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By Ben CohenComment by StanGable: You're both wrong. Everyone knows "Night Rocker" is the German national anthem 2 Responses | Other threads
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Wake up deadspin!
I Got Sol But I'm Not A Soldier
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap More »
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By DAULERIOComment by SelfWrighteousMetsFan: I've got , but it's not making these girls any hotter. 3 Responses | Other threads
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Mlb
Scott Boras' Land Rover Attacked; Suspects Include Just About Everyone In The World
Someone took an "unknown hard, long object" to Scott Boras' Land Rover while it was parked outside a Newport Beach restaurant. Damage totaled $2,000, but only after bitter negotiations between Boras and his claims adjuster. [Corona Del Mar Today]
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By Tommy CraggsComment by MeAndChipperJones: "Damage totaled $2,000," That "much" damage to a Land Rover means they were not trying very hard. 3 Responses | Other threads
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Inside Baseball
Sony Knew What Soderbergh Was Up to on Moneyball Script
Yesterday we posted Sony's take on why Moneyball, the Soderbergh/Pitt film based on Michael Lewis' book, died five days before shooting was to start. Now someone close to the project has provided us with a different version of events. [Gawker]
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Comment by Flippyjack: I hope they find financing and make that damn movie. Do you realize? Billy Beane (the Pitt character) is gay.... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Duan!
Just In Case You Still Haven't Booked Your Summer Vacation
Former NFL/AFL kicker Paul Edinger has a kicking camp in Costa Rica. He named the camp "Kickin It In Costa Rica" where he offers his professional services to young kickers who aspire to be professionals. In Costa Rica. More »
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By DAULERIOComment by NordoftheBlings: How's this gonna compete with "Hackin' It In Caracas" hosted by Ugueth Urbina? 7 Responses | Other threads
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Media Meltdowns
The Jay Mariotti Online Express Could Be Headed Back To Chicago
The Rumor: Jay Mariotti's death wish/dream to return to the Chicagoland newspaper universe is almost complete — he's finally heading to the Chicago Tribune. It's just unfortunate that neither he nor anyone at the paper will talk about it.
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By DAULERIOComment by The_Dark_Side_of_Oz: I see he has his official middle age douche bag uniform on, jeans and a sport coat 9 Responses | Other threads
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Golf
For Tony Romo, Fans Fumble Golf Etiquette
Tiger Woods teed off today with Tony Romo in his pro-am at Congressional Country Club. In Washington D.C. Spectators don't really like Tony Romo there, so they boo him. But Jessica Simpson — she's OK anywhere. [D.C. Sports Bog]
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By Ben CohenComment by UpstateUnderdog: Here's one to make you feel old, old school Starter commercial. + Watch video 7 Responses | Other threads
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Swimming
Wardrobe Malfunction Costs Swimmer Race, A Little Bit Of Dignity
Italian Olympian Flavia Zoccari was disqualified from a race yesterday after her swimsuit literally tore her a new butthole. That's not going to sit well back home, but hopefully it will all work out in the end. [DailyMail, via Slanch]
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Comment by BruschisBrewsky: Greg Louganis has a great idea for all of his new swimsuits. 13 Responses | Other threads
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recaps
Terrell Owens and Joanna Krupa Rise From The Dead
ABC made a mistake when they somehow let theonlymost marketable face on their game show get booted off in the first week. Well, thanks to the magic of television that's all a distant memory! More »
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Deadcast
Bridget Hall: Loves Shrooms, Hates Jessica Simpson
Your Deadcast guest this week is supermodel Bridget Hall. You might think a smoking hot lady like Bridget is unattainable. But today, I bring you proof she's just like us Deadspin folk! She likes guns!
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high school football
Photos With Bruno Put School On Defensive
The rise of club music, the fall of apartheid, Bruno looking all fabulous with some high school football players very powerful in their physique and the head of L.A. schools disciplining a principal and athletic director — coincidence or not? More »
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By Ben CohenComment by X-tacle: I wonder if how far Cohen would have stuck with his "Bruno" character had the photo shoot been with Nebraska's... 2 Responses | Other threads
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moneyball
Soderbergh's Moneyball Script Too Real To Get Made
The Sony Pictures executive who pulled the plug on Moneyball says that Steven Soderbergh changed the original script because he didn't want anything in the movie that didn't actually happen. So Billy Beane isn't a sweaty, foul-mouthed, Hooters waitress slayer?
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Comment by Steve U: Chip Lambert knows exactly what this script needs: more breasts. 2 Responses | Other threads
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