It's one of those fights where even if you win, you're still a loser. But let's break down the hissy fit the Raiders are throwing over Rich Gannon . Apparently Oakland has been feuding with their former QB for years [...more]
Think that Browns rookie was pissed ? After a practice spat, a CFL lineman stormed off the field, then returned waving a shovel. What a uniquely Canadian way to settle an argument. [...more]
Lamar Odom , and Khloe Kardashian , after weeks of romance, are talking marriage. [...more]
If you've got a javelin lodged in your leg, what do you do? [...more]
"The NBA formally declared a lockout of its referees Friday, virtually guaranteeing that the league will open the preseason with replacement officials in two weeks." [NYT] [...more]
New York magazine's excellent Sam Anderson reviews Flight , the magisterial Michael Jordan biography written and illustrated by Sam Anderson, age 13. [...more]
Asked, in the best Q&A ever, which Star Wars character would make the ideal baseball player, Wolf responds: "[T]he Emperor is unstoppable. He seems like he could pretty much get it done." It's true. His stuff is electric [...more]
You got 13 picks right in the Deadspin Pants Party Pool. You get a free 100-word rant in the Jamboroo next week. [...more]
In a classic Rod Tidwell move, The Texans' CB wrote "Pay me, Rick" with sharpie on his cleats. "Rick"[Smith]—the Texans GM—fined Dunta (yes, "Dunta") $25,000 for "conduct detrimental to the team". Daaaamn Rick! [ESPN] [...more]
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]