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Jamere Holland: Moron of the week
The Pacific Northwest train wreck known as Jamere Holland continues to careen out of control, and you’re invited to watch. All it takes is a Facebook account...
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We'll admit it … Ohno makes us tingly all over
As a rule, your humble Sportspoop staff rarely offers shout-outs to athletes without breasts … that’s just how we roll. But it’s high time we professed our man-love for Apolo Anton Ohno...
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It's an idiot thang, and you wouldn't understand
Hours after University of Oregon linebacker Kiko Alonso was cited for DUII, minor in possession, failure to maintain a lane and an improper turn, Ducks receiver Jamere Holland had this to say ...
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What Tiger said vs. what Tiger wanted to say
OK, so get this: Sportspoop senior golf correspondent Toonces just returned from Tiger Woods’ “press conference” in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla...
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Our long national curling nightmare is almost over
Top o’ the morning, poopers! Hope you’re having a better Friday than the U.S. Olympic curling teams, who are staring down the barrel of a combined 0-7 record in Vancouver...
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Lacrosse accuser arrested; Duke fans still intolerable
Sports fans across the globe have long wanted to slap the smug little smirk off the face of Duke University’s creepy Blue Devil mascot … but we should be careful what we pray for...
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Tiger's news conference expected to yield tail … er, tales
Sportspoop.com has uncovered the inside scoop on Tiger Woods’ anticipated “press conference” he’s expected to host Friday morning...
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Disgruntled fan makes plea for 52-week NFL season
While rumors continue to swirl that NFL officials will push for an 18-game regular season when the league’s collective bargaining agreement expires next year, a Texas man is already concerned ...
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Oregon's James builds on proud tradition in Eugene
University of Oregon running back LaMichael James was arrested Wednesday morning on domestic violence charges including assault, menacing and strangulation...
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Whistler fuzz killing that good ol' Olympic buzz
Residents of Whistler, British Columbia, and 2010 Winter Olympic visitors alike are up in arms due to increased police presence in the small city...
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Monday hangover: Let's all wag our fingers at women's hockey
Holy hockeyballs, media people. Enough with the contrived outrage over the weekend’s Olympic arse-whoopings in women’s ice hockey...
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Luge officials heap embarrassment upon tragedy
If you’ve read our posts before, you know we usually look for humor in the world of sports. But we also reserve the right to point to the stupid...
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Nets' home games becoming truly interactive experience
The freefall continues for the New Jersey Nets, but 11 of the NBA team’s remaining fans found reason for optimism when they gathered Friday morning in Wyckoff, N.J...
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Breaking news: PGA Tour actually taking place this year
So check this out, apparently the PGA Tour decided to actually go ahead and host events this year — even without Tiger Woods. Can you believe that shit? Now this is just awkward...
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Lindsey Vonn pretty much just described our dream date
In a statement that we’re guessing wasn’t meant to be anywhere near as alluring as it sounds, American ski hopeful and SI cover girl Lindsey Vonn posted the comment below on her Twitter feed a couple hours ago...
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This Chris Berman story smells fishy, or maybe it's just him
First things first, we want to make one thing clear right from the get-go today: This Chris Berman-to-NFL Network story is, in all likelihood, a big stinkin’ pile of horse apples...
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National Signing Day makes us feel dirty all over (as usual)
Hunter S. Thompson once wrote of college football recruiting, “It is uglier than most things. It is normally perceived as some kind of cruel and shallow money trench … a long plastic ...
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Stafford's knee rehab is coming along just fine, thanks
There’s only one thing that could distract us from the round-the-clock coverage of Dwight Freeney’s ankle injury, and that’s Matthew Stafford. And his girlfriend...
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4 out of 5 Kansas fans prefer Reed's sis over Money
With a potential No. 1 ranking on the line Saturday when their team heads west to face rival K-State, you would think Kansas basketball fans would have their attention focused on the tough test that looms in Manhattan...
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We've officially hit rock bottom (again) in the Tiger saga
Every time we think we’ve witnessed the low point in the mainstream media’s “coverage” of Tiger Woods’ recent foibles, we find out just how much we’ve underestimated ...
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Monday hangover: Sharapova loses battle of the insanely hot
So the conference championship games are set in the NFL, although we have to say we’re a little underwhelmed by the whole thing thus far...
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Lane Kiffin continues his quest to be hated by America
So it’s pretty clear, given the *ahem* vitriolic responses *sniff* to Lane Kiffin’s decision Tuesday to bolt Tennessee for the USC coaching vacancy, that this whole Southern Cal thing better work out nicely for Kiffin...
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McGwire story joins pantheon of 'No-S—, Sherlock” moments
We’re not exactly sure why, but damned if this Mark McGwire story isn’t continuing to reign chaos over the sports media some 24 hours after his *cough* people *ahem* meticulously unveiled The Admission Plan...
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Urban borefare | an asinine ending to an asinine year
What a banner year it’s been in the college coaching business. From Rick Pitino to John Calipari to Lane Kiffin to Mark Mangino to Mike Leach, and finally, to Urban Meyer, it’s ...
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Angry nag edges horse for AP Female Athlete of the Year honor
It’s been a landmark year for Serena Williams. In January, tennis’ big-boned diva took advantage of a heaping helping of Australian hospitality to rally past Svetlana Kuznetsova ...
