Andre Smith wasn't feeling up to working out at the NFL Combine, so he packed up and left. That can't be good for his draft stock, yet now Jerry Jones only wants him more. [SbB] • It's about damn time somebody put together a JaVale McGee highlight reel. I needed a reminder as to why I keep watchin...

Dallas owner, and noted crazy person, Jerry Jones has issued an organizational gag order to prevent leaks, even the ones that aren't real. Jerry Jones attempted to explain the gag order to some media members last night, and Albert Breer of the Sporting News was among them. In particular, he was angr...

Last night the Oklahoma Sooners traveled to Texas to renew the Red River Rivalry with a number one ranking on the line, only to be rebuffed once again by the Longhorns. National Player of the Year favorite Blake Griffin scored just two points in 11 minutes of floor time before being forced to the be...

The New York Post managed to obtain an early copy of Joe Torre's soon to be released tell-all. The book, co-written by Tom Verducci, includes some fantastic characterizations of A-Rod. In an explosive new book called "The Yankee Years," Torre gets most personal in his attacks against Alex Rodriguez,...

The air of invincibility surrounding Antonio Margarito following his super human performance against Miguel Cotto was brought down 37 year old Sugar Shane Mosley before the largest crowd in Staples Center's history. Mosley, a 3-1 underdog entering the welterweight title fight, was well on his way to...

Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap. This LSU coed sure does love Trent Richardson, whoever the hell that is. I assume she's referring to the basketball team's coach Trent Johnson. Her affections played no role in the...

This picture comes from earlier today when umpire Garth DiFelice defended himself from a charging Kenneth Darby with a textbook right cross jab to the chin. Or at least that's the way it looks to me. UPDATE: Black Sports Online has come through with video of the assault. As for the unrelated, non-pu...

The Raiders, the Redskins, and some teams that actually still matter at this point in the season. • Falcons at Vikings Today's top late affair features two teams with eyes on the playoffs. Atlanta can clinch a wildcard berth with a win and hey, they're actually playing like it! The Falcons lead 14...

Holy crap, the bowl games are starting already. In fact Wake Forest and Navy are underway at RFK Stadium in the famed EagleBank Bowl. This soon-to-be classic will be followed up by another three epic showdowns as the day goes on. • Navy vs. Wake Forest- The Midshipmen stormed out to a 13-0 lead in...

Even if you don't particularly care for Italian soccer (raises hand) you can't deny the excitement of seeing Juventus winning a six goal affair over Milan. In a huge match that could go a long way to deciding which of these two sides will be able to challenge Inter for the league title. The Turin si...