A tipster's tale inspires the following rant

The Big Dead Sidebar staff has received its first complaint in the inbox, and it comes from the Super Bowl.Tipster "CT" has encountered som

Stat Boy Presents: 36 points later

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BREAKING NEWS: That Bryan Mullins kid is pretty good

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Pujols: Cards should sign Manny

We'll call it Albert just being Albert.Albert Pujols, the St. Louis Cardinals' all-world first baseman, told the Associated Press that it c

He Gone!

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NO MAS PROFUNDO!!???

In a very sad day for me personally, the White Sox super utility man and extraordinarily goofy World Series hero Juan Uribe signed a minor

W-Hoops: I remember that story

It's actually been a while since I wrote that story about the women's basketball program. Almost an entire year to be exact.I haven't reall

Storyline on the hush

I have a feeling when a certain TBDS staff member reads this post, he will cringe and then strangle me virtually.Oh well.We're gonna have o

Your move, Cubs fans

It's good to see the Cards are making use of the landfill behind the new Busch Stadium.Thank you, Deadspin!

Florida State's crappy 'D' isn't limited to football

Sorry about that David Beckham thing earlier.But you know what I'm not sorry about: My allegiance to the No. 5 North Carolina Tar Heels.And

No. 1 knocked off (again)

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Ugh, why is David Beckham in my top plays?

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Paul Bako re-connects Cubs to Dusty Baker Era, again

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LOL at an NBA line

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Southern Illinois Salukis: Floor General U

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God, Save The Blue Demons

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Garrett Olson, we hardly knew ye

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CUBS TRADE: Ronny C departs Aaron Heilman comes on and we'll be back

In a deal that makes some sense for both teams, the Chicago Cubs moved Ronny Cedeno, potential middle infield starter, and newly acquired s

Repeat? Doubtful. Playoffs? Certainly. - Philadelphia Phillies Preview 2009

There isn't a whole lot left to accomplish after the Philadelphia Phillies won a division title for the second consecutive year en route to

New Yawk Mets Preview 2009

So it's Mr. Met that gets you excited eh?There are plenty of reasons to get excited for the 2009 New York Mets but I doubt any fan can shak

Couldn't be as super

As this.

Reason #6972 why ESPN sucks...

...Chris Berman.Seriously, who does he think he is?I understand that he has worked at The World Wide Leader since the inception of time, an

This post is gonna be Super!

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It's A White Out!

If you live in the southern Illinois region, take a look out your window.It might look a little something like the picture above.Good ole w

The Jake Peavy Saga Continues

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The 100-0 Backlash

First off, let me make this clear: When it comes to pouring on the points in any sports game this is how I feel.In Texas, Covenant smashed

Daily Dosage: Snow Day Edition

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Reality T.O.

In an unforeseen turn of events, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens has put his put his name back in the center of the sports world

Feeling Brave: The 2009 Atlanta Braves Preview

After making the playoffs each season for what seemed like my entire life, the Atlanta Braves were shutout of the postseason for the second

Yar...I got me a Marlin - 2009 Florida Marlins Preview

Nobody expected the Florida Marlins to go 84-77 in 2008 after unloading two top players in Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis to the Detro

The Combust-a-Bulls starring Vinny Del Negro

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The weekend in which I take over Bloomington-Normal

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Those who can't be Rams, become Lions

There is a saying in the education business (that I may or may not be privy to) that says 'Those who can't do, teach; and those that can't

May I have your attention please

I think I may have found the best name in baseball while I was looking up information for another preview story.http://www.baseball-referen

Tom Ricketts just put Tribune Co. in the black

The Tribune Co. has held the Chicago Cubs and their fans for 28 years.Their reign of terror is over.Billionaire Tom Ricketts, who grew up a

To the East we go: The Washington Nationals Preview

After an admirable effort to lure first baseman Mark Teixera, the Washington Nationals are in relatively the same place as the 2008 season.

Glaus to miss three months

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Troy Glaus is expected to miss the next three months after getting arthroscopic surgery on his right shou

Reason #5847 why the Cubs haven't won a World Series in a billion years

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Daily Dosage: Confessions

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So, Lovie, how close are the Bears?

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Adam Dunn's price is droppin' like it's hot

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Daily Dosage: Back to business

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