It's a day to remember for Curt Schilling.
What once was sacred has become quaint. Take, for example, “the way of animal powers,” the phrase Joseph Campbell used to describe the hunter’s mindset. Today, getting into the head of an animal and having a kill-worship relationship with it seems exotic.
The word quidditch may or may not sound familiar to you, depending on whether you are familiar with the Harry Potter series. In the series, it is the most popular sport played in the wizard community and involves things such as flying brooms and magical sports equipment with a mind of its own. Now, there is a real-world adaptation of the sport, known as "Muggle Quidditch," "Ground Quidditch" or ...
Nikki Schwab With a book title like "Greedy Bastards," you'd expect MSNBC's Dylan Ratigan to have a naughty list. But the television host and first time author swears he's not talking about specific individuals in his brand new book, it's bad behavior that's getting to him. "There's a fantasy that we all have that if we could find a room full of 'Greedy Bastards' that we would solve [the country ...
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There's a commercial out there now for "My Zone Headphones" — perhaps you've seen it — in which we see a man trying to watch the Big Game (we know this because he's wearing a generic sports jersey). But — alas! — his kids and/or...
# funbag Time for your weekly edition of the Deadspin Funbag. Find more of Drew's stuff at KSK or on Twitter . Buy Drew's book, The Postmortal, through here. Email the Funbag here. Today, we're covering revenge, more Presidential sexiness, and more. More »
No more making fun of the NL Central, not after the St. Louis Cardinals shocked the baseball world with their wild-card run and postseason dramatics. But that was 2011. The Cardinals will have to repeat without their best player and their legendary manager. So let's get down to business and see how the Cardinals and their division rivals rate position by position. Rankings are based on my own ...
Once you reach Academia 4XX AF , you'll discover a familiar face. In the northern section of the map near where you find Hope , use Mog to uncover a hidden character named Captain Cryptic . Serah comments on how he looks remarkable similar to Amodar, Lightning 's Captain from XIII.
Back9Network will converge on the PGA Merchandise Show this week in Orlando, Fla. where it will give the industry a sneak peek of its original programming, first look at the set of The Scorecard, its signature daily studio show and the opportunity to meet with celebrities and network executives.Orlando, Fla. (PRWEB) January 25, 2012 Back9Network will converge on the PGA Merchandise Show this ...
Now that the Packers' season is over and I realize that I really don't give a hoot who wins the Super Bowl, it's time to realize that there are other things in life besides Aaron Rodgers.
PASADENA, Calif. -- HBO will roll out a full slate of new programs in the coming months -- beginning Jan. 29 with the Dustin Hoffman-Nick Nolte gambling drama "Luck" -- but fans of "Game of Thrones" will be most interested in this tidbit: The fantasy drama returns for its second season April 1.
She has been a writer all her life, but she has finally found time to write thanks to a supportive family and sheer determination. Jefferson Township resident Julianne Pellegrino Grider, or the author J.P. Grider, has self-published her first complete novel, "Unplugged — A Portrait of a Rock Star."
There is some great MMA merchandise out there. I wear my Bad Boy MMA hoodie almost every day, because it's awesome, and I am just gross enough to wear the same gear daily. But, and this is not an exaggeration, some MMA merchandise is among the worst stuff on the planet. Reprehensibly bad. Comically bad. Amazingly bad. Let's look at some of each! Begin Slideshow
Minneapolis, prepare to be roasted. The Roast Master General himself will be embarking upon our fair city, as part of his "Jeff Ross Roasts America Tour."
While driving in Scotland, Lynn Boland Richardson often stops her car to place her hand on a big rock she spots at the side of the road.
# jamboroo Drew Magary's Thursday Afternoon NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo runs every Thursday during the NFL season. Buy Drew's book, The Postmortal, through here. Find more of his stuff at his Twitter feed. More »
Those willing to pull trigger on expensive safaris get a memorable experience If fiftysomething basketball players can spend thousands of dollars on fantasy camps with the likes of Coach K and MJ, if golfers make similar pilgrimages to the sport's birthplace in Scotland, why shouldn't hunters do the same at exotic venues in Africa?
A few weeks back, you asked gaming-world academic and game designer Ian Bogost questions from the business, philosophical, and aesthetic sides of gaming; below, find his responses. Thanks, Ian! Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Opening Day is a special moment in the life of any baseball player. It was no different for former Phillies, Diamondbacks and Red Sox ace Curt Schilling. One of the most dominant postseason pitchers in major league history, Schilling compiled an 11-2 playo...
