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24 Years of Limbaugh Apologies

Mark Russell — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:28:42 CST

Rush Limbaugh's apology yesterday for calling a law student a "slut" surprised many—after all, he doesn't give out many mea culpas. And even when he does, he doesn't really put a lot of heart into most of them. So BuzzFeed takes a look at Limbaugh's six most notable apologies...

Michael Vick: MVP?

Kevin Spak — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:40:56 CST

Michael Vick eviscerated the Washington Redskins last night, throwing for 333 yards and four touchdowns, and running for another 80 yards and two more touchdowns, an unprecedented, record-breaking accomplishment. “He’s got my MVP vote,” Washington linebacker London Fletcher told the Washington Post after the game. Is the ex-con really that...

Gangs, Race, and More Limbaugh NFL Slams

Harry Kimball — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:35:24 CDT

Al Sharpton has urged the NFL to block Rush Limbaugh's purchase of the St. Louis Rams, calling him “anti-NFL.” Sharpton was particularly disturbed, Politico reports, by a “recent statement that the NFL was beginning to look like a fight between the Crips and the Bloods without the weapons.” Really? There...

Vick Signs With Eagles

John Johnson — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:54:19 CDT

Michael Vick is back in the NFL. The recently released dog-fighter signed a surprise two-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, reports ESPN. Vick—who claims debt of about $4 million—will get $1.6 million the first year with the possibility of $5.2 million the second. He can immediately...

Eagles Soar Past Vikings 26-14; Face Giants Next

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:11:54 CST

All but forgotten as a postseason contender just a month earlier, Andy Reid, Donovan McNabb, and the Philadelphia Eagles have a playoff win. Next up: the Super Bowl champion Giants. Brian Westbrook caught a short pass and zigzagged through the Minnesota defense for a devastating 71-yard touchdown midway through the...

Jets Punch Hole in Titans' Perfect Season

Laurel Jorgensen — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:09:46 CST

In NFL action, it was an exciting day for the AFC East’s No. 1 and 2, the New York Jets and the New England Patriots, the AP reports: Brett Favre threw two TDs and the Jets took down the Tennessee Titans 34-13, breaking their 13-game winning streak. The Jets have...

Campbell Soup Sacks NFL Moms

Kevin Spak — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:18:00 CDT

Wilma McNabb and the other NFL moms are finished as corporate spokespeople, the Wall Street Journal reports. Campbell's Chunky Soup has launched a new distinctly mom-less advertising campaign after market research indicated that the 30-year-old men they’re targeting weren’t relying on their mothers’ food advice. Their new ad likens LaDanian...

Lions Mail it In, Get Whipped by Green Bay

Mike Buss — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:14:55 CST

Green Bay played reserves for most of today's game against the Detroit Lions, a team the Packers have beaten every year at home since 1991. Brett Favre played long enough to throw a pair of TD passes in the 34-13 win. Detroit, reportedly planning to fire offensive coordinator Mike Martz,...

Romo, Cowboys Lay Egg Against Feisty Eagles

Jesse Andrews — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:04:55 CST

As his girlfriend Jessica Simpson looked on, Tony Romo and the flashy Dallas offense sputtered at home against Philadelphia in a 10-6 upset. Romo had three picks and a grisly 36% completion rate; Terrell Owens caught just two passes. The loss dropped Dallas to 12-2, ostensibly tied with Green Bay...