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“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.




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TheSportingSnarf  is a website dedicated to the enjoyable, humorous, and nuanced aspects of the sporting and (to a lesser extent) pop-culture world.  We attempt to touch upon (in varying degrees of print/video length) engaging topics which are not discussed nearly enough. We’d love for you to give us your perspective, network, and participate regularly. But if you’d just like to join in on the mob-mentality and get all sanctimonious on a particular sports figure — head on over to ESPN.com. (Mickey Mouse welcomes you.) Or you can keep it real with us.

Oneida Nation Seeks Redskins Name Change

Representatives of the Oneida Indian Nation on Wednesday asked NFL executives to sanction Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder for conduct detrimental to the league for continuing to use a team nickname and mascot that “promote a dictionary-defined racial slur.” redskin noun [C]     /ˈred.skɪn/ offensive via redskin noun – definition in the British English Dictionary & Thesaurus – Cambridge […]

Pistons Win Season Opener

Defeating the Washington Wizards at home! The new crew looked good together, jelling to a double digit lead in the second quarter and maintaining it through practically the entire game. “Big Shot” Billups received an ovation from the crowd in his return to the Palace. His presence in the 4th quarter helped seal this deal.

Thank You, Jim

2006-2013 Detroit Tigers Manager You are the man, Jim. Thanks for the amazing eight years. I’m so happy you will be staying on in the organization. LEYLAND = TIGER 4 LIFE What an honor playing my first 8 years with Jim Leyland. A great manager and an even better person. Thanks for believing in me. […]

Clippers To Hide Lakers’ Banners

The Clippers put banners of seven of their players over the Lakers’ 16 championship banners and 10 retired numbers during a preseason game Friday night. via Los Angeles Lakers offended by Los Angeles Clippers covering championship banners – ESPN Los Angeles. Genius move by new coach Doc Rivers.

Know Your Place

What is wrong with people? If one more person brings up the Tigers who isn’t a real fan I’m going to punch them square in the face. Why does the peanut gallery have to comment on thing’s they know nothing about? SHUT THE FUCK UP. Congratulations on seeing your friend’s Facebook status or watching a […]

I’m Sorry, Tigers

The sense of urgency is greater for some players than others. [Torii] Hunter, 38, has played 1,234 big league games and been to the postseason seven times with the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels and the Tigers, but he’s still waiting for his first World Series appearance. Although he’s confident that Dombrowski will make the tweaks necessary to […]

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