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ESPN Envisions a White Michael Vick [PICTURE]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:40:23 +0000

ESPN The Magazine has dedicated its entire football preview issue to controversial QB Michael Vick, including a feature which poses the question, "What if Michael Vick were white?"

It's complicated, concludes the thought piece's author, Touré. What's also complicated is the status of the article's photo -- a digital rendering of Vick as a white man -- on ESPN's website.

Is There a Kid Being Abducted in the Background of This ESPN Interview? [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:53:02 +0000

There must be a perfectly legitimate explanation as to why a large man is dragging a small child away in the background of this ESPN interview with pro skater Nyjah Huston. Because if not, we’re dealing with a bad guy so bent on child abduction that he has no qualms about committing this dastardly deed [...]

'Evolution of Dance' Guy Acts Out Famous Touchdown Dances [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:36:56 +0000

You may not know Judson Laipply's name, but you've almost surely seen him in action. The comedian's 'Evolution of Dance' video went viral in 2006 and has since been viewed 177 million times.

So several weeks ago when ESPN began mulling ways to laud the inevitable end of the NFL lockout, he was a natural choice. “The idea started by thinking about how we should celebrate a return to football,” said Kevin Kirksey, ESPN’s senior director of marketing. “Judson was a perfect partner to work with.”