relationships

"Do You Like Girls?" And Other Inappropriate Questions The NFL Asks During Interviews

Sexual discrimination is rampant in the NFL. And it's time for that to come to an end. NOW.
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Sports, relationships, nfl, homophobia, discrimination, football, equality, gay rights, 49ers, weird job interviews

Mar 5, 2013 at 10:00am | 46 comments

football

PAY THE REFS! How the NFL Is Ruining My Favorite Sport

While I have friends who insist on commenting on my Facebook wall that, “it’s just a bunch of guys and a ball,” or on telling me that there are people in the world who are starving and maybe I should be upset about them instead of a fumble, to them I say: Football’s my thing.
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Sports, football, nfl, replacement refs, integrity, seattle seahawks, green bay packers

Sep 26, 2012 at 12:00pm | 78 comments

nfl

Is There Anything Lamer Than Backing Out of a Bet?

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers made a bet the Packers would beat the 49ers in Week One. And then they didn't. TIME TO PAY UP, DUDE.
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Sports, nfl, football, green bay packers, aaron rodgers, boyz II men, bets, poor sport, if i have to wear this green bay shirt i will die

Sep 20, 2012 at 12:00pm | 70 comments

nfl

Homophobia in Football: It's Getting Better, but Not for Everyone

Just after NFL players speak out supporting same-sex marriage, a college linebacker gets kicked off of his team for kissing a man.
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Sports, nfl, homophobia, gay marriage, football, it gets better, sometimes i just cannot believe how much hate is in the world

Sep 12, 2012 at 4:30pm | 49 comments

clothing

Which Costume Should I Wear to the 49ers' Game?

I basically don't know how I'd make any decisions if not for you.
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Sports, clothing, 49ers, nfl, football, costumes, shoppables, green bay, apparently i had a screwed up childhood or something

Sep 7, 2012 at 11:00am | 80 comments

49ers

Should I Spend $12K on 49ers' Tickets?

I only have hours to decide. Help!
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Sports, 49ers, finances, mothers, making hard decisions, nfl, jesus christ 12K is a lot of money

Aug 31, 2012 at 12:30pm | 239 comments

football

NFL's First-Ever Female Ref Set to Make Her Debut

And guess who's not happy about it. Hint: ME.
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Sports, football, nfl, referees, replacement refs, women making history

Aug 8, 2012 at 3:30pm | 43 comments

cremation

I'm Obsessed with Death

NFL linebacker Junior Seau's suicide made me realize just how much I think about death, but also how unprepared I am in the instance it actually happens.
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Sports, cremation, death, depression, junior seau, life, memorials, nfl, suicide

May 9, 2012 at 11:02am | 123 comments

bounty program

The NFL Came Down Hard on New Orleans

And I, for one, think everyone got exactly what they deserve.
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Sports, bounty program, New Orleans, nfl, roger goodell, saints, sean payton

Mar 21, 2012 at 3:45pm | 67 comments

bounty program

What's the Point of a Fight if It's Not Fair?

For the New Orleans Saints, it wasn't just if they'd win or lose, but how much money they'd illegally earn for knocking opponents out of the game.
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Sports, bounty program, cheating, football, nfl, saints

Mar 5, 2012 at 10:00am | 38 comments

49ers

Do You Guys Care if I Boycott the Super Bowl?

Also, my 5 favorite Super Bowl memories from happier times.
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Sports, 49ers, favorite super bowl memories, nfl, nipplegate, patroits, super bowl, super bowl shuffle, wendy's

Feb 1, 2012 at 6:00pm | 0 comments

ben roethlisberger

Don't Call Ben Roethlisberger a Rapist

I'm not saying he's *not* a rapist. I'm also not saying he is.
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Sports, ben roethlisberger, football, issues, nfl, rape, steelers, twitter

Jan 26, 2012 at 6:00pm | 0 comments

49ers

I've Had It Up to Here with Bandwagon Fans

Except you guys. Keep doing what you're doing. Niners!
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Sports, 49ers, bandwagon, beat the giants, bitchy, fandom, I will quite literally die if the 49ers lose, nfc championship, nfl

Jan 19, 2012 at 2:00pm | 0 comments

49ers

10 Reasons to Root for the 49ers Over the Saints

If you root for one team tomorrow, please make it the San Francisco 49ers. DO IT FOR ME.
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Sports, 49ers, football, I will quite literally die if the 49ers lose, nfl, saints, underdogs

Jan 13, 2012 at 10:00am | 0 comments

49ers

When, If Ever, is Abuse an Excuse?

Terrell Owens admits his grandmother beat him. However, he also gives her all of the credit for his success and, seemingly, none of the blame for his failures.
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Sports, 49ers, child abuse, death, grandmothers, hitting, i don't have all of the answers, nfl, terrell owens

Jan 5, 2012 at 1:00pm | 0 comments

49ers

Men Never Believe I Actually Know About Football

Sadly, as a female who’s been watching NFL games in bars since the 90s, I have a lot of experience dealing with men who can’t fathom that a girl knows her football.
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Sports, 49ers, boys, dudes, football, guys, I wish I didn't have a reason to write this, men, nfl, sexism

Dec 13, 2011 at 1:04pm | 0 comments

49ers

Being a Better Person? So Much Harder Than I Thought

Believe me, I'm trying to remain calm, but it's hard with all these people gettin' up in my grill.
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Sports, 49ers, conflict resolution, costumes, drama, football, grumpy people, i'm pretty sure she maybe works for the nfl?, nfl, zen

Nov 2, 2011 at 12:00pm | 0 comments

9 to 5

I've Never Loved A Job; How About You?

I’d love to be the princess of anywhere, but as much as I check Monster.com, I’ve never seen a single opening.
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Sports, 9 to 5, advice, bill cowher, coaching, dream jobs, jobs, nfl, work

Oct 25, 2011 at 5:00pm | 0 comments

49ers

Five Reasons to Watch Football, Even if You Really DON'T Like Football

Extra point! The story of how I learned to love America's (actual) favorite pastime.
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Sports, 49ers, advice, day drinking, eagles, ex-boyfriends, football, football is more entertaining than you think, hitting, jerry rice, nfl

Oct 21, 2011 at 12:00pm | 0 comments

breast cancer

The NFL: Pretty in Pink. (Or: I Used to Hate That Football Players Supported Breast Cancer Awareness, but That's Because I Was an Idiot.)

Sometimes a girl's gotta do a little research before she disses on something as important as Breast Cancer Awareness.
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Sports, breast cancer, breast cancer awareness, how you can help, mistakes, nfl, responsibility, writing

Oct 14, 2011 at 2:00pm | 0 comments

espn

I Don't Think Hank Williams Jr. Should Have Been Fired by ESPN for His Stupid Comment Comparing Obama to Hitler

After this, I promise to take a break from the drama and go back to writing about Day Drinking.
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Sports, espn, firings, hank williams jr., monday night football, nfl, obama, politics, sports

Oct 7, 2011 at 4:30pm | 0 comments

49ers

About That Whole Trying to Be a Better Fan Thing...

I think I still have a long way to go. But whatever: NINERS WON!
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Sports, 49ers, bad behavior, bitchy, campfriend, football, nfl, seattle seahawks, sports fans, winner

Sep 13, 2011 at 12:00pm | 0 comments