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Tomorrow's Brazil-Spain Confederations Cup Final Is All About Neymar
The Confederations Cup doesn't really matter. The games are scrimmages, and tomorrow's result between Brazil and Spain will have no bearing whatsoever on the World Cup. The tournament is just a dry run to make sure Brazil's stadiums and services will be able to handle next year's influx of fans. Wha...
Soccer Stadium Blasts Kill 5 As Friday Bombings Claim 22 Lives In Iraq
Twenty-two people were killed yesterday in Iraq when bombs went off in a police officer's car, at a funeral, near a bakery, and at a soccer stadium, Reuters reports. ...
Which Detroit Tiger Got His Bare Ass And Penis Caught On Camera?
Deadspin I-Team, assemble....
Spain Beats Italy After Epic Penalty Kick Shootout
Today, Spain played Italy in the semifinal of the Confederations Cup. It was a great game, likely the best of the tournament, because for the first time in years, Spain looked vulnerable. Italy countered Spain's dominance in possession by countering quickly when they won the ball, attacking through ...
The Lakers Are Really Going All Out To Keep Dwight Howard
Have some pride, Los Angeles. You look like Cleveland....
High Schooler Throws Down Dunk Of The Year
Contest over. Let's all go home....
Five Fans Hit Half-Court Shots To Win Sacramento Kings Season Tickets
Even when the Kings are winning, they're losing. ...
Blackhawks Beat Bruins In Overtime, 6-5, To Tie The Series
That was fun, wasn't it? After this series's first three games only yielded 12 total goals, both teams went off tonight for 11 combined goals. The game was tied 5-5 at the end of regulation, but midway through overtime, Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook slapped a wicked shot low past Bruins goal...
Old Lady Drives A Vlade Divac-Autographed Camaro
We can't tell if this is awesome or weird or both. But we can't stop looking....
We Should Entertain The Possibility That Neymar Is Good As Advertised
Last month, it was announced that Brazilian soccer star Neymar was sold to FC Barcelona. We were excited, because the 21-year-old is the best and most hyped prospect in the world, and might already be the best player on the planet outside of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. ...
Deadspin Up All Night: She's A Christian
Thank you for continued support of Deadspin. There's basketball on tonight, and everyone's back tomorrow. Happy Father's Day, y'all....
Phil Jackson Compares Shaquille O'Neal to Wilt Chamberlain
Legendary basketball coach Phil Jackson made headlines last month when his book, Eleven Rings, was published. He compared Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant in the book and concluded basically that Jordan was much better. This wasn't a surprise to anyone, but there was a lot of value in reading Jackson, ...
Andrea Pirlo Just Scored A Ridiculous Free Kick
A great strike from one of the best ever in his 100th career appearance. What else needs to be said?...
Vladimir Putin Says He Didn't Steal Bob Kraft's Super Bowl Ring
Yesterday, we wrote about how Russian president Vladimir Putin Deboed Patriots owner Bob Kraft for one of his Super Bowl rings. The story felt too good to be true, which means it might be too good to be true. Kraft's recount of the exchange and Putin's quote, for example, approaches something resemb...
Virginia Tech Is Making Perfume And Cologne Now
Everyone wants to smell like a hokie, right? Right. Well, if you're a Virginia Tech student, or alumnus, or hanger-on, you'll soon be able to do just that. VT is developing fragrances for men and women. ...
Deadspin Up All Night: More At Home With The Chrome
Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. Bruins and Blackhawks are on tonight, and that sounds like fun. We'll be back tomorrow to get you through Father's Day....