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A-Rod set to become majority owner of Timberwolves, Lynx
A-Rod’s transition from tape-measure shots to three-point bombs seems to be complete....

NBA signs off on Cuban's sale of Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks officially have a new owner as the NBA approved Mark Cuban’s sale of the franchise to Miriam Adelson and her family on Wednesday....

Kevin Durant is reportedly <i>not</i> frustrated with the state of the Phoenix Suns, according to Kevin Durant
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Christmas Day that members of the Suns organization believed that Durant had grown frustrated with the team and their current roster amid injuries to Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. According to Wojnarowski, Phoenix “has got to change soon” in order to right the ...

Travis Kelce isn't in the honeymoon phase anymore
Travis Kelce let it all out on an episode of his “New Heights” podcast with brother and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason. After the Chiefs lost three of their last four games, Travis called it “a frustrating f**king experience” and said that everyone – including himself – is contributing to the offe...

Tommy Cutlets, we hardly knew ya
Tommy Cutlets must have stuck around the fryer too long, because his fairytale ride as the Giants’ starting QB appears to be toast....

Broncos seemingly give up on playoffs, bench Russell Wilson for rest of regular season
File this one under Things to Do in Denver When You’re Playoff Chances Aren’t Dead?...
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Wander Franco detained in D.R. [Updated]
UPDATE: Wander Franco was detained in his home country of the Dominican Republic after being interviewed by prosecutors regarding his alleged inappropriate relationships with young girls....

Steve Kerr officiating complaints come across as sour grapes to some
Not everyone seems to be as “disgusted” with NBA officiating as Golden State head coach Steve Kerr....

IDIOT OF THE YEAR: More dumbasses (Nos. 20-11)
WHY? Why must professional athletics function as such a powerful magnet for stupid, impetuous people? Ugh....

Aaron Rodgers and the biggest transactions of the 2023 NFL season
With just a handful of weeks left before the end of the NFL regular season, it’s time to evaluate the moves that defined the year in review. Everyone makes big deals about offseason moves and trades, but only in hindsight can we truly find the moves that defined the year. ...

Broncos cut king of unnecessary roughness Kareem Jackson
Bronco’s safety Kareem Jackson was released Tuesday after his roster exemption expired. Jackson has accumulated $89,670 in fines this season for repeated violations of unnecessary roughness. ...

Luka Donic joined an elite club on Christmas
Monday night, Luka Doncic became the fastest player since Michael Jordan to hit 10,000 career points in the Mav’s win against the Suns. It puts him seventh on the list of players to hit 10,000 points the fastest in their careers. Here are the rest of the top ten fastest to reach the plateau in leagu...

The Kevin Durant-Phoenix Suns era could be over before it ever really began
Well, it didn’t take long for Kevin Durant to find something to complain about it on his new super team....

These are the oldest players in NBA history
Of all the oldest players lists that we have compiled, the NBA’s is easily the most star-studded. The list of players who played well into their 40s is decked out with Hall of Famers, All-Rookie players, and NBA Champions, a feat that few on our other lists can manage. Those who have the longevity a...

IDIOT OF THE YEAR: 10 more for the worst of 2023 (Nos. 30-21)
Oh, the hell with it, you know the drill by now. Deadspin’s IDIOT OF THE YEAR continues on, as does the meaningless treadmill of existence. All is for naught and free will is an illusion!...

These are the oldest players in NHL history
Hockey players are a different breed. While most sports see their stars fizzle out by the time they reach their late thirties, the NHL routinely has their stars shine well into their forties. Hockey players play the game with grit and resilience, unlike any other athlete. Maybe that’s why they boast...

These are the oldest players in NFL history
The NFL is a rough, violent game. The average career length in the modern NFL is just 3.3 years in the league. This is why it’s so impressive to see these NFL legends play so deep into their 40s. How many more names will we see join the ranks of the league’s oldest players in history? ...

These are the oldest players in MLB history
Baseball is America’s oldest and most storied professional sport. The lengthy history of the game, coupled with its non-contact nature, has made these players by far the oldest to appear in a game in the history of North American sports....

Dodgers sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto, spending over $1B on free agents
Money talks. After entertaining offers from an array of clubs, Yoshinobu Yamamoto has reportedly agreed to a 12-year, $325 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers....

Alabama O-lineman accused of knowingly spreading STD
Alabama lineman Elijah Pritchett was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor, as Tuscaloosa police said he’s accused of knowingly spreading a sexually transmitted disease. ...