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How Much Is LeBron James Really Worth?
LeBron James is going to be a free agent again. Exactly how much is the best player on the planet worth? Maybe more than you'd think. ...

Why Tim Duncan Will Never Be Loved Like Michael Jordan
I was driving home the other day when a horrific accident played out at an intersection in front of the stoplight where I was stopped. I didn't see the initial collision, but I heard the crash and turned my head to see an SUV go rolling down the street, breaking apart like it was Talladega Nights. ...

A Sense Of Where You Are
From Clancy Martin's review of Geoff Dyer's new book:...

This Week in 1974
Kottke lays down the pop culture options......

Which Teams Should Really Consider Signing LeBron?
Now that LeBron James is a free agent, it's time to start thinking about which team he might land on. Below is our list of the teams we think should make a serious effort to get LeBron, along with a thorough breakdown of how he would fit in. Buckle up....

Frida Kahlo Fan United In Support For Mexico
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Map: What's The Nearest Burger Joint?
Continuing his "geography of American food and drink" series—which has already looked at pizza places, coffee shops, and grocery stores vs. bars—Nathan Yau of FlowingData has put together a map showing the regional territories of seven major burger chains....

Agent: LeBron Will Opt Out Of Miami Contract, Become Free Agent
LeBron James is once again a free agent. Everyone report to your battle stations. This is not a drill....

Ballin' Ben Franklin Probably Won't Be The 76ers' New Logo
Well this is a bummer. Images of a what was reported to be the Philadelphia 76ers' new alternate logo leaked out on Twitter last night, and everyone was very excited at the prospect of Ballin' Ben Franklin having a home on an NBA uniform. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like Ballin' Ben Franklin is g...

Jackass Cubs Fan Throws Back Ball Tossed To Him By Billy Hamilton
Ahh, the Wrigley bleachers. Home to the shiftless, the drunk, and the "I'm gonna ruin somebody's game before the second inning even starts."...

Watching Random People Slap Each Other In The Face Is Weirdly Compelling
Inspired by the fake beautiful-people-kissing-is-beautiful video from all the way back in March, this is a video of random pairs of people slapping each other in the face. ...

Deadspin Up All Night: Get Your Own Lingo, Make Up Your Own Jingle
Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. Mondays, amirite?!...

The International And North American Junior Girl's Archery Champion, 1935
Another sure shot from the Lively Morgue. ...

I Can't Stop Laughing At This Guy's <em>Game Of Thrones</em> Video Recaps
My colleague Samer just discovered this funny video of a southern gentleman giving his thoughts on the USMNT drawing Portugal. It turns out that this guy also posts quick video reviews of Game of Thrones episodes on his YouTube channel, and each one of them is a ridiculous treasure. I present a hand...

Steve Martin: A Very Funny Fellow
There's a good excerpt from Mike Sacks' new book, Poking a Dead Frog: Conversations with Today's Top Comedy Writers, over at the New Yorker....

Georgia Man Shoots Himself In The Dick, Doesn't Notice
Here is a parable for our age. It involves a gun-wielding man shooting himself in the dick and apparently failing to notice....

Do I Kill Them? Become Their Friend? Eat Them? I Got Bugs.
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Deadspin Up All Night: By The Skin Of My Teeth
Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. We still have USMNT-Portugal for your lovely faces....
