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The Astros Lost On A Moronic Walk-Off Error
"Looks like we're going to extra innings." That's what Greg Brown, the Pirates' TV broadcaster, said as soon as Russell Martin made contact on this fly ball to shallow right-center. But Brown should have known better. Because it ain't over till the Astros have finished tying all of their shoelaces t...
Deadspin Up All Night: Half-Past Dead
Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. Weekend's here. Your weekend crew will be, too. Hope yours is swell....
Copa Del Rey Ends In Havoc: Ronaldo Sent Off, Fights, Debris Attacks
Atlético Madrid pulled off a shocker in winning Spain's Copa del Rey trophy today, upsetting favored Real Madrid in extra time and winning the national competition for the first time since 1996. They did this amidst a wild scene at Santiago Bernabéu that featured 15 bookings, a fight, and players b...
Akron Cornerback Accused Of Stealing $447 Bong
Senior CB Seth Cunningham is charged with aggravated robbery, and has been suspended indefinitely from the team. [Fox8]...
Will Anyone Ever Run A Marathon In Under Two Hours?
One of the last remaining grand achievements to be had in the world of competitive running is the sub-two-hour marathon. The current world record—held by Kenyan Patrick Makau—sits at two hours, three minutes, and thirty-eight seconds. But many wonder, is it possible to run a marathon in under two ho...
This Is What Happens When You Bet On The Maple Leafs
That fellow up there is Josh Lewis, the sports editor for the Estevan Mercury, in Estevan, Saskatchewan. Josh is a big Leafs fan. Big enough to think they would beat Boston. Big enough to wager a walk of shame on it, complete with sandwich board....
Yu Darvish's Arm Is Not A Gun: Why Hard Pitch-Count Limits Are Dumb
In last night's 10-4 victory over the Tigers, Rangers starter Yu Darvish threw 130 pitches. In his previous start, Darvish threw 105 pitches. Six days before that, in a start against the Red Sox, he threw 127 pitches. Should we be freaking out about how many pitches Darvish is throwing?...
Tyron Smith Is Related To A Bunch Of Awful People Who Want His Money
You're Tyron Smith. You're drafted ninth overall, the first offensive lineman taken in 2011. You sign a rookie contract for $12.5 million. All you have to worry about is your family trying to bleed you dry....
Help! How Do I Get That Old-Man-Pee Smell Out Of My Bathroom?
Jolie Kerr is a cleaning expert and advice columnist. She'll be here every other week helping to answer your filthiest questions. Are you dirty? Email her....
Vince Young Graduated From College Today
It's a big weekend for Vince Young. Just a few hours ago, he received his bachelor's degree, 11 years after first enrolling at Texas, and five years after the Longhorns retired his number. Tomorrow, he turns 30. The NFL may no longer be in his future, but he's an alumnus now and can do better than p...
How To Give A Best Man Toast That Doesn't Suck
We got this email the other day from reader Alex. It's the kind of email we get a lot round these parts:...
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Fan Gets Ejected From Tropicana Field For Urinating In The Stands
Last night's series-ending Red Sox-Rays bout in St. Pete featured a literal "wicked pissah," a man whom I watched with my own eyes pee in the stands and be escorted out of the stadium for the evil act of public micturition....
Titus Young Allegedly Told His Ex He Understood Why O.J. Killed Wife
The Titus Young story has officially gone from funny to sad to worse....