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76ers Lose 26 Straight Games, Are Impressively Dedicated To Sucking
The Philadelphia 76ers lost their 26th straight NBA game to the Houston Rockets tonight, 120-98, tying the record for the most consecutive losses not only in the NBA, but in any of the four major U.S. sports leagues....
Deadspin Up All Night: I Gotta Thank You
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The Many, Many Talents Of UCLA's Brilliant Kyle Anderson
Kyle Anderson learned to walk three days shy of his first birthday. That same day, his father reports, he began playing basketball. This sweet story is most likely an old crock of beans simmering on the family stove, but it does get at what makes the UCLA sophomore so special: He plays like a natura...
Why Are Screens Better Than Real Life?
I have three children, and left unsupervised, they will stare at screens until their eyeballs liquefy and seep into the carpet. And so, I spend every single day of my existence wringing my hands over how much screen time is too much screen time for these people. Sometimes I set a timer. Sometimes ...
How Bad Did The NCAA Committee Mess Up This Year's Seeding, Exactly?
Journalists, Vegas oddsmakers, and that one college friend who you only hear from this time of year all agree: The NCAA tournament selection committee did a god-awful job of seeding the tournament teams this year. But, did it really?...
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How Long Does The Final Minute Of An NCAA Tournament Game Take? [UPDATE]
The college basketball endgame can be a painful experience for viewers. With repeated fouling, free throws, and referees' video replay reviews, the final 60 seconds of this year's NCAA tournament games have drawn criticism from mavens and columnists both large and small. ...
Which Sweet Sixteen Team Is Your State The Most "Excited" About?
Similar to what they did for the Super Bowl, Facebook's data team has put together a map showing which states have been "buzzing" the most (based on Facebook chatter) about which Sweet Sixteen teams. ...
Mercer's Seniors Beat Duke, But Does Experience Matter In March Madness?
Last Friday, No. 14 seed Mercer shocked No. 3 seed Duke, 78-71, in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. Mercer started five seniors, while Duke started freshman and presumed-lottery-pick Jabari Parker alongside three sophomores and a lone senior. Quickly a narrative emerged: Mercer won because ...
Deadspin Up All Night: I Spent My Whole Life Starting Over
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America's Most Patriotically Awful Band Is Back With A New Buttrock Jam
We haven't heard much from Madison Rising since they fart-rocked their way through the "Star Spangled Banner" at a NASCAR race, but "America's most patriotic band" has a new mishmash of hot guitar licks and raspy warbles about guns 'n trucks for us to rock out to....
Adam Burish Took A Puck To The Hand And Things Got Gross
During last night's game against the Oilers, San Jose Sharks forward Adam Burish blocked a shot with his hand. Burish hit the ice, doubled over in pain, and immediately skated his way to the locker room. Let's take a look at the reason why:...
We're Down To The Mean 16: Round 3 Of The Bitchy Bracket
So you, the public, have pared down the Bitchy Bracket to a lean and mean 16. And like real NCAA brackets, this is where the big boys start clobbering at each with giant-sized Hulk fists....
The Mariners Tried To Screw Randy Wolf, So He Walked Away
Veteran starter Randy Wolf asked for and received his release from the Mariners yesterday, the same day he was informed he would make the team's rotation. At issue was a little-known but increasingly used quirk of the CBA, a waiver that makes a guaranteed contract anything but. Seattle tried to spri...
Fred Phelps Gave Me My First Big Break
In April 2003, The Black Table, a fledgling internet site started by me, Will Leitch, Eric Gillin, Aileen Gallagher, and Jim Cooke, had its first big, exclusive story, which was an interview with one Rev. Fred Phelps, the "God Hates Fags" preacher who passed away last week. Our full Q&A is reprinted...
Deadspin Up All Night: International Players Anthem
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Which Pundit Had The Worst Opening-Weekend Bracket Of March Madness?
Let's see how the pundits are faring with their brackets so far. We are scoring 28 experts from ESPN, Yahoo, Sports Illustrated, and CBS Sports this year, throwing in President Obama for good fun....
Vinny Lecavalier Hit Both Posts And The Crossbar
The Flyers center saw his second-period shot rim out last night. "I couldn't believe it," Lecavalier said. "I don't think I've ever seen three posts–I've seen two." Given that Philly lost by a goal and fell—at least for now—into third in the Metro, those bad bounces could be particularly costly one...
Deadspin Up All Night: One Of Those Bands Got Paid
Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. We'll be back tomorrow unless Qatar's Supreme Committee of Delivery & Legacy gets us, in which case it's been a good run....
Marcus Smart Did The "Right Thing" And Look Where It Got Him
Remember when Marcus Smart was the best story in college basketball? A top-three pick who opted out of a historically weak draft and into a historically loaded one, turning down millions because he wanted to improve and he wanted to win at Oklahoma State, he was Everything Right About the Game. ...