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Argentine Soccer Player Killed By Hooligans In Front Of Wife And Child
Franco Nieto, captain of Argentine third division club Tiro Federal, died from after injuries sustained in a beating at the hands of three hooligans. The attack took place immediately after a match against a rival team as Nieto, his wife, and their baby were headed to their car to leave....

Which NBA Team Screws Up Its Timeouts The Most?
How much do you trust your team's coach to set up a play during a timeout? Probably more than you should....

76ers Get First Win, Are Still A Cynical And Indescribably Awful Fraud
The Philadelphia 76ers managed to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves last night, bringing their season record to 1-17 and avoiding tying the record for most consecutive losses to start a season. They remain the grossest team in the NBA....

¡David Moyes Puede Hablar Español!
¡Muy bien, David, muy bien!...

<i>Denver Post</i> Fires Adrian Dater For Repeated Bad Social Media Behavior
The Denver Post has fired Avalanche writer Adrian Dater, who has written for the Post since 1991, according to his Facebook page. Dater was suspended by the Post two months ago for a Twitter meltdown, and had his inappropriate Twitter direct messages—asking a woman to send him nude photos, and telli...

Deadspin Up All Night: We Major
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P.K. Subban Has A Really Good Chris Pronger Story
Sports Illustrated has finally put online last month's cover story on Montreal defenseman P.K. Subban, written by Michael Farber. If you're a hockey fan, you'll want to read it. And if not, read it anyway—Subban is one of the best, most exciting, and most marketable young players hockey has to offer...

Spanish Hooligans' Murderous Brawl Meant To Imitate "Russian-Fights"
The more info that comes out about that huge brawl between Spanish soccer ultras that killed one participant, the crazier the whole ordeal seems. Apparently, the fight was pre-planned by the two ultras groups, and was intended to imitate the growing trend of "Russian-fights," where rival fans meet u...

You're Never Too Old To Ball
Who says ballin' stops when you reach 65? Or even 70. Especially when you live in the land of milk and honey?...

$5 off an Amazon Card, 36 Microfiber Towels for $14, and More Deals
Free Amazon money. Can't complain about that. Plus, if you use Google Checkout with this deal, you'll get a $5 Toys R Us card too. Plus, if you're creating a new Gyft account, you'll get a $5 account credit after your purchase. The code should work on other gift cards as well, if you'd prefer to sho...

The Time Manute Bol Hit Six Three-Pointers In A Half
Reader Max sent along this video because he'd never seen it before, never even heard of one of the weirdest NBA happenings of all time, and he thought more people should see it. I support that sentiment entirely: everyone should watch highlights of the night 22 years ago when 7-foot-7 Manute Bol dec...

Nets Superfan Ejected, Carried Out Of MSG Without His Prosthetic Leg
In what will go down as the most exciting moment of either team's season, a well-known Nets fan was physically ejected from last night's game against the Knicks. His prosthetic leg—which security guards said he had used to hit another fan, something disputed by multiple eyewitnesses—was left behind....

Cincinnati Turkey Trot Finish Line Looted, Bagels Feared Lost
Last Thursday, thousands of people across the country participated in Turkey Trots before returning to their homes to eat turkey. Except in Cincinnati, Ohio, where participants at the Thanksgiving Day 10K Race stripped finish line refreshments like a biblical plague of locusts. ...

Deadspin Up All Night: Gas Light Street
Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. We're going to miss Bobby Keys....

Horny Bills Fans Have No Concept Of Shame (NSFW)
Below is a NSFW picture that was allegedly taken at Sunday’s Bills game. If you want a hint about what exactly you are going to see when you scroll down, please note that this post has been filed under the tag “BUTT ACTION.”...

Cristiano Ronaldo Gets Seriously Mad At Losing Meaningless Competition
Judging by Cristiano Ronaldo's legitimately pissed off response to his team losing what was supposed to be a friendly little contest at a sponsored event, we can add his name to the ranks of Michael Jordan, and other athletes who hate losing even something as small as a coin flip with a fervency u...

Michigan Fires Inept Doofus Brady Hoke
Michigan man Brady Hoke, who bungled the health of quarterback Shane Morris then attempted to defer responsibility, is no longer a Michigan man. The school relieved him of his duties today....

Brawl Between Auburn And Alabama Fans Ends With Guy Pulling A Gun
You can't really make out a whole lot in this video of a fight between Auburn and Alabama fans, save for the typical shirtlessness and hollerin', but if you pay real close attention you can see, as the YouTube description states, a dude popping out of the car at the 30-second mark and brandishing ...

$12 Temperature Gun, The Complete Sopranos Blu-ray, and More Deals
You might not think you need a non-contact thermometer in your tool box, but they're a ton of fun to mess around with, and can really come in handy for everything from cooking to home energy savings. If you want one for yourself, or you just want to start your holiday gift shopping,you can order...