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The Sad Ballad Of The Short-Lived @TotallyManU
The tragedy of Totally Man U must be a gag. No one would leave their job and spend their money just to blast out news to Manchester United fans all day, right? Right?...
Vince Young Wishes He Had Returned To Texas For His Senior Year
Appearing on The Lowdown with Alex Loeb on 104.9 FM in Austin earlier today, former NFL QB Vince Young said that he would have returned to UT if he had known the Houston Texans, which took Mario Williams first overall in 2006, weren't going to select him:...
Kent State Lineman Dies In Apartment
Kent State starting center Jason Bitsko, 21 years old, died earlier today. He was found unresponsive in bed after failing to show for morning practice. According to an athletic department press release, police believe he died from an "undetermined medical issue."...
Curt Schilling's Treatment For Mouth Cancer Sounds Like Hell
Former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling only found out that he had mouth cancer after seeing a doctor for a dog bite. Yesterday, in a radio interview on WEEI, Schilling said he believed the cancer formed due to his use of chewing tobacco....
Why Your Team Sucks 2014: St. Louis Rams
Some people are fans of the St. Louis Rams. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the St. Louis Rams. This 2014 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group....
Ray Allen Pissed Off At Police For Not Taking Home Invasion Seriously
NBA free agent Ray Allen and his family are not thrilled with Coral Gables police after a recent break-in at Allens' home. ...
NASCAR Releases New Rules For Drivers Getting Out Of Cars
In response to the sprint car crash that ended with NASCAR driver Tony Stewart running over and killing 20-year-old Kevin Ward Jr., NASCAR has some new rules for drivers: Basically, stay in your car....
Rob Manfred Is Your Next MLB Commissioner
After some confusion and sidetalks between Bud Selig and Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf, leader of an insurrectionist element among MLB owners, baseball has its successor to Selig: Rob Manfred will take over as the next commissioner after Selig retires in January....
College Playoff Selection Committee Makes Complex Process More Complex
Lost in the avalanche of legal battles against the NCAA is that the first college football playoff is coming this year! The 2014 season's champion will be settled based on a four-team playoff, with the bracket selected by the aptly-titled College Football Playoff Selection Committee. ...
Thirsty-Ass Browns Rookie Gets His Thirst Quenched With Dick Pics
Here's a story about a Browns rookie, a reader's lovely wife, and the thirst. Use this as a teaching moment....
Why Your Team Sucks 2014: New Orleans Saints
Some people are fans of the New Orleans Saints. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the New Orleans Saints. This 2014 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group....
America Is Not For Black People
The United States of America is not for black people. We know this, and then we put it out of our minds, and then something happens to remind us. Saturday, in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, Mo., something like that happened: An unarmed 18-year-old black man was executed by police in broad dayli...
I'm Frankie Edgar, Former UFC Champ. Got Any Questions For Me?
We're joined by Frankie Edgar, currently the no. 3 ranked featherweight in the UFC, a former lightweight champion, and a seven-time Fight of the Night winner. He's in the comments below, ready to answer your questions about whatever's on your mind....
Chris Sale Flexes His Comprehensive Vocabulary After Starts
After nearly every start this season, White Sox pitcher Chris Sale has met a specific objective: Incorporate a predetermined word into his postgame conference....
Why Your Team Sucks 2014: Carolina Panthers
Some people are fans of the Carolina Panthers. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Carolina Panthers. This 2014 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group....
Why Your Team Sucks 2014: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Some people are fans of the Tampa Bay Bucs. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Tampa Bay Bucs. This 2014 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group....
What The Buffalo Bills Would Trade For A Snapchat Account
How much is a Snapchat account worth to an NFL franchise? We got a peek into some recent negotiations between the Buffalo Bills and a fan using the "BuffaloBills" handle on the messaging app. The answer apparently lies somewhere between four field passes and a handshake from Jim Kelly....
Ruining Fantasy Football Mock Drafts: Still Funny
Notorious mock draft ruiner Stefan is back for another NFL season to screw up more inconsequential fantasy football drafts for people who are just trying to figure out where Zac Stacy's projected to go this season. It's currently the most entertaining harmless crime....
Police: Driver In Philip Lutzenkirchen Crash Was Drunk
Police have released blood toxicology reports from the car crash that killed former Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen and former Georgia baseball player Jordan Ian Davis, and both of the men were drunk....
Don't Call Jim Edmonds A Dick, Because He Will Shut You Down
Does anyone have strong feelings about Jim Edmonds? The former Cardinal doesn't seem like he's done anything in particular to make people mad, which makes it more confusing why one guy took a photo with him and called him a "huge dick."...