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Grab Amazon's New Streaming Stick For Just $19, and Lots More Deals
Amazon just announced its very own (crazy cheap) $40 Chromecast competitor, the Fire TV Stick. And if you're an Amazon Prime member, you have until Wednesday to pick one up for a mere $19. If you aren't a member, you can sign up for a free trial....

St. Louis Cardinals Prospect Oscar Taveras Killed In Car Crash
St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Oscar Taveras was reportedly killed in a car crash while driving to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. His girlfriend Edilia Arvelo, in the car with him, was also killed. Taveras's agent, Brian Mejia, confirmed the 22-year-old's death....

Deadspin Up All Night: One Cold Night In October
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Report: South African Keeper Senzo Meyiwa Shot Dead
South Africa national team captain and Orlando Pirates keeper Senzo Meyiwa was reportedly shot and killed in Vosloorus. He was 27. A spokesperson for the South African Football Association confirmed Meyiwa's death....

Ray Rice Blackface Halloween Costumes Are The Worst Idea
Dressing up as Ray Rice for Halloween is a bad idea. An even worse idea is dressing up as Ray Rice for Halloween and wearing blackface. ...

Deadspin Up All Night: I've Been A Rover
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Hey, Make Baked Ziti Today, Willya?
Hi friends! I'm off this weekend, so instead of a new Foodspin, down below you'll find the one we did a while back about baked ziti. This baked ziti is sooooooo good, full of cheese and meat and happiness, and this is a good time of year to make it. Please make it....

Lawsuit: NCAA Athletics Violate Labor Laws
Add this to the growing number of legal shots fired at the NCAA: A lawsuit filed in federal court says the current setup violates federal labor laws and athletes should be paid. The lawsuit was filed Monday in Indianapolis. The crux of the lawsuit's argument is this: Students in work-study programs...

Deadspin Up All Night: Get On The Right Side
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Hey, The Falcons And Lions Are Playing At 9:30 A.M. ET Sunday
Yeah, we did a post touching on Sunday's Lions-Falcons game in Wembley Stadium, but an informal poll showed that most of us didn't know it would air on the East Coast at 9:30 a.m. We thought it'd be at 1 p.m. like usual. Anyway, now you know. Double-check your fantasy team and start drinking earlier...

We're The Deadspin Staff. Come Ask Us Some Questions.
Been a lot going on 'round these parts recently, and since we don't feel like doing anything productive, how about you just ask us some questions, yeah?...

Finally Buy that KitchenAid, New Pairs of Jeans, and More Deals
You've always wanted a KitchenAid, and today, they're only $210 brand new from Best Buy. You even get to pick from five different colors. [KitchenAid 4.5 Quart Stand Mixer, $210]...

Deadspin Up All Night: I'll Suffocate If She Tries
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Zach Mettenberger Looks Ready, Titans Fans
Your new starting quarterback looks like a winner, or a man about to make a scene at Mapco because they stopped beer sales. It's one of those....

Huge Upgrades For Your Home Network, Better Blenders, and More Deals
If you aren't totally satisfied with your home network, Amazon's got a ton of deals for you in today's Gold Box....

Deadspin Up All Night: Feels Good
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UNC Investigation Reveals Widespread Academic Fraud
We knew that UNC's Department of African and Afro-American Studies offered sham classes. After the release of today's independent investigation we now know it went on for nearly two decades, and involved thousands of students—nearly half of them athletes....

Monitor Your Meal with This Wireless Meat Thermometer, and More Deals
Whether you're cooking on the grill or in the oven, this wireless meat thermometer will alert you as soon as your meal reaches the desired temperature. It's Amazon's #1 selling meat thermometer, and enjoys a 4.1 star review average to boot....

Deadspin Up All Night: Ampersand After Ampersand
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Even The NCAA Says <em>SI</em>'s Oklahoma State Story Was Pointless Horsecrap
Hard to believe it was 13 months ago that Sports Illustrated released a five-part behemoth on alleged misdeeds at Oklahoma State and everyone responded with a collective, nationwide "meh." Today, the NCAA and an independent investigator hired by OK State released a joint statement following their o...