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The Competitive-Balance Argument Against Paying Athletes Is Bullshit
High on the list of myths thrown out as excuses to delay or prevent the advent of pay-for-play is that the price-fixing engaged in by the 351 schools in Division 1, and especially the now 128 schools in FBS who play football, is necessary to ensure competitive balance across the sport. ...
Please Adopt This Cat Named "Eli Manning"
Are you looking to own a cat? If you're around New York City/Long Island, adopt Eli Manning....
Deadspin Up All Night: I Hate Everybody
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KitchenAid Mixers, Homemade Espresso, Go Paperless With Ease
Face it, everyone wants a KitchenAid, but they're just so expensive. If you don't mind buying a refurb (and in this case, you shouldn't), here's a great deal, in the color of your choice. ...
The NCAA Decides Not To Deny Aid To A Homeless Football Player After All
How nice of them....
We Need To Talk About Thabo Sefolosha Dunking On DeAndre Jordan's Face
With all of last night's Thunder-Clippers foolery, it feels like this play, in which slightly-harmless Thabo Sefolosha pumps JJ Redick, drives baseline, then two-handedly yams on Clippers center DeAndre Jordan isn't being discussed enough. We should probably address it....
Homeless Football Player Can't Receive Fans' Aid Due To NCAA Rules
A local Idaho news station aired a segment on Boise State football player Antoine Turner, and his rough journey from New Orleans to the team. Turner's currently homeless, and Broncos fans who learned about his story want to help, but the university is discouraging that generosity, because it could f...
Deadspin Up All Night: It's A Sin
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33% Off A Great Electric Shaver, Highly-Rated Headphones, GorillaPod
The brand new Braun 390cc–4 shaver is $50 off, today only. There aren't any reviews on this model yet, but similar Braun shavers are very highly rated. In fact, it's the step down model of the Commerce Team's favorite razor. It even includes Braun's lauded self-cleaning system....
Deadspin Up All Night: Nobody Got Sweethearts
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Soften Your Water, Upgrade to a Smart TV, Fix Just About Anything
At $300, Home Depot's deal of the day is still an investment, but softening your water before it gets into your pipes and fixtures can save you a fortune in the long run....
Deadspin Up All Night: How Does It Feel?
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How To Cook And Eat Whole Shrimp (Yes, Even Their Heads)
Generally speaking, we like shrimp. Your local supermarket testifies to this: Multiple sizes of shrimp of various provenance on display at the seafood counter; shrimp prepared and flash-frozen in wild variety (OK, maybe not wild variety, but anyway Captain Gorton breads them at least a couple of di...
Deadspin Up All Night: Is It Too Late To Go?
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Samsung Galaxy S5 and a Great 60" Television
Yet another great TV deal today, this Sharp is a great buy for those who put a lot of value on 240Hz and don't need anything larger than 60". [Sharp Acquos Q+, $1498]...
Deadspin Up All Night: This Is Not Just A Black Thing No Mo'
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Reassuringly Inexpensive Chalices, Portable Power, Refurb Xbox Ones
Drunkspinners grab your chalice. Unlike Stella's former tagline, there's nothing "reassuringly expensive" about this 4-chalice set. If anything it would be the opposite case were it not for a stack of great reviews. $35 gets you the 4 glasses, a bottle opener which you don't need, a Taste guide whic...
Deadspin Up All Night: I Get The Job Done
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Portable Solar Power, Comfortable Keyboards, Great TV Deals
Today's Deadspin Deals brings you multiple portably power options, including solar ones, several great TV deals, and an incredibly comfortable keyboard and mouse combo....
Dear Abby Runs Clearly Fake Letter From Woman Asking What Twerking Is
How many letters do you think "Dear Abby" receives in a day? Hundreds? Thousands? Enough, surely, that the advice column (now written by Jeanne Phillips) wouldn't need to run a fake letter. But you'll probably find this one in your local paper today, and we're pretty sure it's not authentic....