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Deals: Home Security Cameras for Every Budget, High End Espresso
Today's Amazon Gold box is stuffed full of devices to keep your home safe and monitored. Everything from wireless cameras to huge integrated systems are covered, and the cheapskates among you can even get a dummy security camera for less than $5. ...
Arbitrator Rules Jimmy Graham A Tight End, Costing Him $5.3 Million
Unable to negotiate a deal, the Saints slapped Jimmy Graham with a franchise tag as a tight end. Graham disagreed, declaring himself a receiver, in order that he be paid like one. The dispute went to arbitration, and today arbitrator Stephen Burbank came down on the Saints' side....
Belgium's Shot Map From Yesterday's Game Is Bananas
This, from Squawka, was produced by the goddamn Belgian firing squad that Tim Howard stood in front of for 120 minutes during yesterday's soul-crusher. The man saw 39 shots—the fourth-most ever fired in a World Cup game since they started counting in 1966—and he turned away 16 of them. Nobody has ...
So The Rockets Really Want Carmelo Anthony
The 'Melo thirst: everyone has it....
The Reason Koreans Threw Toffees At Their Soccer Team Is Hilarious
South Korea had a mostly shit World Cup, drawing once and losing twice and looking haggard throughout. So when they arrived home this Sunday, BBC explains, "angry fans threw handfuls of sweets at them, which is considered an insult in the country." BBC does not explain that the candies look like dic...
<em>MLB The Show</em> Easter Egg: Umpire Shows Yasiel Puig How To Pimp A Homer
Here's a hidden gem from this year's edition of MLB The Show—spotted by our old buddy Owen Good—that players can unlock by holding onto the ball on the mound and leaving the game unpaused for more than 30 seconds. ...
When And Where Do Americans "Rise And Grind"?
For years, the phrase "rise and grind" has inspired Twitter users to get on their feet and face the day. When is America rising, we wondered, and where is it grinding the most? ...
Man Says "Fuck Her Right In The Pussy" On Live Report
Another live World Cup report, another "fuck her right in the pussy."...
Young Marlins Fan Returns For His Second Dance
We were all captivated (and slightly weirded out) by the Vine of that little Marlins fan who freaked the hell out when he got on camera. Tonight, the Marlins found him again, so yes, that rascal's a real dancing machine. ...
Every Country We Played Trolled Us With "Yes We Can!"
The Belgians had faith in their boys coming into today's Round of 16 match against the USMNT. Following the tradition of every other team we've played in this World Cup, one paper thought it would be funny to turn the famous Obama campaign slogan "Yes we can!" against us. They were right. They could...
Deadspin Up All Night: The World Be A Cold Place
Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. That was a tough one....
The U.S. Lost And Everything Sucks
And that's how it ends, after a high-scoring, vein-popping extra time that provided the variety of heartbreak we never would have expected over the first 90: the sense that they could have done it. But that's the World Cup—could've-should'ves may provide moral victories, but they don't keep you warm...
All 16 Of Tim Howard's Saves, In One Video
The U.S. is out of the World Cup, but Tim Howard's legendary performance will be remembered for decades. Here are all 16 of his saves today against Belgium....
Belgium's Extra-Time Goals Put Them Up 2-0
A rough sequence for Matt Besler led to Belgium's goal early in extra time. He got run through by just-subbed-in Romelu Lukaku, then over-committed while trying to help out on Kevin De Bruyne. Tim Howard can't save 'em all; but there's plenty of time left. ...
You Had <em>One</em> Job, Wondo
Off a hell of a header from Jermaine Jones, Chris Wondolowski—poacher extraordinaire—skied the U.S.'s best chance at a goal all day. (The flag was up [Update: This is in dispute now], so it wouldn't have counted anyway. At least be thankful we were spared that shitstorm.)...
Here's The Idiot On The Field During USA-Belgium
The last game in the Round of 16 was briefly interrupted by an idiot on the field wearing a Superman shirt. ...
Your United States-Belgium Open Thread
Here goes nothing. Have at it....