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Gunnar Bentz Is Back In The U.S. And Says Ryan Lochte Is Full Of Shit<em></em>
U.S. swimmer Gunnar Bentz, who along with Jack Conger was taken off his flight home from the Olympics and forced to answer questions about the alleged robbery that victimized them, now says the holdup story was made up by Ryan Lochte—whose vandalism allegedly got them into trouble in the first place...

Deadspin Up All Night: Let's Dance Tonight
Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. Bye fam—I’m gonna miss you....

Roger Goodell Should Interview James Harrison In Public
More than anything, Roger Goodell fancies himself a disciplinarian. He’s personally taken the lead in prosecuting Ballghazi, gone out of his way to make an example of marijuana users, and gone all-out at Marshawn Lynch for the crime of having fun. Of course, Goodell also helped the Patriots cover up...

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It’s Friday and we’re fried and nobody’s doing any real work, so come chat with us. We’re hanging out down below in the discussion section....

The Secret To Convincing Your Significant Other To Let You Play Video Games Whenever You Want
So you’ve found the love of your life. The two of you somehow tolerate one another enough that you’ve decided to share a home. Now you’ve got a problem: How do you convince them to let you get away with all those eight-hour binges on The Witcher 3?...

What To Do If Your Car Breaks Down In Traffic
There I was, happily chugging up I-40 on a clear Arkansas night when—cough cough sputter clunk—my car decided to die. Was I filled with shame? Was I filled with terror? No. I was prepared....

BBC Reporter Assures Viewers That Couple In Background Aren't Humping
BBC Sport’s Dan Walker had to explain something happening in the background of his spot in Rio de Janeiro Thursday: The two people on top of each other on the beach were not fucking....

Why Your Team Sucks 2016: New York Jets<em></em>
Some people are fans of the New York Jets. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the New York Jets. This 2016 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far here. And buy Drew’s new book here....

32 Paragraphs About 32 Teams: A Thinking Fan's Guide To The NFL Season
The following is excerpted from the team chapters of the always-excellent Football Outsiders Almanac. Buy it here as a PDF, or here in print....

What Would An MLB Crackdown On Infield Shifts Look Like?<em></em>
When I was a kid, I had a hard time understanding why there was only one shortstop on the infield. Someone probably explained to me that there are more right-handed hitters than left, but I still found the whole concept of infield imbalance unsettling. Why not be equally as prepared for left-handed ...

No. 1 Ranked Wrestler Jordan Burroughs Eliminated From Olympic Quarterfinals<em></em>
Jordan Burroughs, one of the most dominant freestyle wrestlers in American history and the No. 1 ranked wrestler in the world, will not be winning another gold medal at this year’s Olympic games....

Wrestling Gold Medalist Has The Best Celebration Of The Olympics
“Oh my God, the gold medal, I can’t believe we did it! Coach, come here! I’m gonna give you the biggest hug ever, I’m just so, so—[Chris Berman voice] WHHAAAAP! Haha, no seriously this time, get up and give me a—WHHAAAAP!”...

Ryan Lochte Apologizes, Says He Should Have Been More "Careful And Candid"
Ryan Lochte, the alleged ringleader of the rowdy pee boys, has issued an apology for his role in this week’s scandal....
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Race Walk Leader Appears To Be Having Poop Problems [Updates: He Has Collapsed]
French race walker Yohann Diniz is leading today’s 50k, but his competition hasn’t been a, uh, cakewalk? It looks like Diniz either has severe gastrointestinal issues—at times shoving a sponge down his pants to soak up wet fecal matter, and then throwing the sponge off toward the crowd—or stuck a bu...

U.S. Swimmer Jimmy Feigen Will Pay $10,800 To Get Out Of Brazil
The last rowdy swim boy will be allowed to return to the United States. American swimmer Jimmy Feigen has agreed to donate $10,800 to a charity in Rio in exchange for his passport, which was seized by Brazilian authorities this week after he and three of his teammates, including Ryan Lochte, were ac...

U.S. Women's 4x100m Relay Team Qualifies For Final On Empty Track
This semifinal was just like any other—vocal Brazilian crowd, starting pistol, a spot in the final on the line—only there was no one else on the track. In a slightly surreal scene, the U.S. women’s 4x100m team were granted a solo re-run after successfully protesting their disqualification in their h...

This Might Be The Best Account Of What Happened With The U.S. Swimmers In Rio
After almost a week of mysterious reports, grainy security camera piss videos, and international flight drama, the New York Times today has a detailed report that pulls together what seems like the most definitive timeline of what happened with Ryan Lochte and three other U.S. swimmers in the early ...

Very Good Jamaica Fan Cheers In Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt went and won his third consecutive gold medal in the 200m this evening, a few days after he won his third straight gold medal in the 100m. Bolt is an all-timer, and the only sprinter ever to defend both sprint golds twice. He’s also the most famous living Jamaican, with a massive, enthusi...