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Desperation, No-Look, Over-The-Backboard Shot Somehow Goes In
Here's a crazy shot from today's Union Olimpija-Partizan Belgrade game. Olimpija's Blaž Mahkovic didn't give up on the possession, and now he's a highlight. What's Slovene for "Tommy Point"?...

The Packers Are Laying The Beatdown Of The Season On The Panthers
Carolina-Green Bay is into the third quarter, and the Panthers are just about flatlining. Green Bay went up 21-0 in the first quarter, and have it at 35-3 in the third. Short of the miraculous, this is already one of the blowouts out of the season. ...

Bills' Two Best Running Backs Carted Off In One Half
The Bills' running backs are having a terrible day. Fred Jackson was carted off with a leg injury in the first quarter, and C.J. Spiller also needed the cart after hurting his shoulder in the second....

The Colts Are Beating The Crap Out Of Giovani Bernard
Whatever kind of day you're having, it's not as bad as Giovani Bernard's. These two plays happened in the same series....

Rams Execute Brilliant Fake Punt Return For Touchdown
You've heard of fake punts. Have you heard of a fake punt return? The Rams pulled it off to perfection against the Seahawks today....

Today In "Trying To Punch A Guy Who Is Wearing A Helmet"
It's always a smart approach to fighting....

Damn Those "Fickle Beasts": Your Guide to Ignoring the NFL Today
Rookie wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin of the Carolina Panthers suffered a concussion on his team's final offensive play of Sunday's 37-37 tie with the Cincinnati Bengals. But at the time of the hit, Benjamin was cleared by the NFL's sideline concussion protocol. No concussion had occurred, it said. ...

Nolan Smith Throws Towel While Walking To Bench, Infuriates Coach
Former Trail Blazers pick Nolan Smith was pissed when he was subbed out of Galatasaray Liv Hospital's game against Banvit. He threw a towel in the direction of head coach Ergin Ataman, and Ataman immediately confronted him....

Gennady Golovkin's Crushing Overhand Knockout Punch, In Slow Motion
We gave you one shot of GGG's second-round knockout last night, but HBO threw up the realtime and reverse-angle slow motion shots. It's worth a re-watch, if only to gawk at how ordinary Golovkin can look throwing an overhand left that would drop an APC. ...

What's Lou Holtz Saying Here?
I've watched this 10 times now, and am still in the dark. Here's the best transcription I could muster:...

Police Raid Discovers Drugs, Hookers, Ex-Sonics Center Robert Swift
When we last checked in on former NBA center Robert Swift, in 2013, he'd left his foreclosed Washington home in a total mess. Kirkland and Redmond police raided a home on Oct. 4, and you'll never guess who they found....

Your NFL Week 7 Viewing Maps
The Week 7 early set gives us the Bengals and the Colts, two of the AFC teams that, at this early stage, look to have legitimate Super Bowl aspirations. The only other early game that features two teams at .500 or better is Panthers at Packers. And later, the Giants are the opponent in what seems li...

Gregg Popovich Calls Out Robert Sarver For Calling The Spurs Out
Suns owner Robert Sarver shared his thoughts over a microphone when the Spurs sat most of their good players for Thursday's preseason game. San Antonio head coach Gregg Popovich, who also wasn't at the game, finally had a response to Sarver yesterday....

LenDale White Kicked Out Of USC Game, Calls AD Pat Haden "Coward"
Former NFL running back and USC alum LenDale White was having a good time at the Trojans' game against Colorado, until he wasn't. White says he was kicked out of the Coliseum during after Saturday's game; he also had words for athletic director Pat Haden and the program....

Meanwhile, They've Busted Out The Tear Gas In Morgantown
West Virginia beat #4 Baylor today, which means it's time for couch burning and, yes, tear gas....

FSU Beats Notre Dame Thanks To Penalty On Winning Irish Touchdown
Notre Dame did everything right to beat Florida State in Tallahassee tonight, except for the part where they ran an illegal play for what would have been the winning touchdown....

Gennady Golovkin Wins Again With A Devastating Knockout Punch
Marco Antonio Rubio only lasted to the second round before being eliminated by a brutal left from Gennady Golovkin. We're used to seeing this sort of waste being laid by GGG, but will anyone step up to present a real challenge to the Scariest Man Alive?...

Deadspin Up All Night: Yesterday Is Yesterday
Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. Domers 'bout to Do It....

Evan Spencer's One-Handed Catch Is Your Game-In-A-GIF
Ohio State is pounding Rutgers 56-10. This GIF is a good demonstration of how that score has happened....

Smoke, Flares, Riot Police In Belgrade Derby Make For Haunting Photos
Partizan and Red Star met today for the premier rivalry in Serbia's SuperLiga. The fan atmosphere was the real star. From these photos, you can see the countless flares billowing unending stacks of smoke into the stands and on the pitch, all in front of the numerous riot police. It all combines for ...