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BMX Is Underway At The London Olympics, Which Means We've Had Our First Bloody Gnarly Crash
The tough times for America's Olympic BMX team started before the Games were even underway: star Arielle Martin had to drop out after a devastating crash on the team's last day of training before leaving for London. Martin's replacement, Brooke Crain, didn't fare much better during today's seeding...
Here's Video Evidence That Lolo Jones's Teammates Straight Up Do Not Like Her
When we last talked about the Lolo Jones backlash, it was easy to get the impression that the New York Times had gone rogue, drumming up an antagonism where none truly existed, and repackaging quotes from Jones's teammates and an "expert" to serve as a mouthpiece for their own gripes....
Jay Cutler Spawned
Jay Cutler and that one lady from that one reality show welcomed their first child into the world this morning. As reported by the one lady's Twitter account, Camden Jack Cutler entered the world as a healthy, seven-pound, nine-ounce baby boy. We assume that Bears fans are already complaining about ...
Steve Corino Beats Up A Juggalo: More Wrestler Run-Ins
Inspired by the saga of "Wrestling Superstar Virgil," we continue with readers' encounters with the titans of the squared circle. If you've had your own run-in with pro wrestlers past or present, e-mail us, subject line "Virgilbag."...
This Indians Ad Parody Is Sad And Brilliant
The poor Cleveland Indians are 50-60, 10 games out of first in the division and 9.5 games out of the second wild card spot. They're not going anywhere this year, even though they entered the season with this triumphant retrospective and a slogan to match: "What if?"...
Matt Moore's <em>Bachelorette</em> Fandom And Chad Johnson's Sex Life: Highlights From Last Night's <em>Hard Knocks</em> Premiere
The seventh season of HBO's Hard Knocks premiered last night after an offseason of searching by producers for a team willing to be featured on the Emmy award-winning program. With the Miami Dolphins onboard—and newly un-renamed Chad Johnson signed to the team—the premiere was highly anticipated b...
Chris Hoy's Parents Can't Believe Their Eyes
Sir Chris Hoy claimed his sixth Olympic gold yesterday in men's keirin, adding to the home nation's medal count and inspiring fanciful ledes, like the following from The Independent:...
Roger Bernadina Pulls Off The Season's Most Dramatic Game-Ending Catch
How much more heartache can Astros fans take? Finally, a game in which they were actually competitive and didn't give away the winning run while Benny Hill music seemingly played in the background. No, the Astros suffered a hard-luck loss tonight, putting the winning run on first base in the 12th in...
It Seems Everybody Loves Aly Raisman's Parents Except The Guy Who Had To Sit Behind Them
Who loves Aly Raisman's parents? Lots of you, it seems. Who doesn't? Sweater Guy who had to sit behind her dad during today's floor exercise final. Down in front! [NBC]...
Mitt Romney Will Do Anything To Secure The Chicago Cubs Vote
The caption info tells me GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney was in Chicago today for a couple of fundraisers, including one at Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse and Bar. But this photo is too excellent for any rational explanations. We won't have them, dammit....
Chris Kluwe Revels In Watching Ladies Kick The Snot Out Of A "Jizz-Gargling Brosef"
Welcome to Tuesday Night Fights, a weekly celebration and analysis of street-fight videos found on YouTube. Tonight's fisticuffs: "Girls Whoop Dude Ass." Tonight's commentator: friend of Deadspin and Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe....
Five-Year-Old Knicks Fan Devastated By Jeremy Lin's Departure Gets To Video-Chat With Jeremy Lin
I'm not going to say there's any one moment of this video that's particularly noteworthy, but catch any clip of this nine-minute segment* and you can't help but wonder why the shitbag Knicks management would let a guy like Lin move to another team under any circumstance. Sure, his time in New York...
Latest Baseball Movie Is Really Just Another Baseball Movie
Not to be all get-off-my-lawn about it, but sports movies are just not as good as they used to be, right? They kind of suck these days? Moneyball was just OK. The Blind Side had more hokum than heart. The Fighter won Oscars and did decent box office, but it never became a phenomenon. The latest form...
Deadspin Up All Night: Think I'll Go Out To Alberta
Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. Erik is on his way for the tape-delayed sporting events and all the rest....
Racewalking Has A Doping Scandal On Its Hands
When Alex Schwazer of Italy won the 50k racewalk in Beijing four years ago, he shaved more than a minute off an Olympic-record time that had stood for 20 years. Schwazer was among the favorites to win the event again this year—the 50k race is scheduled for Saturday—but it appears he won't get that c...
NBCmetrics: After 22 Medals, NBC Finally Mentions South Korea For The First Time
During the Olympics, we'll be analyzing NBC's primetime coverage sort of the way we analyze SportsCenter in Bristolmetrics. We'll break down what countries the Peacock is talking about, and which athletes are getting the most attention....
Yes, Tim Tebow Won Every Wind Sprint That The Jets Had To Run As Punishment For A Bad Practice Today
Another day, another aw-shucks moment from the only pure heart not yet dragged down into the genuine hell that is Jets training camp in Cortland, N.Y.:...
Hollywood Gets Sex Right, For Once: The Surprisingly Honest <em>Hope Springs</em>
For a subject that's so popular, sex is something most people have a hard time discussing. This is especially true in Hollywood movies, where it's usually treated as exciting (9 1/2 Weeks) or dangerous (Basic Instinct) but rarely realistically. Even when sex is taken seriously, like in last year's a...
Justin Gatlin Still Feels Usain Bolt Is Beatable
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: You just have to catch Bolt on a bad day....
What The Discus Can Teach You About Life: Lessons From One Of America's Greatest Throwers
Tell Me When It's Over is an interview series in which we ask former athletes about the moment they knew their playing days were over. Today: Mac Wilkins, one of the United States' greatest all-around throwers. ...