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NFL Divisional Round historical oddities: Brady vs. Brees, young coaches & an AFC/NFC experience chasm
The NFL Playoffs are wonderfully bizarre this year, and I love it. As the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs kicks off later this afternoon, there are some fascinating storylines to watch – some of them can be beautifully illustrated with numbers. I previously did a breakdown of the matchups, as w...
Deadspin’s 2021 NFL Divisional Round picks you can bank on
If you just picked road teams ATS last weekend, you’re 5-1-1....
Jaguars don’t have an actual plan, so opt for patting fans on head with Urban Meyer hire
Lots of NFL teams become a joke year after year. Hell, I’m from Chicago and a fan of one of the bigger ones. But only one has risen to the level of a recurring one on a beloved, network sitcom. It’s the most memorable thing about the Jacksonville Jaguars. ...
Houston Rockets win in James Harden divorce
Houston, you don’t have a problem anymore. The trade happened; it finally happened....
James Harden to Nets in 63-team deal involving 28 years of draft picks
The NBA landscape just changed wildly in the span of a few minutes, with a barrage of trades taking place that saw some players change multiple teams all at once. The key piece to note — James Harden, after requesting a trade and throwing a fit for several weeks, finally gets his wish. Harden has be...
James Harden’s Rockets came crashing down to Earth last night
Well, that didn’t take long....
NBA Daily Fantasy: Will Tyler Herro take advantage of a depleted Heat roster?
We’re beginning to see actual cancellations, so bet carefully. FanDuel didn’t even list the Philadelphia 76ers versus Miami Heat game but fret not. Two of today’s choices come from that game, but alternatives will be provided for FD players. You’ll be missing out, though!...
Nick Saban and Alabama’s medical staff should have never let Jaylen Waddle touch the field last night
There was nothing to be proud of when watching Alabama receiver Jaylen Waddle limp around the field last night in the National Championship game....
Ravens send Titans to Cancun with an L and plenty of disrespect
In a highly competitive Wild Card playoff matchup, the Baltimore Ravens pulled out a 20-13 win in Nashville against the Titans. While any win in the playoffs is sweet, this one obviously meant more to the Ravens, who took home a grudge match today....
All the small things prove Bucks’ strike for Jacob Blake was not in vain
The pain from the news of charges not being filed by the Wisconsin DA against the police officers that shot Jacob Blake stemmed from how familiar it all felt. By this point, we all know that prosecutors and police work hand in hand, and it takes something truly perverse for the former to go against ...
Let's just enjoy Steph Curry's hot start and leave it at that
At some point, y’all have to be tired, right?...
The final NFL Powerless Rankings - and what these teams should do in the draft
For the final time this season, Deadspin highlights the teams stinking up the joint every single week....
The Browns haven’t won a playoff game since DJ Jazzy Jeff was on TV, that could change Sunday
Well, well, well... look what we have here. ...
Pederson and Eagles should lose all respect after Sunday Night Football tank job
If you’re still confused about what you watched last night on NBC, don’t be....
The NFL finished its season, which is not an accomplishment
When the Washington Football Team finally sacked or tackled or whatever it was they did to whatever it was that Doug Pederson had inserted at QB last night, the NFL could claim it had completed its season without a hitch. All games were played, every team got to 16 games. They will tell you this was...
Jags eyeing Ohio State royalty in Meyer & Day for potential next coach, whether or not it makes any sense
Doug Marrone is still, as these words are being written, head coach of the Jaguars. But that doesn’t figure to be the case for long as Jacksonville wraps up either a 1-15 or 2-14 season, already assured of the No. 1 pick in this year’s NFL Draft....
The sports figures we've lost in 2021
Here’s a look at the athletes and sports figures we’ve lost in 2021....
Bend, don't break: Ranking the NFL's top 10 defenses
Even in today’s high-scoring NFL, defense is crucial. The playoff picture will be solidified this weekend, and as that old clichéd adage goes, “Defense wins championships.” I know, I know… I threw up a little writing it. But, it holds true. Just two seasons ago, we saw the second-ranked offense (Ram...
Jaguars fans brave COVID to root for Bears
It’s gotten so bad in Jacksonville, that it’s good....
Your degenerate Christmas Day NBA Daily Fantasy picks are in!
Merry Christmas, my fellow degenerates. ...