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IDIOT OF THE MONTH: Annex a history book, you dummiesWelcome to Deadspin’s IDIOT OF THE MONTH, our monthly series (hence the name!) in which we make fun of people in and around the sports world. And, boy, are the pastures green this month. But first: an honorable mention!...

Tennis player Peng Shuai is missing after accusing a Chinese official of sexual assaultA top-ranked tennis player has not been heard from for days since detailing sexual abuse allegations against former Chinese official Zhang Gaoli. Like the social media post that was quickly taken down, Peng Shuai has also vanished....

Why I won’t watch the 2021 Tokyo OlympicsCount me out on the Olympics....

What Happened To The Long Jump?

Jeff Henderson claimed Olympic gold in the long jump Saturday night. He’s the first American to win that event since 2004, though the U.S. has won long jump gold 22 of the 28 times it’s been contested at the Olympics. And this is probably the first time you’re hearing his name....

Jesse Owens's 1936 Olympic Gold Medal Is Up For Sale

A lot of times, sports memorabilia can feel like low-stakes archaeology—amusing, but vacant of context to the world beyond sports. Jesse Owens is one of the exceptions. ...

Ohio State Can't Find Their Hitler Tree

Don't you hate it when you misplace your Nazi Olympic souvenir? [NPR]...