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Giants Protest Rain-Shortened Loss, Win First Appeal In MLB Since 1986
This is neat. Thanks to the tarp shenanigans at Wrigley Field Tuesday night, the Giants-Cubs game was called after a four-hour and 34-minute delay. With four-and-a-half innings in the books and the field an unplayable mess, crew chief Hunter Wendelstedt called the game, and awarded the Cubs a 2-0 wi...
Le’Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount Arrested; Pot Charges Expected
Steelers running backs Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount (shut up) were arrested in Ross Township, Pennsylvania and are expected to be charged with possession of marijuana. A motorcycle cop reportedly smelled weed from the car they and another unidentified female were in and pulled them over. Bell ...
When Do Rookie QBs Get Their First Starts?
The Browns announced today that Brian Hoyer and not Johnny Manziel will be their starting quarterback in Week 1. There is no reason to panic!...
Kent State Lineman Dies In Apartment
Kent State starting center Jason Bitsko, 21 years old, died earlier today. He was found unresponsive in bed after failing to show for morning practice. According to an athletic department press release, police believe he died from an "undetermined medical issue."...
30-Year-Old Ex-NFLer Takes Ice Bucket Challenge, Reveals He Has ALS
Tim Shaw, who played linebacker and special teams for four teams from 2007 through 2013, posted this video on the Titans' website today. Before completing the ice bucket challenge, he announces that this isn't just about raising awareness. Shaw, 30, reveals his own ALS diagnosis....
NFL Ref Refused To Work Washington Games Because Of Racist Name
Mike Carey was an NFL referee for 19 seasons before joining CBS to act as the network's rules analyst during NFL broadcasts. On Monday, Carey told the Washington Post's Mike Wise that he hasn't worked a Washington game since 2006, after specifically requesting that he not be assigned to their games ...
Why Your Team Sucks 2014: St. Louis Rams
Some people are fans of the St. Louis Rams. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the St. Louis Rams. This 2014 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group....
Just Chip Kelly Belly-Flopping Into A Big Pool Of Water
Every NFL coach needs to be more like Chip Kelly....
NFL Penalties Are Getting Out Of Hand
There's been a lot of talk and writing about the NFL's new emphasis on its officials calling a tighter game, especially their cracking down on passing defense. But we're through two full weeks of preseason games now, long enough to discard anecdotal evidence for hard numbers. And those numbers are s...
Browns Announce Brian Hoyer Starting QB Over Johnny Manziel
Early this morning, the Browns announced that Brian Hoyer will be their starting quarterback. Considering how uninspiring both he and Johnny Manziel have been this preseason, it was certainly not an easy choice....
15 Years Later And We're Still Getting New, Sad Ryan Leaf Stories
ESPN's Jim Trotter gives a big ol' endorsement of Johnny Manziel's chances of succeeding in the NFL, based largely on his perception of Manziel's mental makeup. To make his case, he contrasts Manziel with another cocky QB prospect, and breaks out a Ryan Leaf story I hadn't heard before:...
NFL Wants Potential Super Bowl Halftime Acts To Pay For Right To Play
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the NFL is being a real big jerk to the musical artists that have been selected as finalists to land this year's Super Bowl halftime gig. The league, seemingly unable to understand how concerts work, is asking the artists to pay money in order to p...
Can David Wilson Have A Second Career In Track & Field?
David Wilson, the former New York Giant who ended his career earlier this month due to a neck injury, announced yesterday in an interview with Yahoo Sports that he's planning a return to track and field....
Why Your Team Sucks 2014: Denver Broncos
Some people are fans of the Denver Broncos. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Denver Broncos. This 2014 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group....
Washington Players Paid Tribute To Michael Brown
Last night, Washington's defensive backs entered the field with their hands held high, a silent but striking tribute to Michael Brown, the unarmed 18-year-old shot to death by police in Ferguson, Mo., earlier this month....
Johnny Manziel Is Number One
Johnny Manziel's middle finger to the Washington sideline was funny. It was meaningless, and petty, but above all else, it was fun to see and share and talk about and hear Manziel and his coach be forced to explain. There's going to be a lot Manziel overkill this year, a lot of stupid controvers...
Looks Like Johnny Manziel Just Found Out Everyone Saw Him Flip The Bird
That's Browns PR guy Rob McBurnett on the left side of the screen likely informing Johnny Manziel that his middle finger will be a full-blown Thing tomorrow. Manziel's reaction is perfect. This is body language that screams man, I am an idiot but, goddammit, why can't they let me live?...
Johnny Football, Flippin' The Bird
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"The Name Really Means Honor, Respect"
Barr also asked Snyder, what is a Redskin?...
Jon Gruden Wants To See Johnny Manziel "Spread Some Of That Magic Dust"
The question now becomes: how much is Jon Gruden willing to pay for proof of JFF's magic dust spreading? ...