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We’re witnessing the vindication of Steve WilksOnce was a coincidence — but, not really. Twice was proof of the pattern. Steve Wilks keeps getting the short end of the stick. And the owners that fire him always wind up paying for it....

Deadspin’s NFL gambling guide/futures bets to make for 2022 seasonThe term “same faces, new places” has never been more relevant after the NFL hosted probably its wildest and most active offseason in history. We even witnessed the greatest of all time do a complete about-face on his retirement....

Panthers Linebacker Shaq Thompson To Seahawks Fans: "Fuck Y'all, Fuck The Seahawks"At some point after the Carolina Panthers’ playoff victory over the Seattle Seahawks, Panthers rookie linebacker Shaq Thompson got on Snapchat to deliver a special message to the Seahawks and their fans. The message has since been deleted, but it still lives on the internet:...

Washington linebacker/safety/tailback Shaq Thompson will declare for the NFL draft. He will undoubtedly have more success in that sport than he did in his baseball career. A Red Sox draft pick, Thompson went an incredible 0-for-39 with 37 strikeouts in a Gulf Coast League stint....

Shaq Thompson Returns To Football After The Worst Minor League Career Imaginable

There is something unique about hitting a baseball: the assumption of failure. A batter can fail at his job two out of three times, and do it for 15 years, and he'll make the Hall of Fame. Baseball is a sport designed for only occasional success, even for its most skilled practitioners....

Shaq Thompson Update: Shaq Has An At-Bat Where He Doesn't Strike Out!

Red Sox prospect and UW football recruit Shaq Thompson is putting together one of the all-time great stat sheets. Coming into today, Thompson was 0-for-37, with 36 strikeouts in his short career. (He'll start at safety for the Huskies in the fall.) We're committed to providing you the latest Shaq Th...

Shaq Thompson Update: Strikes Out Five Times, Is Now 0-For-37 With 36 Ks

We told you yesterday about Shaq Thompson, the UW football recruit who is giving baseball a go in the Red Sox system. His career stats, since being drafted by Boston in the 18th round, are incredible: Not a single hit, and all but one of his outs have been strikeouts. (To be totally fair, he has sev...

A Red Sox Prospect Is Putting Together The Most Amazing Season Ever

This afternoon, the Gulf Coast League Red Sox took on the GCL Rays. The Sox' starting center fielder, Shaq Green-Thompson, had a rough day, going 0-for-5 with five strikeouts. Yesterday, Green-Thompson pinch hit, and struck out in his only appearance. Back on July 13, Green Thompson went 0-for-2 wit...