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Can The Chillest Runner In The U.S. Be The First To Make Five Olympics?
It's noon in Tucson, Ariz., and Abdi Abdirahman is making a spot of tea. The Black Cactus (having correctly ascertained that what distance running needs is more cowbell and monikers) is part way through an easy day. So, 12 miles, done. He's chill, he's happy, he's confident. What the hell's the matt...

Even <i>Inside The NBA</i> Is Ashamed Of The Knicks
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Here's A Fine Canadian Beer That Isn't One Of The Obvious Ones
Yesterday a reader suggested that we pump out a "Canadian Beers, Ranked" post, which is a good idea long overdue. Part of the reason we haven't done one yet is good old classic American sloth, and the other part is that, regarding the macro category at least, I can't imagine ranking anything No. 1. ...

The Revolution Delayed After Newspaper Retracts Realest Cop Quote Ever
For a brief time earlier today, shit got very real when a Kentucky newspaper, The News-Enterprise, printed that “Hardin County Sheriff John Ward said those who go into law enforcement typically do it because they have a desire to shoot minorities.” Seriously; it’s right here....

2014 Deadspin Hall Of Fame Nominee: Clark The Cub
The Chicago Cubs introduced a new mascot named Clark last January. We made fun of him for being a pantsless freak. Then, we gave him a dick and balls. Then, a news station used our photo of Clark with his cock and balls. That was fun....

<i>Blood and Bone </i>Treats Michael Jai White Like The Badass Miracle He Is
America has failed as a society in many ways, and one of them is this: Michael Jai White is not a titanic movie star. There is no reason why Michael Jai White is not a titanic movie star. He can act. He has a calm, still, intimidating presence. He's handsome enough to play the love interest in a...

Kinky Friedman Calls Chris Christie And Jerry Jones Gay On ESPN
Today's episode of Outside the Lines got very awkward thanks to the presence of country singer and gadfly Kinky Friedman. While participating in a panel discussion about Jerry Jones and Chris Christie's blossoming bromance, Friedman went straight for the gay jokes. ...

This Is Drunkspin's Favorite Beer Of All Time
You know those brave freedom fighters who were going to finally quit watching football this year on account of all the crimes and all the punishments, the concussions and the corruption, the whole filthy package? I was one of them for a few courageous weeks, but then my favorite team finally got goo...

Wait, The NCAA Can Pay Players' Parents Now?
The day before yesterday, if a school reached the Final Four or the College Football Playoff and anyone—the NCAA, the CFP, the school, a booster, President Obama, etc.—agreed to pay for a parent of one of the athletes to travel to the game, it was unethical conduct, an extra benefit, and punishabl...

Jon Jones Is Checking Into Rehab After Testing Positive For Cocaine
Just three days after handling longtime rival Daniel Cormier, UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones is voluntarily checking into a drug treatment facility. ...

Knoxville Fuckin' Tennessee
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How Many Days Are In A Week? Internet Steakheads Go To War
The brain is not a muscle. For proof of that, we turn to the commenting forums of Bodybuilding.com....

How Jon Jones Finished Daniel Cormier
Last night, UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones defended his title against Olympian Daniel Cormier, Jones's nemesis and the one man many thought could equal him in a cage fight. Shortly after the fight, in the post-fight presser, a defeated Cormier vowed to come back stronger than eve...

Fan In Charlotte Is Pointing A Light At Graham Gano During FG Attempts
What is this gentleman doing? We've caught him shining this light on three separate Graham Gano field goal attempts. Laser pointer? Tactical flashlight? ...

East Carolina Fans Have All The Sad Faces And A Bird
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The ESPN NFL Playoffs "Run The Jewels" Promo Everyone's Talking About
ESPN's first-ever NFL playoffs broadcast is a big moment for the network, and they've been promoting today's Cardinals-Panthers game with a cool trailer featuring the instrumental version of the opening track from the first Run The Jewels album. The Worldwide Leader doesn't appear to have put the vi...

Junior College Alley-Oop Is NBA-Worthy
Junior college basketball is occasionally home to a few highlight reel-worthy plays, like this one featuring Palm Beach State College at today's Daytona State Classic. Here's Ivan Canete, Bobby Conley and Jarrel Marshall teaming up for a wild alley-oop that really should have been witnessed by more ...

Maybe "Bull" Isn't The Best Nickname For A Running Back Named "Conner"
There's no way this was done intentionally, but I'm pretty sure Pitt running back James Conner would prefer for his nickname to be anything but "Bull."...

Please Don't Let This Man Rock Any More Cradles
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Fans Righteously Pissed At Realizing NYCFC Is A Glorified Farm Team
The strange Frank Lampard/NYCFC/Manchester City love triangle always felt like it was going to end in a bit of a train wreck, with Lampard's stay with City set to end this month and the MLS expansion club counting on him to be its face. Well, that train just jumped the tracks: Lampard is staying in ...