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This biennial World Cup mumbo jumbo is soccer’s next big fight
Last spring, when news of the Super League first started to break, I was pretty dismissive. Heard it all before — that type of leak tended to break on a cycle of every few years or so, and would quickly fade into the background. In reality, it did fade into the background pretty quickly. It just did...

Joe Johnson is wrong: Ben Simmons’ shot <i>desperately</i> needs an overhaul
If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it....

Taylor Heinicke could end the Giants’ Daniel Jones experiment
Washington Football Team backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke might just cost Daniel Jones his starting job. ...

‘No you are NOT putting that tarp on the field’
“Those pesky grounds crews are ruining hitters’ concentration and what not! AHHH! They make me sick!”...

The 'Sha’Carri Richardson' rule could fix broken Olympic marijuana policy
Rules were made to be broken. And it’s no surprise “That Girl” may be the reason why one of them changes....

Week 2 is a must-win as the Cowboys NEED to beat the Chargers
We’re entering Week 2 of the NFL season and already talking about the Dallas Cowboys in a must-win situation. Dem Boyz travel to Los Angeles to take on the Chargers in their home opener as Dallas looks to avoid their first 0-2 start since 2010....

Why does it always come down to the victims having to do the work?
Why the fuck do these American gymnasts have to keep taking a microphone to detail and relive the horrific abuse they suffered from bogus USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar?...

NFLPA clears Josh Gordon for possible NFL return: report
The sixth time might be the charm for troubled wide receiver Josh Gordon....

Aaron Rodgers blames first interception of season on getting hit in the nuts (twice)
Every guy knows the pain of getting hit in the balls. It’s excruciating. Depending on the severity of the baby-maker bruising, even the toughest guys could be down for the count for 10-15 minutes. Yesterday, in an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Aaron Rodgers set the record straight about his per...

If the Ravens can’t handle Maxx Crosby, it’s gonna be a long season
Monday night’s tilt between the Ravens and Raiders brought about one of the wackiest endings to a game we’ve ever witnessed. There were last-minute field goals to send the game into overtime, some late-game heroics from receiver Bryan Edwards, a touchdown called back and placed at the 1-yard line, a...

Deadspin asks: Does Aaron Gordon’s new deal hurt Nerlens Noel in his lawsuit against Rich Paul?
“Yesterday’s price is not today’s price” — Fat Joe....

Eric Bieniemy to USC? What else ya’ selling?
An interesting name has popped up as a potential candidate in the USC coaching search....

Free Connor McDavid (and other stars)
Simply by the numbers, Connor McDavid had one of the more incredible seasons in NHL history last year. 105 points in just 56 games, which would have averaged out to 154 points over a full, 82-game season. His 1.87 points-per-game was the best rate seen in 25 years. It came with the caveat of the uni...

Kyrie’s antics can be funny when they’re not dangerous
There’s not enough sage in the world to burn in order to cleanse the vibes of Kyrie Irving’s takes on science....

Go away now, Mike Piazza
We already know what Mike Piazza’s politics are, as the Hall of Fame catcher appeared at a rally for Donald Trump last October. We can try to forget about it, and just appreciate the greatness of his career, but Piazza insists on continuing to stan the absolute worst candidates running for office....

U.S. Soccer offers equal pay to USMNT and USWNT... <i>kinda?</i>
It’s been one of the longer lasting sagas in American sports, as the U.S. Women’s National team seeks either a new contract or a resolution to their lawsuit against U.S. Soccer that sees them make huge gains in pay for representing their country. U.S. Soccer would have you believe that it’s recently...

Hey, sorry Bengals fans
The Cincinnati Bengals accomplished something they hadn’t done since the 2018 season on Sunday. The Bengals won their season opener, beating the Minnesota Vikings 27-24 in overtime, making this their first win in a season opener at home since 2007. Carson Palmer was the Bengals starting quarterback ...

TNT’s hiring of Paul Bissonnette for its NHL coverage proves hockey has no interest in rising above trash
The NHL returns to training camps in a couple weeks, with the season just about a month away. The league wants to make a big deal of its new TV contracts, putting a new shine and look to the league, with both ESPN and TNT picking the national coverage. The hope, as forlorn as it always is, was that ...

Peyton’s new role: Nostradumbass
ESPN’s Monday Night Football MegaCast debuted last night during the Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders season opener — but Peyton Manning had thoughts about the Silver and Black’s entire season off just their first play. Turns out the rest of the game didn’t quite bear them out....
