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Here's The Race Result From "Death Of A Racehorse"
W.C. Heinz’s “Death of a Racehorse” owes none of its fame to nostalgia. Written in one hour, in one draft, on a manual typewriter, on deadline, the 1949 classic is hailed by many in the industry as quite possibly the perfect story. Jeff MacGregor called it “the Gettysburg Address sportswriting. A ru...
The Nationals Are Suing Over A Prospect Who Lied About His Age
Back in 2006, the Nationals gave a $1.4 million signing bonus to 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Esmailyn Gonzalez. A few years later, Sports Illustrated revealed the truth: Esmailyn Gonzalez was actually Carlos Alvarez Lugo, and he was four years older than advertised. Whoops....
Adam Rosales Is An AL West Hot Potato
In the span of two weeks, Adam Rosales has gone from the A's to the Rangers to the A's and now back to the Rangers. It is clear that only death will bring Rosales peace from the waiver wire....
The Cinderella Man
From the cool-ass site—of two cool-ass books—please enjoy Damon Runyon's 1935 column, "The Cinderella Man":...
Jason Williams Is Still Making Preposterous Passes
As noted by Ball Don't Lie, this isn't new—White Chocolate pulled off this perfect bounce-alley-oop in an exhibition game in Taiwan back in June. Doesn't matter. Still ludicrous....
Goalie Completely Whiffs On Clear-Out Kick, Gives Up Easy Goal
I'm not sure how extensive the complete list of things goalkeepers are not supposed to do is, but I imagine it contains something along the lines of "Don't ever dribble the ball back toward your own goal," and "Don't whiff like a goddamn fool when you try to kick the ball and there's an attacking o...
Why Your Team Sucks 2013: Detroit Lions
Some people are fans of the Detroit Lions. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Detroit Lions. This 2013 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the 2013 NFL previews so far right here....
Something Weird Is Happening With Aaron Dobson's Twitter
Marshall wideout Aaron Dobson is making a splash in Patriots camp, lining up with the first-team offense and projecting to be one of Tom Brady's targets in a depleted New England offense. His Twitter account, on the other hand, is having an identity crisis. ...
The Twins' Bullpen Pulled Off A Perfect Prank Punch
We had seen this bizarre video from Friday's Twins game, of Jared Burton decking Brian Duensing just as a home run sailed over the bullpen, but hadn't realized the mystery had been solved. The short answer: relievers have way too much time on their hands....
His Turf
Jump over the pond and check out the writing of Brough Scott. According to his website: "Brough Scott is one of the best known figures in racing and sport although he once received a viewer's letter stating 'you used to be the world's worst jockey, now you are the world's worst commentator, please s...
Yeah, But How Does it Read?
Few years ago, Franz Lidz wrote a piece on former SI managing editor Gil Rogin for the New York Observer. ...
The Magic Word
The greatest word in baseball is "horseshit." This isn't a matter of opinion, it's a scientific fact. From Kevin Kerrane’s fine book, Dollar Sign on the Muscle:...
Roundup: What You Missed The Weekend We Saw The Best Wiffle Ball Catch
This Game-Ending Wiffle Ball Catch Is Pretty Damn Impressive...
Footage From Infamous Unreleased Film <em>The Day The Clown Cried</em> Leaked
The Holy Grail for film fans emerged, unexpectedly, on YouTube tonight as nearly seven minutes of footage from Jerry Lewis's unrelased Nazi clown film The Day The Clown Cried found way to the video sharing website....
Ian Poulter Currently "Winding People Up," Trolling Howard Stern
Ian Poulter had a rough go of it at the PGA Championship—not as rough as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson did, but bad enough that he was well out of contention on Sunday. This has allowed him ample time to air out fans who yell things at golf tournaments, and get a response from Howard Stern....
Here's Ryan Braun Hanging Out With Some Bros In Venice Beach
Ryan Braun might be suspended for the rest of this season, but he seems perfectly content while getting his swell on in California....
Who Had The Worse Shitty Week: Tiger Or Phil?
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson each had awful weeks at the PGA Championship. But we have an important question that needs answering: ¿Quien fue más malo?...
The University Of Tulsa Now Has A Freaking Adorable "Dog Ambassador"
The University of Tulsa has "hired" a golden retriever to be its university ambassador. What does a dog do as a university ambassador? It doesn't matter. This puppy is so goddamn cute....
"Do You Want Some Dome?" Minnesota TV Station Wants To Know
On Friday, KARE's Scott Seroka did a piece on fans wanting pieces of the Metrodome after the Vikings play their final season there in 2013. Someone may have sabotaged him with this caption. h/t to Jesse via Kellen...