OKC's Sam Presti is an overrated draft savant: The Thunder exec once drafted three future MVPs for the same team. Since then, his touch has gone cold
deadspin.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-kevin-durant-sam-presti-harden-1851325089
Bob Nightengale keeps trying to rehab Trevor Bauer: The USA Today scribe continues to gloss over just how heinous the accusations were that got the ex-Dodgers ...
deadspin.com/trevor-bauer-la-dodgers-mlb-usa-today-bob-nightengale-1851324658
Kim Mulkey’s response to the LSU-South Carolina fight was trashy: SC coach Dawn Staley took the classy, responsible route after the game. Mulkey ...
deadspin.com/kim-mulkey-dawn-staley-angel-reese-lsu-south-carolina-1851324895
Who is the best point guard in the NBA?: From Steph Curry to Dame Lillard, you might be surprised by who ended up at No. 1
deadspin.com/steph-curry-dame-lillard-nba-jalen-brunson-kyrie-irving-1851325004
If you don’t like players in college sports getting paid, you're really not gonna like this
deadspin.com/ncaa-nil-mens-basketball-college-players-paid-1851324739
MLB clubs don't want Trevor Bauer so he's signing with a Japanese travel team: The exiled pitcher had been hoping to make it back to the bigs
deadspin.com/trevor-bauer-mlb-allegations-asian-breeze-japan-1851316792
Josh Hart is the hardest working man in the NBA: With so many Knicks out with injuries, Hart is seeing a mad number of minutes per game
deadspin.com/knicks-josh-hart-is-the-hardest-working-man-in-the-nba-1851323894
NFL Safeties are getting the short end of stick this offseason: Teams are shedding salary at the position by getting rid of veteran talent
deadspin.com/nfl-safeties-are-getting-the-short-end-of-stick-this-of-1851323744
Jalen Green’s filthy jam over Anfernee Simons is Dunk of the Year Worthy: Simons might want to find himself a place to lay low for a few days
deadspin.com/nba-jalen-green-anfernee-simons-dunk-of-the-year-1851323730
Are the Minnesota Timberwolves for real or American Fiction?: The NBA playoffs are a month away and the T-wolves are still an enigma
deadspin.com/are-the-minnesota-timberwolves-for-real-or-american-fic-1851323711
Draymond Green passed who on the NBA's made threes list?: Ten years ago, no one would’ve believed that Green would become a more prolific 3-point shooter than ...
deadspin.com/draymond-green-passes-larry-bird-on-the-nbas-made-three-1851323636
Long live North Carolina—Duke: From UNC to SC, Carolina basketball was in full force Saturday
deadspin.com/from-unc-to-sc-to-duke-carolina-basketball-was-in-full-1851323629
The Oakland A’s want to build the Sydney Opera House: Three months after they said they would, the franchise released renderings of a stadium they’ll likely ...
deadspin.com/oaklnad-as-las-vegas-stadium-renderings-mlb-1851311494
Mike Tyson clip from Jake Paul hype package is 4 years old: Controversial YouTuber turned boxer tried to pass it off as being from 2 weeks ago
deadspin.com/mike-tyson-jake-paul-boxing-netflix-dallas-mma-1851320140
Quick Glance: Jake Paul to face Mike Tyson in Netflix live boxing match
- Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion, will face Jake Paul.
- The boxing match will be streamed exclusively on Netflix on July 20.
- Netflix solidifies its status as a premier streaming platform for sports.
- The event will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Caitlin Clark and Iowa aren't the only reason to watch the upcoming women's NCAA Tournament
deadspin.com/caitlin-clark-iowa-ncaa-tournament-angel-reese-1851319855
The best March Madness performances by players on mid-majors: Forget the Blue Bloods — let's remember these smaller school underdogs who shined during the NCAA ...
deadspin.com/ncaa-march-madness-curry-bird-morant-robinson-st-peters-1851308904
MLB pitchers are the new NFL RBs in terms of career length: The average major league career is now under 3 years — and just under 2.7 for pitchers ...
deadspin.com/mlb-pitchers-nfl-running-backs-career-tommy-john-1851320219
Jacksonville Jaguars embezzler went full Florida Man with his $22 million: No, Amit Patel didn’t buy a dump truck of meth. He gambled most of it away and then ...
deadspin.com/jacksonville-jaguars-amit-patel-embezzlement-nfl-1851320517
These MLB players went straight to the majors: It's happened 23 times since the late 1960s, but only thrice since 2000
deadspin.com/mlb-straight-to-majors-winfield-olerud-abbott-morgan-1851321245
Top 12 March Madness performances by current and ex-WNBA stars: Looking back on legendary performances in the NCAA Tournament by some legendary players
deadspin.com/ncaa-womens-basketball-wnba-stewart-moore-swoopes-1851309354
The NFL's best free agent signings of 2023: These teams made the right moves by inking these players to deals
deadspin.com/nfl-best-free-agent-signings-mayfield-hopkins-clowney-1851317726
Say what you want about the NBA, it still values its titans: MLB and NHL could learn a thing or two from the best pro league in America not named the NFL
deadspin.com/say-what-you-want-about-the-nba-it-still-values-its-ti-1851319363
Marlins are attempting to build on the success of 2023 World Baseball Classic, but a year too late
deadspin.com/florida-marlins-mlb-world-baseball-classic-1851319309
Should Broncos fans, or anyone, have faith in Denver’s front office anymore?: This is bigger than Russell Wilson. Costly bad decisions have become common the ...
deadspin.com/denver-broncos-nfl-paton-payton-wilson-trade-hackett-1851315844
Quick Glance: Denver Broncos to Part Ways with QB Russell Wilson
- The Denver Broncos are officially ending their collaboration with Russell Wilson after just two years on the team.
- This move will result in the team facing an unprecedented $85 million Dead-Cap penalty.
- Wilson, who received his guaranteed 2024 salary of $39 million on his 35th birthday, is being released.
- The decision to release Wilson was made following his demotion and the unsuccessful contract renegotiation attempt.
Minnesota and New York listened to the NBA on load management and guess what happened
deadspin.com/karl-anthony-towns-meniscus-timberwolves-knicks-nba-1851316535
The Golden Knights are trying to build the wall: Vegas acquires Noah Hanifin to make a huge blue line even bigger
deadspin.com/las-vegas-golden-knights-noah-hanifin-nhl-trade-1851316489
Pat McAfee called Stephen A. Smith a 'motherf—ker' during argument between the ESPN talking heads
deadspin.com/pat-mcafee-show-stephen-a-smith-first-take-espn-1851316059
The Buffalo Bills are feeling the pain of the NFL's hard salary cap: They went all in for a championship and came up short — and now some key players have to go
deadspin.com/buffalo-bills-nfl-salary-cap-poyer-white-morse-hines-1851315339
Chris Mortensen, Carl Weathers and the sports figures we've lost in 2024: Remembering the athletes, coaches, and execs who've died this year
deadspin.com/athlete-deaths-2024-nfl-mlb-nba-nhl-packers-frank-ryan-1851134243
Are these Clippers Kenough?: Can they earn the respect of Los Angeles, or is a title the answer?
deadspin.com/los-angeles-clippers-harden-george-leonard-ballmer-1851315798
Dalton Knecht and Reed Sheppard could do something not seen since 1974: Duo could be first white Americans selected top 5 since Bill Walton, Bobby Jones 50 years ...
deadspin.com/2024-nba-draft-dalton-knecht-reed-sheppard-bill-walton-1851317751
Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are proof that having a Napoleon complex isn’t all bad
deadspin.com/jalen-brunson-new-york-knicks-nba-napoleon-oscars-1851317380
How far do these teams play from their namesake cities?: Several MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL squads play outside of where they're billed from
deadspin.com/mlb-nfl-nba-nhl-cities-stadiums-distance-cowboys-jets-1851316875
Frostbitten Chiefs fans need amputations: Nearly 70 KC fans treated by fire department, 15 hospitalized during frigid wild-card win over Dolphins
deadspin.com/kansas-city-chiefs-wild-card-frostbite-amputation-1851315891
You probably forgot these MLB players were on these teams: Some stars are synonymous with a particular franchise, but they also turned up elsewhere
deadspin.com/mlb-pujols-dodgers-pedro-vlad-rose-expos-piazza-marlins-1851290995
Sports Illustrated lives on for now, but SI Sportsbook is closed: Results in a $50 million termination payout for Authentic between now and 2029
deadspin.com/sports-illustrated-gambling-si-sportsbook-betting-1851315907
USWNT win the most CONCACAF game ever: The Yanks were able to sail their ark just a tad better than Canada
deadspin.com/uswnt-concacaf-canada-alyssa-naher-nadal-nycfc-stadium-1851315335
When Emmitt Smith talks about race, people should listen: The NFL's all-time leading rusher ripped the University of Florida's decision to scrap DEI programs ...
deadspin.com/university-of-florida-dei-emmitt-smith-nfl-cowboys-1851311520
Chelsea's Sam Kerr said what to a cop?: A London police officer arrested the footy star after claiming she called him a 'stupid white bastard'
deadspin.com/chelsea-sam-kerr-london-police-arrest-premier-league-1851313481
Quick Glance: Kerr pleads not guilty to racial harassment
- Matildas superstar Sam Kerr is facing trial in London after pleading not guilty to charges from an incident with a police officer in January. Kerr confirmed her identity and plea via videolink.
- The charge involves alleged abusive words causing distress to a police officer in Twickenham. The incident occurred hours after Kerr's hat-trick for Chelsea.
- The trial is scheduled for February 2025 and will last four days, with two police officers as witnesses.
- Football Australia CEO and coach expressed support for Kerr, with the FA monitoring the legal proceedings.
Zion Williamson thinks he’s slick, but we know he won’t ever do the dunk contest: His 'I'll participate if I'm voted to the All-Star team' schtick rings hollow ...
deadspin.com/zion-williamson-dunk-contest-nba-pelicans-1851313773
NCAA athletes are trying to unionize again — but this time it feels different: Ten years after Northwestern football failed, Dartmouth's men's basketball team ...
deadspin.com/dartmouth-ncaa-nil-unionize-student-athletes-basketball-1851312752
Nick Saban retired, so why is he acting like he was forced out?: Now that the world isn't set up to bend to the former Alabama coach's every whim he reveals ...
deadspin.com/nick-saban-nil-alabama-ncaa-espn-pat-macafee-1851312664
With Russell Wilson gone, Sean Payton can’t point the finger at anyone but himself
deadspin.com/sean-payton-russell-wilson-denver-broncos-nfl-brees-1851312987
Big men are back in style in the NBA: The game is running through them more than it has since the golden era of the 1990s
deadspin.com/victor-wembanyama-chet-holmgren-nba-nikola-jokic-shaq-1851313913
It's time for FS1 to do something about Skip Bayless and 'Undisputed': Ever since Shannon Sharpe left, the show has been a rapidly sinking ship — and the ratings ...
deadspin.com/skip-bayless-shannon-sharpe-undisputed-steph-a-smith-1851305984
The NFL’s franchise tag is un-American: Or entirely American depending on how you view this country’s history of exploitation
deadspin.com/nfl-franchise-tag-roger-goodell-christian-mccaffery-1851313642
The Avalanche have gone full Freddie Four Fingers: NHL trade-deadline action has kicked off and Colorado is on a bender
deadspin.com/colorado-avalanche-nhl-trade-deadline-sean-walker-1851313410
Spanish police confiscate pickaxes, clubs at Champions League game: Cops seized staggering amount of weapons from supporters at Real Sociedad -Paris ...
deadspin.com/psg-real-sociedad-champions-league-weapons-brawl-1851312538
Charles Barkley went from 'dying to vote' for Nikki Haley to wanting to punch Black Trump supporters. Make it
deadspin.com/charles-barkley-gayle-king-nikki-haley-nba-cnn-trump-1851311886
The Oakland A’s want to build the Sydney Opera House: Three months after they said they would, the franchise released renderings of a stadium they’ll likely ...
deadspin.com/oaklnad-as-las-vegas-stadium-renderings-mlb-1851311494
No tag for Barkley, Danny Dimes buyer's remorse: The Giants appear ready to hit the reset button
deadspin.com/new-york-giants-daniel-jones-barkley-daboll-nfl-1851310104
Braylon Edwards saved an 80-year-old man's life during YMCA attack: And now the suspect has been charged with assault with intent to murder
deadspin.com/braylon-edwards-saved-an-80-year-old-mans-life-at-ymca-1851304218
It was time for Jamal Adams and the Seattle Seahawks to part ways: Safe to say the NFC West squad didn’t get what they bargained for with former Pro Bowl safety
deadspin.com/jamal-adams-seattle-seahawks-release-nfl-free-agency-1851310030
Which NFL players received the franchise tag from their teams?: These contributors will be kept off the market — but could possibly be traded
deadspin.com/nfl-franchise-tag-higgins-bengals-burns-sneed-chiefs-1851309666
The latest scapegoat for Ben Simmons’ back issues? His agent: Bernie Lee says he hasn’t found the right medical treatment to cure his client
deadspin.com/ben-simmons-back-problems-bernie-lee-agent-nba-76ers-1851309485
Damian Lillard finally played like the superstar the Bucks expected him to be: Doc Rivers needs to repeat whatever it was that allowed Dame to dominate Monday ...
deadspin.com/damian-lillard-giannis-antetokounmpo-nba-clippers-bucks-1851308255
The Devils waited too long to make a change: New Jersey fired coach Lindy Ruff, but it won’t do them much good now
deadspin.com/nhl-new-jersey-devils-lindy-ruff-firing-1851309780
Don't count on the LA Clippers — they're sure to let you down: It's Year 5 of this George-Leonard run — and they're not any closer to winning a title than they ...
deadspin.com/nba-los-angeles-clippers-leonard-george-balmer-1851309601
If you can’t trust Anthony Edwards, you can’t trust the Timberwolves: Minnesota star misses tipoff after losing track of time, and this isn’t the first instance ...
deadspin.com/anthony-edwards-minnesota-timberwolves-late-nba-1851309070
Daryl Morey is Oppenheimer for the NBA’s nuclear offensive age: The Philadelphia 76ers exec and his gameplan have similarities to the Oscar-nominated film
deadspin.com/daryl-morey-oppenheimer-james-harden-nba-rockets-76ers-1851310331
DV charges against Indianpolis Colts TE Drew Ogletree dropped [Update]: Prosecutors said there was a lack of sufficient evidence
deadspin.com/indianpolis-colts-drew-ogletree-nfl-dv-arrest-1851131664
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The Rangers have a big, dumb sideshow: Matt Rempe: New York's 6-foot-7 rookie is the latest new craze on Broadway — even though he doesn’t help
deadspin.com/matt-rempe-new-york-rangers-fighting-nhl-ahl-wolf-pack-1851309335
Rajah Caruth’s historic NASCAR win is a feel-good story we should all celebrate: Every now and then, sports deliver a moment that even the worst of us should be ...
deadspin.com/rajah-caruth-nascar-black-driver-bubba-wallace-1851308441
Do the Thunder have a Josh Giddey problem?: With his legal woes seemingly behind him, the young guard poses a new challenge for Oklahoma City
deadspin.com/josh-giddey-oklahoma-city-thunder-nba-russell-westbrook-1851308318
The most realistic (and logical) option for the Buccaneers now is Baker Mayfield: After re-signing Mike Evans, Tampa Bay would be foolish not to bring back the ...
deadspin.com/baker-mayfield-tampa-bay-bucs-mike-evans-nfl-1851306831
Kneeling is a quiet gesture. Bob Melvin’s decision to make the Giants stand for the national anthem is a loud
deadspin.com/bob-melvin-national-anthem-mlb-colin-kaepernick-giants-1851305053
Quick Glance: New Giants Manager Bob Melvin Implements Anthem Policy Change
- Under new leadership, San Francisco Giants are taking a firm stance during the anthem. New skipper Bob Melvin introduced a policy change mandating every individual in the dugout to stand on the field for the national anthem.
- Melvin emphasized to USA Today's Bob Knightengale that the decision was not politically driven but aimed at nurturing a sense of unity within the team.
- A shift in policy. This move signifies a departure from the previous approach under Gabe Kapler, who had attracted attention with his anthem-related actions.
- Drawing from his MLB managerial experience in Oakland and San Diego, Melvin sees this policy as crucial in fostering a collective spirit among players.
Andy Reid's son was released early from his DUI conviction. The little girl he put in a coma isn't so lucky
deadspin.com/andy-reid-britt-dui-kansas-city-chiefs-nfl-1851305409
'Cream Abdul-Jabbar' has Indiana State back in the spotlight: Robbie Avila has earned his legendary nickname by putting Larry Bird's alma mater on the map again
deadspin.com/robbie-avila-kareem-abdul-jabbar-ncaa-tournament-1851298896
AEW's Sting sendoff was perfect in so many ways: The company said goodbye to their icon with a nod to the past AND the future
deadspin.com/aew-sting-wrestling-jeff-hardy-1851306233
Jason Kelce retires and RIP to the tush push: The 7-time Pro Bowler announced he's retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons
deadspin.com/jason-kelce-retires-and-rip-to-the-tush-push-1851306183
Liverpool pulled another rabbit, but its pixie dust might only last a week: There is still magic in football and plenty of examples abound as the Premier League ...
deadspin.com/liverpool-darwin-nunez-man-city-premier-league-1851305727
Hopefully the Caitlin Clark effect doesn't end with Caitlin Clark: The buzz surrounding the new all-time leading scorer will eventually fade. Then what?
deadspin.com/caitlin-clark-pete-maravich-ncaa-leading-scorer-1851304971
The Penguins lasted longer than they were supposed to: Pittsburgh run at defying the natural course of successful NHL franchises is finally
deadspin.com/pittsburgh-penguins-nhl-sidney-crosby-evgeni-malkin-1851304916
Increasing the NFL season to 18 games is a terrible idea: The players have to finally take a stand against owners who want to keep squeezing every last dollar ...
deadspin.com/nfl-18-game-schedule-roger-goodell-super-bowl-chiefs-1851304877
LeBron James creates the 40K club, which he’ll populate alone for a long time: And the award for outstanding geriatric greatness goes to …
deadspin.com/lebron-james-creates-the-40k-club-nba-goat-lakers-1851303916
Quick Glance: LeBron James reaches historic milestone with 40,000 points
- During the Lakers' game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, LeBron James achieves his 40,000th career point in the NBA.
- Before the game against Denver, Lakers coach Darvin Ham highlights the significance of this milestone to encourage fans to pause debates and focus on a remarkable achievement.
- Denver coach Michael Malone, who was with James as an assistant at the New York Knicks during his rookie season and later coached him in Cleveland, emphasizes that the number 40,000 is more than just a round number.
- Malone emphasizes the need to admire the ongoing greatness of James and describes it as truly remarkable how he handled fame and the spotlight at such a young age. It is fascinating to see that he shows no signs of slowing down, which is even scarier. Stepping back reveals how impressive his longevity is.
Sean Payton has a Russell Wilson problem; Cam Newton fight nonsense; Bears owners trying to get over on school
deadspin.com/sean-payton-russell-wilson-nfl-cam-newton-chicago-bears-1851301145
Finally time for the Winnipeg Jets?; Let's hand out some NHL awards; Remember Wayne Gretzky as a Blue?
deadspin.com/winnipeg-jets-wayne-gretzky-bobby-orr-nhl-fla-panthers-1851301149
Phillies fans have problem with their wieners; Kris Bryant laments move to Rockies; Ohtani, Hideki Matsui shar
deadspin.com/shoehei-ohtani-kris-bryant-dodgers-mlb-rockies-phillies-1851301147
Dejounte Murray hurt an NBA ref's delicate feelings; wound up with a T: The league needs to address rogue referees lashing out over every minor incident
deadspin.com/atlantas-dejounte-murray-td-up-for-ignoring-an-nba-ref-1851304051
Turns out America loves the Denver Nuggets: Data shows that people are watching the defending champs in large numbers
deadspin.com/data-says-that-america-loves-the-denver-nuggets-1851304228
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