My Roger Ebert Story
Famed film critic and all-around brilliant human being Roger Ebert passed away today at the age of 70. Herewith, a personal essay, which originally appeared on Deadspin in March of 2010.
Rafael Nadal 0, His Underwear 1: A Video Montage
Reporting that Rafael Nadal won a match on a clay surface is a lot like reporting that the Mets lost a game, so we needed another angle on his 6-2, 6-2 win over Gael Monfils in the Barcelona Open quarterfinals today. Luckily, the cameras on hand for the match captured that angle for us. In the incredible career that…
The Truth About Race, Religion, and the Honor Code at BYU
BYU has been held up as a symbol of all that's decent in college sports for its treatment of Brandon Davies, who violated the school's honor code by having sex with his girlfriend. The reality isn't so appealing. [Deadspin]
For The Sake Of Sex: Serena Williams Drops Pants, Pretenses In Video…
Let's talk about sex.
Taking a Punch Like a Man — Just Not From One
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Playtime: The Animals Shooting Baskets Megamix, Set To "One Shining…
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Could Diana Taurasi Be Exonerated For Doping?
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Basketball star Diana Taurasi tested positive for a banned drug, and her shot at the 2012 Olympics could be in jeopardy. But she swears she didn't take anything — we asked an expert if she could be telling the truth.
The Taxonomy Of Zits
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Whether it's big and juicy or small with potential, there are many forms of blemishes, not limited to simply whiteheads and blackheads. Herewith, an examination of the different categories of pimples and their popping possibilities.
Caster Semenya Not Really Bothered By That "Gender Dispute" Thing
Or at least that's what she says in her first interview since being cleared to run as a female. Though she was reportedly "shattered" by the controversy, she insists, "I'm not ashamed of being myself. I know who I am."
Sexual Assault And The Super Bowl
The number of NFL teams still in the running toward becoming America's Next Top Big Tackley Dudes has been narrowed down to two, and both teams contain players with serious sexual assault allegations. What's a fan to do?
Ashley Madison Ad Yanked From Super Bowl
After reports that Ashley Madison, the cheaters website, was angling to run a spot during the Super Bowl, we've finally heard: FOX rejected it. (Slightly NSFW)
Female Refs Won't Cure Soccer's Ills
A female line official is causing one British football commentator to opine that all such officials should be women. The reasoning is interesting, but (mostly) wrongheaded.
Former Football Player Faces Reduced Sexual Assault Charges
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A former University of Iowa football player is accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student while she was unconscious, and after his friend had already assaulted her. But today, he was cleared of the most serious charge against him.
ESPN Announcer Pulled For "Sweetcakes" Comment
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Being a female sideline reporter just gets more fun all the time — on Friday, ESPN announcer Rod Franklin's sexist comments to reporter Jeannine Edwards got him pulled from a bowl game. And it's not his first offense.
Baseball Star, Friends Charged With Rape—And The Slut-Shaming Begins
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A group of friends from Miami, one a star NCAA baseball player, has been charged with the rape of two seventeen-year-old girls. Given that it involves athletes and girls getting drunk, brace yourselves for an extra-ugly fallout.
Jersey-Chasers Go Online To Bag Ballers
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Let's celebrate the blessed end of 2010 by visiting BallerAlert.com, an online groupie site "where jersey-chasing women often huddle to swap advice and scandalous dating stories."
Superheroines Always Get Superboobs
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Although DC Universe Online is still in beta, there's plenty to be said about its avatar fashions. And while DCUO has many strengths in that area, it also has a glaring weakness: the exaggeratedly buxom shapes forced on female avatars.
What Your Favorite Christmas Movie Says About You
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The big day—celebrating the Indians giving Jesus to the Pilgrims—is almost upon us! Work is nearly done, meaning it's time to relax with some Christmas movies! Which one is your favorite? And what does it say about you?
Dismissed Cheerleader Takes Her Case To The Supreme Court
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The high-school cheerleader who was kicked off the squad after refusing to cheer for her alleged rapist is going to the Supreme Court.
Asshole Dad Causes Girl To Quit Boys' Hockey Team
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Kayla Watkins, 12, was fine with being the only girl on a boy's hockey team — til she saw a meeting agenda item about her "Player Ability Limitations," including handwringing over her locker room changing, written by another kid's dad.