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Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is so good he's breaking advanced stats

Jansen threw ‘an immaculate inning’ versus Miami on Thursday.

8 eye-opening things Aric Almirola had to say about Kansas crash

Aric Almirola had a lot to say in his first press conference since his scary Kansas crash.

Fernando Gaviria Is Cycling's Next Superstar Sprinter

The best Colombian cyclists have long hewed to a single archetype, specializing in climbing high mountains and winning on the harshest and steepest slopes. There have been Colombian rouleurs and sprinters before, but the most successful riders have almost all been pure climbers. Lucho “El Jardinerito” Herrera brought…

Rangers Insider Preivew: The Texas-Toronto Rivalry

Take a quick look at the Rangers-Blue Jays rivalry piece…watch the entire feature on this week’s edition of Rangers Insider.

Ryan Fitzpatrick Is Everything Jameis Winston Needs

Ryan Fitzpatrick, age 34, a veteran of 12 NFL seasons, has signed a free-agent deal with the Bucs, his seventh team. Per Adam Schefter, the terms are for one year and $3 million. Fitzpatrick, who went to Harvard, will back up Jameis Winston.

WWE Wants to Replace John Cena With Japan's Shinsuke Nakamura, And It Might Actually Work

This Sunday night’s Backlash show marks the beginning of a new era in WWE, one that would have been shocking even two years ago. For the first time in its history, the world’s largest professional wrestling promotion is attempting to turn a Japanese wrestler into one of its top stars—the top star, in fact, of one of…

Penguins turn to Matt Murray for Game 4 of Eastern final

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins will give Matt Murray his first start of the playoffs in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final Friday night in Ottawa.

Dead Letters: "You Will Be Quickly Washed Away By A Righteous Thunderstorm"

Welcome back to Dead Letters, the feature in which we reprint our favorite reader mail. We should take this moment to remind you that all emails to Deadspin and its editors and writers are on the record unless otherwise specified. Now for your letters.

Browns sign No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett

Garrett officially becomes a Brown.

Daniel Cormier promises McGregor, Miocic and Manuwa will get embarrassed in boxing matches

Daniel Cormier is not on board with UFC vs. boxing

Grease fire in Pimlico grandstand; no injuries, races go on

BALTIMORE (AP) A grease fire broke out at Pimlico Race Course on Friday before the gates opened for Black-Eyed Susan Day.

Von Miller surprised more than 200 Broncos employees with a rare gesture

Miller was the first Broncos player ever to ask to attend the event.

A Q&A With Tony Reali About Postpartum Depression In Dads

Tony Reali, the host of ESPN’s Around the Horn, always wanted to be a dad: “I wanted a whole team of kids. I’ve said this to everyone with ears.” So when he experienced what he called an attack of postpartum anxiety one Sunday afternoon in September 2015 when he was home alone with his one-year-old daughter,…

The Full-Court Pressure Of The Somali-American Sportswoman

Most Twin Cities high school cross country and track teams have Somali students on the roster. Some of these prep runners have gone on to successful college and even professional running careers, like former Minneapolis South runner Hassan Mead, who represented the U.S. at the Rio Olympics.

Get Ready to Get Outside Because REI's Anniversary Sale Is Here

The REI Anniversary Sale, the retailer’s biggest sale of the year, is here. Get up to 30% off on an almost overwhelming amount of outdoor gear, from camping, to paddling, to hiking, to cycling, and everything in between. It’ll take some time to sort through everything, so you’d better get started now.

Shannon Sharpe agrees that Colin Kaepernick is this generation's Muhammad Ali

Sharpe shares his thoughts on Dr. Harry Edwards’ premise.

Sampaoli says he wants to leave Sevilla to manage Argentina, but there's one problem

He wants to manage his country, but there are still hurdles left.

Fox Sports will use active drivers to call Xfinity race

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Fox Sports will use an on-air team comprised entirely of active NASCAR drivers to call the June 10 Xfinity Series race at Pocono.

It looks like Matt Murray will be the Penguins' starting goaltender for Game 4

Marc-Andre Fleury may have lost his spot in net following a disastrous Game 3.

Here Is Kenley Jansen’s Immaculate Inning In 16 Seconds

Again! Just four days ago, Max Scherzer threw an immaculate inning (nine pitches, nine strikes). Three days before that, Craig Kimbrel threw one. Then last night, Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen threw an immaculate ninth inning against the Marlins.

It'll Be Matt Murray

The first serious goalie controversy of the postseason has resolved itself quickly—at least, for now. Matt Murray was first off the ice at today’s team skate, and will start in net for the Penguins in tonight’s desperate Game 4 in Ottawa.

The Complete Guide To Understanding Darts

Although none of us will ever be in the same supreme physical shape as professional darts players, we can still watch them with envy. Why aren’t they aiming for the bullseye? Is that a referee or the town crier? Is anyone in the crowd driving home?

Watch Friday's practice session for the Indianapolis 500

Fast Friday is here already as the IndyCar teams get set for qualifying.

Gaviria's dream Giro debut continues with 4th stage win

TORTONA, Italy (AP) Fernando Gaviria’s dream Grand Tour debut continued as the Colombian sprinted to a fourth stage victory on Friday.

NFL player's $11-per-hour side job: Helping those 'who can't help themselves'

NFL player’s $11-per-hour side job: Helping those ‘who can’t help themselves’

Preview: Justin Nicolino looks for another strong start in Game 2 in L.A.

The Miami Marlins continue their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Steve Torrence and his head games

NHRA driver Steve Torrence uses mind games against his opponents.

Rudy Giuliani Forgot 9/11('s Effect on Commercial Air Travel)

Yesterday morning, Rudy Giuliani—America’s mayor, Donald Trump’s current cybersecurity advisor, and a race-baiting thug most famous for being circumstantially tied to a great tragedy—had a little dust-up with the TSA while making his way through Newark airport. Apparently, the former mayor who famously saw his city…

ECU adds 3 grad transfers, including Duke QB Thomas Sirk

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) East Carolina has added three graduate transfers from Power Five schools – including coach Scottie Montgomery’s old quarterback at Duke.