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This Basketball Child's Daring Climb Is The Sports Highlight Of The Night

An errant basketball took a desperate break in the name of freedom this evening and tried to escape a game between Boise State and Fresno State. Referees tried to dislodge it; didn’t work. Players tried to retrieve it; no dice.

Markieff Morris's Wife Apparently Talks About His Nuts "All The Time"

After Steph Curry missed a go-ahead three-pointer in the final seconds of Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Wizards, Markeiff Morris hit two big free throws to put the game out of reach, 112-108.

Cutting Darrelle Revis a no-brainer after $39 million mistake

Baylor Star Travon Blanchard Suspended After Judge Issues Protective Order Against Him

Baylor announced this afternoon that they had suspended football star Travon Blanchard after a McLennan County judge issued a protective order against him. Earlier this month, a woman that had been in a relationship with Blanchard filed for a legal order to keep Blanchard away from her, claiming that he had engaged in…

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Georgetown Should Fire John Thompson III, And Probably Won't

With the Georgetown basketball team in the midst of its second straight losing season; fresh off four straight losses, including two to Big East basement-dwellers St. John’s and DePaul; devoid of hope for a post-season appearance; and the fan base drowning in its own toxic frustration, firing off a “Put John Thompson…

Usain Bolt Gets Long Overdue Pokémon Ad

This really should’ve happened years ago, but here we are, Usain Bolt and Pokémon together at last.

Watch This Truck Running From The Cops Launch Into Orbit After Hitting Spike Strip At 115 MPH

An 18 year-old driving a stolen Toyota Tacoma running from the police in Webster Parish, Louisiana hit a set of spike strips going 115 mph, subsequently barreled off of the road and into a drainage ditch, launched the truck into the air and landed on a car parked at a restaurant.

Jets Cut Darrelle Revis. Is He Done?

Darrelle Revis is a Hall of Fame-caliber cornerback who was a first-team All-Pro just two seasons ago. His play has declined precipitously since then, and today, the Jets cut him loose just two years after he had signed a megadeal to return to Florham Park.

Jets inform Darrelle Revis that he's being released

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have informed cornerback Darrelle Revis that they are releasing him, ending his second tenure with the team which was marked by a slip in play because of injuries and age.

Darrelle Revis released by Jets after altercation in Pittsburgh

Darrelle Revis has been released by the New York Jets.

Jets will release former Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis

End of an era in New York

A Graphical Representation Of How Confused People Were During The Daytona 500

On Sunday, Jalopnik posted a guide on how to understand NASCAR and the Daytona 500 under the sanctioning body’s new, complicated rules. The views on that post shot up and down in an almost unprecedented way during the race, plotting an astonishing graph of exactly when and how confused people were.

Jets inform veteran CB Revis he will be released

Kevin Durant Hobbles Into Locker Room With Knee Injury

The Golden State Warriors are rolling right now and playing about as well as they ever have over the past three years (Steph Curry’s o-for-11 night from three in Philly notwithstanding). All that could undo them would be an inju—OH GOD:

Charles released; Cousins gets exclusive franchise tag

The free agent marketplace gained two big names at running back, lost the prime quarterback potentially available, and saw two top defenders removed from the grab bag.

2017 NFL Combine: Guards, Centers to Watch

It is not a sexy watch, but keeping an eye on the guards and centers at the 2017 NFL Combine is key.The NFL Combine is most known for skill position players and defenders posting blazing fast 40-yard dash times and other incredible displays of athleticism. It is not known for the workouts of inter…

AP Source: Group submits Oakland stadium plan to NFL

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The investment group seeking to build a new stadium to keep the Raiders in Oakland has submitted a formal plan to the NFL for the first time.

QB Kirk Cousins gets exclusive franchise tag from Redskins

WASHINGTON (AP) In a move that seemed the most likely at this point in the odd dance between Kirk Cousins and the Washington Redskins, the team placed the exclusive franchise tag on the starting quarterback on Tuesday.

Report: Five Richmond Baseball Players Suspended For Heinous Crime of Playing Fantasy Football

The NCAA is known to hand out seemingly arbitrary suspensions for specious transgressions such as byzantine misappropriation of school book funds and drug violations that are actually not drug violations. Here’s a new one: Five Richmond baseball players were reportedly suspended from the team for playing fantasy…

Take Advantage Of This Weather With a $22 Camping Hammock

The ice caps are melting and migrating birds are confused, but it’s warm enough to go lay in a hammock in February, so make the most of it. $22 today gets you an ultralight camping hammock, plus two carabiners and tree straps. All you need is a park.

Marcus Mariota takes next step in recovery, moves into walking boot

Newcastle Lucks Into Unbelievably Dumb Golazo

Sometimes you bang in a golazo by spinning through a box full of defenders and hitting the ball perfectly. Other times you just sort of stand there and let the ball hit you and it goes in anyway. Soccer is dumb like that. Case in point: this goal from Newcastle.

Giants designate Pierre-Paul non-exclusive franchise player

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) In a move that shows he has recovered from a serious hand injury sustained in a fireworks accident in 2015, the New York Giants have placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul.

Chiefs cut Charles to sign Berry, Duvernay-Tardif to deals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs had to release one of the greatest players in franchise history so they could retain the heart and soul of their defense and solidify the future of their offensive line.

Punter Colquitt, Browns agree to 4-year contract extension

CLEVELAND (AP) Punter Britton Colquitt has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Cleveland Browns.

Chiefs to release Jamaal Charles, their all-time leading rusher

A knee injury limited him to only eight games in the past two seasons.

NFL considering making referees fulltime

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NFL is considering making referees full-time employees and centralizing replay review at its New York headquarters as it aims for more consistent, shorter games.

Deadspin Up All Night: Mad At Truth

Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. The internet was cranky today, but we’ll have more stuff for you tomorrow.

How The Best Racing Cheat Of All Time Worked

I can’t think of a sport where rules are molested with as much glee and abandon as they are in motorsports. That’s part of what makes racing so great: the devious and clever ways that teams will attempt to squeeze out some kind of advantage are a fascinating part of the sport.