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Should the Oakland Raiders Upgrade at Tight End?

Should the Oakland Raiders upgrade the tight end spot by drafting O.J. Howard in the first round? Is it too early to pull the plug on Clive Walford?The NFL draft evaluation period places young prospects in the forefront. Already, a few draftees created a buzz at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL. ESPN…

Why the Jets need to get rid of Darrelle Revis as soon as possible

Last week’s incident is just the latest reason Revis’ time in New York is up.

Join the Sous-Vide Revolution With Instant Pot's Circulator, Now Just $89

A whole bunch of you have bought Anova’s excellent sous-vide circulators over the past few years, but today, you can get Instant Pot’s new take on the product category for $89, an all-time low.

The Perfect End To The World Ski Championships Was An Emotional Slalom

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland — If you wanted to script the most fitting, the most unnerving-yet-uplifting race to cap off the two-week World Alpine Ski Championships, you couldn’t have done better than today’s men’s slalom.

Best NFL Roster Made Up of NBA Players

Who would make the cut if you built an NFL roster comprised solely of NBA players?The NFL and NBA are two completely different leagues. That’s not a groundbreaking revelation by any stretch of the imagination. However different the NFL and NBA are, though, there are similarities between the t…

Police: Former Detroit Lions player arrested in Oregon

WOODBURN, Ore. (AP) Police say they arrested a former NFL player after he tried to force his way into an Oregon home and then took his clothes off.

Former Cowboys great Herschel Walker is a huge fan of Ezekiel Elliott

“When you want to win the game you better be able to run the ball.”

Darrelle Revis Leaves New York Jets with Easy Decision

With the recent news regarding Darrelle Revis, the New York Jets have an easy decision to make regarding his future.It’s been an interesting couple of days for the New York Jets and future Hall of Fame cornerback Darrelle Revis. A story breaks that he is injured in an early morning incident i…

Paul Pogba And Zlatan Ibrahimović Come Off The Bench To Team Up For Manchester United's Winning Goal

Three days after Zlatan Ibrahimović impressed with a hat trick against Saint-Étienne, here he is with a goal far prettier and more exciting than any of his three from Thursday:

Arizona Cardinals GM says team is in win-now mode with returning veteran stars

The Cardinals will have to balance their present and future this offseason.

Green Bay Packers: Receivers Best Found In NFL Draft, Not Free Agency

The Green Bay Packers may need some help at wide receiver next season, but looking towards the draft is the right move.The crop of free agent wide receivers this offseason are incredibly inviting to teams. Between Alshon Jeffery, Pierre Garcon, Kenny Britt, DeSean Jackson, and more, the talent is …

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: I Was Only Joking About A Bill Forcing NFL Players To Stand For The National Anthem

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has walked back a statement he made earlier in the week about passing a law that would require NFL players to stand for the national anthem.

Some Hearthstone Players Challenge Themselves To Spot Lethal Combos

Hearthstone players have been playing “spot the lethal” for years. Similar to chess puzzles, where a board state is laid out and you try to achieve checkmate in a certain number of moves, “spot the lethal” asks if you can figure out how to drop your opponent’s life to 0 in a single turn.

Madden 18: One Player from Each Team Who Should Be on the Cover

A look ahead to who could be on the cover of the most popular video game among NFL fans, Madden 18 with a nominee from all 32 teamsNFL fans love Madden, and there’s never a bad time to start looking ahead to the newest version of the game. With Madden 18 still roughly six months away, there…

Patriots rookie Cyrus Jones on Super Bowl LI: 'It was hell for me'

Jones doesn’t believe he deserves any credit for New England’s championship.

Sunday's Best Deals: Sony Headphones, Overwatch, Instant Pot Sous-Vide, and More

Classic Sony headphones, a printer you won’t hate, and Instant Pot’s sous-vide circulator lead off Sunday’s best deals from around the web.

Sony's Old-As-Dirt (But Still Great) MDRV6 Headphones Are Back On Sale

Sony’s MDRV6 Studio Monitor Headphones are some of the oldest (25 years old!) still-relevant headphones on the market, and have always been one of the best values in the space. In fact, they were one of our readers’ five favorite headphones period in a Kinja Co-Op earlier this month.

2017 NFL Draft: 5 First-Round Options for the Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks made the playoffs this past season, but have holes to fill. Who could they target in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft?Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks not only made it to the 2016 NFL Playoffs, but also won a game. However, they were no match in the Divisional Roun…

Victor Cruz wouldn't be prototypical signing by Ravens

Victor Cruz wouldn’t be prototypical signing by Ravens

$500,000 Raised For Craig Sager's Foundation, No Thanks To Stephen Curry

A celebrity three-point challenge followed by a series of Stephen Curry bricks led to Craig Sager’s son—with help from Shaquille O’Neal—sinking a bucket that led to a $500,000 donation to the Sagerstrong Foundation.

Ahh… You Touch My Tra-La-La

John Calipari was clearly feelin’ it during the Wildcats’ big 82-77 win over Georgia today.

DNCE Stands For "Destroyed Nearby Crowd's Ears"

Move over, Aloe Blacc. There’s a new worst NBA All-Star-related musical performance, and it’s this hilariously off-key appearance by Joe Jonas.

The Man You've All Been Waiting For

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2017 NFL Draft: 5 First-Round Options for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the right track, but who should they be targeting in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft?Since drafting Jameis Winston first-overall two years ago, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been on the upswing. The team showed promise in the 2015 season, then showed even more…

10 Quarterbacks Who Could Lose Starting Job To Tony Romo

If the Dallas Cowboys releaseTony Romo, these 10 quarterbacks could end up losing their starting jobs for the 2017 season if their teams sign the veteran.After 13 seasons, all signs point to the Dallas Cowboys eventually releasing Tony Romo since the chances of another team agreeing to a trade wit…

Philadelphia Eagles: 5 Moves to Help Carson Wentz

Here are five moves the Philadelphia Eagles need to make so they can help their franchise quarterback, Carson Wentz.Any average football fan could see how below average the Philadelphia Eagles roster was in 2016. They made a splash in the 2016 NFL Draft when they made a bunch of moves to move up t…

Should the Oakland Raiders Upgrade at Tight End?

Why the Jets need to get rid of Darrelle Revis as soon as possible

Join the Sous-Vide Revolution With Instant Pot's Circulator, Now Just $89

The Perfect End To The World Ski Championships Was An Emotional Slalom

Best NFL Roster Made Up of NBA Players

Police: Former Detroit Lions player arrested in Oregon

Former Cowboys great Herschel Walker is a huge fan of Ezekiel Elliott

Darrelle Revis Leaves New York Jets with Easy Decision

Paul Pogba And Zlatan Ibrahimović Come Off The Bench To Team Up For Manchester United's Winning Goal

Arizona Cardinals GM says team is in win-now mode with returning veteran stars

Green Bay Packers: Receivers Best Found In NFL Draft, Not Free Agency

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: I Was Only Joking About A Bill Forcing NFL Players To Stand For The National Anthem

Some Hearthstone Players Challenge Themselves To Spot Lethal Combos

Madden 18: One Player from Each Team Who Should Be on the Cover

Patriots rookie Cyrus Jones on Super Bowl LI: 'It was hell for me'

Sunday's Best Deals: Sony Headphones, Overwatch, Instant Pot Sous-Vide, and More

Sony's Old-As-Dirt (But Still Great) MDRV6 Headphones Are Back On Sale

2017 NFL Draft: 5 First-Round Options for the Seattle Seahawks

Victor Cruz wouldn't be prototypical signing by Ravens

$500,000 Raised For Craig Sager's Foundation, No Thanks To Stephen Curry

Ahh… You Touch My Tra-La-La

DNCE Stands For "Destroyed Nearby Crowd's Ears"

The Man You've All Been Waiting For

2017 NFL Draft: 5 First-Round Options for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

10 Quarterbacks Who Could Lose Starting Job To Tony Romo

Philadelphia Eagles: 5 Moves to Help Carson Wentz

Deadspin Up All Night: You're Not Bitter

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A Hacker Is Allegedly Flooding Counter-Strike Lobbies With Bots

Miami Dolphins reward top pass rusher Cameron Wake with a contract extension