Sports Columnist Invents Unfortunate Acronym

Chicago Tribune sports columnist Bernie Lincicome has been at this for a long time, and after so many years spent writing takes, he probably has trouble coming up with ways to keep his column fresh. In his latest piece about new Bears quarterback Mike Glennon, Lincicome tried to put together a cute acronym and came up…

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It's Time for Jezebel's March Madness 2017: Childhood vs. Adulthood

I’m going to be honest: choosing a March Madness theme was a little tough this year because we are all feeling… a little more existential than usual. But the complicated tenor of our spirits was exactly how we landed on Childhood vs. Adulthood, resulting in perhaps one of the most joyous brackets we’ve ever had.

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The 7 worst signings of NFL free agency so far, ranked

It’s an annual tradition: teams spending too much for free agents on the open market OT Russell Okung, Chargers: An inconsistent, oft-injured vet for $53 million over four years WR Kenny Britt, Browns: Cleveland would have been better off giving Terrelle Pryor a 1-year deal WR Robert Woods, Rams: A career role player for the Bills, $39 million over five years FB Kyle Juszczyk, 49ers: Bad fit and the Niners need playmakers on the outside and offensive line help OL Luke Joeckel, Seahawks: A bust in Jacksonville, he’ll need a major turnaround to actually help Seattle LB Malcolm Smith, 49ers: Missed a whopping 36 tackles the past two seasons in Oakland OT Matt Kalil, Panthers: Desperate to replace Michael O

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Plies Infiltrated The Florida Gulf Coast Band Last Night

Deadspin’s favorite life guru Plies took a break from dispensing wisdom on Instagram to take in yesterday’s NCAA tournament game between Florida State and Florida Gulf Coast. Fittingly, the musician found himself drawn to his fellow musicians and wound up in the center of the FGCU band:

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Do Not Go Into This St. Patrick's Day Themed Queso Recipe With False Expectations

We’re certainly in favor of “kicking back” and having a little fun on St. Patrick’s day, a celebration of the devastating effects of alcoholism. But we hate to see anyone fall for click-bait articles concerned more with attention-grabbing headlines than delivering on promises.

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The Smartest Little Snack Bowl Keeps Your Olive Pits Out of Sight – Just $13 Today

Here’s a stupid little thing that’ll make your life just a little bit easier. Joseph Joseph’s Double Dish is a clever little invention for eating edamame, olives, pistachios, or any other finger foods that leave behind scraps, and it’s just $13 on Amazon right now.

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Coach K Says He Doesn't Want To Get Political, Proceeds To Call North Carolina's HB2 A "Stupid Thing"

Ahead of Duke’s first NCAA tournament game on Friday, coach Mike Krzyzewski was asked about the game being moved out of North Carolina due to the state’s House Bill 2, known as the “bathroom bill,” which discriminates against transgender people. At first, he deflected, saying he didn’t want to “get political.” Then he…

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The Marlins' Spring Training Inspiration Included Smashing A Cinderblock On Don Mattingly's Chest

The Marlins have had a hell of an offseason—grappling with the September death of their best player, José Fernández, coupled with a series of rather insane political and business rumors about team owner and disgusting rich person Jeffrey Loria. So it’s perhaps not surprising that they felt the need to try something…

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