The author is not making that claim. He is saying that claim doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. Did you even read the article?

It really doesn’t sound like you gave the show a fair chance, at all. The directing, especially for a half-hour comedy, is really good. I found the first scene of the second episode—the one that incorporates the flashbacks—to be fantastically done, and it conveys its point (and the overarching theme of the show)…

I can barely find anyone talking about this bunt, and it was just as dumb of a bunt as Cain’s. Escobar is the hottest hitter in the American League. Put the bat in his hands!

I think you can make the case that the 14th inning IBB was the wrong call. It set up the force at home, but also pushed the next runner to second. Were the Mets to force Escobar, Zobrist would’ve made it to third base with one out, requiring the Mets to make another play at the plate with less than two outs.

For a second there I was sure they were going to kiss.

Vinci’s post-match interview was amazing. Impossible not to like her after listening to that.

that’s what everyone said four years ago.

Exactly. In this article, Billy talks about how “Germany looked absolutely gassed coming off the France match,” which I don’t really believe, because these are some of the most fit female athletes in the world. But the point is that the USWNT knew it could comfortably reach the semifinal with conservative tactics. And…

I would argue that you are conflating the most entertaining team with the best one. France play really attractive football, and sure, the USWNT’s attack is sort of dull, but the Yanks have absolutely dominated their two knockout stage games so far. Hope Solo hasn’t had to make anything more difficult than a routine…

Actually they did get top of the group on goal difference.

This is now three articles about Germany/France and not a single one about the USA’s match against China. Nothing about the record-setting defensive performance? Tactical analysis for the upcoming match between the consensus two best teams in women’s football? Nothing?

France lost to Colombia, a team the USA handled…

I’ve seen a lot of people suggesting that Holiday’s was a weak yellow, and I just don’t see it. She stuck her boot right into the Colombian player’s ankle. She was late, clumsy, and nowhere near the ball. It was a dangerous play and definitely a justified yellow.

this is still the sickest d-rose dunk

Carlisle doesn't have to answer the question if he doesn't want to, but to tell McMahon "How many ways do you want me to answer the question" when he knows he hasn't answered it comes off as a bit obnoxious.

I think so. Freddie Wong (who is the founder of Rocket Jump) is buds with the 5SF guys.

For me, the more damning analysis is this one, which shows how the Pats fumble rate has gone down significantly since the NFL changed its rules to allow teams to bring their own balls to games. The data clearly shows a dramatic change for the Pats immediately after that rule was put into place, while the rest of the…

Sierra Nevada has been great for decades, everybody loves it, and yet it somehow still manages to be underrated. Translation: It is the San Antonio Spurs of the beer world.

I personally love new belgium. fat tire was the first beer i ever really fell in love with. i had it again recently and found it a little bland, but it still holds a place in my heart. and ranger ipa is great, i wish you could find it in new york.

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One thing I'd like to see more of from Deadspin in particular is highlights with home radio calls. The stuff during the world cup was great.