If you’re not from Brazil, it’s hard to understand the magnitude of this tragedy.

This is the final moments of the semi-final vs. San Lorenzo, including a wonderful last-second save by the keeper Danilo and the entire team running onto the field in jubilation.

I thought Deadspin would be excited about the decision. Finally an American sports team is going to reuse an old Arena.

Not a person apparently

This is nothing compared to Damon Stoudamire’s fight against glaucoma.

I guess that explains why Eli’s lips were moving the whole night.

Thirteen

Epstein: “we’re going to Disneyland!”

Some perspective on how historic this is:

Antoine Walker paved the way too. He’s working road crew on a stretch I-95.

Doc Rivers (to Paul Pierce on the bench): I’m thinking about signing Mickael Pietrus. He really killed us in the playoffs last year.

Sounds like someone just found Deadspin. Welcome to the fold, Darren.

UCL Group Stage:

Counterpoint: This is Ludogorets.

Jose’s name was, legitimately, everywhere down here. Most every Marlins jersey I saw said “Fernández” on the back. My brother and his best friend, big Marlins fans, went to several games this year - 3 of them were when he pitched. Jose was winning back so much good will for the Marlins just by being Jose and I’m glad…

Well said. He always had the look of a kid in little league who just loves playing the game. That attitude is infectious for fans young and old.

I’m a Jays fan and I loved watching him pitch too. A huge loss for baseball. He was well on his way to dominating the game for years to come.

I think it has to be particularly difficult for South Floridians because of who Jose Fernandez was. He fought to defect to the US 3 separate times before he was successful. He was jailed for his desire to be free. He rose to the top of his sport and was one of the most vibrant personalities in the game. In a sense, he…

You said it all better than I could. Jose was an absolute treasure, and it was a privilege to watch him pitch.