I did not know this, makes me view him in a more positive light.

This is so spot on. I think of Buddy Ryan the same way as I do Barry Goldwater. He was the founder of a movement based on mythology more than reality, yet was able to create a fervent following of that mythology by tapping into the ugliest facets of their character. Every Eagles fan who thinks Buddy Ryan was a great…

Fuck Jurgen for saying his players “had far too much respect” for Argentina. He’s the one who started a “safe” lineup of old-heads in Wondo, Zusi, and Beckerman, only to see that safe lineup get beaten into the ground. To be sure, the US would have still lost with Pulisic and Nagbe starting, but at least that would…

Why are we asking this question I can’t take the takes coming we should savor LeBron we have decades to have this discussion I just want to be happy.

This. Exactly this. I was at the game and love Cliff Lee, but will never forgive him for blowing that lead.

I think your analysis is right on, but I would argue that the starting pitching in 2011 was so much better than the 2008 team’s that it dwarfed any differences at the other positions. I think their record reflects that, with 102 wins in 2011 and 92 in 2008. But yeah, there’s no doubt that 2008 Phillies were mashers…

I think it just shows how difficult it is to win a championship in North American sports for even the best teams because of the playoff structures. As a Phillies fan, I can say without hesitating that the 2008 team that won the World Series was, like, 50% worse than the 2011 team that lost in the NLDS.

I think against Argentina you have Beckerman (or Nagbe!) replace Jones in the middle and move Yedlin up to right wing to replace Bedoya while shuffling Zardes to the left. I can’t believe Besler was able to hang in there at left back, and who knows if he can do it against Argentina, but may as well keep with it.

Up…

Much like the Partick Thistle Sun being included in “Worst Mascot” when it’s the best mascot, Peter Gammons’s tweet is the best tweet.

Deadspin commenters, this is our Antietam. This is the battle to end all battles, with each person clinging to their devotion to the One True Great Sports Baby and refusing to tolerate dissent. Much blood will be shed, and it is appropriate that Riley Curry will preside over the destruction of this noble community.…

I was at this game and it was SO LIT, and the Chilean fans were loud and great the entire game. My wife also noted that she will never attend a Philadelphia Union game again after seeing Chile’s quality :/

I love this series!

But Kingsley is the best mascot tho

but how many games will there be in the finals, we cannot be sure

Hi I really miss the Deadspin Hall of Fame and want it to come back is it coming back please say it’s coming back I’ll start using more punctuation if it comes back

God: Preventing Me from Scoring on the Field and in the Bedroom

But, but, Sam’s quick release is his only strength!

/realizes I sound like a WIP caller

/punches self in the face

This is literally what I came to post. How many times can Dragic get hit in the face? He needs to speak to SCOTT STERLING!!!!

Right? He has a scoring title and two first-team All-NBAs! And would have more if his peak didn’t coincide with those of Kobe and Chris Paul. I remember him just driving to the lane and finishing around the basket as well as anyone this side of James.

i hate the eagles