Kneeling is a quiet gesture. Bob Melvin’s decision to make the Giants stand for the national anthem is a loud oneSan Fran's new manager is making a political statement, no matter how hard he tries to disguise it
MLB uniform controversy; Scott Boras finally succeeds; Trouble brewing for USWNT?A collection of Deadspin’s best posts of the week from the sports world
Phillies fans have problem with their wieners; Kris Bryant laments move to Rockies; Ohtani, Hideki Matsui share odd marital similarityA collection of Deadspin’s best posts of the week from the baseball world
The Colorado Rockies have crushed Kris Bryant's soulThe former MVP doesn’t sound like he loves life in Denver
This may upset Rob Manfred, but starting pitchers are not ever going to be what they used to beMLB can reduce the total number of pitchers on rosters, but it won’t bring back what the commish is trying to restore
Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Marvin Harrison Jr. are making the right call by not working out at the NFL CombineThe league, not the players, would benefit the most by them being on the field
Finally, one of Scott Boras’ strays finds a homeCody Bellinger returns to the Chicago Cubs for a good time, not a long time
Jerry Reinsdorf is a villain; MLB's new unis are ugly; Rendon doesn't like baseballA collection of Deadspin’s best posts of the week from the baseball world
Ranking the major sports networks from most elitist to Fox SportsThe algorithm gods must be satiated with the blood of staff writers — here is my offering
Billionaire octogenarian apparently not embarrased to ask for $1B in taxpayer moneyHey Jerry Reinsdorf, Chicago has a long list of things that need addressing before the White Sox
So what if baseball is just a job for Anthony Rendon?Los Angeles Angels third baseman admits his profession is not his top priority
Steph bests Sabrina in their 3-point shootoutBut in losing to Curry, Ionescu tied the best score in the men's competition
War on trans girls in sports grows; Uproar over Fanatics-made MLB jerseys; DC tells Leonsis to kiss off with arena bidA collection of Deadspin’s best posts of the week from the sports world
Let's have some fun with who could replace Rob Manfred as MLB commissionerAnnounced he will retire after his contract expires in 2029
Here are some of the athletes who could never get away with what Travis Kelce did to Andy Reid at the Super BowlThe world would implode if these professional players pulled a similar move on their sport’s biggest stage
There is no aspect of baseball that MLB won’t make worse for a nickelThe new team jerseys made by Fanatics are already causing complaints
Jenny Cavnar becomes first woman to get full-time MLB TV play-by-play gigThe trailblazer will call A's games for NBC Sports California
Why are hockey 'tough' guys always the biggest cheap-shot crybabies?Morgan Rielly and the Leafs showed once again how cowardice and stupidity pass for 'toughness' in the NHL
Deadspin predicts the Super Bowl LVIII winnerHere's who the staff thinks will win hoist the Lombardi Trophy
Nikita Kucherov makes mockery of All-Star Weekend; Here's to Devin Hester; The Royals are finally spending?A collection of Deadspin’s best posts of the week from the sports world