I think putting into context makes it less embarrassing (not NOT embarrassing, mind you, just less so). It’s not as if he returned to the Rockies and those fans gave him a standing O. While returning from a domestic violence suspension, he was also returning to the team where he came up and became a star. So there was…

But

Man I hope you guys have more coming on this. Went on Tinder to get into this game, and apparently he’s beefing with Marlins Man now? This is Deadspin gold.

Is it though? I’ve often wondered it myself, though maybe not phrased like that. No doubt that Gawker Media skews liberal/progressive, in its staff and readership (and that’s a judgment-free statement). I assume that Gawker(.com) self-selects for more liberal writers. But at deadspin I assume you get into it…

I think Schefter (rightly or wrongly) was just using the narrow defintion of politics/political, one that only contemplates government, political parties, politicians, candidates, etc. In fairness to Schefter, this is at least a fair interpretation.

They were looking “to come away with an All-Star sure thin” like... Jahlil Okafor?

Ok, Pippen is arguably the greatest all-around defender of all time. He was just a freak of nature. Not being as good a defender as Scottie Pippen surely is not some sort of negative mark for Jordan.

In regards to the 2014 draft, I think a lot depends on the exact circumstances. If Riley just knew that Lebron liked Shabazz, and/or thought he would work well on a Lebron team, then it is what it is. But if Lebron was explicit, i.e. tells Riley to take Shabazz, or even threatens to leave otherwise, then bolts for…

“Jameis Winston is a second-year NFL quarterback who was credibly accused of raping a woman while he played at Florida State, and was aided in getting clear of that charge by a police department that showed no interest in investigating the case.”

There's a fuzzy line somewhere between celebrating and taunting. I don't know where it is, but its there somewhere. It's when a team takes exception to celebrating, or a dreaded violation on "unwritten rules." But across all sports, dudes get mad when the other team taunts them. Either way, in baseball, I'm okay with…

Rodman is in the hall of fame, how is that not a compliment?

No man, it's allowed if you're handicapped... apparently?

Always confused by this: After splashing your butthole with water, don't you need some sort of towel to dry it all up with? And wouldn't that just be toilet paper, so as to avoid wiping your butthole with some sort of reused towel?

Bet they show up to court wearing their fancy luxury suits.

Shockingly, you’re not following. He’s not doing it as a reminder to the batter to touch the plate. He’s doing it so there will be visual evidence of a plate touch, I guess in case there’s any sort of dispute. Seems like an unnecessary move, but I don't see harm.

I know this is Deadspin, so the players are always right... But how can anyone read that letter and side with them?

We’re not talking about being hungover AT brunch. We’re talking about being TOO hungover to even make it to (a late) brunch. More importantly, who does that to themselves on Friday night when they have a first date brunch on Saturday? Ridiculous

A few things...

I think Olney’s “point” can sufficiently be taken down without resort to a PED-rules are bad argument. Call the rules "arbitrary" if you will, but they're necessary to prevent a race to the bottom.

The absurdity in the Gawker articles on this topic is unbearable. It's a perfectly fair point that McGregor wants to focus on training and less on promotion. So why not bring that up at contract time? Negotiate that into your deal. But he signed the contract, waited a month, then chose to let it play out in the media.…