Had Iceland not overachieved in group play, this could have been them.

I’d say “+1” but that would be math.

At least Messi had the decency to play the entirety of regulation and extra time before not winning a title for his country.

You’ll see him in Rio competing for Spain in the 100m and 200m events.

*Reads Title*

No wonder Javaris wanted to shoot him.

Step 1: win bid to host the Olympics

Needs more Comic Sans

FTFY

My heart goes out to the Deadspin staff who will have to deal with Draper being an insufferable herb for the next twelve fucking months.

What are the odds that Duron actually heeded his father’s advice and got a fall guy? My guess is that he’ll need one eventually given his constant knuckleheadedness.

...for the overwhelming majority of individuals, being a Minor League Baseball player is not a career but a short-term seasonal apprenticeship in which the player either advances to the Major Leagues or pursues another career.

MiLB should certainly offer per diems of $36 if the minor leagues of the NBA and the NFL are doing the same.

While I know this is a Cecil reference, your comment immediately made my mind go to Wolf “The Dentist” Stansson, the Iceland coach from The Mighty Ducks 2. Thank you for that minute of nostalgia.

Wales voted to leave and they’re still in the tournament...although next round they’ll get their comeuppance at the hands of Belgium.

This might be the toughest category yet. I’m voting Snyder since - in addition to the obvious reasons - his initials remind me of Donald Sterling...which is a crime in and of itself. That said, fuck every single one of these rich assholes.

Fun Fact: The last name of single player on the Iceland team ends in either “-son” or “-sen.”

You can’t spell Messi without an M, an I, and two S’s

You always have to check your grammar before taking on Kluwe and his perfect SAT verbal score.