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Deadspin, SB Nation Twitter accounts suspended after NFL complains

It was a scary moment for websites who showcase NFL highlights.

On Oct 13, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz

Streaming

Should sports sites be showing video of an athlete’s death?

When an athlete dies playing sports, the online newsroom has a unique dilemma.

On May 23, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz

Internet Culture

Why the Internet can’t stop overanalyzing ‘Too Many Cooks’

Too Many Cooks doesn't have a problem, but the Internet does.

On Nov 12, 2014 by Dominick Mayer

Internet Culture Via

Why Internet truthers think Stevie Wonder isn’t blind

We all know that Stevie Wonder really is blind, but there's more to the issue than a simple debunking.

On Oct 6, 2014 by Ed Cara

Internet Culture Via

Dared by 1,000 retweets, dude invades MLB All-Star field

Dylan Masone apparently landed in jail for this little stunt, making it a night to remember for all the wrong reasons.

On Jul 17, 2013 by Kris Holt

Internet Culture

Dr. Phil sues Deadspin for spoiling his Manti Te’o hoax exclusive

Dr. Phil's production company claims the sports site violated copyright by airing a clip from Phil's interview with Manti Te'o hoaxer Roniaiah Tuiasosopo.

On May 7, 2013 by Kevin Collier

Internet Culture News

Manti Te’o’s fake girlfriend is the biggest story on Twitter

Deadspin's exposé of the Notre Dame star's involvement in an elaborate hoax utterly dominated the conversation on Twitter Wednesday night.

On Jan 16, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

Internet Culture News

Twitter hockey tipster Hockeyy Insiderr denies allegations about his identity

The anonymous tweeter, who claims to have several sources within the NHL, told the Daily Dot he's not the 17-year-old kid sports blog Deadspin says he is.

On Aug 16, 2012 by Kris Holt

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