Parents of 9-year-old Chiefs fan threaten to sue Deadspin over ‘blackface’ claim

Parents of young Chiefs fan accused of ‘blackface’ demand retraction, threaten defamation lawsuit against Deadspin

'It is not enough to quietly remove a tweet from X or disable the article from Deadspin’s website.'

On Dec 4, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

The exterior of Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Arrowhead Stadium is home to the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL.

‘Nick Sandmann 2.0′: A kid in Chiefs’ gear was accused of wearing Blackface—and instantly became a far-right hero

'Hope this kid sues the f*ck out of this site and the author for defamation.'

On Nov 28, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

let him cook meme: Woody and Buzz in Toy Story

What is the ‘let him cook’ meme?

'Let him cook' has taken a journey from a Bay Area rapper's dance move to a 'cursed' sports star to Woody from Toy Story.

On Nov 15, 2023 by Phil West

Woman flirts with NFL player about Wii Michael Jackson game. Then he buys a Wii on eBay and posts it to his Stories

‘This happens to so many of us’: Woman flirts with NFL player about Wii Michael Jackson game. Then he buys eBay Wii, posts to Stories

'He was getting very caught up in how bad he wanted to play this game.'

On Nov 10, 2023 by Tiffanie Drayton

Taylor Swift sings 'Labyrinth' at returning Eras Tour stop. Fans think it's a message to Travis Kelce

‘Did you SEE the way she smirked?’: Taylor Swift sings ‘Labyrinth’ on returning Eras Tour. Swifties say it’s a message to Travis Kelce

'I AM FREAKING OUT.'

On Nov 10, 2023 by Grace Fowler

Woman talking(l+r), NFL logo(c)

‘I’m just saying’: NFL fan thinks the new Super Bowl logo is a hint at who’s going to be playing in it this year

'All right, call me a conspiracy theorist but hear me out.'

On Nov 8, 2023 by Phil West

Raiders star accused of almost using the N-word in official NFL video.

‘Y’all what now?’: Raiders star accused of almost using the N-word in official NFL video. Did he?

"He's allowed to say it'

On Nov 4, 2023 by Jack Alban

Hand holding phone open to the Amazon Prime Video app(l), Woman looking frustrated, Hand holding phone open to the Paramount Plus Video app(l)

‘Why do I have to have 17 different streaming services?’: Football fan calls out Paramount+, Sling, NFL+, Amazon Prime for making it ‘unbelievably difficult’ to watch a game

'This was supposed to be easy!'

On Oct 18, 2023 by Braden Bjella

Damar Hamlin speaking into microphone in front of blue Buffalo Bills background

‘Color me skeptical’: Damar Hamlin reveals official diagnosis—COVID anti-vaxxers still don’t buy it

Some conspiracy theorists are even claiming that Hamlin was replaced by a clone.

On Apr 19, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

doctor with gloves on preparing to administer booster shot

The ‘doctor’ who claimed he gave Damar Hamlin a COVID-19 booster last week isn’t real

'Dr. Eidelman' has since disappeared from the web.

On Jan 3, 2023 by Claire Goforth

Charlie Kirk speaking in front of tan background

‘No moral compass’: Far-right anti-vaxxers rush to blame COVID-19 vaccine for NFL player’s collapse after taking hit to the chest

'I’m blocking every stupid f*cker on this app who mentions vaccines and Damar Hamlin.'

On Jan 3, 2023 by Claire Goforth

Adam Schefter on blue background with Twitter verified symbol and red circle crossing him out

It took a 19-year-old with $8 10 minutes to blow up Elon Musk’s new blue check scheme

It didn't take long to show the whole thing was a farce.

On Nov 9, 2022 by AJ Dellinger

A video job interview on a computer screen

‘RedZone comes first’: Candidate abruptly quits job interview after learning he’d have to work on football Sundays, sparking debate

'You made the right choice, brother.'

On Oct 14, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tony Smith

Life after sports: The challenging transition from pro athlete to normal person

Without their sport at the center of everything they do, retired professional athletes risk losing their sense of purpose and self-identity.

On Apr 28, 2022 by John Scott Lewinski

how to throw the best super bowl party

How to throw the ultimate Super Bowl watch party (it’s all about Snoop Dogg and snacks)

It's time for the big game. No not the Super Bowl; but the Super Bowl party.

On Feb 9, 2022 by Beck Diaz