There are now only a few months to go until the biggest sporting event of 2014—the FIFA World Cup in Brazil—and questions are being asked. Will the stadiums be ready? Are the airports ready for the crowds? But one matter rises above all others, and may have an impact on the destiny of the cup itself: How will the ball move through the air? A version of this article originally appeared The Conversation. The words "Love me or Lose me" appear beside Adidas's new World Cup football— the Brazuca—on billboards the world over. They implore the reader to accept the football for what it is, and are a not-so-subtle nod to the controversy which dogged the Brazuca's ancestors, the Jabulani and Teamgeist. Since 1970, every World Cup football has been made by Adidas, …
The rumors are true. It seems that the new Lions logo that " leaked" awhile back is legit and a new typeface and squiggly lines will soon usher in a glorious new era of Detroit football. A new coach, new GM, a new No .1 draft pick QB waiting in the wings ( grumble, grumble) and now these snappy new unis—oh, yes this team is destined for greatness … as soon as they shake off the five decades of failure that weigh down the hopes and dreams of a troubled populace like a rusty anchor. The leaping lion appears more fierce, while the team name features an italicized slant. The team says the changes are consistent with its "sense of mission and direction." Yes, he does seem more fierce. Having a face will do that to a mascot. Is it possible for Lions fans to be energi…
Hugh Johnson is back in effect this weekend. The AOL Instant Messenger name is "DeadspinFootball." Don't forget to let me know how you want to be credited. Looking forward to it… College Football: Noon, ABC. BYU @ Boston College or Michigan State @ Pittsburgh.
Noon, ESPN. Iowa State @ Iowa.
Noon, ESPN2. BYU @ Boston College or Michigan State @ Pittsburgh.
Noon, ESPNU. Syracuse @ Illinois.
12:30, Fox Sports Net. Marshall @ Kansas State.
2:30, CSTV. USF @ UCF.
3:30, NBC. Michigan @ Notre Dame.
3:30, CBS. LSU @ Auburn.
3:30, ABC. Oklahoma @ Oregon or Miami (FL) @ Louisville.
3:30, ESPNU. Youngstown State @ Penn State.
5:30, OLN. Texas Tech @ TCU.
6:00, ESPN2. Texas vs. Rice.
6:00, CSTV. Arkansas-Pine Bluff @ Alabama State.
7:00, TBS. Arizona State @ Colorado.
7:00, ESPNU…
data-mm-id=”_awr9aulnn”>Oklahoma is playing West Virginia today in what should be an easy win for the No. 5 ranked Sooners. The day did not go off without a hitch, though. Oklahoma's Sooner Schooner, their pregame hype carriage drawn by a pair of horses, crashed and burned (not literally, fortunately) on the field in a blaze of glory. Sooner Schooner Down! pic.twitter.com/HX9RJiBcOL— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) October 19, 2019That was pretty violent, and hopefully no one was seriously injured, That said, there are sure to be jokes abound here, so I'll let the more creative types tee off on this poor wagon. Perhaps PETA will come in hot again about the danger of using live horses to draw the wagon and suggest Oklahoma use a mechanical vehicle. …
data-mm-id=”_6nrak9nfb”>Sports are over. For now. Possibly for a long time.The misguided hope that they could weather a global pandemic began to lose steam slowly at first, but has grown to a constant torrent as the hours pass. The question is no longer if the next event is canceled, it's when. Certainty was a luxury we didn't appreciate. Not for the big stuff and not for the trivial. The most reliable and longest-standing communal escape mechanism is going away as we enter a period where people will need escape and distraction. These large communal gatherings, putting athletes and patrons alike in close proximity, are a dangerous accelerant of disease, which is wickedly cruel.These next few hours will feel like days and the days like weeks or months. It's a realization …
data-mm-id=”_es5k6xg76″>If you've been on the internet over the past 24 hours it has been impossible to miss Tom Brady's 6′4″ frame in the awkward, convoluted Tampa Bay Buccaneers' uniforms. Here is how it looks:Breaking: Tampa Bay is the expected landing spot for Tom Brady barring any unforeseen circumstances, sources tell @AdamSchefter and @JeffDarlington. pic.twitter.com/v6RrOhXJiS— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 17, 2020Tom Brady is expected to land with the Buccaneers barring any unforeseen circumstances, per @AdamSchefter and @JeffDarlington. pic.twitter.com/N5JnWObhY7— ESPN (@espn) March 17, 2020(Not a bad-looking fit. Not a fan of the brown undershirt, however.)I, as much as anyone, enjoy seeing a player digitally portrayed in their new uniforms to he…
data-mm-id=”_fjhmizi3i”>The relationship between sports reporters and coaches isn't quite as intimate as it used to be. For instance, did you know former Yankees player and manager Billy Martin once beat up a journalist in the luxury box of a minor-league basketball game? Ah, the good ol' days. The year was 1978. The month, November. Martin, who had been relieved of his managing duties by George Steinbrenner halfway through the previous season, was being interviewed by Ray Hagar at halftime of a Reno Bighorns game against the Las Vegas Dealers of the Western Basketball Association. Initially, Martin said the 25-year-old sportswriter challenged him to a fight. Hagar denied it, saying the fight started because Martin wanted to see his notes and Hagar denied him. Regardless of w…
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data-mm-id=”_9pox2uw62″>Bomani Jones went on The Will Cain Show on ESPN Radio and it was quite a ride. It's Cain's final week at ESPN and Jones called into his show and the two had a spirited back-and-forth that bordered on contentious, though it did remain mostly civil. First, a little background: earlier in the day, Cain went on First Take and discussed the fallout for NASCAR from the Bubba Wallace garage/"noose" incident. He argued that NASCAR and the media had motivations other than the truth and instead were advancing an agenda and a brand. He further discussed the backlash both Wallace and NASCAR could face from this: "I cannot give NASCAR any credit. I think NASCAR deserves a massive indictment."@willcain believes NASCAR and the media reacted too q…
data-mm-id=”_hnll9fsjr”>Late last night, Defector reported that the Houston Chronicle had parted ways with NFL reporter Aaron Wilson. Wilson went on The Greg Hill Show three weeks ago to talk about the Deshaun Watson sexual assault and harassment allegations. During his appearance, he denounced the civil suits filed as a "money grab" before comparing the situation to negotiating with terrorists (per Defector): At one point during the conversation, when talking about the Watson case, he said, “In his case, you know, it’s kind of you don’t negotiate with terrorists. People are demanding money, they’re asking for money. It kept escalating, it kept going up and up and up. You’re talking about more and more funds, I’m not going to say how much it got to, but my underst…