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A young Kansas City Chiefs fan wearing a headdress during last year's matchup vs. the Las Vegas Raiders.

Judge rejects Deadspin’s bid to toss defamation suit over article accusing young Chiefs fan of racism

G/O Media had argued the article was opinion and thus, protected from being liable for defamation.

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 9, 2024 4
The Deadspin homepage on May 15, 2024 at 9 a.m. Eastern, with a meme of Bender from Futurama.

New Deadspin so far looks to be 88 percent wire service stories

After relaunching with an "I'm back" Michael Jordan meme, Deadspin hasn't published much original content.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 15, 2024 2
Deadspin's new homepage.

Deadspin’s new owner says old articles deleted in ‘error,’ will be restored

"We believe the history of Deadspin should be kept in place, and that won’t change."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 14, 2024 0

Deadspin to relaunch under mysterious ownership next week

Little is still known about Deadspin's new owner.

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 10, 2024 2

Deadspin’s destiny as a gambling referral site seemingly confirmed

"The two lead investors, Timothy Booker and Max Noremo come from a background of gaming and media."

By Sean Keeley OnMar 22, 2024 1

Questions remain about Deadspin’s new owner, including potential gambling links

Deadspin's new owner's website shares an IP address with a casino spam blog. Hmm...

By Sean Keeley OnMar 15, 2024 0

Online Outlets

Despite their differences, Deadspin and Sports Illustrated met the same fate

Will Leitch on Bill Simmons

Will Leitch reveals Gawker originally tried to hire Bill Simmons to run Deadspin

Deadspin ended up turning Simmons himself into a target of the site.

By Brendon Kleen OnMar 12, 2024 2
A graphic of some notable Deadspin moments, including (L to R) founding editor Will Leitch, story subject Manti Te’o, lawsuit plaintiff Terry (“Hulk Hogan”) Bollea, G/O Media CEO JIm Spanfeller, and a Chiefs’ fan the publication accused of wearing blackface.

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Looking back at 19 years of Deadspin, from Will Leitch founding to Lineup Publishing sale

Deadspin logo

Deadspin sold again, with no staff retained

"Deadspin's new owners have made the decision to not carry over any of the site’s existing staff and instead build a new team more in line with their editorial vision for the brand."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 11, 2024 2
Deadspin typo Caitlin Clark

Athlete of the moment Caitlin Clark’s name misspelled in headline by none other than Deadspyn

Who is Caitlyn Clark?

By Brendon Kleen OnMar 4, 2024 0
Carrington Harrison discusses Jason Whitlock.

KC radio host Carrington Harrison on Jason Whitlock: ‘The fork in the road was clearly that Deadspin article.’

"This was when Whitlock tried to make Grantland, and obviously that failed. And then you've got the behind-the-scenes look."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 10, 2024 4
A young Kansas City Chiefs fan wearing a headdress during last year's matchup vs. the Las Vegas Raiders.

Family of young Chiefs fan sues Deadspin over blackface accusation

After many threats of a lawsuit over the article, it's here.

By Sean Keeley OnFeb 7, 2024 7
G/O Media logo

Deadspin parent company G/O Media reportedly looking to sell its websites

"There is not that much positivity about the future of publishing."

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 24, 2024 3
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Deadspin issues statement, removes picture of young Chiefs fan it accused of wearing blackface

"Unfortunately the article drew attention to the fan, though our intended focus was on the NFL and its checkered history on race, an issue which our writer has covered extensively for Deadspin."

By Ben Axelrod OnDec 8, 2023 6
Dan Le Batard Kane Outkick

‘Dan Le Batard Show’ mocks Outkick misrepresenting its take on the Deadspin controversy

"You won’t believe what our investigation uncovered."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 29, 2023 10
Dan Le Batard

Dan Le Batard blasts ‘stupidity’ of the right embracing Deadspin’s blackface controversy

"I can’t help but laugh at the idea that they want them sued for one racism, while the kid is still in full racist garb."

By Brandon Contes OnNov 28, 2023 19
Jim Rich

Jim Rich named Deadspin editor-in-chief. Again.

"My first time around as editor in chief was a blast and I’m looking forward to getting started again."

By Sean Keeley OnJul 31, 2023 0
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Deadspin writer mockingly pens ‘AI-generated’ G/O Media article

A Deadspin writer penned a sarcastic, mocking post in the direction of AI-generated content sweeping through G/O Media.

By Chris Novak OnJul 6, 2023 0
G/O Media logo

G/O Media has started incorporating bad AI-generated content across their sites, including Deadspin

"This is unethical and unacceptable. If you see a byline ending in 'Bot,' don’t click it."

By Sean Keeley OnJul 5, 2023 5

Online Outlets

Why would anyone want to write for G/O Media?

Tim Burke

FBI raid of former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke’s home reportedly linked to Tucker Carlson, Fox News

Burke declined comment to the Tampa Bay Times about the report.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 26, 2023 1
Trevor Bauer in June 2021.

Trevor Bauer drops appeal of Deadspin lawsuit, with both sides paying own legal fees

A judge ruled in Deadspin's favor in March, throwing out this lawsuit. Bauer initially appealed that ruling, but has now dropped that appeal.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 3, 2023 0
Trevor Bauer

Trevor Bauer appeals dismissal of defamation case against Deadspin

Trevor Bauer is appealing a judge's dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Deadspin.

By Kevin Harrish OnApr 8, 2023 0
Trevor Bauer

Trevor Bauer defamation suit against Deadspin thrown out

"We at Deadspin are heartened by the decision and remain committed to reporting on and exposing violence against women by athletes, no matter how famous."

By Sean Keeley OnMar 2, 2023 1

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