Rich O'Malley

Deputy Editor, Deadspin. Author, "One Lucky Fan: From Bleachers to Box Seats, Chasing the Ultimate Sports Dream to Visit All 123 MLB, NBA, NFL & NHL Teams." Earthwalker.

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Cowboys’ loss to Denver appears to have quieted the annual ‘Dak for MVP’ talk

Cowboys’ loss to Denver appears to have quieted the annual ‘Dak for MVP’ talk

I was at the record-setting 9-OT game… and it was even worse in person

I was at the record-setting 9-OT game… and it was even worse in person

Tue Oct 26 2021
Daryl Morey speaks! And there are more questions than answers for the Sixers

Daryl Morey speaks! And there are more questions than answers for the Sixers

Fri Oct 15 2021
It’s not the Green Monster’s fault the Yanks lost

It’s not the Green Monster’s fault the Yanks lost

Wed Oct 06 2021
New Liga MX-MLS Cup is way cool, and might set up more cool stuff (I said ‘might’… this <i>is</i> MLS after all)

New Liga MX-MLS Cup is way cool, and might set up more cool stuff (I said ‘might’… this <i>is</i> MLS after all)

Wed Sep 22 2021
Alex Rodriguez is the Alex Rodriguez of saying idiotic stuff

Alex Rodriguez is the Alex Rodriguez of saying idiotic stuff

Tue Aug 17 2021
Because Tokyo 2021 is weird and shouldn’t be happening, Deadspinners recall their favorite past Olympic moments

Because Tokyo 2021 is weird and shouldn’t be happening, Deadspinners recall their favorite past Olympic moments

‘I was molested, too.’

‘I was molested, too.’

SEE IT: Fan causes pile-up at Tour de France [Updated]

SEE IT: Fan causes pile-up at Tour de France [Updated]

Tue Jun 29 2021
Deshaun Watson shouldn’t play next year, but the NFL won’t care about that

Deshaun Watson shouldn’t play next year, but the NFL won’t care about that

Wed May 26 2021
A definitely-winning guide to betting the 2021 Kentucky Derby using only horse names and how badass they look

A definitely-winning guide to betting the 2021 Kentucky Derby using only horse names and how badass they look

Sat May 01 2021
Hope Trautwein pulls off whatever you call a game where every at-bat is a strikeout, as if anyone ever imagined it possible

Hope Trautwein pulls off whatever you call a game where every at-bat is a strikeout, as if anyone ever imagined it possible

Thu Apr 15 2021
Once you can return safely, here are One Lucky Fan’s picks for the best at MLB parks

Once you can return safely, here are One Lucky Fan’s picks for the best at MLB parks

Thu Apr 01 2021
Barfstool reads Deadspin editor’s new book aloud on YouTube (and, uhh, that’s illegal)

Barfstool reads Deadspin editor’s new book aloud on YouTube (and, uhh, that’s illegal)

Sun Mar 21 2021
TAKE THE QUIZ! Here&#39;s an &#39;Elite Eight&#39; trivia questions for NCAA Tourney&#39;s opening day

TAKE THE QUIZ! Here's an 'Elite Eight' trivia questions for NCAA Tourney's opening day

Fri Mar 19 2021
Top scorers in Tournament include all-time greats and one other guy ...

Top scorers in Tournament include all-time greats and one other guy ...

Deadspin Presents: Our National Champ Bracket of the 32 most recent NCAA Tourney winners

Deadspin Presents: Our National Champ Bracket of the 32 most recent NCAA Tourney winners

Wed Mar 17 2021
Masseuse accuses Deshaun Watson of sexual assault during massage in her home

Masseuse accuses Deshaun Watson of sexual assault during massage in her home

Wed Mar 17 2021
Which team is the only one since brackets expanded to make three title games in a row? (And how’d they do?)

Which team is the only one since brackets expanded to make three title games in a row? (And how’d they do?)

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