Deadspin is Gone, and We All Must Fill the Void.

Evan J. Mastronardi
Nov 6 · 3 min read
Kenny Stills, a Wide Receiver for the Houston Texans, has been outspoken on social justice issues.

Last week marked the end of a sports institution. This past Friday, Deadspin, as we know it, closed its platform of signature sports satire, political and social analysis, and overall ingenuity for good.

Sports has always played a crucial role in US society. It brings people together of all backgrounds. It can serve as microcosm for our best image and our most damaging. It can…

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