Nov 1, 2019

Deadspin’s death spiral

Illustration on original photo by Brian Henderson/Flickr

Plus: The economy is contracting, and the NCAA moves forward on student athletes making money.

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NCAA getting closer to letting student athletes cash in on names and likenesses

by Andy Uhler

Nov 1, 2019

The move comes after California's "Student Athlete Bill of Rights" law.

Katelyn Ohashi of UCLA competes in the floor exercise during a meet against Stanford at Pauley Pavilion in March 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Katharine Lotze/Getty Images

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Private equity bought Deadspin. It didn't work out.

by Justin Ho

Nov 1, 2019

The website, once the go-to for sports and culture, is now a shell of its former self.

Illustration on original photo by Brian Henderson/Flickr

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Government recruiting in the age of shutdowns

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Nov 1, 2019

Federal workers started bailing out of government jobs last December, as the shutdown got underway; 22,000 quit in March.

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Google enters a different kind of arms race

by Erika Beras

Nov 1, 2019

Apple makes nearly 40% of the fancy new gadgets we put on our wrists. Google is hoping to muscle in.

Guests participate in a workout hosted by Fitbit and PH5 in 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

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French Letter J-Walk

Much After Feeling Turnover

Psycho Killer - 2005 Remaster Talking Heads

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The team

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Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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