Remember when we were young and would tape up the side of a tennis ball for backyard cricket? You could swing those things six feet. Awesome fun. Read more

As an Australian, I’m pretty conflicted about the whole thing. At first I was pretty disgusted about it and I still think it’s a reprehensible thing for them to have done. Read more

Ben is a Deadspin reader who likes cricket. Read more

I don’t know whether this piece earned you Your Phd or Masters etc. None-the-less, well written & insighful :-) Thx. Read more

I wonder if the three players will be able to present a case to the court of arbitration for sport if they feel sufficiently aggrieved. Read more

I have no opinion on cricket, but it’s good to see they care about this sort of thing more than my favorite sporting league does. Read more

Nice summary Ben. As a kiwi watching the drama unfold from across the Tasman the hand wringing about the sainted aussie cricketers is very amusing. Richly deserved! It’s hard to feel sorry for Warner. Read more

“Yes, I’m taking notes.” - Bill Belichick Read more

Just ridiculous. Fondling with the balls to raise performance. Next thing you know they be sticking it to us—the customer. Downright sinful Read more

Isn’t there even an Australian (chess guy? Can’t remember) on call? Read more

I’m starting an Aerosmith cover band in which all the songs are re-written to discuss Drew’s boner(s). Read more

“Drew Has Got a Boner” syncs better to Dude Looks Like a Lady than it does to Janie’s Got a Gun. Read more

“This is more for the professional world, because honestly, no one that you’d consider a friend would ever dare do a voice call these days.” Read more

Asked for comment, most women didn’t respond, and several others simply wrote, “Hey.” Read more