Luis Paez-Pumar

Luis Paez-Pumar is a Caracas-born, Miami-raised writer living in Brooklyn. He writes about sports and culture all around the internet, most recently at Deadspin.

All Articles From Luis Paez-Pumar

Shaq Loses Bet, Reveals Comically High Hairline

The on-air reveal was the result of a lost bet to "Inside the NBA" co-host Dwyane Wade

NCAA Considering Crowd-Less Tourney Amid Coronavirus Fears

Citing player safety, an advocacy group has called for empty arenas during March Madness

Tim Duncan Notches First NBA Coaching Win

The Spurs legend led his team to 104-103 win over the Hornets

Real Madrid Topples Barcelona In Riveting El Clasico

Vinicius Jr. scored a deflected goal to give Real the three points

Simone Biles Blasts USA Gymnastics Over Sexual Abuse Settlement Offer

The settlement would release U.S. officials from liability in Larry Nassar scandal

Shaun White Ends Bid to Go for Skateboarding Gold at Tokyo Olympics

The 33-year-old will stick with Olympic snowboarding

The Harden-Giannis Beef Has No Winner

The last two NBA MVPs have unnecessary beef

China's Most Famous Swimmer Banned Eight Years for Drug-Test Violations

The 28-year-old gold medalist will miss the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Coronavirus Scare Postpones Five Italian Soccer Marches

The matches have been rescheduled for May 13

A 42-Year-Old Zamboni Driver Won His First NHL Game

Dave Ayres became the oldest man to win his first NHL game

Can Alex Ovechkin Break Wayne Gretzky's NHL Goalscoring Record?

After netting his 700th career tally, The Great One's mark of 894 goals is within range

Is the Table Set for a Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua Megafight?

The belt-unifying matchup would be the biggest heavyweight bout in decades

Public Pressure Saves Legendary Biking Trail From Trump's Drilling Lease

Utah's Slickrock Trail was under threat of being leased for oil and gas drilling

LeBron James Sued for $33 Million Over Slogan

The suit hopes to stop James and his co-defendants from using the phrase