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

Tom Brady’s LT Mulls Sitting Out Season Due to COVID-19

Smith says the risks of the pandemic might not be worth playing this NFL season

DeSean Jackson Fined by Eagles for Anti-Semitic Posts

The team also expects a "commitment" to improving after Jackson apologized

Vegas Casinos Lose Big on Bets for Games Already in Progress

The error, called "past-posting," allowed bettors to place bets on games that had already begun

Golfer Bryson DeChambeau Rages at Cameraman for Doing His Job

The golfer asked for more privacy during "vulnerable" moments on the golf course

Cleveland Could Also Be Changing Its "Indians" Name

The team said it would review the name to "determine the best path forward"

David Price Won't Be on the Mound This Season Due to COVID-19

The new Dodgers pitcher opted out of the 2020 season, citing his family's health

Study Finds Home-Field Advantage Is Smaller in Empty Stadiums

Data from Germany's Bundesliga found that home teams perform noticeably worse without fans in the stands

NFL to Play Black National Anthem “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing” Before Week 1 Games

Every game this upcoming season will feature a rendition of "Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing"

NBA Opening Second "Bubble" for Non-Playoff Teams

The Chicago bubble will allow teams not invited to the Orlando bubble to train and scrimmage

Washington Likely to (Finally) Change "Redskins" Name

The review comes after multiple sponsors pressured Washington to change the name

KSU Wildcats Football in Uproar Over Racist Student Tweet

The tweet, which made fun of George Floyd's death, has the Kansas school in an uproar

NBA Players Will Be Able to Share Social Justice Messages on Jerseys

The agreement would see players replace their last names with social justice messages they want to showcase

MLB Season Could Continue Even With a Coronavirus Outbreak

New language hints at MLB continuing with season even with a coronavirus outbreak

Colts LB Darius Leonard Involved in "Scary" Chipotle Incident

A Chipotle manager threatened to call the police on Leonard and his group of friends

Liverpool’s Attempts at Social Distancing Are Not Going Well After First PL Title

Fans celebrated the club's first title in 30 years without masks or social distancing