Will Leitch

author of "How Lucky" and Deadspin founder

Will Leitch is a contributing editor at New York Magazine, a national columnist for MLB, a writer for Medium and the founder of Deadspin. Subscribe to his free weekly newsletter and buy his new novel, “How Lucky,” out from Harper Books now, and the upcoming “The Time Has Come.” 


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Will Leitch

11mos ago
MS NOW Opinion

Patrick Mahomes deserves his flowers

The Chiefs QB has shaped himself into a star that even the president is (falsely) bragging about. I suppose, in 2025, that’s how you know you’ve truly made it.

1year ago
MS NOW Opinion

What Tua Tagovailoa’s NFL return means for football fans

When we think of the Dolphins QB, we now think of concussions. We don’t do that with other football players — even though we absolutely should.

1year ago
MS NOW Opinion

The NFL may be too big to fail — but if it does, here are the likely culprits

The NFL is having a run of strength, success and power, to the point that it feels like nothing can touch it. But the issues that had everyone worried still exist.

1year ago
MS NOW Opinion

Simone Biles just proved she’s so much bigger than her sport

Forget gymnastics. Simone Biles is moving into best athlete ever territory.

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

The unique magic of Patrick Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs star has set himself up to become one of the greatest NFL players in history. But he’s also become one of the most important.