The Birth, Death and Rebirth of Ballsack Sports | SI Weekly

"Ballsack Sports" has been trolling the media for sometime now. For an inside look, tune into today's episode.

When Ballsack Sports started posting made-up reports in the guise of real journalism, it got a ton of attention for fooling big names — from NBA general managers to TV talking heads. SI's Ben Pickman tracked down the mysterious figure behind Ballsack Sports and got him to reveal his true motives for trolling the sports world. You can also read Pickman's Daily Cover story on Ballsack Sports.

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