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Here’s To Bob Nightengale, The Last Avant-Garde Baseball Photographer

The fact that there is no way to take a good spring training photo, which is a fact, does not mean that the state of play in spring training photos has not improved. Spring Training Photography was once the most depraved visual art in existence, and just what it sounds like: beat writers taking photos […]

You can kind of make out some mascots in this photo, by USA Today reporter Bob Nightengale

This Is Why Everybody Hates The Democrats

The Ottawa Senators Are Ruining Lives

David Rittch headbutts a wall

How Much Faith Will The NBA Put In Utah Jazz Note-Taking?

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Utah Jazz executive vice president of basketball operations Dennis Lindsey in a 2017 interview.

Kevin Mather Isn’t An Anomaly

Patrick Dubuque

Mariners outfield Tim Lopes can't catch a homer, just as Kevin Mather couldn't quite grasp how to shut up.

A Couples Therapist Explains Wilt Chamberlain’s Most Impressive Record (No, Not That One)

Book Excerpts That Don't Suck

Just What The Hell Was All This About?

the damn nuggets

An Interview With A ‘Survivor’ Super Fan Who Lived The Dream

survivor dream teamer

Gymnastics Coach John Geddert Dies By Suicide Hours After He Is Criminally Charged

Diana Moskovitz

A photo of former national gymnastics team coach John Geddert.

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The USWNT Is Crushing Everyone

Patrick Redford

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 24: Carli Lloyd #10 of the United States celebrates a goal during a match against Argentina in the SheBelieves Cup at Exploria Stadium on February 24, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Trading The Untradeable, With Kalyn Kahler

One Team On Russell Wilson’s List Of Preferred Trade Destinations Isn’t Like The Others

Which Teams Will Be The First Lost To Climate Change?

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 01: Construction continues at Allegiant Stadium, the USD 2 billion, glass-domed future home of the Las Vegas Raiders on July 1, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders and the UNLV Rebels football teams are scheduled to begin play at the 65,000-seat facility in their 2020 seasons. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The Blues Played The Longest Game Of Keepaway Ever And Lost

Screenshot of ice during Blues/Kings game from 2/24/21

Liberal Hack Wants To Create The Juicero For Journalism

Acronym CEO Tara McGowan

Will Anyone Miss The NFL Combine?

The DeVos Family Is The Face Of American Oligarchy

Better Hate An Owner

Patrick Redford

Devos family

Here Is A Delightful Surprise Message From Julius Randle’s Mom

Defector Up All Night

Patrick Redford

Randle lights up at the surprise.

We Know Just How Much Qatar’s World Cup Dream Cost

A laborer walks on the field in one of the new stadiums Qatar has constructed for the 2022 World Cup.

Men’s College Gymnastics Must Choose Between The NCAA And Survival

U.S. Gymnast Sam Mikulak, formerly of the University of Michigan, at the 2019 FIG Championships.

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