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Riley MacLeod

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<p>Sam Eagan is a freelance reporter and documentary producer based out of Brooklyn, by way of the high plains of Wyoming. He was a Division I wrestler for the University of Wyoming.</p>


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Sam Eagan

Wrestlers warm up on the mat during the 2017 NCAA Wrestling Championships in St. Louis.

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College Wrestling

The Blood Round Is Where College Wrestlers With Nothing To Lose Have Something To Win

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N'Faly Dante of the Oregon Ducks celebrates with fans after defeating the Arizona Wildcats at Matthew Knight Arena on January 14, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon.

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In Search Of The Vibes Team, With Ken Pomeroy

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Tom Scocca

Agents of the Texas National Guard struggle with a migrant man after he crossed across the Rio Grande river to reach the US side, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico on March 20, 2024.

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Margin Of Error

Amy Coney Barrett’s Charm Offensive

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Patrick Redford

The EFSC players celebrate after their big win.

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An Interview With The Manager Of El Farolito SC, San Francisco’s Burrito-Funded U.S. Open Cup Heroes

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Ray Ratto

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 20: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is seen while his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara is seen in the dugout during the 2024 Seoul Series game between Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 20, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images)

2024 Seoul Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v San Diego Padres

MLB Has A Gambling Problem Even If Shohei Ohtani Doesn’t

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Lauren Theisen

Toronto Maple Leafs v Washington Capitals

The Caps Can’t Waste An Ovechkin Night Like That

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The Fork And Spoon Method To A Better Life

<p>I am a freelance writer who has covered a wide variety of topics over the years. I’ve written about sports, crime, technology, fitness, and entertainment for a variety of outlets.</p>


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The Fights

How Bloody Elbow Lost Its Soul

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Whew! A-Rod’s Ownership Team Finally Secured Someone Else’s Money To Buy The Timberwolves

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Kathryn Xu

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers talks to his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara in the dugout during the 2024 Seoul Series game between Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres.

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Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Gives Two Different Stories

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Drew Magary

Guy Ritchie speaks onstage during the Special NY Screening of "The Gentlemen" at the Alamo Drafthouse on January 11, 2020 in New York City.

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Guy Ritchie Is The Least Appreciated Director In The World


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She’s Literally Mother

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Only You Can Find Your Best Color

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Columbia Lions Guard Abbey Hsu (35) grabs a rebound during the first half of the Women's Ivy League League Basketball Championship Semi-Final game between the Harvard Crimson and the Columbia Lions on March 15, 2024, at Levien Gymnasium in New York, NY.

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Columbia Is In Like A Lion

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UFC Settles Pair Of Class-Action Lawsuits For $335 Million

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Who Wants To Be The Eighth Seed In The East?

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When The Night You Didn’t Die Never Ends

DAYTON, OHIO - MARCH 19: Patrick Cartier #12 of the Colorado State Rams battles against Jacob Groves #34 and Dante Harris #1 of the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half in the First Four game during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at University of Dayton Arena on March 19, 2024 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Colorado State v Virginia

Please Get Virginia All The Way Out Of My Face

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J.J. McCarthy Is A False Flag, And Other Notes From A Burgeoning Draft Pervert

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 20: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after the 3rd inning during the 2024 Seoul Series game between Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 20, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

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Iga Swiatek of Poland plays a forehand against Maria Sakkari of Greece in the Women's Final during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 17, 2024 in Indian Wells, California

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