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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers prepares to shoot a free throw during Round 1 Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 23, 2024 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

2024 NBA Playoffs – Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks

Pascal Siakam Is Taking Over

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Tom Ley

Deshaun Watson wearing traditional Saudi clothing.

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NFL’s Preeminent Creep Now Trying To Lure League To Saudi Arabia

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Justin Ellis

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Podcasts

The Taming Of The Xanadu

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Ray Ratto

Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves fouls Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter of game two of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Target Center on April 23, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Phoenix Suns v Minnesota Timberwolves – Game Two

The Suns Are Two Losses From Organizational Disaster

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Barry Petchesky

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This Puck Didn’t Go In

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

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Funbag

Help! My Son Won’t Stop Huffing His Own Farts!

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 22: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during Round 1 Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

2024 NBA Playoffs- Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks

It’s Getting To Joel Embiid

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Kelsey McKinney

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Arts And Culture

I Am Obsessed With This Clay Pot

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Israel Daramola

Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the New York Knicks reacts after making a three-point shot during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 22, 2024 in New York City. The Knicks won 104-101.

Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks – Game Two

The Knicks Cannot Die

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 22: Tom Brady seen arriving at Palacio De Cibeles on April 22, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

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I Learned It By Watching You, Tom Brady

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Lauren Theisen

NHL: APR 22 Eastern Conference First Round – Islanders at Hurricanes

The Islanders Couldn’t Fake It For 60

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Youri Tielemans of Aston Villa helps up Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey, the scorer of their third goal, after celebrating their third goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and AFC Bournemouth at Villa Park on April 21, 2024 in Birmingham, England.

Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth – Premier League

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Ollie Watkins Has Taken Himself And Aston Villa To The Summit

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 22: Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights is defended by Matt Duchene #95 of the Dallas Stars during the third period in Game One of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center on April 22, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights v Dallas Stars – Game One

Death, Taxes, And Mark Stone Coming Off Long-Term IR For The Playoffs

Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets scores game winning basket against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 22, 2024 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Los Angeles Lakers v Denver Nuggets

Jamal Murray Has Never Missed A Jump Shot In His Entire Life

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Kathryn Xu

Ranger Suárez #55 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park on April 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Ranger Suárez Will Not Lie To You

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Ryan Garcia (white trunks) reacts against Devin Haney (gray trunks) during their WBC Super Lightweight title bout at Barclays Center on April 20, 2024 in New York City.

Devin Haney v Ryan Garcia

The Fights

Ryan Garcia Turned A Sad Show Into A Thrilling Fight

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David Roth

Yankees manager Aaron Boone argues with home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt after being ejected in the first inning of his team's game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on April 22, 2024 in New York City.

Oakland Athletics v New York Yankees

Aaron Boone Gets Ejected For Whatever Some Fan Yelled At Hunter Wendelstedt

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Racing

Daniel Ricciardo Found Out How Hard It Is To Be Nice About Lance Stroll’s Driving

Hoang&#8211;Kim Vu is the co-editor of the Defector Crossword. His puzzles have appeared in multiple venues, including the New York Times, L.A. Times, and USA Today.

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Games

The World’s Fastest Crossword Solvers Can’t Tell You How To Do This

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Colorado Avalanche v Winnipeg Jets – Game One

The Jets Ripped Up The Script

Abigail Segel is a writer based in Montreal.

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Abigail Segel

PWHL – Toronto v Montreal

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I Heard The Roar Of Possibility At The PWHL’s Record-Breaking Sellout 

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Nashville Predators v Vancouver Canucks – Game One

Goals Make Goal Songs

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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Detroit Lions v Chicago Bears

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The Crossword, April 22: Shake, Shake, Shake

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 21: Matt Rempe #73 of the New York Rangers celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period against the Washington Capitals in Game One of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 21, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers – Game One

Matt Rempe Came Up Big

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Patrick Redford

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 21: James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers is interviewed by the media after Round 1 Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2024 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

2024 NBA Playoffs – Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Clippers

That’s Why You Make The James Harden Trade

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