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Live Event

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Kathryn Xu

Screenshot from tripleS LOVElution's "Girls' Capitalism" music video, with text reading, "Rule No. 1 Don't Cry Be Rich."

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Music

TripleS And The Rise Of K-Pop Girls’ Crypto-Capitalism

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Patrick Redford

The table with the chess board appears ready for the game between Ding Liren and Ian Nepomniachtchi on the first day of competition at the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament on June 17, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Miguel Pereira/Getty Images)

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Chess

The International Chess Federation’s Argument For Banning Trans Women Gives The Game Away

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Lauren Theisen

Trea Turner is sprayed with water after his walk-off

San Francisco Giants v Philadelphia Phillies

The Power Of The Standing Ovation Has Healed Trea Turner

Rob Mains is a writer at Baseball Prospectus.

Rob Mains

Baltimore Orioles co-owner John Angelos seen looking into space at the press conference introducing Mike Elias as the team's GM back in 2018.

Baltimore Orioles Introduce Mike Elias – News Conference

John Angelos Speaks, Or Count The Number Of Things Wrong With This Paragraph

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Ray Ratto

Jerry Reinsdorf Chairman of the Chicago White Sox on the field before the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 29, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.

Minnesota Twins v Chicago White Sox

Jerry Reinsdorf Is Bored And Cranky

Knicks owner James Dolan, seen here leering weirdly at a Knicks/Lakers game in 2019. He has a goatee.

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Who Would Steal The Business Secrets Of The New York Knicks?

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Drew Magary

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 27: Head coach Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins stretches with Tua Tagovailoa #1 during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex on July 27, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Miami Dolphins Training Camp

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Miami Dolphins

Julio Rodríguez during the Chicago White Sox game, notably not geared up to play

Seattle Mariners v Chicago White Sox

Only The Fragility Of The Human Body Can Slow Down Julio Rodríguez

Victor Francos at left and RFEF chief Luis Rubiales, smirking in the center, at a reception following the Spanish women's team's triumph in the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Pedro Sanchez receives to the Spain Women Team as World Cup Champions

Soccer

Luis Rubiales Can’t Even Be A Pig Right

Golfer Scottie Scheffler, mid-swing, with a Funbag badge at the end of his club.

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Funbag

The Ryder Cup Is The Only Good Form Of Team Golf

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Israel Daramola

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20 Years Later, ‘Oldboy’ Still Lives Up To The Hype

Dennis Young is the news editor at Front Office Sports.

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Sha'Carri Richardson celebrates her 100-meter final win at the 2023 track and field world championships.

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Track And Field

American Track Now Has Its Most Electric Sprinters In Years

Hesse Deni is a podcaster and screenwriter from Buffalo, New York currently living in Manhattan. Her podcast is called Seeking Derangements and is available on all major platforms.

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Veteran broadcasters Harry Neale (left) and Rick Jeanneret (right) of the Buffalo Sabres get ready for their game

Montreal Canadiens v Buffalo Sabres

Rick Jeanneret’s Voice Gave Buffalo Hope

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LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 21: Joey Slye #6 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with teammates after kicking the go-ahead field goal against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of the preseason game at FedExField on August 21, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.

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The Stupidest Streak In Sports Ended In A Really Stupid Way

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Davey Martinez emerges from the dugout during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Nationals Finally Managed To Retain Some Guys

Christian Pulisic of AC Milan during the Serie A Tim match between Bologna FC and AC Milan at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on August 21, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Bologna FC v AC Milan – Serie A

Defector Up All Night

Christian Pulisic Is So Back

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Jennifer Hermoso, Alexia Putellas and Irene Paredes of Spain celebrate with the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy after the team's victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney / Gadigal, Australia.

Spain v England: Final – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

It’s The Light That Lasts

Head coach Pete Carroll and Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of the preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field on August 18, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Chicago Bears v Seattle Seahawks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Seattle Seahawks

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Autostraddle To Be Acquired By Queer Wellness Company For Them

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Mason Greenwood of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on January 15, 2022 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Aston Villa v Manchester United – Premier League

Manchester United Changes Its Mind, Won’t Bring Back Mason Greenwood

CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 15: A fan holds a sign in the stands during the Leagues Cup 2023 semifinals match between Inter Miami CF and Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park on August 15, 2023 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

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Messi Was The Attraction, But The Philadelphia Union Were The Story

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Ukraine's Olha Kharlan (L) refuses to shake hands with Russia's Anna Smirnova, registered as an Individual Neutral Athlete (AIN), after she defeated her during the Sabre Women's Senior Individual qualifiers, as part of the FIE Fencing World Championships at the Fair Allianz MI.CO (Milano Convegni) in Milan, on July 27, 2023.

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Olympics

Olga Kharlan’s Stand Had History Behind It

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Tom Ley

Luis Rubiales, President of the Royal Spanish Federation greets Aitana Bonmati of Spain after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Luis Rubiales Put His Disgusting Mark On The World Cup

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David Roth

Dallas Keuchel on the mound for the Minnesota Twins on August 6, 2023.

Arizona Diamondbacks v Minnesota Twins

Dallas Keuchel Approaches Perfection

Miami Marlins owner Jeffery Loria looks on during a game against the New York Mets at Marlins Park on June 27, 2017.

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