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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

Custom official destroys seized bottles of liquor, previously smuggled into Pakistan during an ceremony organized by customs to destroy seized alcohol and drugs smuggled into Pakistan, on the outskirts of Quetta on December 15, 2020.   (Photo by Banaras KHAN / AFP) (Photo by BANARAS KHAN/AFP via Getty Images)

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Funbag

There’s No “Best” Time To Quit Drinking

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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All I Am Asking Is To Let Me Watch My Favorite And Terrible Basketball Team

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Patrick Redford

dribbles the ball against the Boston Celtics at the Barclays Center on November 15, 2012 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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. The Nets defeated the Celtics 102-97.

Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets

Report: It’s Just The Preseason, But Man, It Looks Like Our Team Got The Best Player In The Draft

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Lauren Theisen

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a touchdown

Baltimore Ravens v Cleveland Browns

These Are Not The Same Old Browns

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Tom Ley

Lamar Jackson’s Runs Flush Browns, Pull Ravens Out Of Skid

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 14: Keyontae Johnson #11 of the Florida Gators dribbles the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second round of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 14, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

SEC Basketball Tournament – Second Round

College Basketball

What’s Known About Florida Basketball Player Keyontae Johnson’s On-Court Collapse

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Billy Haisley

Oliver McBurnie of Sheffield United is fouled by Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton and Sheffield United at St Mary's Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Southampton, England. A limited number of spectators (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only.

Southampton v Sheffield United – Premier League

Soccer

Rooting For Sheffield United Must Suck Incredible Amounts Of Ass Right Now

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Chris Thompson

Fans hold up a Chief Wahoo sign at a Cleveland baseball game.

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The Cleveland Baseball Team Is Already Making A Big Mess Of Their Own Name Change

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 13: Diontae Spencer #11 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after scoring an 83-yard punt-return touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

And On The Seventh Day, God Peed

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 12: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets v Los Angeles Lakers – Game Five

This Is Getting Awkward For The Rockets

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Introducing Defector’s Plan For Not Fucking Over Freelancers

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Ray Ratto

Wisconsin v Northwestern

Death To The NCAA

Bowl Season Will Be College Football’s Crowning Embarrassment

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 16: Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians celebrates his third inning two run home run with Carlos Santana #41 and Jose Ramirez #11 while playing the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on August 16, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians v Detroit Tigers

Let’s Rename The Cleveland Baseball Team

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The Chargers Have Once Again Been Owned By Time Itself

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Was Tom Brady Crud Today?

Dan Bailey Probably Kicked His Job Into The Toilet

Las Vegas Raiders v Atlanta Falcons

Josh Jacobs Pulled A Fast One On All You Jokers

A slow-motion look at Kylie Fitts of the Cardinals karate-kicking the ball loose.

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Kicking The Ball Out Of Your Opponent’s Hand Is In Fact A Very Cool Thing To Do On A Football Field

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Dan McQuade

My cat, on the rim of a sink, next to a running faucet

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Life Lessons

Is Drinking 40 Sips Of Water With Your Hand, Like A Cat, Every Morning “More Efficient” Than Using A Glass? An Investigation

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Science

Teeth Are Horrifying

Dan Mullen, in happier times, covers his face with a visor.

Dan Mullen Was Embittered, And That Is Good Enough For Me

Arizona State v Arizona

How Many Jobs Could Kevin Sumlin’s Buyout Have Saved?

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Albert Burneko

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Chefector

Let’s Make Some Butternut Squash Soup

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David Roth

It's Dany Ramirez, the last player picked in the 2020 Rule 5 Draft.

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Let Us Now Praise The Garbage Feast At The Heart Of The MLB Winter Meetings

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Life's Rich Pageant

Ice-Covered Street Provides Universal Life Lesson

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