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Udonis Haslem gets into it with Dwight Howard of the 76ers.

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Udonis Haslem Surfaced Just Long Enough To Give Dwight Howard The Business And Not A Minute Longer

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Patrick Redford

It's Jamie Dimon, America's finance boss.

Capital

The Bosses Are At It Again

Marc Normandin currently writes on baseball’s labor issues and more at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marcnormandin.com/">marcnormandin.com</a>, which you can read for free but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/marcnormandin">support through his Patreon</a>. His baseball writing has appeared at SB Nation, Deadspin, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Sports on Earth, The Guardian, The Nation, and TalkPoverty.

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An employee rolls out the new Sony PS5 in Japan.

Video Games

Gaming’s All-Digital-Everything Future Threatens To Erase The Past

Cole Beasley looks super intense and tough.

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Cole Beasley, Moron, Ponders The Futility Of It All

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Ray Ratto

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers

Wilson Versus Marchand Is The First Course These Stanley Cup Playoffs Deserve

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David Roth

Jarred Walsh of the Angels seen here getting frustrated after striking out, or remembering he's on the Angels.

Podcasts

What Are They Doing To The Baseballs, With Will Leitch

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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Elder Wisdom

Business Travel Is Meditation

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Lauren Theisen

Colorado Avalanche v Vegas Golden Knights

It Sure Looks Like Marc-André Fleury Will Get Another Shot At Postseason Glory

Team UAE Emirates rider US Joe Dombrowski celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the fourth stage of the Giro d'Italia 2021 cycling race, 187 km between Piacenza and Sestola, Emilia-Romagna, on May 11, 2021. (Photo by Dario BELINGHERI / AFP) (Photo by DARIO BELINGHERI/AFP via Getty Images)

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Joe Dombrowski Experiences The Agony And Ecstasy Of Cycling

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Jorginho of Chelsea battles for possession with Kieran Tierney of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on May 12, 2021 in London, England.

Chelsea v Arsenal – Premier League

Soccer

The Premier League Top Four Race Is Wide Open Thanks To Jorginho’s Boner

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Tom Ley

Jacksonville Jaguars v Miami Dolphins

Defector Up All Night

The Packers Have Solved Their Aaron Rodgers Problem

A lake creature bobs to the surface of the lake at Quail Hollow Golf Course.

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Science

Do Not Fear To Behold The Majestic Lake Creature

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Media Meltdowns

The Reckoning At The Appeal Was A Long Time Coming

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College Football

Law Firm Report: Bo Schembechler Knew About Michigan Doctor’s Abuse

circa 1945: Two couples walk arm-in-arm outdoors, laughing. The wind blows the ladies' hats and the men's hair. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Out Door Larks

A Taxonomy Of LOLs

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Barry Petchesky

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 30: Sam Darnold attends Twitch Rivals: Streamer Bowl After Party at Verizon 5G Stadium at Super Bowl LIVE on January 30, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Verizon)

Twitch Rivals: Streamer Bowl After Party At Verizon 5G Stadium At Super Bowl LIVE

Here They Are, The Four Saddest Words In The English Language: Sam Darnold Revenge Game

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Kelsey McKinney

Patrick Mazeika sticks out his tongue after walk-off fielder's choice

Baltimore Orioles v New York Mets

Patrick Mazeika Doesn’t Need Any Damn Hits To Be A King

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: A general view of RingCentral Coliseum during the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on April 04, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros v Oakland Athletics

The A’s Are Playing The Same Tired Old Dirge

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 02: Kentucky Derby Trainer Bob Baffert looks on during morning workouts in preparation for the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Kentucky Derby Preview

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Bob Baffert Admits Horse’s Butt Fungus Treatment, Not Cancel Culture Nor Pee Whoopsie, Caused Positive Test

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Confirmed: NBA Games To Take Place Somewhere Along The Spacetime Continuum

<a href="https://twitter.com/ericnus">Eric Nusbaum</a> (words) is a writer based in Tacoma, Washington. He is the author of the book <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/stealing-home-los-angeles-the-dodgers-and-the-lives-caught-in-between-9781541742222/9781541742215">Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between</a>. He is also a former editor at VICE.
<a href="https://twitter.com/adamvillacin">Adam Villacin</a> (pictures) is an illustrator based in Joshua Tree, California. He has written, illustrated, and self-published roughly one hundred zines. He has worked with clients such as Nike, Jordan Brand, Adidas, Dr. Martens, and Fender in addition to editorial work for VICE and The Ringer. He’s also been drawing a musician every day for the last year and a half.

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A rendering of the Hungarian flag by Adam Villacin

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History

Blood In The Water

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 30: NCAA president Mark Emmert attends the game between the Texas Longhorns and the South Carolina Gamecocks during the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Alamodome on March 30, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Texas v South Carolina

Funbag

We’ll Never Kill The NCAA

A fan of the Columbus Crew SC holds up a scarf showing his support for keeping the team in Columbus prior to the start of the match between the Columbus Crew SC and the Toronto FC at MAPFRE Stadium on November 21, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.

Toronto FC v Columbus Crew SC – Eastern Conference Finals – Leg 1

The Columbus Crew Have A Stupid New Name Because MLS Can’t Help Itself

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Jordan Zimmermann celebrates his 2014 no-hitter against the Marlins

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No No-Hitter Ended Better Than Jordan Zimmermann’s

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Start The Damn Playoffs Already!

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