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Dave McKenna

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Better Hate An Owner

Peter Angelos Couldn’t Stay A Hero Forever

<p>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 <em>Point B</em>. Handsomest man in the world.</p>


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Drew Magary

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Old Couple At Home

Underexplained Lists

Lamp Switches, Ranked

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Barry Petchesky

TORONTO, ON - MAY 20: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs appears to suffer a significant injury against the Montreal Canadiens in Game One of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 20, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Tavares

Montreal Canadiens v Toronto Maple Leafs – Game One

That Was About As Sour A Start To A Cup Run As You Could Envision

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Patrick Redford

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: Alex Caruso #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball up court during the game against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on April 19, 2021 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. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Utah Jazz v Los Angeles Lakers

Alex Caruso Was Right Where The Lakers Needed Him To Be

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Kelsey McKinney

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Baylor v Buffalo

College Football

Another Baylor Sexual Assault Trial Begins Today

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David Roth

Russell Westbrook contemplates the void, and The Distraction logo.

Washington Wizards v Boston Celtics – Play-In Tournament

Podcasts

A Hater’s Guide To Every Postseason, With Lauren Theisen And Albert Burneko

Kazakhstan's Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) rides on the "strade bianche" (white roads) of Tuscany during the seventh stage of the 93rd Giro d'Italia going from Carrara to Montalcino on May 15, 2010. Australian Cadel Evans (BMC) won the stage as Kazakhstan's Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) regained possession of the race leader's pink jersey. AFP PHOTO / POOL / ROBERTO BETTINI (Photo credit should read ROBERTO BETTINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Kazakhstan’s Alexandre Vinokourov (Astan

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Gravel Roads Make For Grueling, Unforgettable Bike Racing

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Chris Thompson

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Science

Leave Tardigrades Alone!

JACKSONVILLE, FL - APRIL 24: Tim Tebow is seen by the octagon during UFC 261 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on April 24, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

UFC 261: Usman v Masvidal 2

The Jaguars Signed Tim Tebow For The Same Reason The Mets Did

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Dave Martinez’s Base-Stealing Meltdown Was Almost Perfect

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St Louis Blues v Colorado Avalanche – Game Two

Can Anybody Handle The Almighty Avalanche?

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Ray Ratto

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 19: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores the game winning three point basket against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the closing minute of an NBA Tournament Play-In game at Staples Center on May 19, 2021 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. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers – Play-In Tournament

What If We Just Did Six More Of That?

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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‘The Hockey Sweater’ Is All You Need To Know About Leafs-Habs

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Tony La Russa Should Just Stay In His Office

Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty dribbles during the first half against the Indiana Fever at Barclays Center on May 14, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Indiana Fever v New York Liberty

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Sabrina Ionescu Has Zapped The Liberty Back To Life

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It Is Unconscionable That The Gay Community Has Ostracized Me Simply Because I Was Born A Cop

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 18: Spencer Turnbull #56 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates with his teammates after a no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 18, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. The Tigers beat the Mariners 5-0. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers v Seattle Mariners

Maybe It’s Time To Stick An Asterisk On No-Hitters Against The Mariners

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A member of the crowd gestures towards James Maddison of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on May 18, 2021 in London, England.

Chelsea v Leicester City – Premier League

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It Sure Looks Like Leicester City Might Blow It, Again

<div id=":g4.ma" class="Mu SP" title="January 26, 2021 at 2:34:42 PM UTC-5" data-tooltip="January 26, 2021 at 2:34:42 PM UTC-5"><span id=":g4.co" class="tL8wMe EMoHub" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/GoStevenGoldman">Steven Goldman</a> is a former BP editor-in-chief and current consulting editor. He is the author of the Casey Stengel biography <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Forging-Genius-Making-Casey-Stengel/dp/1574888749">Forging Genius</a> </i>and host of the long-running <a href="https://www.baseballprospectus.com/show/the-infinite-inning/"><i>Infinite Inning </i>podcast</a>, which sits at the crossroads of baseball, history, politics, and culture. His most recent book, which has an introduction by David Roth, is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Baseballs-Brief-Lives-Inspired-Infinite/dp/B0BBJTPGDF"><i>Baseball&#8217;s Brief Lives: Player-Stories Inspired by the Infinite Inning</i></a>.</span></div>
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Los Angeles Angels v Seattle Mariners

Who Gets To Decide When A Contract Is Bad?

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Los Angeles Angels v Boston Red Sox

Shohei Ohtani Is In The Void

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Let’s Appreciate Some Randos Who Smushed The Hornets Flat As A Pancake

Chicago White Sox v Seattle Mariners

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Tony La Russa Mad About His Own Player Being Cool And Strong

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Kwame Brown Is Tired Of Being The Joke

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Giri Nathan

New York Knicks v Dallas Mavericks

The Knicks Got Good And Stayed Good


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