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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On July 15

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Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines reacts in the second half of the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on January 29, 2022 in East Lansing, Michigan.

Michigan v Michigan State

College Basketball

Juwan Howard Throws Hands, Starts Brawl After Michigan Loss

Team co-owner Dan Snyder speaks during the announcement of the Washington Football Team's name change to the Washington Commanders at FedExField on February 02, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.

Washington Football Team Announces Name Change to Washington Commanders

Creepy Virginia Governor Courts Creepy NFL Owner With Promise Of A Billion Dollars

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Billy Haisley

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur – Premier League

Soccer

Harry Fucking Kane

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Let’s Make Some Mascarpone

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Tom Ley

Defector Up All Night

Let’s Check In With Bill James

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Good News For Species Sick Of Existing: Scientists Have Taught An AI How To Manipulate Jillion-Degree Plasma

Jack Crosbie

Activists Hold A Pro-Ukraine Rally Outside The United Nations

Media Meltdowns

The Ukraine Crisis Continues To Make People Go Insane

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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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred leaving the MLB owners meetings with that look on his face.

MLB Owners Meetings

MLB’s Owners Want To Make Their Favorite Loopholes Into Law

Minnesota Twins v Houston Astros

Whose Disgusting Owner Chin Is This?

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Barry Petchesky

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Things We Actually Like

Big Jet TV, The Best Thing Of Today, Is So Much More Than Just The Big Jets

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Alpine Skiing – Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Day 13

Olympics

Mikaela Shiffrin Took Care Of Herself

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Patrick Redford

AL MUROOJ, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 05: Phil Mickelson of The USA tees off the second hole during day three of the PIF Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf &amp; Country Club on February 05, 2022 in Al Murooj, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Oisin Keniry/Getty Images)

PIF Saudi International – Day Three

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I Promise You There’s No Way I Can Properly Prepare You For This Phil Mickelson Quote

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Figure Skating – Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Day 11

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Talking About Ambient Scuzz, Athletic Transcendence, And The Olympics

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Nobody Won Women’s Figure Skating

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Brandi Rhodes, and Cody Rhodes of "All Elite Wrestling" speak during the TNT &amp; TBS segment of the Summer 2019 Television Critics Association Press Tour 2019 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 24, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California.

2019 Summer TCA Press Tour – Day 2

Pro Wrestling

Everybody Wins In The AEW-Cody Rhodes Split

The Knicks Not Fit For Viewing

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Drew Magary

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And Now … Dad Sounds

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 16: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after an injury to his hand and a technical-foul during the second half of the NBA game against the Houston Rockets at Footprint Center on February 16, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Rockets 124-121. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets v Phoenix SunsÀÜ

Chris Paul And The Suns Deserve A Hand

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Lauren Theisen

Colorado Avalanche v Toronto Maple Leafs

Gabe Landeskog Is The Best Of The Avs

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Dan McQuade

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Why John Shuster Gave Up A Point

Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool FC celebrate a victory at the end of the of UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between FC Internazionale and Liverpool FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 16, 2022 in Milan, Italy.

FC Internazionale v Liverpool FC: Round Of Sixteen Leg One – UEFA Champions League

Liverpool’s Defense Is What Makes The Club Elite

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – San Francisco 49ers v Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys Sure Know How To Sew Up A Voyeurism Scandal

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Team Canada reacts after defeating Team United States in the Women's Ice Hockey Gold Medal match between Team Canada and Team United States on Day 13 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Wukesong Sports Centre on February 17, 2022 in Beijing, China.

Ice Hockey – Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Day 13

The Best Team Won

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 10: Enes Freedom #13 of the Boston Celtics stands on the court during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 10, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics v Phoenix Suns

The Only Thing Stopping Me From Captaining The Los Angeles Lakers Is My Brave Support Of Human Rights

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Justin Ellis

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Karen K. Ho Would Rather Be Hit By A Car Than Complain To The Manager

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