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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On July 15

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Live Event

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Barry Petchesky

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Houston Astros v New York Yankees

The MLB Schedule Release Respects My Time And Lack Of Interest

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David Roth

Justin Verlander pitching against the Mariners in June of 2022.

Seattle Mariners v Houston Astros

Justin Verlander Really Might Reach Baseball’s Dumbest, Coolest Round Number

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Ray Ratto

Chicago Cubs v Washington Nationals

At Least The Nationals Are Finding Novel Ways To Suck

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Drew Magary

Dallas Cowboys v Los Angeles Chargers

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Los Angeles Chargers

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Kelsey McKinney

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Please Do Not Put Your Poop In A Ziploc Bag

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Tom Ley

New York Liberty v Chicago Sky – Game One

WNBA

The Sky Won’t Quit Until You Do

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions watches as his team plays the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on December 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.

Detroit Lions v Denver Broncos

Dan Campbell Wants You To Believe That He And His Dogs Consume Three Pints Of Gelato Every Night

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Life's Rich Pageant

Get A Load Of These Dolts

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Sabrina Imbler

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Let The Shipworms Eat Captain Cook’s Ship, It’s What Everyone Involved Deserves

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Albert Burneko

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This Is So Stupid

Which NBA Players Are Household Names, According To Defector Moms?

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 08: Wilmer Flores #41 of the San Francisco Giants reacts to fouling a ball off his foot during the fouth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on July 08, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v San Diego Padres

Funbag

Does Wilmer Flores Have The Worst Walk-Up Music In Baseball?

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Lauren Theisen

Milwaukee Brewers v Los Angeles Dodgers

The Brewers Look Shaken But Not Lost

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Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Indianapolis Colts

Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets – Game Four

DurantWatch: Well That Was A Huge Waste Of Time

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 22: Adam Oller #36 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum on August 22, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins v Oakland Athletics

Can The A’s Reach Triple-Digit Attendance?

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 22: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates his solo home run during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 22, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Chicago Cubs

Albert Pujols, Lost And Found

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Defector Up All Night

How To Not Die On The Giant Slide In Belle Isle

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: Candace Parker #3 and Azura Stevens #30 of the Chicago Sky talk against the New York Liberty in Game One of the First Round of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs at Wintrust Arena on August 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

It’s Time For Some WNBA Playoff Game Theory

Chicago White Sox v Kansas City Royals

Nice Work, Tony

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Soccer

Leeds United, America’s Premier League Team, Is Flying

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Golf

Change Is Coming To The PGA Tour

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Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle United reacts after a missed sho during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park on August 21, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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