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Players, Philip Bernstein, (left) and David Middleton as players fill the tables for a poker game at Pete's 881 Club, on Friday April 6, 2012, in San Rafael, Ca.

Players, Philip Bernstein, (left) and David Middleton as players fill the tables for a poker game at Pete’s 881 Club, on Friday April 6, 2012, in San Rafael, Ca. A California State bill is looking at legislation that would legalize online/internet poker a

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The Crossword, Jan. 8: Going Bowling

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Magic Johnson and Josh Harris watch the Commanders play football.

Commanders Assemble Funky Advisory Committee To Fix Team

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Joao Pedro of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Stoke City and Brighton and Hove Albion at Bet365 Stadium on January 6, 2024 in Stoke on Trent, England.

Stoke City v Brighton and Hove Albion – Emirates FA Cup Third Round

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Brighton Runs On João Pedro Power

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 07: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs off the field during halftime against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Jacksonville Jaguars v Tennessee Titans

Jaguars Junction: Week 18

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Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs high fives teammates during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 7, 2024 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.

San Antonio Spurs v Cleveland Cavaliers

Here Are Some Photos Of Victor Wembanyama Being Impossible

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Is There A Better Way To Honor Your Dog Than Littering The Moon?

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Wolf Spiders, Actually, Are All Around

Antoine Mille takes a penalty in a Coupe de France match between Chateauroux and Les Herbiers.

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When Keeping It Highlight Reel Goes Wrong: Panenka Edition

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Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Jets Players Inspired By Guy Who Spent Most Of The Season In Malibu Talking To Pat McAfee

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Nathaniel Clyne of Crystal Palace is challenged by Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jack Harrison of Everton, leading to a red card for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Crystal Palace and Everton at Selhurst Park on January 04, 2024 in London, England.

Crystal Palace v Everton – Emirates FA Cup Third Round

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“The Iron Claw” Dallas World Premiere

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‘The Iron Claw’ And The Real Von Erich Story Go Together Like Pizza And Muffins

Sean T. Collins has written for The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Vulture, Decider, Pitchfork, and many others. He lives with his family on Long Island.

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TOM WILKINSON as Arthur Edens in Michael Clayton

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Tom Wilkinson And His Baguettes Are Eternal

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Barry Petchesky

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Neptune’s A Pale Blue Fraud!

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Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the game winner three point basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors on January 4, 2024 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. J

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Nikola Jokic Is In One Of His Can’t-Miss Moods

Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo get their limbs tangled.

Wemby Versus Giannis Could Not Have Been Any Cooler

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The Messenger Is Circling The Drain

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Michael Penix Jr, seen here pointing at The Distraction logo at upper left during Washington's win over Texas in the Sugar Bowl on 1/1/2024.

Allstate Sugar Bowl – Texas v Washington

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LeBron James and Anthony Davis cross paths.

The Lakers Are Too Healthy To Be This Grumpy

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PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Blake Corum #2 of the Michigan Wolverines runs with the ball for yardage away from Terrion Arnold #3 and Kool-Aid McKinstry #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during second half of the CFP Semifinal Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Pasadena, California. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 27-20 in overtime. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Rose Bowl Game – Alabama v Michigan

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What Happens When Players Start Opting Out Of The College Football Playoff?

EDMONTON, CANADA ? NOVEMBER 3: Patrik Stefan #27 of the Dallas Stars skates against the Edmonton Oilers during their game at Rexall Place on November 3, 2006 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Stars defeated the Oilers 3-2. (Photo by Dale MacMillan/Getty Images)

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I Still Can’t Believe Patrik Stefan Missed The Net

Luke Littler reacts after victory over Rob Cross (not pictured) on day fifteen of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London. Picture date: Tuesday January 2, 2024. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images)

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Darts World Captivated By 16-Year-Old Lad Who Loves Kebabs

Ivan Martin (Girona FC) celebrates with his teammates after scoring during La Liga football match between Girona FC and Atletico de Madrid, at Montilivi Stadium on January 3, 2024 in Girona, Spain. Foto: Siu Wu

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Girona Is Wide Awake

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How ‘The Wheel Of Time’ Made Great Art Out Of Great Pain

UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1921: Conrad Veidt as "Cesare" in the film "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari". Photograph. 1921

Conrad Veidt as “Cesare” in the film “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”. Photograph. 1921

This Is A Damn Conrad Veidt Appreciation Blog

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Pat McAfee Dons Formal Sleeves As He Tries To Explain Away Aaron Rodgers’s Comments About Jimmy Kimmel

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