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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Lauren Theisen

Bo Horvat is congratulated by Mat Barzal after scoring

Seattle Kraken v New York Islanders

Don’t Worry, Bo Happy

<a href="https://twitter.com/kenpomeroy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ken</a> has been cranking out college basketball statistics at <a href="http://kenpom.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">kenpom.com</a> since 2004. He’s written at The Athletic, Slate, the late ESPN The Magazine, and the late Basketball Prospectus. He hopes to live long enough to see the men&#8217;s game start using quarters, like every other basketball league in the world.

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Michigan defender Will Tschetter draws a charge against Minnesota guard Ta'lon Cooper in a Big Ten game in Ann Arbor, Mi.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: JAN 22 Minnesota at Michigan

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College Basketball’s New Anti-Flopping Rules Seem To Be Working

Fran Hoepfner is a writer and teacher.

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Fran Hoepfner

Excitement Grows In Philadelphia As Eagles Head To The Super Bowl

It’s Time To Stop Fucking Around: We Need An Official Super Bowl Dessert

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Ray Ratto

LeBron James breaks the all-time scoring record

Oklahoma City Thunder v Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James Is All That Matters In Los Angeles

Investigations Editor. You can contact her at diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. She&#8217;s also on Signal @dmoskovitz.99

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Diana Moskovitz

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 29: A detailed view of the Kansas City Chiefs logo on a fan prior to the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 29, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

AFC Championship – Cincinnati Bengals v Kansas City Chiefs

Washington And Cleveland Ditched Their Racist Mascots. It’s Time For Kansas City To Do The Same

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Giri Nathan

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Kyrie Irving Deleted His Apology For Sharing Antisemitic Movie [Update]

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Albert Burneko

LeBron James looking up at what's probably a rebound

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LeBron James’s Former Colleagues Laud His Greatness, Incredibly Rudely

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Tom Ley

Oklahoma City Thunder v Houston Rockets

Stephen Silas May Not Be Getting A Callback

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

Piper standing on Swilcan bridge at the St Andrews Golf Course on July 1987 in St Andrews,Scotland.

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Hardcore Golf Fans Big Mad About Tiny-Ass Bridge

SLUG: ST/WONDERBOOK. DATE: December, 15, 2008 CREDIT: Katherine Frey / TWP. Frederick, MD. Wonder Book and Video warehouse for their internet business. They also have stores in the area. Debbie Schnibbe (CQ), who has worked at Wonder Book and Video for 8 years pulls about 150 books in an hour and a half. The books are shelved according to a number when they arrive at the warehouse. So, a novel can be next to a textbook which is next to cookbook. That's why the public is not invited to come and browse the million or so books on hand. (Photo by Katherine Frey/The The Washington Post via Getty Images)

SLUG: ST/WONDERBOOK. DATE: December, 15, 2008 CREDIT: Kather

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There’s Too Much Shit To Remember

Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 29: Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) leaps into the end zone during the Championship game between the San Fransisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles on January 29, 2023.

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The Eagles Got Here By Running Over Everyone

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Samer Kalaf

Shams Charania gestures during an interview.

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This Is So Stupid

Shams Charania’s Metaphors Don’t Make Sense In A Drawing Either

Calgary Flames v New York Rangers

You’re Better Off Ignoring Jacob Trouba

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Media Meltdowns

You Cannot Defeat Stephen A. Smith In Mind Combat

United States snowboard coach Peter Foley looks on in the Men's Slopestyle Qualification during the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park on February 6, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. He is backlit, standing in silhouette.

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U.S. Snowboarders Sue Ex-Coach, USOPC, And Their Federation For Sex Trafficking

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Israel Daramola

Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on January 29, 2023 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Nobody’s Going To Grizzlies Games To Watch Ja Morant’s Pals On The Court

Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor pose with their Championship belts

BOXING: FEB 04 Serrano vs Cruz

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The Biggest Women’s Boxing Match Ever Will Get A Sequel

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Soraya Roberts

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Andrea Riseborough’s Oscar Nod Is A Nomination For The Past

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Luis Paez-Pumar

The official Manchester City club badge on a cornerflag ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton FC at Etihad Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Manchester City v Everton FC – Premier League

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Why Is The Premier League Going To War With Manchester City?

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Las Vegas Aces and Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis smiles during the game vs Seattle Storm at Michelob ULTRA Arena.

Las Vegas Aces vs Seattle Storm

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Caring Is A Competitive Advantage

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Barry Petchesky

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Video Games

Let Me Tell You About This Idiot Video Game I’m Obsessed With

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy stands in front of a pizza shop with a sign that clearly says it's closed for a staff party.

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Pizza Boy Wants His Pizza Right Now!

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Chris Thompson

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Kyrie Irving Is Now The Mavericks’ Problem

Max Shulga of Utah State stands at the free-throw line.

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Colorado State Apologizes For Fans Chanting “Russia” At Ukrainian Opponent

NFC head coach Eli Manning leads a huddle during a practice session prior to an NFL Pro Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium on February 04, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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The Pro Bowl Is All About Creating Forgettable Memories

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