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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On July 15

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Chris Thompson

Nikola Jokic has a gross red scar on his arm.

Nikola Jokic’s Gnarly Oozing Arm Wounds Are Getting Out Of Hand

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Justin Ellis

Wendie Renard of France during the UEFA Women's Euro England 2022 Semi Final match between Germany and France at Stadium mk on July 27, 2022 in Milton Keynes, England. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)

Germany v France: Semi Final – UEFA Women’s EURO 2022

Soccer

Three French Stars Step Away From Women’s National Team, Call For Changes

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Tom Ley

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Carabao Cup Final match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on February 26, 2023 in London, England.

Manchester United v Newcastle United – Carabao Cup Final

Manchester United Can Stand On Marcus Rashford’s Shoulders

PORTLAND, OR - FEBRUARY 26: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers scores career-high 71 points during the game against the Houston Rockets on February 26, 2023 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE

Houston Rockets v Portland Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard Put Up The Purest 71 Points Ever Scored

Dave McKenna

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Life's Rich Pageant

A Jingle That Will Not Die

Players fight to earn the ball during the Guinness Six Nations third round, Italy vs Ireland at the Olympic Stadium of Rome. Ireland won the match with a score of 34-20. (Photo by Pasquale Gargano/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)

The players fight to earn the ball during the Guinness Six

Rugby

Ireland Has The Best Rugby Team In The World? How’d That Happen?

Linus Ullmark #35 of the Boston Bruins is congratulated by teammate Brandon Carlo #25 after scoring a goalie goal during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena February 25, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins v Vancouver Canucks

Linus Ullmark Is Absolutely Ridiculous

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Ray Ratto

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates after the game against the LA Clippers on February 24, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE

Sacramento Kings v LA Clippers

All Glory To The Beam

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Kelsey McKinney

Zillowing Out

A $760,000 House To Store Our Art

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Laura Wagner

The New York Times 24-Hour Strike

Journalismism

A Roundtable On The Free Speech Implications Of The New York Times Trans Letter Debate

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Samer Kalaf

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 04: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens watches the game against the Denver Broncos at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens Can’t Just Pretend The Browns Didn’t Give Deshaun Watson All That Money

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Patrick Redford

TOPSHOT - United States forward Alex Morgan (C) raises the SheBelieves Cup trophy as the United States Womens National Soccer Team celebrates following the 2023 SheBelieves Cup soccer match between the United States and Brazil at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on February 22, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

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Alex Morgan Is All The Way Back

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Giri Nathan

Oklahoma City Thunder v Utah Jazz

Lauri Markkanen Is A Dude Now

Politics

Alaska Politician Tricks Himself Into Arguing There’s A Taxpayer Benefit To The Murder Of Children

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Luis Paez-Pumar

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Video Games

I Love My Silly Little Mini-Games

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Inglewood, California.

Denver Broncos v Los Angeles Rams

Report: They Gave Russell Wilson A Big-Boy Office

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Hedgehog and toadstool

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Thorvald, World’s Oldest European Hedgehog, Was Killed By Dog At Age 16

Joel Embiid blocks Ja Morant's shot attempt.

When Joel Embiid Decides To Be A Monster, Look Out!

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Defector Up All Night

The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is—LUSK CALLS THE SNOW DAY. BREAKING NEWS: LUSK CALLS THE SNOW DAY

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David Roth

Mac McClung is congratulated by a bunch of much more high-profile NBA players after winning the Slam Dunk Contest at the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend in Utah.

2023 NBA All-Star – AT&T Slam Dunk Contest

Podcasts

Mac McClung And The Soft Bigotry Of Low Expectations, With Israel Daramola

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Israel Daramola

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 08: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers takes the field for player introductions prior to a game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Lions defeated the Packers 20-16.

Detroit Lions v Green Bay Packers

This Is So Stupid

Aaron Rodgers’s Darkness Diary

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Albert Burneko

Elon Musk and the Cybertruck, in front of a digital readout bragging about the caliber of gunfire it can withstand for some reason.

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The Machines

Get A Load Of This Sorry Piece Of Crap

A photo of a new species of voiceless frog, pictured here sitting on a leaf with hands politely clasped together. The frog is golden green with some silvery-gold mottling.

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A Quest For A Beautiful Toad Instead Discovers A Silent Frog

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Dan McQuade

A photo of a New Jersey rest stop. In the foreground is Ed Harris, the actor. He is in a suit. The quote below him is: "Acting is like scoring a touchdown."

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The Garden State Parkway’s Jon Bon Jovi Rest Stop Is Playing Fast And Loose With Famous Quotes

Los Angeles Lakers v Golden State Warriors

At Last, The NBA Season Is Set To Begin

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