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Chris Thompson

Red rambling rose plant climbing the wall of a pink thatched cottage, Shottisham Suffolk, England.

Life Lessons

So You Want To Grow Climbing Roses

Elly De La Cruz Is Not Like Other Baseball Players

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Patrick Redford

A photo with added illustration of Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder, with his tongue sticking waaaaay out to the side. As in, it almost reaches his jacket collar.

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Dan Snyder Officially Out As Commanders Owner, Set To Spend Rest Of Life As Anonymous Tyrant

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Tom Ley

Jarred Kelenic #10 of the Seattle Mariners looks on before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on July 03, 2023 in San Francisco, California.

Seattle Mariners v San Francisco Giants

Jarred Kelenic Is Really, Really Sorry About Kicking That Water Cooler

Adlan Jackson is a writer-editor at Hell Gate. He has written for The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, Pitchfork, Study Hall and more.

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The central branch of Brooklyn Public Library, wrapped in Jay-Z lyrics.

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Arts And Culture

Is ‘The Book Of Hov’ Really For Anyone But Jay-Z?

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Billy Haisley

Alanna Kennedy of Australia celebrates the team's 1-0 victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Ireland at Stadium Australia on July 20, 2023 in Sydney / Gadigal, Australia.

Australia v Ireland: Group B – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Soccer

Australia Beat Ireland And Bought Time

Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on during the college football game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Purdue Boilermakers on November 19, 2022, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 19 Northwestern at Purdue

College Football

Northwestern’s Hazing Scandal Isn’t Going Away

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

Three demonstrators join hands to build strength against the force of water sprayed by riot police in Birmingham, Alabama, during a protest of segregation practices.

Demonstrators Facing Fire Hoses in Birmingham

Podcasts

The Civil Rights Movement’s Turning Point Was Almost Its Last Stand, With Paul Kix

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Lauren Theisen

Kota Ibushi stares down a bloody Jon Moxley

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Pro Wrestling

Blood, Guts, And A Glimpse Of God

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Hannah Wilkinson (2nd R) of New Zealand celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Group A match between New Zealand and Norway at Eden Park on July 20, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand v Norway: Group A – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

New Zealand Opened The World Cup With A Victory For The Ages

Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors and Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on October 30, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Rick Osentoski/Getty Images)

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Draymond Green Is Committed To Feuding, Even With A Fake Tweet

Abigail Segel is a writer based in Montreal.

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Assistant referee raises his flag for offside

Spanish Soccer – Logrones v Real Madrid

The Worst And Less Worse Ways To Explain The Offside Rule To Soccer Dummies, Ranked

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Giri Nathan

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Tennis Player Wipes Out Contested Ball Mark And Celebrates Opponent’s Retirement, To The Disgust Of Her Peers

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A general view of the fanfestival in Brisbane, Australia ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 which begins on the 20th July jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Previews – Wednesday 19th July

Contained Within This Post Is A Comprehensive Preview Of Every Goddamn Team In The Women’s World Cup

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Ray Ratto

FLUSHING, NY - JULY 18: New York Mets Catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run during the sixth inning of the Major League Baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets on July 18, 2023, at Citi Field in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLB: JUL 18 White Sox at Mets

The Fellas Were Raking

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Sabrina Imbler

a magpie nest in a tree. the nest is built from a bunch of anti-bird spikes, which are long spiky needles attached to strips.

Magpie nest, Antwerp (BE), photo Auke-Florian Hiemstra

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There’s No Such Thing As Hostile Architecture When You’re A Bird

Arizona Diamondbacks v Atlanta Braves

Corbin Carroll’s Wheels Can Throw Even The Braves Out Of Whack

Jumbo-Visma's Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard celebrates on the podium with the overall leader's yellow jersey after winning the 16th stage of the 110th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 22 km individual time trial between Passy and Combloux, in the French Alps, on July 18, 2023. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)

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Cycling

Jonas Vingegaard Smoked Everyone Else In A Masterful Time Trial

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Albert Burneko

Cristiano Ronaldo, with mostly empty stands in the background

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Cristiano Ronaldo Is Being A Butt Again

COMBLOUX, FRANCE - JULY 18: Olivier Le Gac of France and Team Groupama-FDJ sprints during the stage sixteen of the 110th Tour de France 2023 a 22.4km individual climbing time trial stage from Passy to Combloux 974m / #UCIWT / on July 18, 2023 in Combloux, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Funbag

Could A Normal Person Finish A Tour de France Mountain Stage On An E-Bike?

Aaron Hicks tries to catch a triple by Freddie Freeman

Los Angeles Dodgers v Baltimore Orioles

There’ll Be Nights Like This

Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants stretches prior to an NFL divisional round football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

NFC Divisional Playoffs – New York Giants v Philadelphia Eagles

Running Backs Are Hosed

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Kathryn Xu

Los Angeles Angels v San Diego Padres

An Attempt At Talking About Bad Outfield Defense Without Talking About Kyle Schwarber

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after drawing a walk during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 16, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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