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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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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.

Miami Dolphins v New York Jets

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

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Luis Paez-Pumar

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

Soccer

Game’s Gone

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Lauren Theisen

Kevin Von Erich poses at The Iron Claw premiere

“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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Sean T. Collins

TOM WILKINSON as Arthur Edens in Michael Clayton

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Defector At The Movies

Tom Wilkinson And His Baguettes Are Eternal

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Barry Petchesky

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Science

Neptune’s A Pale Blue Fraud!

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Tom Ley

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

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Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo get their limbs tangled.

Wemby Versus Giannis Could Not Have Been Any Cooler

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Patrick Redford

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The Mess – GIF logo – Messenger story

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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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Wolfgang Amadeus Penix Jr.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis cross paths.

The Lakers Are Too Healthy To Be This Grumpy

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

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

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

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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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Arts And Culture

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

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Albert Burneko

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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Media Meltdowns

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

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the fourth Liverpool goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United at Anfield on January 01, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool FC v Newcastle United – Premier League

Mohamed Salah’s AFCON Absence Will Be Liverpool’s Biggest Test

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Life Lessons

A Purse For Whatever Woman You Want To Be

Washington Capitals v Pittsburgh Penguins

Alex Ovechkin’s Hand Rises From The Mud

Jordan Clarkson is congratulated by a teammate for recording a triple-double.

Congratulations To The Utah Jazz For Finally Recording One Damn Triple-Double

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 31: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks on during the game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Philadelphia Eagles on December 31, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field.

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At Least The Eagles Will Play More 1:00 P.M. Games Next Season

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Harold Lloyd Terrifying Babe Ruth With Bad Driving Is Now In The Public Domain

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Aaron Rodgers And ESPN Are A Match Made In Desperation

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Ray Ratto

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Fred Mueller Inc.

The One Easy Trick For Adding Color To Your Wardrobe

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