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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On July 15

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Live Event

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Lauren Theisen

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Philadelphia Flyers v New Jersey Devils

The NHL Schedule Might Be Starting To Unravel

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Soraya Roberts

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‘The Investigation’ Might Be The Perfect Crime Series

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Ray Ratto

Olympique de Marseille's Portuguese coach Andre Villas Boas gives a press conference at the French L1 football club training camp in Marseille, southern France, on January 26, 2021. (Photo by Christophe SIMON / AFP) (Photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images)

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Soccer

What In The Hell Is Going On At Marseille?

Defector Up All Night

You Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Stick To Play Hockey

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

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Chad Wheeler

The Fear Doesn’t End When The Abuse Does

San Francisco Giants v Colorado Rockies

Trading Nolan Arenado Was Somehow Not The Most Humiliating Part Of Dick Monfort’s Week

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Life's Rich Pageant

Good Riddance To America’s Most Hated Wendy’s

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

YAKIMA, WA - DECEMBER 28: A double cheeseburger, fries and soda lie on a table at Majors Hamburgers December 28, 2003 in Yakima, Washington. Two farms have been quarantined in Sunnyside and Mabton, Washington by the U.S.D.A after it was determined that a cow that came from the farms had been infected with mad cow disease, the first such case in the U.S. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Americans Continue To Consume Beef Products Despite First Case Of Mad Cow Disease In US

Funbag

I Love Basic Shit!

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

A fan gestures as she and her party are escorted out of the arena during the second half of the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on February 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Los Angeles Lakers v Atlanta Hawks

What Is This Lady’s Deal!

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Patrick Redford

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 01: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket against Eric Bledsoe #5 and Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on February 01, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings v New Orleans Pelicans

This Is What “The Leap” Looks Like

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Giri Nathan

Kyle Lowry sits on the bench in a moody black-and-white image.

Sacramento Kings v Toronto Raptors

The NBA Has Unjustly Besmirched Kyle Lowry’s Ass

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Tom Ley

Colorado Rockies v New York Mets

Sandy Alderson Should Not Be In Charge Of Anything

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Kelsey McKinney

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Life Lessons

When The Cherries Run Out

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Atletico Madrid's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez celebrates his second goal during the Spanish league football match Cadiz CF against Club Atletico de Madrid at the Ramon de Carranza stadium in Cadiz on January 31, 2021.

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Luis Suárez Is As Regular As An Old Man Eating Bran

<a href="https://twitter.com/ericnus">Eric Nusbaum</a> (words) is a writer based in Tacoma, Washington. He is the author of the book <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/stealing-home-los-angeles-the-dodgers-and-the-lives-caught-in-between-9781541742222/9781541742215">Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between</a>. He is also a former editor at VICE.
<a href="https://twitter.com/adamvillacin">Adam Villacin</a> (pictures) is an illustrator based in Joshua Tree, California. He has written, illustrated, and self-published roughly one hundred zines. He has worked with clients such as Nike, Jordan Brand, Adidas, Dr. Martens, and Fender in addition to editorial work for VICE and The Ringer. He’s also been drawing a musician every day for the last year and a half.

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Lola Falana, who was a celebrity but never actually a part owner of the Mets.

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History

Did Lola Falana Really Win A Cut Of The Mets Playing Baccarat In 1983 Atlantic City?

Draymond Green in his postgame press conference after the Warriors beat the Pistons 118-91 on Saturday, January 30.

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The Pistons Lost To The Warriors, And Then Kept Losing

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This Is So Stupid

BaynesWatch: Last Man Standing

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Albert Burneko

Russell Westbrook celebrates hitting the game-winning shot as Joe Harris looks on

Brooklyn Nets v Washington Wizards

Joe Harris’s Brainfart Gives The Wizards One Night Of Sweet, Sweet Dignity

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Edmonton Oilers v Toronto Maple Leafs

Connor McDavid Is Eating Teams Alive

Colorado Rockies v San Diego Padres

There’s No Such Thing As The “Rays Model”

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Barry Petchesky

BUFFALO, NY - JANUARY 26: Tony DeAngelo #77 of the New York Rangers during the game against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on January 26 , 2021 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Buffalo Sabres

Tony DeAngelo Finally Crossed The Line

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Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman struggle with handcuffs at the Royal Rumble

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Pro Wrestling

Enough With The Handcuffs

Christen Press of Manchester United looks on and gives a thumbs up during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Manchester United Women and Manchester City Women at Leigh Sports Village on November 14, 2020 in Leigh, England.

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Take A Break From Doomscrolling To Revel In This Christen Press Goal With Me

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I Fucking Love The NWHL Zamboni

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2019 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival – Weekend 2 – Day 1

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SOPHIE Was The Future

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