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Here Is Just One More Reason Why Pedro Martinez Rules

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

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 21: Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks reacts in the first quarter during an NFL preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on August 21, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. The Denver Broncos beat the Seattle Seahawks 30-3. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Seattle Seahawks

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Seattle Seahawks

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Minnesota Twins v Boston Red Sox

Chris Sale Is Back Doing That Thing He Does

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Patrick Redford

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Antonee Robinson of Fulham runs with the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Fulham at The Den on August 17, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Getty Images)

Millwall v Fulham – Sky Bet Championship

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What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Antonee Robinson

Kalyn Kahler

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans warms up prior to the game against the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Houston, Texas. He is in a green camo hoodie and wearing red headphone.

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The Biggest News At Texans Camp Is Deshaun Watson, And Nobody Wants To Talk About It

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Tennessee Titans star Derrick Henry rushes against the Houston Texans at the end of the last NFL season.

Tennessee Titans v Houston Texans

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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Football Draft, With Andy Behrens

People play in an open round of Europe's biggest single venue bridge competition at the Metropole Hotel August 19, 2005 in Brighton, England. The game of Bridge is believed to share the same mental ability that is used to trade shares and is played regularly by over a million people. (Photo by Bruno Vincent/Getty Images)

Europes Biggest Single Venue Bridge Competition

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European Bridge League In Turmoil Over Presence Of Cheating Italian Duo

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Luis Paez-Pumar

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Pro Wrestling

AEW Picked The Wrong Time To Be Boring

TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 21: Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans looks on during a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Tennessee Titans

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Unhinged Columnist Unloads Bowels Over Retirement Of Jared Dudley

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Los Angeles Angels v Baltimore Orioles

For One Night, The Orioles Were Better Than Shohei Ohtani

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Jack Wilshere saying "the door in this country has been shut on me"

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Personally I Feel This Jack Wilshere Interview Summary Could Be Even More Brutal

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Los Angeles Dodgers v San Diego Padres

Baseball’s Absurdity Always Finds A Way

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Media Meltdowns

ESPN Bungles Makeup Call For Previous Bungling

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Rory McIlroy Has Simply Played Too Much Dang Golf!

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Casey Mize #12 of the Detroit Tigers gestures after he was taken out of the game during the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 17, 2021 in Seattle, Washington.

Detroit Tigers v Seattle Mariners

Mighty Casey Did Not Strike Out!

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New Orleans Pelicans v Dallas Mavericks

Nerlens Noel’s Lawsuit Against Rich Paul Pulls Back The Curtain

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