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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On July 15

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Dan McQuade

Jalen Reagor drops a ball right through his hands

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Jalen Reagor Is The Eagles’ New King Of Drops

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Randy Bullock’s Doinks Were Bonks

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 27: Head Coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates with fans after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Ohio State v Michigan

College Football

The Last Chapter Is All That Matters

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Boxing

Here’s Another Embarrassing Stunt Boxing Match

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Barry Petchesky

at Dodger Stadium on July 6, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Philadelphia Phillies v Los Angeles Dodgers

Oh Hell Yes, Hall Of Fame Arguing Season Is Here

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 21: Brendan Lemieux #48 of the Los Angeles Kings appeals to referee Kevin Pollock #33 for a penalty during the second period against the Arizona Coyotes at Staples Center on November 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Arizona Coyotes v Los Angeles Kings

Biting Runs In The Lemieux Family, I Guess

Nandini Balial is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Harper&#8217;s Bazaar, Vice, Slate, The Week, The Texas Observer, Ebert Voices, The AV Club, and Wired, among others. She lives and works in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Nandini Balial

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Let’s Make Something Sweet, With Cardamom

Nicholas Russell is a writer from Las Vegas.

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Nicholas Russell

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Defector Reads A Book

How Do You Pin Down An Auteur As Evasive As David Fincher?

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Soraya Roberts

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Cold Comforts

‘Red Road’ Is A Revenge Story So Hot You Can’t Look Away

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Today Is A Good Day To Not Read Wirecutter

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Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2021

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Your Complete Guide To The 2021 World Chess Championship

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David Roth

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Lemurs Enjoy Thanksgiving Feast At San Francisco Zoo

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Toward A Unified Theory Of Tan Foods

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Drew Magary

MELKSHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 01: Children look at the Christmas lights displayed on a house on December 1, 2008 in Melksham, England. The householder Alex Goodwind - who says he does it to raise money for charity after his mother died a few years ago - starts planning lights in July and has spent 3,000 GBP this year alone on the lights that are now estimated to be worth 30,000 GBP. Last year the bill for electricity was 700 GBP and the house had to have an uprated electricity supply installed to cope with the additional power needed. Donations from visitors to the spectacle raised over 2,000 GBP to local hospice Dorothy House. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

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This Thanksgiving, I Am A Christmas Guy

Chicago Bears v Detroit Lions

Defector Up All Night

Here Is Your Thanksgiving Weekend Open Thread

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - APRIL 02: Aliyah Boston #4 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates with teammates against the Stanford Cardinal during the second quarter in the Final Four semifinal game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on April 02, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.

South Carolina v Stanford

College Basketball

South Carolina Has The Oomph

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Patrick Redford

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after he is called for his fifth foul of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 106-100. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v New York Knicks

The Lakers Are Big-Time Butt

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Ray Ratto

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Los Angeles Rams team owner Stan Kroenke and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell pose for a picture prior to a game against the Chicago Bears at SoFi Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears v Los Angeles Rams

Bleed The Bastards Dry

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Defector Goes To The Dogs

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Chicago Blackhawks v Calgary Flames

Playing Against The Flames Sucks

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Kelsey McKinney

History

An Historical Correction Needs To Be Seen

Green Bay Packers v Minnesota Vikings

Aaron Rodgers Must Show Toe [Update]

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Billy Haisley

Bayern Munich's players celebrate their second goal during the UEFA Champions League football match between Dynamo Kiev and Bayern Munich at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev on November 23, 2021.

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Soccer

Resistance Is Futile Against Bayern Munich

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Sports Highlight Of The Day

The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is: Tire

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Baltimore Ravens v Chicago Bears

Matt Nagy, Lame Bear?

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 10: Offensive Coordinator Jason Garrett of the New York Giants on the field before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

New York Giants v Dallas Cowboys

Giants Fire Guy Who Called This Masterpiece

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