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New York Times Seeks Buyouts Before Imposing Layoffs

Media Meltdowns

Wirecutter Union Files Labor Grievance After “Vindictive” New York Times Withheld Holiday Pay

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Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

The Vikings’ Defense Specializes In Blowing It At The Worst Possible Time

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D.C. Hoops Hero Loses High School Coaching Gig After Charging Into Stands

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Actually, Teaching Your Kid To Drive Is Fucking Great

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Bruce! (Here He Is)

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Nikola Jokic Put The Pelicans In Hell

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Patrick Beverley: Making My Team Look Bad Is An Act Of Cowardice

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Soccer

Barcelona Takes Another Big Step Back

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New Jersey Devils v Phoenix Coyotes

I’m Not Sure This Whole Coyotes Thing Is Going To Work

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Today’s Dose Of Dan Campbell Is Extra-Strength

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You Don’t Need Permission For Joy

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The 100th Goal I Never Saw

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This Is So Stupid

Which Sports Team Name Would Be The Worst To Have As Your Actual Name?

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Behold The Glory Of The La Salle University Smoke Machine

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FC Porto v Atletico Madrid: Group B – UEFA Champions League

Atlético Madrid-Porto Was Soccer At Its Dumbest

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It’s All Gone To Hell For Ian Nepomniachtchi At The World Chess Championship

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Oklahoma City Thunder v Detroit Pistons

The Thunder Regrouped

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The Lottery In Secaucus

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Buffalo Reporter Asks Bills Players If They’re Embarrassed By Run Defense, Eats Shit

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