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Union organizer Christian Smalls (R) celebrates following the April 1, 2022, vote for the unionization of the Amazon Staten Island warehouse in New York. - Amazon workers in New York voted Friday to establish the first US union at the e-commerce giant, a milestone for a company that has steadfastly opposed organized labor in its massive workforce. Employees at the Staten Island JFK8 warehouse voted 2,654 to 2,131 in support of the unionizing drive, according to a tally of ballots from the National Labor Relations Board. (Photo by Andrea RENAULT / AFP)

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 24: Gregg Berhalter, head coach of United States greets to the fans during the match between Mexico and The United States as part of the Concacaf 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Azteca Stadium on March 24, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Mexico v United States – Concacaf 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

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What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Gregg Berhalter

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Formula One Drivers, Sorted Into Sweeties And Enemies

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Here’s The 2022 World Cup Draw

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NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament – Elite Eight – San Francisco

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Coach K’s 30 NCAA Tournament Losses, Ranked From Delightful To Even More Delightful

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Carlos Alcaraz celebrates a win at the Miami Open.

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We Gotta Talk About Carlos Alcaraz

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Washington Football Team Announces Name Change to Washington Commanders

Do We Dare To Dream Of A Dan Snyder Scandal With Actual Consequences?

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Juan Soto after hitting a home run against the Marlins in September of 2021, also seemingly looking at the Distraction logo.

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The Karkovice Identity, With Tim Marchman

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The Drunkest Generation

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The Kraken Have Washed Ashore, But They’re Not Stranded

Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona (obscured) celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's fourth goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou on March 30, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid: Quarter Final Second Leg – UEFA Women’s Champions League

Barcelona Showed Off For The Biggest Crowd In Women’s Soccer History

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Ray Ratto

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns shoots over Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Chase Center on March 30, 2022 in San Francisco, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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The Timberwolves Deserve Better

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Bruce Arians and quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talk before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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I Choose To Believe Tom Brady Forced Out Bruce Arians

Major League Baseball Suspends Spring Training

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Spring Training Is All About The Beer Guys

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Russell Wilson Has A Beverage Brand For Various Hydration Occasions And Functional Need States

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Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, departs after attending Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's video joint address to Congress in the Congressional Auditorium at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on March 16, 2022. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

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Fuck Joe Manchin

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz reacts after scoring against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 11, 2021 in Washington, DC. 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Utah Jazz v Washington Wizards

The Utah Jazz Are Broken

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The Heroic Spurs Must Send The Vile Lakers Spiraling Into Hell

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This Is So Stupid

Losing Teams In The NCAA Tournament Should Get To Deface The Coca-Cola Logo

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MLB’s Traveling Home Run Derby Is Very Dumb, Possibly Fun

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President Trump Departs For Camp David

Former President Of The United States: “It Went CLANK Into The Hole”

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