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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On July 15

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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

CARROLLTON, GA - OCTOBER 11: Georgia Republican Senatorial candidate Herschel Walker is seen at a campaign event on October 11, 2022 in Carrollton, Georgia. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)

Senators Scott And Cotton Join Republican Senatorial Candidate Herschel Walker On The Campaign Trail In Georgia

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Just Look At Herschel Walker Now

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Justin Long as Cale in 20th Century Studios' Barbarian.

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Defector At The Movies

Let’s Just Crown Justin Long The Toxic Horror King

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American League Championship Series Game 1: New York Yankees v. Houston Astros

The Astros Keep Finding These Guys

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Asisat Oshoala of FC Barcelona celebrates her team's third goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League Group D match between FC Barcelona and SL Benfica at Estadi Johan Cruyff on October 19, 2022 in Sant Joan Despi, Spain.

FC Barcelona v SL Benfica: Group D – UEFA Women’s Champions League

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Asisat Oshoala Put An Exclamation Point On Barcelona’s Rout

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Laura Wagner

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Semafor Is The Problem

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks goes to the basket against Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the game at FedExForum on October 19, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee.

New York Knicks v Memphis Grizzlies

Let’s Enjoy The First Ridiculous Ja Morant Highlight Of The Season

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Ray Ratto

Liz Truss resignation

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Relegation-Bound United Kingdom Sacks Liz Truss

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House Hearing Examines NFL’s Handling Of Washington Commanders’ Workplace Misconduct

Want To Bring Dan Snyder Down? Make D.C. A State

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Patrick Redford

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 19: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans smiles during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 19, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans v Brooklyn Nets

Zion’s Back

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Dan Snyder looks gross.

Dan Snyder’s Charitable Foundation Bounces Check

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A Thorough 2022–23 NBA Season Preview, In Case They Have One (Not Decided Yet)

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Life's Rich Pageant

The Misremembered History Of The Internet’s Funniest Buzzer-Beater

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TNT’s Draymond Green Minidoc Is A Parody Of An Apology

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The Science Behind Why We Gossip

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres reacts after flying out during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of the National League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 18, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Championship Series – Philadelphia Phillies v San Diego Padres – Game One

The Best Enigmas Money Can Buy

Niemann giving an interview after Round 10

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Hans Niemann Is Having Fun At The U.S. Championships Playing Some “Absolutely Psychotic Chess”

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Thibaut Courtois receives the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper during the Ballon D'Or ceremony at Theatre Du Chatelet In Paris on October 17, 2022 in Paris, France.

Ballon D’Or Ceremony At Theatre Du Chatelet In Paris

There’s A Reason Keepers Don’t Win The Big Hardware

Division Series – Cleveland Guardians v New York Yankees – Game Two

Ignore The Relief Pitchers Of The ALCS At Your Own Peril

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Tom Ley

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Jim Irsay Wants Dan Snyder Out

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Daryl Morey Has An Alarming Relationship With Cars

Liverpool's Diogo Jota (left) and Chelsea's N'Golo Kante battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Thursday March 4, 2021. (Photo by Oli Scarff/PA Images via Getty Images)

Liverpool v Chelsea – Premier League – Anfield

The World Cup Injury Crisis Is Only Going To Get Worse

Claire Watkins is a musician and writer living in Chicago, IL.

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How The Chicago Red Stars Became The Epitome Of NWSL Dysfunction

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Get To Know The Relief Pitchers Of The NLCS Before It’s Too Late

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It’s Time I Started Wearing Other Teams’ Shit

Dylan Larkin knocks the puck off Viktor Arvidsson's stick

Los Angeles Kings v Detroit Red Wings

Dylan Larkin Will Do Anything For A Point

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