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October 9, 2024
Chefector
The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Almost Immediately Regrets Returning For Cake Week
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October 3, 2024
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MLB
The Shambling, Half-Dead Braves Have Gone Far Enough
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Chris Thompson
October 2, 2024
MLB
Go Ahead And Assume The Worst About The Pittsburgh Pirates
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Chris Thompson
September 25, 2024
MLB
Nationals End Season By Demoting Leadoff Hitter Who Was In A Casino Until 8:00 A.M.
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Chris Thompson
September 23, 2024
MLB
A Troubleshooting Paul Skenes Is Somehow Even More Frightening
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Chris Thompson
September 4, 2024
MLB
James Wood Sounds Like A Happy Future
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Chris Thompson
September 1, 2024
NFL
DraftKings Sued By NFL Players Association Over Reignmakers Rug-Pull
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Chris Thompson
August 28, 2024
MLB
Jackson Merrill Has Already Achieved Dude Status
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Chris Thompson
August 26, 2024
MLB
No Pitch Is Too High For The Courageous Of Heart
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Chris Thompson
August 23, 2024
Life's Rich Pageant
A Disney World Pervert’s Take On: Wrongful Death At A Themed Irish Pub
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Chris Thompson
August 20, 2024
Racing
NASCAR Boots Controversial Race Winner Back To Loser Town
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Chris Thompson
August 15, 2024
Gambling
DraftKings Eats Shit, Reverses Course On Stupid Gaming Tax Surcharge
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Chris Thompson
August 14, 2024
MLB
The Mariners Found A Keeper In Washington’s Refuse
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Chris Thompson
August 13, 2024
Racing
NASCAR Driver Goes Hungry Uncle Mode In Overtime To Steal A Controversial Victory
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Chris Thompson
August 12, 2024
MLB
The Sagging Dodgers Suddenly Have A Lot Of Company
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Chris Thompson
August 9, 2024
Gambling
DraftKings Introduces Fees To The World Of Sports Wagering
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Chris Thompson
August 6, 2024
Capital
DraftKings Abruptly Shuts Down NFT Operation, Panicking Collectors With Vast Holdings Of Digital Tokens
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Chris Thompson
August 1, 2024
NBA
Steve Kerr Needs Some Better Excuses
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Chris Thompson
July 29, 2024
This Is So Stupid
What Would You Do Right Now For A Free Beach Vacation?
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Chris Thompson
July 24, 2024
This Is So Stupid
Sunday’s Events Will Ring Out Through History
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Chris Thompson
July 22, 2024
MLB
These Dang Reds Have Found Another Cool Guy To Squander
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Chris Thompson
July 10, 2024
This Is So Stupid
Here Are Some MLB Draft Prospects Whose Names Would Be Right At Home On ‘All My Children’
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Chris Thompson
July 9, 2024
Chefector
Before Tomato Time Comes Tomato Fever
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Chris Thompson
July 3, 2024
MLB
Merry James Wood Day To All Who Celebrate
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Chris Thompson
July 1, 2024
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