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NBA
When Joel Embiid Decides To Be A Monster, Look Out!
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Chris Thompson
February 24, 2023
NBA
Nate McMillan Finally Freed From The Hawks Mess
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Chris Thompson
February 22, 2023
NYC: Come To The Distraction LIVE On October 4
Drew and Roth are bringing The Distraction to a live stage for the first time in two years! Expect special guests, live Funbag questions from the audience, Guys remembered, gratuitous sandwich talk, and much more. (Pals, check your daily newsletter from August 31 for discount code.)
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MLB
Spring Training Speech Turns Terry Francona Into Mr. Bean
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Chris Thompson
February 21, 2023
MLB
Arbitration Is Broken Because Owners Broke It
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Chris Thompson
February 21, 2023
MLB
Maybe It’s A Bad Idea To Alienate Your Best Player In Order To Save Some Pocket Change
282
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Chris Thompson
February 17, 2023
Media Meltdowns
Sports Illustrated Continues Its Lurch Away From Journalism With Fresh Round Of Layoffs
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Chris Thompson
February 16, 2023
NBA
Zion Williamson’s Injury Setback Is Everyone’s Loss
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Chris Thompson
February 13, 2023
NBA
Those Who Fear The Deal Zone Risk The Consequences
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Chris Thompson
February 10, 2023
NBA
At Last, The Lakers And Russell Westbrook Are Kaput
97
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Chris Thompson
February 9, 2023
NBA
Kyrie Irving Is Now The Mavericks’ Problem
272
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Chris Thompson
February 5, 2023
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