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NFL
How Does Dan Snyder Keep Getting Away With This?
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Chris Thompson
February 28, 2023
NBA
Nikola Jokic’s Gnarly Oozing Arm Wounds Are Getting Out Of Hand
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Chris Thompson
February 27, 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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Politics
Alaska Politician Tricks Himself Into Arguing There’s A Taxpayer Benefit To The Murder Of Children
300
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Chris Thompson
February 24, 2023
NBA
When Joel Embiid Decides To Be A Monster, Look Out!
134
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Chris Thompson
February 24, 2023
NBA
Nate McMillan Finally Freed From The Hawks Mess
124
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Chris Thompson
February 22, 2023
MLB
Spring Training Speech Turns Terry Francona Into Mr. Bean
98
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Chris Thompson
February 21, 2023
MLB
Arbitration Is Broken Because Owners Broke It
102
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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
163
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Chris Thompson
February 16, 2023
NBA
Zion Williamson’s Injury Setback Is Everyone’s Loss
98
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Chris Thompson
February 13, 2023
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