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New Documentary Makes It Clear Johnny Manziel Has Learned Nothing From His Glory Days

William Friedkin attends the La Lecon De Cinema photocall during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2016 in Cannes, France.

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In An Era Of Gnarly Filmmakers, William Friedkin Aimed To Be The Gnarliest

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‘Winning Time’ Is Back And Still Ridiculous

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Death To The NCAA

FSU Wants Out Of The ACC By Any Means Necessary

Quarterback Hunter Dekkers #12 of the Iowa State Cyclones throws the ball in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Ames, Iowa. The Baylor Bears won 31-24 over the Iowa State Cyclones.

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Iowa State QB Charged With Being A Normal 21st-Century Sports Fan

Head coach P.J. Fleck of the Minnesota Golden Gophers walks off the field against the Purdue Boilermakers at Huntington Bank Stadium on October 1, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Purdue defeated Minnesota 20-10.

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Report: P.J. Fleck Built A “Toxic Culture” Celebrating P.J. Fleck

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Season 2 Of ‘The Bear’ Is About Rooting For Your Guys

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Defector Music Club Faces Its Fears With ‘Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)’

Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards watches during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 17, 2023.