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Merch v3

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman is interviewed during the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois.

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No Retread Is Too Disgraced For The NHL

A collage of Detroit Tigers in-game parlays on Bally Sports

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Gambling

How Often Would You Lose On 81 Tigers Same-Game Parlays Pushed By Bally Sports Detroit?

Beyoncé performs onstage during the "RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR" at MetLife Stadium on July 29, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Crosswords

The Crossword, July 22: Light My Fire

Arike Ogunbowale #24 of the Dallas Wings celebrates after a play against the Indiana Fever at the College Park Center on July 17, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Indiana Fever v Dallas Wings

Wings Week

How Did The Dallas Wings Ever Win A Trade?

<p>Brandy Jensen lives in New Orleans with her dogs.</p>


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Brandy Jensen

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Kelsey McKinney

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David Roth

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Patrick Redford

Close-up of northern goshawk of prey perching on branch,Spain

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Let Loose The Jesses And Come Discuss ‘H Is For Hawk’ With Us

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford reacts after conceding their side's first goal of the game to Spain's Nico Williams (not pictured) during the UEFA Euro 2024 final match at the Olympiastadion, Berlin.

Spain v England – UEFA Euro 2024 – Final – Olympiastadion

The Crossword, July 15: False Wingers

Brady Tkachuk #7 of the Senators steps into the steps into the penalty box during the second period of the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on January 31, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

Ottawa Senators v Detroit Red Wings

The Crossword, July 8: Going, Going, Gone

Katie Ledecky wins the Women's 1500 Meter Freestyle during the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team Trials on June 19, 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.

SWIMMING: JUN 19 U.S. Olympic Team Trials

The Crossword, July 1: Crosstown Rivals

Pitcher NiJaree Canady #24 of the Stanford Cardinals winds up for a pitch to the Texas Longhorns in the first inning during the 2024 NCAA Women's College World Series at OGE Energy Field at Devon Park on June 3, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Texas won 1-0 to advance to the finals.

2024 NCAA Division I Softball Championship

The Crossword, June 24: Nine Lives (Themeless)

Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky grabs the rebound during he first half of a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun

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WNBA

Angel Reese Has Genius In Her Fingertips

Keith Hernandez, Mookie Wilson, and Sesame Street's the Count.

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Life's Rich Pageant

Local Athletes, Leave Me Alone

Rihanna performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023.

Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show

The Crossword, June 17: You’re Out

The United States Women's National team celebrate their victory during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

1996 Olympics: USA Basketball Women’s National Team

Basketball Isn’t A Popularity Contest, Except When It Is

Iga Swiatek of Poland in action against Jasmine Paolini of Italy (not seen) during the Women's Singles Final match on day fourteen of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros Complex in Paris, France on June 8, 2024.

French Open Roland Garros tennis tournament – Finals

The Crossword, June 10: What’s The Deal?

Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 5, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Minnesota Lynx v Los Angeles Sparks

Napheesa Collier Grows In Every Direction

Elizabeth Cambage of Sichuan reacts during Game 5 of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association WCBA league Finals between Sichuan and Inner Mongolia in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, April 22, 2024.

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Only One Person Can Save Us From Terrible WNBA Takes

Ha-Seong Kim #7 of the San Diego Padres bunts during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Petco Park on May 26, 2024 in San Diego, California

The Crossword, June 3: Tight Ends

Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills passes against Alex Highsmith

AFC Wild Card Playoffs – Pittsburgh Steelers v Buffalo Bills

The Crossword, May 27: The Young And The Restless (Themeless)

MAY 21: Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on May 21, 2024 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Phoenix Mercury v Las Vegas Aces

The Small Mercury Are Big Fun

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever looks on during the game against the New York Liberty on May 16, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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On The Caitlin Clark Beat, Everyone’s Plotting

Alysha Clark (L) #7 and Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces react after receiving their 2023 WNBA championship rings before the team's home opener against the Phoenix Mercury on May 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Mercury 89-80.

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The Aces Are Also A Superteam At Being Investigated

Magnus Carlsen (NOR),Sanan Sjugirov (RUS) during the FIDE Chess World Rapid Blitz 2021 in Warsaw, Poland, on December 29, 2021.

FIDE Chess World Rapid & Blitz 2021

The Crossword, May 20: Refresher Course

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Giri Nathan

A photographer of author James Baldwin smoking a cigarette.

James Baldwin Sitting Smoking A Cigarette

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Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) fast breaks during a WNBA game between Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun on May 14, 2024, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.

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The Connecticut Sun Are The Coldest Welcome To The League

Caitlin Clark #22, Erica Wheeler #17, and Assistant Coach Jessie Miller of the Indiana Fever look on before the game against the Dallas Wings