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Defector Reads A Book
Find A Job You Enjoy, And You’ll Never Have A Day Off In Your Life
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 18, 2024
Crosswords
The Crossword, Sept. 16: I’ve Got Your Number
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 16, 2024
Remind Everyone That Your Team Sucks
The Why Your Team Sucks series is back in full swing, so it's a perfect time to order this t-shirt. Wear it loud, wear it proud: Your Team Sucks.
MLB
Twins Release Minor League Catcher Accused Of Tipping Pitches Because He Wanted To Go Home
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 13, 2024
NFL
Bo Nix Achieves First Career “Oh No” In NFL Debut
142
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 9, 2024
Crosswords
The Crossword, Sept. 9: Ope
85
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 9, 2024
WNBA
Caitlin Clark Is Contagious On The Court
42
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 5, 2024
Crosswords
The Crossword, Sept. 2: Them’s Fighting Words
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 2, 2024
WNBA
WNBA Ticket Prices Are Going Up, But It Wasn’t Inevitable
59
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 30, 2024
WNBA
The Defending Champs Aren’t Defending
20
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 26, 2024
Crosswords
The Crossword, Aug. 26: Cut To The Chase (Themeless)
79
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 26, 2024
WNBA
Gabby Williams Makes The Storm Stormier
12
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 21, 2024
Defector Reads A Book
Let’s Chat Janet Malcolm, Analysis, And Get ‘In The Freud Archives’
39
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
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Brandy Jensen
, and
Patrick Redford
August 21, 2024
WNBA
Becky Hammon Says She Treated Dearica Hamby With “Over The Top Care”
67
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 19, 2024
Crosswords
The Crossword, Aug. 19: Quad Extensions
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 19, 2024
Soccer
And Now, A Timely And Exhaustive Preview Of The 2024-25 Premier League Season
180
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Luis Paez-Pumar
,
Albert Burneko
,
Billy Haisley
,
Maitreyi Anantharaman
,
Patrick Redford
,
Ray Ratto
, and
Tom Ley
August 16, 2024
WNBA
What’s Everyone’s Deal Again? A Quick Guide To The WNBA’s Second Half
24
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 15, 2024
WNBA
Dearica Hamby Sues The Aces And WNBA For Pregnancy Discrimination And Retaliation
52
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 13, 2024
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