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Maitreyi Anantharaman

The grounds crew covers the field with a tarp during a thunderstorm in the bottom of the ninth inning of game two of a doubleheader that is tied at 4-4 between the Detroit Tigers and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park on June 19, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Pittsburgh Pirates v Detroit Tigers – Game Two

Take Me Out Of The Ballpark

Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase (left) talks with guard Carla Leite (right) during the second quarter of a WNBA game between the Golden State Valkyries and Dallas Wings on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at College Park Center in Arlington, TX.

WNBA: JUN 17 Golden State Valkyries at Dallas Wings

WNBA

The WNBA Had Too Much Going On Last Night

Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on January 05, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

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The Crossword, June 16: Swing Both Ways

Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates after defeating the New York Yankees in a shutout to sweep the series at Fenway Park on Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

New York Yankees v. Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Fans Chopped Up And Cooked On The Hot Stove

Isabelle Harrison #21 of the New York Liberty goes to the basket as Michaela Onyenwere #12, Angel Reese #5, and Kamilla Cardoso #10 of the Chicago Sky defend during the second half at Barclays Center on June 10, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Liberty won 85-66.

Chicago Sky v New York Liberty

Yes, The Sky Is Falling For The Sky

Skylar Diggins #4 of the Seattle Storm reacts during the third quarter of a 2025 Commissioner's Cup game against the Las Vegas Aces at Climate Pledge Arena on June 01, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

Las Vegas Aces v Seattle Storm

The Crossword, June 9: Yes, Chef!

The Dallas Wings bench reacts during the third quarter of the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on June 3, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

Dallas Wings v Seattle Storm

All The Dallas Wings Have Left Is A Prayer

Commentator and former NFL player Tom Brady (C) reacts on the field prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

NFC Divisional Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Detroit Lions

The Crossword, June 2: Can You Dig It?

Kathryn Westbeld #24 (L) of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates with Alyssa Thomas #25 after defeating the Chicago Sky 94-89 in the WNBA game at PHX Arena on May 27, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Chicago Sky v Phoenix Mercury

The Mercury Are Getting Plenty Of Help From Their Intriguing Randos

Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers reacts to a play against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 27, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Indiana Pacers v Washington Wizards

The Crossword, May 26: Ball Don’t Lie (Themeless)

New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud (9) drives past Indiana Fever forward DeWanna Bonner (25) and goes in for two during a WNBA game between the New York Liberty and the Indiana Fever on May 24, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.

WNBA: MAY 24 New York Liberty at Indiana Fever

Natasha Cloud Is A Kid In New York’s Candy Store

Pitcher Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox shouts at home plate umpire Mike Estabrook after a pitch he thought was a strike was called a ball, as Carlos Narváez #75 holds him back during the second inning against the New York Mets at Fenway Park on May 20, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. Buehler was thrown out of the game by Estabrook.

New York Mets v Boston Red Sox

Walker Buehler Gets Tossed Early, Posts Through It Late

Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes seen in action during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Ohio Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio

Tennessee v Ohio State – Playoff First Round

The Crossword, May 19: Squared Away

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve and Napheesa Collier #24 talk with referee Tim Greene after a foul call in the fourth quarter against the New York Liberty during Game Five of the WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 20, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime to win the championship.

2024 WNBA Finals – Game Five

An Old Grudge, A New Team, A Swole Caitlin: The 2025 WNBA Season Preview

Javier Báez #28 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 02, 2025 in Anaheim, California.

Detroit Tigers v Los Angeles Angels

Javier Báez Can’t Do It All, But He Sure Will Try

Seth Meyers (R) speaks on stage with Susan Morrison at the premiere screening: Seth Meyers' Comedy Special "Dad Man Walking" during The 2024 New Yorker Festival at SVA Theater on October 25, 2024 in New York City.

The 2024 New Yorker Festival – Premiere Screening: Seth Meyers’ Comedy Special

The Crossword, May 12: Balls Out

An Indianapolis Colts fan reacts after the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Houston Texans v Indianapolis Colts

The Crossword, May 5: Ice Queens

King Charles III and Queen Camilla cut a cake made by 2020 Great British Bake Off winner, Peter Sawkins as they attend a celebration at Edinburgh Castle to mark the 900th Anniversary of the City of Edinburgh, on July 3, 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The British Royal Family Visit Scotland For Royal Week – Day 2

The Crossword, April 28: You Dropped This, King (Themeless)

Boston Fleet forward Hilary Knight (21) during the Boston Fleet versus the Montreal Victoire game on March 01, 2025, at Centre Bell in Montréal, QC

HOCKEY: MAR 01 PWHL Boston Fleet at Montreal Victoire

PWHL

Hilary Knight’s Not Rested, But She Is Ready

Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates a walk-off hit in the bottom of the tenth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on April 22, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

Los Angeles Dodgers v Chicago Cubs

The Cubs Love To Get Crooked 

Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 16, 2025 in New York City.

Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees

The Crossword, April 21: Happy Arbor Day

French player Dominique Malonga speaks to the press during the 2025 WNBA Draft at the Shed in New York City on April 14, 2025.

BASKET-US-DRAFT

Dominique Malonga Is Ready To Light Up The WNBA

Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies breaks his helmet after slamming it to the ground after striking out against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on May 5, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

San Francisco Giants v Philadelphia Phillies

The Crossword, April 14: Statlines

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) slides after scrambling up field during a NFL game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts on December 22, 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.

NFL: DEC 22 Titans at Colts

The Crossword, April 7: Block By Block

Azzi Fudd #35 of the UConn Huskies celebrates during the trophy ceremony after beating the South Carolina Gamecocks 82-59 to win the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Amalie Arena on April 06, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.