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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Patrick Redford

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Rays Week

Ray Kroc Once Got On The PA And Called His San Diego Padres Stupid In Front Of Everyone

Rey Enigma taking on legendary chess player Garry Kasparov

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Meet Rey Enigma, Anonymous Spanish Chess Wizard

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Cycling

We Might Have A Real Fight On Our Hands

Australian Simon Clarke of Israel-Premier Tech, Dutch Taco van der Hoorn of Intermarche Wanty-Gobert Materiaux and USï¿¿ Neilson Powless of EF Education-EasyPost pictured in action during stage five of the Tour de France cycling race, a 155 km race from Lille Metropole to Arenberg porte du Hainaut, France on Wednesday 06 July 2022. This year's Tour de France takes place from 01 to 24 July 2022. BELGA PHOTO DAVID STOCKMAN - UK OUT (Photo by DAVID STOCKMAN / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP) (Photo by DAVID STOCKMAN/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

CYCLING TOUR DE FRANCE 2022 STAGE 5

Neilson Powless Came So Close To His Yellow Jersey Moment

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Chet Holmgren poses for photos on the red carpet during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

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Report: Chet Holmgren Either Instant DPOY Contender Or Huge Flop

A mechanic prepares the bicycles of Team Sky cycling team prior to a training session on July 4, 2018 in Saint-Mars-la-Reorthe, western France, three days prior to the start of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)

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A Mechanic On The Hidden Army That Propels Every Tour de France Rider

Iranian-French chess grandmaster Alireza Firouzja looks on during the first day of the chess Candidates Tournament FIDE 2022, in Madrid on June 17, 2022. - Eight of the world's top chess players are in Madrid to decide who will challenge Norway's grandmaster Magnus Carlsen for the world title. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP) (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP via Getty Images)

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Chess

Prodigal Chess Teen Loses Crucial Match After Staying Up All Night Playing Online Chess

Team Jumbo rider Slovenia's Primoz Roglic (L) and Team UAE Emirates rider Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey attend the start of the 21st and last stage of the 107th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 122 km between Mantes-la-Jolie and Champs Elysees Paris, on September 20, 2020. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

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Which Slovenian Will Win The Tour de France?

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Arts And Culture

Here’s To Mike Davis, A Titan

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Kyrie Irving attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images,)

2022 BET Awards – Arrivals

So I Guess We’re Doing This Again

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Paolo Banchero pose for photos after Banchero was drafted with the 1st overall pick by the Orlando Magic during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The Magic Shocked Everyone By Selecting Paolo Banchero First Overall

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - JANUARY 25: Shaedon Sharpe #21 of the Kentucky Wildcats against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Rupp Arena on January 25, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Mississippi State v Kentucky

What Is Mystery Man Shaedon Sharpe’s Deal?

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 16: Gary Payton II #0 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

2022 NBA Finals – Game Six

Gary Payton II Traversed Basketball Purgatory On His Way To A Championship

WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees.

Newest Innovations In Consumer Technology On Display At 2014 International CES

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WWE Board Reportedly Investigating Vince McMahon Over Secret Misconduct Settlements

SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR JUNE 14: Christian Pulisic of the United States reacts during the match between El Salvador and the United States as part of the CONCACAF Nations League at Cuscatlan Stadium on June 14, 2022 in San Salvador, El Salvador. (Photo by Alex Peña/Getty Images)

El Salvador vs United States

Soccer

The USMNT Endured Baptism By Mud

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 13: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors brings the ball up court against Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

2022 NBA Finals – Game Five

The Warriors Are One Win Away Thanks To Andrew Wiggins

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: A woman poses with a Bitcoin mascot during the Thailand Crypto Expo 2022 on May 14, 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand. Cryptocurrency Enthusiasts attend Thailand Crypto Expo 2022, the largest cryptocurrency exposition in Southeast Asia, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center. Visitors learn about blockchain projects, exchanges, mining, NFT production, and gamefi technology. The exposition comes during a global market crash. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images)

People Attend Crypto Expo Amid Huge Drop In Valuations

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The Crypto Collapse Gets Worse

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Tom Ley

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Video Games

Two ‘Elden Ring’ Freaks Reflect On Their Time With The Game Of The Year

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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Giri Nathan

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Kelsey McKinney

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Barry Petchesky

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Defector Reads A Book

Holy Sheets! It’s Time To Discuss ‘Lucky Jim’

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin speaks during a news conference on May 10, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Boudin announced an arrest made in an international fencing operation out of a boba tea store that was sending goods stolen from cars in San Francisco to other states and countries. He is facing a recall election that will take place on June 7. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin Makes Announcement On Auto Burglaries

Politics

It All Came Together Against Chesa Boudin

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Who’s Stroking Out On First?

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 05: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 05, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

2022 NBA Finals – Game Two

That Was A Hell Of A Defensive Performance

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Kumar Rocker Is Finally Back And Throwing Hard As Hell

CARDIFF, WALES - JUNE 05: Oleksandr Zinchenko of Ukraine applauds the fans after their sides defeat during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Wales and Ukraine at Cardiff City Stadium on June 05, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Wales v Ukraine – FIFA World Cup Qualifier

It Doesn’t Get Much More Heartbreaking Than That

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 02: (L to R) Kevon Looney #5, Klay Thompson #11, Andrew Wiggins #22, Jordan Poole #3, and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors look on from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game One of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 02, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

2022 NBA Finals – Game One

What The Hell Happened To The Warriors There?