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The Premier League Is In Its College Football Era
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Ray Ratto
March 6, 2024
NBA
The Celtics Served The Warriors A Beating, And The NBA A Message
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Ray Ratto
March 4, 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.
NFL
The Chiefs Hate Their Boss Too
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Ray Ratto
February 29, 2024
NBA
Even Canadian Pizza Can Be Its Own Reward
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Ray Ratto
February 27, 2024
NBA
Searching For Dignity In A Dumpster Fight Between The Pistons And The Wizards
50
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Ray Ratto
February 27, 2024
NBA
Steve Ballmer Hopes New Uniforms And Logos Can Change The Fundamental Clipperness Of The Whole Situation
126
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Ray Ratto
February 26, 2024
NBA
If A Ninth-Place Team Complains About Officiating, Does It Make Any Sound At All?
103
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Ray Ratto
February 26, 2024
NBA
Golden State Secures Steve Kerr For The End Of The Curry Era
39
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Ray Ratto
February 25, 2024
NBA
The NBA, And The Definition Of Work
82
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Ray Ratto
February 20, 2024
NHL
Goalies Were Optional In Minnesota
43
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Ray Ratto
February 20, 2024
MLB
Anthony Rendon Is Already Feeling Pretty Angels
119
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Ray Ratto
February 19, 2024
Dadfector
God Help Me, My Son’s Marrying A Packers Shareholder
134
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Ray Ratto
February 19, 2024
MLB
Look Who’s Come Crawling Back To Oakland
200
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Ray Ratto
February 14, 2024
NHL
Ridly Greig’s Empty-Net Clapper Has Turned Into A Provincial Scandal
200
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Ray Ratto
February 13, 2024
NBA
Don’t Look Now, But The Pistons Have Competition In The Crapper
69
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Ray Ratto
February 13, 2024
NFL
Kyle Shanahan Has A Reputation
209
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Ray Ratto
February 12, 2024
NFL
Harrison Butker Is The Guy You Want In The Margins
89
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Ray Ratto
February 12, 2024
NFL
What Can You Say About Brock Purdy?
217
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Ray Ratto
February 9, 2024
NHL
Does Anyone In Arizona Want The Coyotes?
197
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Ray Ratto
February 8, 2024
MLB
Las Vegas Mayor To John Fisher: Maybe Try Staying In Oakland
222
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Ray Ratto
February 7, 2024
MLB
It’s Time To Fixate On How Your Favorite Baseball Team Will Disappoint You
188
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Ray Ratto
February 6, 2024
NHL
No One Can Fire A Coach Like The NHL
54
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Ray Ratto
February 4, 2024
NFL
Roger Goodell Is Tired Of Those Inconvenient Questions
117
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Ray Ratto
February 2, 2024
NBA
Some People Just Can’t Stand To See A Load Managed
227
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Ray Ratto
February 2, 2024
NFL
Super Bowl Day 3: Too Stupid, Too Early
194
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Ray Ratto
January 31, 2024
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