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Pole position qualifier Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing, Second placed qualifier Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Third placed George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes pose for a photo in parc ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria.

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Racing

On Touching And Other Forms Of Intimacy

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For Maximum Efficacy You May Wish To Dilute Your Shohei Ohtani Highlight Consumption

George Russell of Mercedes defends against Lando Norris of McLaren during the F1 Grand Prix of Spain.

F1 Grand Prix of Spain

The Spanish Grand Prix Evolved From A Procession Into A Spectacle

Jahmai Jones #14 of the New York Yankees reacts after being tagged out against the Baltimore Orioles during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium.

Baltimore Orioles v New York Yankees

If The Yankees Slow Down, The Bus Explodes

David Hamilton #70 of the Boston Red Sox dives home safely as catcher Jose Trevino #39 of the New York Yankees moves to make a late tag.

New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox Have A Formidable Competitor In The Race To .500

Bryan Woo #22 of the Seattle Mariners throws in the first inning during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Los Angeles Angels v Seattle Mariners

Bryan Woo Thinks Walks Are For Dogs And Babies

Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches to Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park on June 5, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Los Angeles Dodgers v Pittsburgh Pirates

Shohei Ohtani And Paul Skenes Had A Splendid Introduction

Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on after a crash during the first lap of the race during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco.

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There Are No Easy Solutions For The Second-Driver Conundrum

Julio Rodríguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners looks on against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium on May 22, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Seattle Mariners v New York Yankees

The Mariners Should Be Better Than Good

Willi Castro #50 of the Minnesota Twins catches a home run sausage after hitting a two run home run during the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals.

Minnesota Twins v Washington Nationals

The Twins’ Summer Sausage Has Not Yet Expired

Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna.

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For Lando Norris, One Win Is No Longer Enough

Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs looks on from the dugout prior to the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs.

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Now Let Us Praise Shota Imanaga

New York Mets v Philadelphia Phillies

Toward A Better Or At Least Different Way Of Determining “Record Vs. Winning Teams”

Ronel Blanco #56 is walked off the field by Joe Espada #19 of the Houston Astros after being ejected in the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics.

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The Gunk Inspectors Have Nabbed Ronel Blanco And Seized His Glove

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates a two-run home run against the Miami Marlins.

Miami Marlins v Los Angeles Dodgers

Oh No! Shohei Ohtani Now Gets To Hit With Runners On Base!

Garrett Crochet #45 of the Chicago White Sox delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field on April 24, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Here’s How The White Sox Can Still Win At Least 63 Games

Ranger Suárez #55 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park on April 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Ranger Suárez Will Not Lie To You

Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Visa Cash App RB waves to the crowd on the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on April 21, 2024 in Shanghai, China.

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Daniel Ricciardo Found Out How Hard It Is To Be Nice About Lance Stroll’s Driving

Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees reacts after a call made by home plate umpire umpire Angel Hernandez #5 during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium.

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This May Be Hard To Believe, But It Gets Even Worse Than Ángel Hernández

Racegoers fight each other as they scuffle on the second day of the Grand National Festival horse race meeting at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, north-west England, on April 12, 2024. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 25: Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara of the Los Angeles Angels looks on against the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 25, 2023 in New York City. The Angels defeated the Mets 3-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels v New York Mets

The Wildest Stuff Alleged In The Criminal Complaint Against Ippei Mizuhara

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers, pictured with his translator, Ippei Mizuhara, prepares for a game against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch.

Chicago White Sox v Los Angeles Dodgers

Not Even An Ippei Mizuhara Guilty Plea Will Take MLB Off The Hook

Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies salutes the crowd after the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park.

Cincinnati Reds v Philadelphia Phillies

A Homers-Only Diet Suits Bryce Harper Just Fine

A screenshot of an ESPN broadcast, featuring a live win probability graphic displaying a 35-percent Dodgers win probability, and Chris Taylor making a beaver face.

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ESPN’s Win Probability Graphic Wants To Give You Gambling Brain

Garrett Crochet #45 of the Chicago White Sox throws in the first inning of the Opening Day game against the Detroit Tigers.