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Daniel Craig as the detective Benoit Blanc in a still from 'Wake Up Dead Man'

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Defector At The Movies

‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Defines Justice Differently

Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko before free practice at the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Racing

Farewell To Helmut Marko, Ignorant Loudmouth

World Drivers Champion Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and the McLaren team celebrate during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 07, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi

Lando Norris Achieves The Ultimate

Ilia Malinin of the United States performs in the Men - Free Skating on day 3 of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final.

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Figure Skating

The Quad God Performs Another Miracle

Isack Hadjar of France driving the (6) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 30, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar.

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Either Red Bull Has Finally Made A Good Second-Seat Choice, Or Poor Isack Hadjar Is Doomed

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri interviewed after the Qatar Grand Prix.

Qatar Grand Prix 2025 – Lusail International Circuit

The Formula 1 Title Will Be Decided In The Final Race, Thanks To McLaren’s Buffoonery

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (9) sprinting to first base on a walk.

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Brandon Nimmo Will Now Do His Sprinting To First Base In Texas