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NYC: Come To The Distraction LIVE On October 4

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Live Event

Tom Ley

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 15: Tage Thompson #72 of the Buffalo Sabres attempts a wrap around goal against the Washington Capitals during the first period of the game at Capital One Arena on March 15, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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Tage Thompson Missed His True Calling

Lauren Theisen

Tyler Bertuzzi leaps to avoid a shot on Juuse Saros

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Juuse Saros Holds The Keys To The Last Playoff Spot Out West

Barry Petchesky

TEMPE, ARIZONA - MARCH 27: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers warms up before he NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena on March 27, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Witness Connor McDavid

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<p>Charles P. Pierce is a writer at <em>Esquire</em> and the author of four books, most recently <em>Idiot America</em>, and has been a working journalist since 1976. He lives near Boston with his wife but no longer his three children.</p>
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Charles P. Pierce

Bryan Park Charlestown Ma. Refurbishment Project 12-17-15 Media event unvailing finished project.

Marty Walsh Has His Work Cut Out For Him

Kelsey McKinney

Ryan Reaves takes a sniff of smelling salts

Hockey Man In Need Of Third, Just-Smelliest Enough Salt

Sidney Crosby Calms The Waters

EDMONTON, CANADA - MARCH 22: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers scores a goal in overtime against the Arizona Coyotes at Rogers Place on March 22, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The goal is his 60th of the season.

This Is A Pretty Cool Way To Score Your 60th Goal

Laura Wagner

Carson Briere Charged For Pushing Wheelchair Down A Flight Of Stairs

Ray Ratto

Ottawa Senators goalie Dylan Ferguson celebrates after a win against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Dylan Ferguson Took The Long Way

James Reimer #47 of the San Jose Sharks skates to the goal after a time out afl at SAP Center on November 03, 2022 in San Jose, California.

Pride Night Homophobe Tracker: San Jose Sharks Goalie James Reimer