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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Chris Thompson

José Altuve celebrates after a home run.

José Altuve Has Found The Range

Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.

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Joasia Zakrzweski runs in the Taipei 48-Hour Run, holding a UK flag

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Ultra Runner Rides In Car During Race, Finishes Third, Uploads Data To Strava

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Bird-Feed Seller’s Doomed Quest To Clear His Name Of Cheating Leads To Most-Watched Chess Stream Ever

Alex Cora makes a stupid face as manager of the Boston Red Sox, back before he was fired for being a cheater.

Red Sox Rehire Alex Cora, HEY LOOK OVER THERE

Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer smiles during a pregame interview.

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Trevor Bauer Should Just Admit It

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