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The ‘League Of Legends’ Walkout Is A Warning
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Patrick Redford
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The Growth Of Virtual Cycling Comes With Convoluted Cheating Scandals
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Patrick Redford
February 3, 2021
Enter Our Raffle To Win A Visit And Home-Cooked Meal From Drew Magary
In 2022, we sent Cardboard Roth and actual Roth to our raffle winner's home. This year, we're sending Drew over, and he's cooking up a feast. Anyone who makes a contribution of at least $20 into our tip jar by Nov. 24 will be entered into the raffle.
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Teenage Grandmaster Pulls Off Stunning Upset Over Magnus Carlsen
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Patrick Redford
January 24, 2021
Chess
Let Me Explain This Amazingly Petulant Chess Drama To You
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Patrick Redford
October 5, 2020