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<p>Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including <em>Point B</em>. Handsomest man in the world.</p>


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Climate activists of Extinction Rebellion wearing masks of company CEOs including LVMH's Bernard Arnault (2nd L) Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg (C), Microsoft founder Bill Gates (2ndR) and Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson (R) take part in a demonstration in Berlin on April 13, 2023. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)

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The Price Of The American Dream Is Now $1 Billion

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Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) and head coach Ron Rivera stand for the national anthem prior to action against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedEx Field on October 29, 2023.

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The Commanders Went Home Stinky And Demoralized

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Larry Bird and Magic Johnson next to each other in season two of HBO's series "Winning Time."

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‘Winning Time’ Is Back And Still Ridiculous

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Relegation-Bound United Kingdom Sacks Liz Truss

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Jerry West, seen here not being angry at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.

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The Absurdity Of The Righteous Fury Over ‘Winning Time’

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson, as seen in the HBO series "Winning Time"

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HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ Is Overstated, But Says What Other Sports Entertainment Won’t

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