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Chess
A Non-Exhaustive History Of The Theory And Practice Of Cheating In Chess
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Patrick Redford
September 29, 2022
Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Own Marathon World Record. No Not That One, The Other One
145
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Patrick Redford
September 27, 2022
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NFL
Tom Brady Tablet Destruction Reportedly Inspires Leaguewide Memo On Tablet Destruction
108
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Patrick Redford
September 25, 2022
Cycling
Cycling World Championships Marred By Alleged Ding-Dong-Ditch Assault
88
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Patrick Redford
September 25, 2022
Cycling
The Winner Of The Cycling World Championships Is: Birds
99
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Patrick Redford
September 22, 2022
Chess
Magnus Carlsen, While Refusing To Accuse Hans Niemann Of Cheating, Basically Accuses Hans Niemann Of Cheating
93
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Patrick Redford
September 22, 2022
College Football
Herm Edwards Fired Over Embarrassing Loss Before He Could Be Fired Over NCAA Investigation
108
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Patrick Redford
September 20, 2022
Chess
Magnus Carlsen Escalates Conflict With Hans Niemann By Resigning After One Move
138
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Patrick Redford
September 19, 2022
Soccer
What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Paul Arriola
47
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Patrick Redford
September 16, 2022
MMA
Nate Diaz Leaves The UFC On His Own Terms
28
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Patrick Redford
September 12, 2022
Soccer
What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Weston McKennie
37
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Patrick Redford
September 9, 2022
Chess
A Slippery Cheating Accusation Has Rocked One Of The Biggest Tournaments In Chess
183
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Patrick Redford
September 7, 2022
Soccer
What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Walker Zimmerman
43
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Patrick Redford
September 5, 2022
NFL
Baker Mayfield Maybe Cussed
102
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Patrick Redford
September 1, 2022
Tennis
Rinky Hijikata Made The Most Of His U.S. Open Moment
21
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Patrick Redford
August 31, 2022
The Great Outdoors
Alpine Mountaineering Is Melting Away
120
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Patrick Redford
August 30, 2022
Volleyball
Duke Volleyball Player Says BYU Failed To Handle Fan Yelling Racial Slurs At Her
149
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Patrick Redford
August 29, 2022
Soccer
What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Malik Tillman
10
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Patrick Redford
August 26, 2022
NBA
Chet Out
106
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Patrick Redford
August 25, 2022
Capital
Barefoot Man Prepares To Set Another Massive Pile Of Money On Fire
361
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Patrick Redford
August 24, 2022
Soccer
Leeds United, America’s Premier League Team, Is Flying
71
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Patrick Redford
August 22, 2022
Soccer
What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Cameron Carter-Vickers
23
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Patrick Redford
August 19, 2022
Media Meltdowns
The Brewers’ Slide Will Really Fuck Up A Sideline Reporter
161
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Patrick Redford
August 18, 2022
High School Sports
Bronny James, Basketball Player, Begins To Take Shape
104
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Patrick Redford
August 16, 2022
NFL
Aqib Talib’s Brother Turns Self In After Fatal Shooting At Youth Football Game
135
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Patrick Redford
August 15, 2022
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