sports
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Molly, You're In Danger, Girl
Free falling into an 0-2 hole in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, especially against a Dallas Mavericks team that the Los Angeles Temecula Clippers purposely slid down the standings to play against, must be a humbling experience. But if you let the Clippers tell it, despite the very real possibility of this team…
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The Milwaukee Bucks Are Out Here Breaking Generational Curses in Real Time
The last time we saw the Milwaukee Bucks in the playoffs, they were getting bullied and manhandled by a Miami Heat team that would eventually make the 2020 NBA Finals. Maybe the Bucks’ championship veneer was merely a facade, maybe this unprecedented pandemic (and the NBA’s indefinite suspension) knocked them off their game, or maybe…
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The NBA Playoffs Are Officially Here and Yes, I Still Love This Game
With the play-in tournament out the way, it’s finally time to treat ourselves to the main course instead of continuing to munch on chicken wings and spinach dip. After one of the most tumultuous regular seasons in NBA history—thanks to rampant injuries, COVID-19 health and safety protocols—and a far too brief offseason each taking their toll…
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New ESPN+ Series Claressa Shields Takes Us Behind the Scenes With One of the World's Greatest Two-Sport Athletes
After conquering boxing and now making her mark on mixed martial arts, professional ass-beater Claressa Shields is on a mission to become the greatest two-sport athlete of all time. And thanks to ESPN+, we’ll be joining her on her journey. Claressa Shields, a new four-part, all-access series, will be providing fans with a behind-the-scenes look into…
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The Washington Wizards Did the Bankhead Bounce on the Indiana Pacers' Corpse, and We're One Step Closer to the Playoffs
Hate it or love it, the NBA’s play-in tournament is at least keeping this postseason interesting. Things were looking bleak for the Washington Wizards on Tuesday after the Boston Celtics pulled down their pants and spanked them on national television. But with their playoff hopes fading and their backs against the wall on Thursday, they…
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Hey! Y’all Need to Put Some Damn Respect on My Damn Suns, Dammit
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors in a back-and-forth duel that was decided by an absurdly clutch three-pointer from LeBron “LeBron James” James. That victory secured them the seventh seed in the NBA Playoffs and will see them go up against the Phoenix Suns, who I am more than happy…
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Jason Tatum's 50-Point Eruption Propels the Boston Celtics Into the Playoffs
If you were in the mood for competitive basketball, the first night of the NBA’s play-in tournament didn’t exactly satiate your appetite. But if you wanted to see a young player show up on the biggest stage and solidify his status as a premier performer and NBA superstar, then Jason Tatum granted your wish. On…
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As the NBA Playoffs Approach, I Have 1 Request: Can We Get Some Fun Basketball Video Games Again?
Like clockwork, every April I begin to pay more attention to the NBA as the playoffs get underway. Now this season, I’ve been watching quite a bit more as my Phoenix Suns are finally going off for the first time in a decade, and I can’t lie, it has been fucking great to watch. What…
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In This Play-In Tournament, I'm Rooting for Everybody Black. And By Everybody Black, I Mean Steph Curry
Pardon me if you’ve heard this before, but Steph Curry is really fucking good. So good, that not only did he lead the league in scoring this season (at a 32 points per game clip), but he’s dragged the Golden State Warriors into the play-in tournament kicking and screaming along the way. As anyone who’s…