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How a baseball video game rekindled a lifelong passion for the sport

A personal narrative about rediscovering a passion for baseball through playing a baseball simulator video game. The author reflects on childhood memories of attending Marlins games in Miami, including the 2003 World Series, and how the simulator rekindled their love for the spor

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Defector·4h ago·9 min read

Fernando Tatis Jr. Returns to Form After Suspension

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Arsenal's Champions League Final Loss to PSG: A Tactical Bore That Embodied Season-Long Criticisms

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Spurs Defeat Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of Western Conference Finals

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Beyond Wins and Losses: How the Denver Summit and NWSL Expansion Teams Find Success

This article discusses how to properly evaluate the success of NWSL expansion teams, arguing that on-field results are a poor metric for new franchises. It uses the Denver Summit as a case study, highlighting that while the team may not be competitive yet, they are succeeding in

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Defector·2d ago·7 min read

How Garry Trudeau and Doonesbury Satirized Donald Trump Over Decades

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My Unexpected Life as a Neighborhood Cat Sitter and Tutor

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Review: Robert Coover's 'The Universal Baseball Association, Inc.' Remains a Mesmerizing Literary Oddity

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Barcelona Femení Defeats Lyon 4-0 in Champions League Final Despite First-Half Pressure

Barcelona Femení defeated OL Lyon 4-0 in the Champions League final, though the scoreline was somewhat misleading as Lyon dominated the first half with strong attacking play. Only excellent defending and goalkeeper Cata Coll's heroics kept Lyon from scoring. The match marked a si

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Bari Weiss Appoints Nick Bilton as 60 Minutes Executive Producer, Declines to Renew Sharyn Alfonsi's Contract

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Grudging Admiration Turns to Praise After Deaths of Busch and Lemieux

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Spurs Force Game 7 With Dominant Game 6 Victory Over Thunder

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The Decomposition of a Beached Whale Draws Macabre Attention in Denmark

A dead humpback whale named Timmy beached on the Danish island of Anholt, and its decomposing body has been slowly ballooning from internal gas buildup. The situation has drawn morbid attention, including a German TV channel livestreaming the carcass and including a suicide hotli

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Defector·2d ago·10 min read

David Grann Returns to Podcast: From Bestselling Author to Knicks Superfan

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New York Liberty's Inconsistency: Rare Flashes of Competence Amid Championship Aspirations

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James Wood Thrives as Nationals Leadoff Hitter, Leads NL in Walks and On-Base Percentage

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Jannik Sinner suffers stunning second-round upset loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo at French Open

Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner suffered a shocking second-round upset loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo at the French Open (Roland-Garros). The article uses the metaphor of Sinner getting "too close to the Sun" to describe his premature exit from the clay court Grand Slam tou

Newssports

Defector·3d ago·6 min read

New York Jets' "AI-First" Strategy Fails to Address On-Field Struggles

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