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Tick Tock Tennis @ticktocktennis.bsky.social · 12h

History in Shanghai

Nobody could have guessed it.

But, nobody can say he doesn't deserve it.

Valentin Vacherot stuns the tennis world by defeating his own cousin, Arthur Rinderknech, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, to become the most unexpected Masters 1000 champion ever.

From #204 to #40!

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 1d

If you find yourself day drinking in Decatur, GA, I highly recommend stumbling over to Arepa Mia.

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 2d

Back when country radio was worth a shit, this song would’ve done *numbers*. Absolute twanger.

open.spotify.com/track/4uT8F7...

Chasin' Whiskey

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James Hell Brooks @kleinman.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Friday to you guys

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Prankenstein’s McGonster @pamcg.bsky.social · 3d

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Juno Rylee Schultz @junoryleejournalism.com · 3d

David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)

SHAPIRO: OK, so you've spent your career creating television without Al, and I could imagine today you thinking, boy, I wish I had had that tool to solve those thorny problems...
SIMON: What?
SHAPIRO: ...Or saying...
SIMON: You imagine that?
SHAPIRO: ...Boy, if that had existed, it would have screwed me over.
SIMON: I don't think Al can remotely challenge what writers do at a fundamentally creative level.
SHAPIRO: But if you're trying to transition from scene five to scene six, and you're stuck with that transition, you could imagine plugging that portion of the script into an Al and say, give me 10 ideas for how to transition this.
SIMON: I'd rather put a gun in my mouth.

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 3d

“There were eight Olympians on the floor — but only one Zeus.”

I’m not sure anyone is doing sportswriting better currently than @seeratsohi.bsky.social.

www.theringer.com/2025/10/09/w...

“We are quick, in these moments, to look for mortal answers to immortal problems. Call it a Promethean complex, humanity's drive to obtain forbidden knowledge. I certainly have my quibbles with Phoenix's defense on that last play. Bonner shouldn't have shot the gap on the screen coverage, and the double should have forced Wilson to the right-her nondominant side, although she's pretty dominant there, too.

“But looking for the mistake in a magical moment misses the point. Consider this: For days, WNBA fans and analysts have debated whether or not the Mercury should double-team Wilson. And in her final play of the game, Wilson showed us how self-defeating every solution is.”

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Jessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · 3d

The South Carolina senator behind SB 323 says his bill wouldn't outlaw birth control.

But we found a pamphlet he wrote that says “all forms of the birth control pill” kill a “human being.”

jessica.substack.com/p/abortion-a...

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Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 3d

THAT'S OUR M'VP RIGHT THERE 🗣️

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Daniel Thompson @dr-thompson.bsky.social · 3d

There is a GOAT running rampant in the valley !!!

A'JA MFK'N WILSON !!!!

What a legendary moment from one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 3d

GOAT

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Pitch Mr. Perfect @michaelwaterloo.bsky.social · 4d

This is absolutely wild. All 10 starters in the #WNBA Finals are Black women. And you use this photo of 1. A white woman who hasn't played since the All-Star break and 2. A white woman eliminated in the first round. 3. With neither team in the Finals.

Be better, @usatodaysports.usatoday.com #WNBA

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 4d

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 8, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

WNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for Oct. 8

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 8, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

bit.ly

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Candace Buckner @candacedbuckner.bsky.social · 5d

On Tuesday, the King must have been bored. So he decided to see how much attention he could get by teasing about his future. Then once the crowds had gathered, do what he’s been most eager to do with his platform lately: sell a product.

Some words:

www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

Column | LeBron James is selling his credibility, one Decision at a time

With an insatiable thirst for attention, the King is devaluing his legacy with every silly social media post and thoughtless advertising campaign.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Chibdm @chibdm.bsky.social · 6d

Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 6d

1000% Taco Tuesday related.

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 6d

Withstanding a pepper spray to the face from close range suggests a difference substance at foot besides alcohol.

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 6d

“Battle-tested” in the same way Maria Sharapova was battle-tested against Serena Williams.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 6d

#KYsen

@politico.com
www.politico.com/live-updates...

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Roger Cormier: Built for Fall @yayroger.bsky.social · 7d

Two dudes whom despite their best efforts have no power in Canada.

Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · Sep 11

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Mike B @madhominem.bsky.social · 7d

once

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 8d

Poor kid from UVA blows out an Achilles because Louisville refuses to grow grass in the Bluegrass State.

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BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL @edsbs.bsky.social · 8d

Fucking awful

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 8d

Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy was nearly 100 yards behind a fatal crash that killed a 78 year-old man, a newly released video shows

Lacy took his own life days before he was set to appear before a grand jury

Video shows Kyren Lacy nearly 100 yards behind fatal crash, attorney says

By Matt Moscona Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy was nearly 100 yards behind a fatal crash that killed a 78...

www.louisianasports.net

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 8d

The Taylor album is good and we should be doing more theatrical album release parties. Sorry to offend.

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 9d

What It Would Look Like to Pay W.N.B.A. Players What They Deserve www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Opinion | The W.N.B.A. Is Making More Money Than Ever. Why Aren’t the Players? (Gift Article)

Other professional sports leagues give their players roughly 50 percent of the revenue, but the W.N.B.A. players get less than 10 percent.

www.nytimes.com

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phylan @phylan.website · 10d

listen buddy it ain't called cisformers

Gareth Watkins @garethwatkins.bsky.social · 10d

This is proof that conservative parents don't spend actual time with their kids (well, we know Graham doesn't). If they did, they'd know that there have been queer characters on Netflix (and Disney, Nickelodeon etc.) for decades. Like, they're only just discovering Dead End Paranormal Park.

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 10d

Welcome to Flyout Day by Punchbowl News!

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