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The Complete Guide To Understanding Darts<em></em>
Although none of us will ever be in the same supreme physical shape as professional darts players, we can still watch them with envy. Why aren’t they aiming for the bullseye? Is that a referee or the town crier? Is anyone in the crowd driving home?...
The Complete Guide To Understanding Australian Rules Football
Aussie rules footy! The greatest sport ever invented! Is it the same as rugby? Why aren’t they wearing helmets? Did that team just earn a point for missing the goals?...
Who's Getting What Now? NFL Free Agency For Dummies
If you’re an NFL fan paying attention to free-agency news, you’ve likely been inundated all week with breathless reports of interest and consideration and the occasional chatter about monster deals. (Monster!) You’re also probably seeing a lot of financial figures getting tossed around, and many of ...
Canadian Super Bowl Broadcaster Forced To Air Stupid American Ads For Free<em></em>
This morning, a spokesman for Bell Media announced that the company would be laying off an undisclosed amount of workers at over two dozen locations. With over 6,000 employees, Bell is Canada’s largest media company. They are the parent company of Canadian sports giant TSN and they have broadcast pa...
The Complete Guide To Understanding Cricket
If you aren’t familiar with cricket, it can be a difficult game to follow. There are a number of elements similar to baseball, paired with others that are utterly unique and sometimes baffling. It can be difficult to understand what strategies the players are pursuing, and even fundamental questions...
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The Casual Observer's Guide To The Tour De France

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A Brief Guide To The Panama Papers

A Brief Guide To The Panama Papers

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A Beginner's Guide To The Inane Supreme Court Nomination Process

Wed Mar 16 2016
Motorized Doping, Explained: Your Guide To The Weirdest Sports Scandal Of The Year

Motorized Doping, Explained: Your Guide To The Weirdest Sports Scandal Of The Year

Wed Sep 28 2016
Everything You Need To Know About Les Miles&#39; Job Status

Everything You Need To Know About Les Miles' Job Status

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Your Guide To The Craziest Sports Scandal You Aren&#39;t Paying Attention To

Your Guide To The Craziest Sports Scandal You Aren't Paying Attention To

Thu Sep 29 2016
Who Is Paul Dunne? Your Guide To Golf&#39;s Hottest Amateur

Who Is Paul Dunne? Your Guide To Golf's Hottest Amateur

Mon Jul 20 2015
Let&#39;s Explore The Corrupt Town That Inspired <i>True Detective </i>

Let's Explore The Corrupt Town That Inspired <i>True Detective </i>

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The Astros Are Good Now. What The Hell?

The Astros Are Good Now. What The Hell?

Wed Jun 24 2015
They&#39;re Gonna Crucify Me: A Heathen&#39;s Guide To Easter

They're Gonna Crucify Me: A Heathen's Guide To Easter

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No Jokes, Period: A Polite Guy&#39;s Guide To A Girl&#39;s Time Of The Month

No Jokes, Period: A Polite Guy's Guide To A Girl's Time Of The Month

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46 Times Vox Totally Fucked Up A Story

46 Times Vox Totally Fucked Up A Story

Wed Dec 31 2014
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