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@katiebakes.bsky.social
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senior writer at The Ringer. Country Baby is not for sale!!!!!

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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
tysm!!!
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
irritated to be on my third generation of Dolans
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I was so neck deep in compiling this tome that I neglected my 1st of the month solemn duty! never again.
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Rhys Al-BOO-recht @rhysalbrecht.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Been waiting impatiently for Bakes to chime in on the hammer coming down on Ballmer, and it absolutely was worth the wait.
From the article:

While the math checked out, it also got me thinking. “One thing I wonder,” I asked Ballmer, “is do you think there’s a point at which you risk there being almost, like, an arbitrage of ‘It’s worth it to me to pay this fine to get this guy?’”

“As a reminder,” he replied, “the penalties also include losing draft picks and the penalties also include voiding of contracts. I’m not saying the money’s not a big deal. It’s a lot of money. On the other hand, somebody could make a calculation on the money. But if you lose draft picks or get a contract voided? Those are extreme.”
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
he’s living our best life! thrive king!
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
JOSH did I happen to see u on TV taking in the sights and sounds of the US Open the other day?? (or was it a doppelgondel)
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
introducing my life’s work: OWNERS MANUAL! www.theringer.com/2026/09/03/s...
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Steve Ballmer’s been banned. Jed York is down bad. Mark Walter is having the summer from hell. And Mat Ishbia is ... uh, going through it. @katiebakes breaks down the latest happenings among the memb...
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Howard Beck @howardbeck.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
New at The Ringer: We asked our best and brightest to come up with ONE CHANGE we'd like to make to the NBA, no matter how large or small ... or possibly unhinged. (Mine landed somewhere in the middle.)
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22 Increasingly Unhinged Ways to Fix the NBA
If you could make one change to the NBA, what would it be? We asked our staff—and things got weird.
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
wrote about the hot recall summer www.theringer.com/2026/08/27/h...
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So, What Food Is Actually Safe to Eat These Days?
America is in the midst of a hot recall summer. What products have been affected? And how is the country navigating this food coma?
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
wrote about the hot recall summer www.theringer.com/2026/08/27/h...
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So, What Food Is Actually Safe to Eat These Days?
America is in the midst of a hot recall summer. What products have been affected? And how is the country navigating this food coma?
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
can’t think of a better recipient at least
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
she’s a beaut!!!
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
(ps @rodger.bsky.social do u have a 1997 NU gridiron yearbook at Sports! HQ)
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
oh yes that is perfect!! I bet they are def there. you could try emailing the SIDs for football too - they might just respond with the info! looks like it is
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
sometimes you can find old media guides digitized online but after a (very quick/cursory) search I didn’t immediately see any. but if you REALLY are wondering you could buy one on eBay www.ebay.com/itm/14435093...
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1997 NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE EX-MINT BOX 1 | eBay
GUIDE IS IN EX-MINT SHAPE. GUIDE DISPLAYS VERY NICELY.
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
wrote about the Bussfam www.theringer.com/2026/08/19/n...
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Welcome to the Latest Chapter of the Buss Family Circus
The Lakers and the Busses have been inseparable since 1979. But in recent decades, that relationship has been defined by sibling squabbles and legal battles—and now a contested sale that could end the...
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nilay patel @reckless.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
alert @lopatto.bsky.social banger alert www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
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Nvidia’s new financial strategy does not compute
“That’s naked sleight of hand, in my opinion.”
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Tyler Parker @tylerparker.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Wrote about Russ. One of one. A man for all time.
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Russell Westbrook Never Chilled. Thank God.
He drove us nuts. He blew our minds. More than anything, he made us feel alive.
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
icymi!
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
not now kids cant u see I’m aquaductmaxxing
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
that is so nice of you to say!!! tysm
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
UPDATE: this product is still going strong and never fails to make my family the toast of the beach. looks sold out rn but genuinely i think u should make a note to check back in November when they restock and get it as a Christmas gift. my no. 1 fav recreational item!!!!
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Emile Avanessian @hhypeemile.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
This piece is fantastic. And Walter's shit is WILD.
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I’m so very sorry David - wishing you solace. <3 </3
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
wrote about your network being your net worth, the LA Dodgers owner (for now!) and most importantly SMELTER KING. includes bonus 90s Lois Smith Brady Vows column for the real sickos out there!! www.theringer.com/2026/08/13/n...
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So, What Exactly Is Mark Walter’s Deal?
And why is he selling the Lakers now? Suddenly, everyone has questions.
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
oh yay this makes my day!!! tysm for reading and HAVE FUN!!! glorious place
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I love this response!! thank you for reading and sharing!!
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
omg HOTBOT thank u for the memory
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uutis.bsky.social @uutis.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The Ringer arvioi, että tekoäly muuttaa Google-hakua ja koko internetiä perustavasti, kun käyttäjät siirtyvät hakutuloksista AI-chatteihin. Vahvistamaton, yhden toimittajan analyysi. #tekoäly #nato #kyberturvallisuus
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Google-haun—ja Internetin—loppuun sellaisena kuin tiedämme sen
Artikkelin URL: https://www.theringer.com/2026/08/04/tech/google-search-ai-internet Kommenttien URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49202168 Pisteet: 1 # Kommentit: 0
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
THANK YOU.
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
nypost.com/2024/07/29/u...
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Notorious Starbucks on Astor Place shutters after nearly 30 years: ‘I’ll shed a tear’
Despite it being known for its decrepit public bathrooms, napping homeless folks and indoor panhandling, regulars are mourning the shuttered spot, once one of Manhattan’s largest Starbucks.
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
tysssm!!!
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
wrote about how the internet increasingly feels like a restaurant where ~*~we do things a little differently around here~*~ www.theringer.com/2026/08/04/t...
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The End of Google Search—and the Internet—as We Know It
For years now, Google has been tweaking its search formula to prop up AI and bury actual links. Now it’s rounding into its final form—and changing the internet forever.
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
RELATED: bsky.app/profile/kati...
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
@nyillini311.bsky.social it’s not letting me respond to the NYR phish post (which I’m just seeing after forgetting my bluesky password for a spell) but you were right, I loved it! thank u
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Lisa ✨⭕ ◡̈ @isleschick.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
That’s the 1994 spirit!
Phish fans wearing Rangers jerseys
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
<3 </3
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
RIGHT? he already had me on my heels with the brush cleaner (??!) and that sent me flying
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
I didn’t even know all of these
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MM 💛🤍💜 @matthewmiranda.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
The most difficult Knick piece I have ever written, and am most proud of. Super gracias to @wtevs.bsky.social for letting it happen & helping it land safely
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
RABBIT RABBIT
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
neither here nor there but fascinated by the aesthetics of this “2 hours into the line for the debut of the Batman coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure” scrum
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
vindicated!!
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
ancient history by now since it’s 0-0 and we just gotta play desperate basketball, BUT! just in case you missed it here’s my dispatch from the KNICKS VICTORY PARADE 🏀🥰😭 www.theringer.com/2026/06/19/n...
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
youtu.be/SBy1STE6-r0?...
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2014 US National Championships Jason Brown FS Riverdance
YouTube video by Blaine Alison Clark
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
hey THANKS!!
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
absolute chumpmanship
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n+1 @nplusonemag.com · 20/06/2026
Through Tuesday, subscriptions to n+1 are half-priced. Happy summer! www.nplusonemag.com/half-price-s...
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
tysm Kevin!!
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katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
that’s right!
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