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But while the Yankees enjoyed an offensive breakout, their old friend voiced some frustration as his new team struggles.
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Colbert gave Byron Allen, who’s taking over the Late Show timeslot, a quick FaceTime call, and luckily, Allen picked up and was more than happy to chat with an old friend.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026
The lead about the contraband came via Eric Harper (Joe Delfin), the criminal who shivved Lena's old friend Yancey (Kieron River) a few episodes back.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
By the end of the year, the team was scrambling to sign Rodgers’ old friend Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Adam Thielen, who retired months later.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Colbert gave Byron Allen, who’s taking over the Late Show timeslot, a quick FaceTime call, and luckily, Allen picked up and was more than happy to chat with an old friend.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026
The lead about the contraband came via Eric Harper (Joe Delfin), the criminal who shivved Lena's old friend Yancey (Kieron River) a few episodes back.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
By the end of the year, the team was scrambling to sign Rodgers’ old friend Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Adam Thielen, who retired months later.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
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“Old friend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old%20friend. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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