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Ploys like last summer’s Field of Dreams game have helped national audiences tap into the nostalgia and love of history that have long been part of the sport’s appeal.

From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2022

"Ploys like these aim to do one thing: distract. But our team will not be distracted in our fight for justice in this case and in our fight for justice for all marginalized communities."

From Fox News • Jun. 9, 2021

"Mrs Brown's Ploys" is the Sun's headline, referring to claims that three of the stars of BBC One comedy Mrs Brown's Boys diverted £2m into a tax-avoidance scheme.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2017