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It’s Time To See What Arch Manning Can Do

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 11: Jerry Jones attends the Premiere of Netflix's "America's Team: The Gambler And His Cowboys" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on August 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Premiere Of Netflix’s “America’s Team: The Gambler And His Cowboys”

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I Apologize For The Behavior Of Barry “The Popcorn Moron” Petchesky

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ESPN Demotes Wrong Culprit From Lousy NBA Finals Commentary Team

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 27: Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia (R) argues with Taylor Townsend of the United States (L) following their Women's Singles Second Round match on Day Four of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 27, 2025 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

2025 US Open – Day 4

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Jelena Ostapenko Remains A Sore Loser

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RFK Jr. Is Making His Bid To Become One Of American History’s Biggest Killers

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Tennis Player Acts Normal

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I Submit To You That Popcorn Is A Bad Movie Snack

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell delivers emotional comments during an NFL Divisional Round game between the Detroit Lions and the Washington Commanders in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Reese McGuire #20 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the eighth inning at Oracle Park on August 27, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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The Oasis Reunion Tour Has Shaken Up My Gallagher Brother Power Rankings

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Butlerian Jihad Now

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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - 2025/04/06: A banner saying “Greenland not for sale” and “Kalaallit Nunaat Kalaallit Pigaat” translated to "Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders” seen during a demonstration against the Trump administration. Protesters gathered in front of the American Embassy in response to the Trump administration's repeated statements about wanting control over Greenland. These statements, which questioned Denmark’s sovereignty and emphasized Greenland’s strategic value, sparked outrage in both Greenland and Denmark. Greenlandic leaders and citizens strongly rejected any suggestion of being "for sale," stressing their right to self-determination and fears of losing their cultural identity. The situation has unified Greenland’s political parties and raised broader concerns about international law and Arctic geopolitics. (Photo by Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

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Why Your Team Sucks 2025: Baltimore Ravens

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Travis Kelce Sufficiently Recovered From Humiliating Super Bowl Loss To Propose

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A'ja Wilson #22 and head coach Becky Hammon of the Las Vegas Aces laugh as Wilson waits to check in during the fourth quarter of a game against the Dallas Wings at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 17, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Wings 106-87.

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The Aces Agenda Is Back In Full Swing

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Nothing But Rough Notes, With Maya Goldberg-Safir

ESPN College Gameday analyst Lee Corso picks the Panthers to win during the college football game between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Pittsburgh Panthers on September 01, 2022 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 01 West Virginia at Pitt

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And Now For A Brief Tribute To Lee Corso

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