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Netherlands' forward #22 Esmee Brugts (centre L) scores her team's sixth goal during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group E football match between Vietnam and the Netherlands at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin on August 1, 2023.

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Soccer

Esmee Brugts Only Scores Absolute Firecrackers

Dave McKenna

Neon sign welcomes visitors to Bakersfield. Country western star Buck Owens, built a $10million 'Buck Owen's Crystal Palace' at Highway 99, right next to the Crystal Palace is the huge Yellow and black BAKERSFIELD sign of Sillect street that we all see from the 99 freeway Bakersfield is a city increasingly popular with Southern California families because its houses are affordable and its schools good and it still has a smalltown feel. (Photo by Spencer Weiner/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Neon sign welcomes visitors to Bakersfield. Country western star Buck Owens, built a $10million ‘B

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Arena Football League Relaunch Comes As Surprise To Cities That Will Allegedly Have Teams 

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Ray Ratto

Aaron Civale #43 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during inter-league play at PNC Park on July 19, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Cleveland Guardians v Pittsburgh Pirates

The Guardians Picked A Direction

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Tom Ley

Ana Capeta #21 of Portugal sends a shot off the post during the second half of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia Auckland, New Zealand.

Portugal v USA: Group E – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

The USWNT Stayed In The World Cup By An Inch

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Dan McQuade

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - JUNE 25: Head Coach Skip Holtz celebrates after defeating the New Orleans Breakers to win the USFL South Division Championship at Protective Stadium on June 25, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama.

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This Is So Stupid

My Belief In The USFL Has Been Shattered

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Billy Haisley

Mary Fowler of Australia celebrates after scoring a goal with her teammates that was later cancelled as a result of VAR consultation during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Canada and Australia at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Australia on July 31, 2023.

Canada v Australia – FIFA Women’s World Cup

Canada And Spain Ate Shit And Deserved It

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Albert Burneko

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Arts And Culture

Paul Reubens Did Everything Funny

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Media Meltdowns

Pat McAfee: My Dumb Larry Nassar Joke Is Actually Investigative Journalisms

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Chris Thompson

Damian Lillard of the Trail Blazers looks on during a game in Portland, Oregon.

NBA Urges Teams To Disregard Damian Lillard’s Threats

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Drew Magary

Sean Payton attends Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets on June 12, 2023 at Ball Arena in Denver,

2023 NBA Finals – Miami Heat v Denver Nuggets

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Denver Broncos

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Barry Petchesky

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 12: LeSean McCoy #25 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the NFL season opener at Lincoln Financial Field on September 12, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Green Bay defeated the Eagles 27-20. (Photo by Jim Luzzi/Getty Images)

Green Bay Packers v Philadelphia Eagles

If You Have A Non-Dogshit Uniform, Just Wear That Instead

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Justin Verlander of the Mets leaves the mound during his win against the Washington Nationals on Sunday, July 30.

Washington Nationals v New York Mets

You Have To Know How Bad You Actually Are

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Justin Ellis

Travis Kelce #52 of the Kansas City Chiefs samples pizza at a Papa Johns food stand during Kelce Jam at Azura Amphitheater on April 28, 2023 in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

2023 Kelce Jam

We Are Now Forced To Consider Whether Travis Kelce Is, In Fact, Too Turnt Up

Max Scherzer #21 of the New York Mets looks on during the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Houston Astros at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 18, 2023 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

New York Mets v Houston Astros

Bereft Of Blockbuster Trades, Max Scherzer Will Have To Suffice

New Zealand's defender #07 Ali Riley (L) and New Zealand's midfielder #12 Betsy Hassett (R) greet supporters at the end of Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group A football match between Switzerland and New Zealand at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin on July 30, 2023.

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New Zealand Waited For Another Goal That Would Never Arrive

Manuela Vanegas of Colombia celebrates after scoring her team's second goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Group H match between Germany and Colombia at Sydney Football Stadium on July 30, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Germany v Colombia: Group H – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Colombia Made The Ground Shake And Stunned Germany

Denver Broncos Introduce Sean Payton as Head Coach

Sean Payton Is Sorry For Saying His Predecessor Is A Huge Failure

Lauren James of England in action during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 match between England and Denmark at Sydney Football Stadium on July 28, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

England v Denmark: Group D – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Lauren James Is The Burgeoning Star Of The New England

Rasmus Hojlund of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Hellas Verona at Gewiss Stadium on May 20, 2023 in Bergamo, Italy.

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Window Shopping: Is Rasmus Hojlund Ready For Primetime?

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Are The Los Angeles Rams Looking For Mentally And Physically Tough Players Who Play Smart And Love To Compete?

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on from the pitchers mound in the bottom of the 2nd inning of game one of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 27, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. The Angels defeated the Tigers 6-0. Ohtani pitched a complete game, one-hit shutout.

Los Angeles Angels v Detroit Tigers – Game One

Shohei Ohtani Had The Best Day Ever, And So Did I

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Jim Irsay Collection Reception And Concert

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Indianapolis Colts

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Nine Ways To The Immaculate

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Never Go In Against A Caecilian When Death Is On The Line

Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's third goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium on July 27, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia.

Australia v Nigeria: Group B – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Nigeria Was Ready For Its Moment

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