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Make It Nice: Why Is This Bathroom So Round?

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J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings fumbles the ball as he's sacked by Zach Harrison #96 of the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter during the NFL 2025 game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Atlanta Falcons v Minnesota Vikings – NFL 2025

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of the New York Mets heads to home plate to celebrate with teammates after hitting a home run for a walk off win in the bottom of the 10th against the Texas Rangers at Citi Field on September 14, 2025.

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How To Go To A Mets Game

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Canelo Alvarez (L) takes a punch from Terence Crawford in their undisputed super middleweight title fight during Netflix's Canelo v Crawford Fight Night at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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The Fights

Terence Crawford And Canelo Alvarez Set The Bar

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Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty cries on the bench after getting hurt during overtime against the Phoenix Mercury at PHX Arena on September 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

New York Liberty v Phoenix Mercury – Game One

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This Liberty Season Can Always Get Grimmer

On September 14, 2025, in Madrid, Spain, the Vuelta a Espana comes to an unprecedented halt as the final stage is canceled with 56 km to go due to large-scale pro-Palestinian protests in the heart of the Spanish capital. Despite a massive deployment of around 1,500 officers, demonstrators break through police barriers at Cibeles, chant ''Free Palestine,'' and block the race circuit. For security reasons, several pro-Israel sympathizers are escorted away from the area by Policia Nacional to prevent direct clashes. (Photo by Francesco Militello Mirto/NurPhoto)

Final Stage Of Spain’s Vuelta Cycling Race Suspended Following Pro-Palestinian Protests

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La Vuelta Collapses Miles Short Of Its Own Finish Line

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Jeremy Doku of Manchester City holds off the challenge of Leny Yoro of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Manchester, England.

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Jérémy Doku Could Be More Than Just A Killer Wiggle

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Seattle Mariners (L-R) Leo Rivas #76, Eugenio Suarez #28, Josh Naylor #12 and Harry Ford #5 at T-Mobile Park on September 14, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

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The Seattle Mariners Are In Their Etsy Witch Era

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AI Aaron Rodgers in an incorrect Steelers hat, looking like shit

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Fox Sports Uses AI To Achieve The Impossible: Make Aaron Rodgers Look Deader Inside

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Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas, in his trademark yellow suit and top-hat.

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Barry Petchesky

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 14: New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll reacts after a play against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Field on September 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

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The Giants Are Innovating Thrilling New Ways To Not Win

Class of 2020 member Troy Polamalu reacts with a bust of Polamalu during the Pro Football HOF Centennial Class of 2020 enshrinement ceremonies on August 7, 2021 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, in Canton, OH.

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The Crossword, Sept. 15: Bull Market

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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson walks off the field at the conclusion of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

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Ben Johnson Made This Harder On Himself

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Sports Should Not Start At 1 A.M. Eastern

Texas A&M v Notre Dame

Death To The NCAA

The Agony And The Ecstasy

Head coach Becky Hammon of Las Vegas Aces draws a play during a game between the Las Vegas Aces and Atlanta Dream

Las Vegas Aces v Atlanta Dream

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NBA Reporter Fired After Accurately Describing Charlie Kirk’s Beliefs

Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford face off during the Canelo v Crawford press conference at T-Mobile Arena on September 11, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Canelo v Crawford – Press Conference

Canelo Alvarez Stands Between Terence Crawford And Boxing Immortality

The scene after shots were fired at an appearance by Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.

Political Activist Charlie Kirk Shot Dead At Utah Valley University

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This Is Who Charlie Kirk Was


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Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 29, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. His back is to the camera, only showing his jersey number and last name.

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Why There Hasn’t Been Follow-Up Reporting On Latest Domestic Violence Claims Against Tyreek Hill

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Old black-and-white photograph of log drivers along a Minnesota spillway. Fifteen or so grizzled men in work clothes and rumpled hats look up at the camera from across a river; they're using long poles to direct gigantic logs downstream.

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