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Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills takes on the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL 2025 game between Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 7, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

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Now We Must All Become Bills Fans

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Head coach Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines looks on before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Ohio State v Michigan

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Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Fired, Arrested On Same Day

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Pete Alonso #20 and Edwin Diaz #39 of the New York Mets celebrate after defeating the Washington Nationals

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Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies in South Bend.

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Notre Dame’s Ongoing Diaper Blowout Is Bringing College Football Together

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PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 9: Ville Husso #33 of the Anaheim Ducks protects the net against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 9, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

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Daiyan Henley #0 of the Los Angeles Chargers at hits Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles as he throws during the second quarter SoFi Stadium on December 08, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

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Phil Foden of Manchester City and Rayan Cherki of Manchester City celebrate 4th goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Sunderland at Etihad Stadium on December 6, 2025 in Manchester, England.

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