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Dan McQuade

The 76ers arena with the Sixers up 23-6 early in a playoff game. It's full and looks loud. It's a wide shot, with a wide angle lense

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It Got So Loud

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Lauren Theisen

Boston Bruins v New York Islanders – Game Six

The Saints—Sorry, The ISLANDERS Might Be A Tougher Task For The Lightning This Time Around

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Chris Thompson

Jake Fraley leaps to rob a walk-off home run.

10 Uninterrupted Minutes Of FRAYHAYLAYYYYY, Sure

Taal Volcano Erupts In The Philippines

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Is Lightning A Fraud? Sadly, Yes [Update]

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Bo Schembechler’s Son Says Father Protected Team Doctor Who Molested Him

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Patrick Redford

SANDY, UTAH - JUNE 09: Reggie Cannon #20 of the United States celebrates a goal during a game against Costa Rica at Rio Tinto Stadium on June 09, 2021 in Sandy, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Costa Rica v United States

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Now Comes The Hard Part For The USMNT

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Giri Nathan

2021 French Open – Day Eleven

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Iga Swiatek’s Weapon Jammed

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Ray Ratto

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There’s A Problem, And It’s Not Baserunning

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This Is So Stupid

Is Today Aaron Harang’s Birthday? An Investigation

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Giovanny Gallegos, seen here not being bothered about whatever sticky stuff he does or doesn't have on his glove.

The Dirty Little Secret About Breaking The Rules

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Tampa Bay Lightning v Carolina Hurricanes – Game Five

Starting Now, This Won’t Be Good Enough For The Hurricanes

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Barry Petchesky

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 08: Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning shoots and scores against Alex Nedeljkovic #39 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in Game Five of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on June 08, 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Brayden Point Plays At A Different Speed

Shake Milton shooting a three pointer over three Atlanta Hawks players

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Shake Milton Turned It All Around In Six Minutes

Ronald Acuña Jr. crushes a ball to the moon.

Dinger Beauty Is A Joy Forever

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 3: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees reacts against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium on June 3, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

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Gerrit Cole, Asked Simple, Straightforward Yes/No Question: [5 Seconds Of Silence] [5 More Seconds Of Stammering] “I Don’t Quite Know How To Answer That”

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Daniil Medvedev’s Zany Clay Adventure Comes To A Fitting Demise

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Stephen Schoch Is Everyone’s Favorite College Baseball Dude

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Connecticut Sun v Las Vegas Aces

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Oh No, The Connecticut Sun’s Best Player Has To Go Be Bosnian Real Quick

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Can I Take A Shit At An Open House?

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Liverpool's Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum leaves the pitch after being substituted off during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on May 23, 2021.

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Gini Wijnaldum Gave Liverpool Exactly What It Needed

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God Help Me, I’ve Been Charmed By Chris Paul

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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 07: The Montreal Canadiens celebrate an overtime victory against the Winnipeg Jets in Game Four of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre on June 7, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in overtime and eliminate them with a 4-0 series win. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

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