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Philadelphia 76ers v Atlanta Hawks – Game Six

Basketball Is Played By People, Not Archetypes

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Dan McQuade

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Iowa TV Station Interrupts U.S. Open At Funniest Possible Time

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Ray Ratto

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 16: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees rubs the ball between pitches during the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Sahlen Field on June 16, 2021 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joshua Bessex/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Toronto Blue Jays

Bring On The Sticky-Stuff Anarchy

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Barry Petchesky

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JUNE 20: Robin Lehner #90 of the Vegas Golden Knights makes the save against Phillip Danault #24 of the Montreal Canadiens during the second period in Game Four of the Stanley Cup Semifinals of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre on June 20, 2021 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights v Montreal Canadiens – Game Four

Vegas Has The Best Kind Of Goalie Controversy

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Lauren Theisen

I Didn’t Know A Puck Could Fit In Here

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 20: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers bumps into fans during the fourth quarter during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks at Wells Fargo Center on June 20, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks v Philadelphia 76ers – Game Seven

Who Wants Ben Simmons?

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Listen To This Spanish Lady Roast A Triathlete For Blowing A Race

Germany's defender Robin Gosens (L) heads the ball to score their fourth goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group F football match between Portugal and Germany at Allianz Arena in Munich on June 19, 2021.

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Robin Gosens Beheaded Portugal, But Portugal Bared Its Own Neck

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Damn You, Defector, For Forcing Me To Rewatch ‘Taskmaster’ Out Of Envy And Cussedness

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and Thanasis Antetokounmpo #43 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrate the win of game seven of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-111 in overtime to win the series.

Milwaukee Bucks v Brooklyn Nets – Game Seven

Defensive Heroics Made For A Wild Night In The NBA And NHL Playoffs

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A $700,000 Home Fit For A Vampire

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John Malone Hasn’t Really Thought About It

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Watch ‘Taskmaster,’ And Indulge In The Simple Pleasure Of Watching Funny People Do Weird Things

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Innocent Children Forced To Sit There And Watch Meyers Leonard Cry

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Candace Parker #3 of the Chicago Sky huddles with teammates Kahleah Copper #2 and Allie Quigley #14 during the first half of the game against the Washington Mystics at Entertainment &amp; Sports Arena on May 15, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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Let The Chicago Sky’s Great Resurgence Begin

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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - JUNE 16: Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers celebrates a basket in Game Five of the Western Conference second-round playoff series against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on June 16, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Clippers v Utah Jazz – Game Five

Enjoy The Paul George Redemption Arc

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Call Of The Ice Bath, With Chris Bosh

Belgium's midfielder Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B football match between Denmark and Belgium at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on June 17, 2021.

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The Belgians Are A Bunch Of Surgeons

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Manuel Locatelli of Italy celebrates with Nicolo Barella after scoring their side's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group A match between Italy and Switzerland at Olimpico Stadium on June 16, 2021 in Rome, Italy.

Italy v Switzerland – UEFA Euro 2020: Group A

Meet The New Italy, The Euros’ Most Entertaining Side

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Frank Bruni, I’m Not Sorry

Chicago Cubs v New York Mets

Jacob deGrom Will Strike Out 20 If His Body Lets Him

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A Dispatch From The Most Horrible Sixers Collapse Of My Lifetime

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Greta Rogers Hasn’t Forgiven Robert Sarver Just Because The Suns Are Winning

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