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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On July 15

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Live Event

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Patrick Redford

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Tim Weah #20 of the United States controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier match against Mexico at TQL Stadium on November 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Mexico v United States: 2022 World Cup Qualifying

Soccer

Tim Weah Answers All The Right Questions

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Billy Haisley

Kheira Hamraoui #14 of Paris Saint-Germain takes the field before playing against Chicago Red Stars during The Women's Cup Third Place match at Lynn Family Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Women’s Cup – Third Place Match

The Totally Insane Story About The Attacked PSG Player Has Only Gotten More Insane

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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Defector Reads A Book Has Its November Selection

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Ray Ratto

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 12: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on November 12, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets v New Orleans Pelicans

Kevin Durant And The Warriors Both Got What They Wanted

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Diana Moskovitz

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Woman On The Sand

Life Lessons

I Give You Permission To Do Nothing

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 27: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings watches from the bench during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on October 27, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings v Phoenix Suns

At Least The Marvin Bagley Disaster Will Be Over Soon

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Albert Burneko

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Zev Fishman Portrait Session

This Is So Stupid

All Of My Problems With The Name “Ultimate”

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Drew Magary

Chocolate Easter Bunny Production At Confiserie Felicitas

Funbag

Allow Me To Explain Why Chocolate Soda Shouldn’t Exist

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Samer Kalaf

Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots reacts before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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The Macpill Is Becoming Too Potent

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Please Wait Until After The First Free Throw To Chant “M-V-P” For Montrezl Harrell Of The First-Place Washington Wizards

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Tom Ley

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Media Meltdowns

We Must Do Everything In Our Power To Stop This From Happening Again

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks for an open teammate during the third quarter in the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on November 15, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers

Jimmy Garoppolo Won’t Roll Over And Die According To Plan

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: Head coach Jimmy Lake of the Washington Huskies takes the field before the game against the Oregon Ducks at Husky Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

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College Football

Jimmy Lake’s Disastrous Tenure At Washington Comes To An End

Philadelphia Eagles v Denver Broncos

Darius Slay Found Two Ways To Humiliate Teddy Bridgewater

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification group A football match between Portugal and Serbia, at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, on November 14, 2021.

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Fernando Santos Was Never The Right Manager For Portugal

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How To Beat Tom Brady: Introducing The Infinite Drive

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Boxing

How A Bareknuckle Boxing Match Became A Fight About Food

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Lauren Theisen

Detroit Lions v Pittsburgh Steelers

How Do NFL Players Still Not Know That Ties Exist?

Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after scoring on a 2-yard rushing touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-10.

Carolina Panthers v Arizona Cardinals

Cam Newton Made The Most Of  His Return

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Barry Petchesky

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 14: Mike White #5 of the New York Jets is hit by Ed Oliver #91 of the Buffalo Bills and results in an incomplete pass at MetLife Stadium on November 14, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Buffalo Bills v New York Jets

You Fools, This Will Only Make Mike White Stronger

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Russell Wilson Performs Heroic, Unbelievable, Incredible Feat

Jerry Jacobs #39 of the Detroit Lions breaks up a pass play intended for Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter at Heinz Field on November 14, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Lions Still Can’t Win Even When They Don’t Lose

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How Is Urban Meyer Feeling Today?

Matt Duchene #95 of the Nashville Predators takes a shot against Karel Vejmelka #70 of the Arizona Coyotes during the third period at Bridgestone Arena on November 13, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Nashville Predators won 4-1.

Arizona Coyotes v Nashville Predators

Nobody Does Losing As Well As The Arizona Coyotes

Weston McKennie #8 of the United States is congratulated by Christian Pulisic #10 and Tyler Adams #4 after scoring a goal during the second half of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier match against Mexico at TQL Stadium on November 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The United States defeated Mexico 2-0.

The USMNT Is Legit As Hell

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