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HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 12: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts after losing to the Houston Texans 37-21 at NRG Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

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U.S. gymnasts Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman are sworn in to testify during a Senate Judiciary hearing about the Inspector General's report on the FBI handling of the Larry Nassar investigation of sexual abuse of U.S. gymnasts, on Capitol Hill, September 15, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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Congress Has Little More Than Apologies For Larry Nassar’s Victims

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Head coach Urban Meyer of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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The Brewers And Tigers Had A Stupid, Charming Pitcher’s Duel

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Against My Better Judgment, I’m Into The Expanded Wild Card

Brionna Jones #42 and Jasmine Thomas #5 of the Connecticut Sun celebrate on the court after Jones scored against the Las Vegas Aces and was fouled during their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 23, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Sun defeated the Aces 72-65.

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ASPEN - FEBRUARY 28: Norm MacDonald performs during the US Comedy Arts Festival at the historic Wheeler Opera House February 28, 2003 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Brands/Getty Images)

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Mark Davis Celebrates Raiders’ Victory While Looking Like Thanos In Miami

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Gamer Wins Tournament, Dislocates Shoulder In Celebration

Jewell Loyd #24 and Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm react during the second quarter against the Washington Mystics at Angel of the Winds Arena on September 07, 2021 in Everett, Washington.

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