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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Chris Thompson

Media Meltdowns

Lunkhead Broadcaster Chooses Exact Wrong Sequence Of Words To Describe Game-Winning Shot

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Kelsey McKinney

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Arts And Culture

No Wonder Left In World Now That Mysterious Book Thief Has Been Arrested

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Barry Petchesky

Antonio Brown #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on against the New York Jets during the game at MetLife Stadium on January 02, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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Here’s Antonio Brown’s Side Of This Mess

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Laura Wagner

World Series – Houston Astros v Washington Nationals – Game Five

Turns Out There Are Some Issues With MLB’s State Media Apparatus

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Ray Ratto

DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after being fouled by Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter at American Airlines Center on January 05, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Dallas Mavericks

Even Steph Curry Slumps Sometimes … Right?

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Tom Ley

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Life's Rich Pageant

Local Politician Very Sorry For Trying To Pull Down Referee’s Pants

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College Football

Urban Meyer’s Latest Embarrassing Coverup Only Lasts A Few Days

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Patrick Redford

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 03: Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during the Davis Cup semi final against Marin Cilic of Croatia at Madrid Arena on December 03, 2021 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Croatia v Serbia: Semi Final – Davis Cup Finals 2021

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Novak Djokovic Tried To Enter Australia Without Being Vaccinated And Now It’s A Big Mess [Update: Entry Denied]

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 15: (Editors Note: This image has been converted to black and white) The Washington Redskins are introduced before playing the New Orleans Saints at FedExField on November 15, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. The Washington Redskins won, 47-14. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New Orleans Saints v Washington Redskins

Ditching The Wonderlic Won’t Fix Football Brain

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Lauren Theisen

Jalen Hurts celebrates with fans who fell onto the ground after a railing collapsed

Philadelphia Eagles v Washington Football Team

Nothing To See Here, It’s Fine, They Zip-Tied It

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76ers New Metaverse Partner Somehow Getting Weirder

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Here, Have A Little “Gossiptonin”

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Defector Up All Night

This Lockout Needs To End Immediately

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Albert Burneko

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The Media Smiths Have A Bold New Idea

Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 27, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Grizzlies defeated the Suns 114-113. 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)

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Ja Morant Is The Only NBA Player

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When’s The Last Time You Cried From Physical Pain?

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Let’s Remember Some Locked-Out MLB Players, Day 34

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 03: Mikko Koskinen #19 of the Edmonton Oilers is beaten by Ryan Strome #16 of the New York Rangers during the third period at Madison Square Garden on January 03, 2022 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Oilers 4-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers v New York Rangers

Goaltending Is The Biggest Of The Oilers’ Many Problems

Cleveland Browns v Pittsburgh Steelers

Good Riddance To Big Ben

That Was Pathetic!

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Kai Havertz of Chelsea interacts with Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on January 02, 2022 in London, England.

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Liverpool Has Lost Control

New York Giants v Philadelphia Eagles

Imagine Having To Listen To This Guy Every Day

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Just How Big A Problem Is Nepotism In NFL Coaching?

Daniel Carlson #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates with teammates after kicking a game winning field goal to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana

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The Raiders Ease By Their Longtime Nemesis, The End Of The Season

Mike Glennon #2 of the New York Giants throws the ball in the third quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 02, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Here’s What Happened Every Time The Giants Tried To Pass

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