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Russia's Daniil Medvedev hits a return against Australia's Nick Kyrgios during their men's singles match on day four of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2022.

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Daniil Medvedev Does Not Appreciate Silly Soccer Noises

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Drew Magary

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I Am The Tiger

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Mike McCarthy’s Decision Looks Even Worse Now

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MGM National Harbor, Governor Larry Hogan And Joe Theismann Launch Sports Betting In Maryland With BETMGM

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Sports Betting Apps Are So Easy To Use It’s Terrifying

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Nikola Jokic Crafts Another Masterpiece

Russell Westbrook #0 and head coach Frank Vogel watch play during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on November 04, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Oklahoma City Thunder v Los Angeles Lakers

Russell Westbrook Might Have A New Home: The Bench

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Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 15, 2022 in Washington, DC. 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Nets Assistant Coach Contributes “Horseshit” Steal In One-Point Win Over Wizards

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 13: A sign referring to former University of Michigan sports doctor Robert Anderson is on display at a vigil for survivors of sexual abuse in front of the home of outgoing UM President Mark Schlissel October 13, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The group says it is standing in solidarity with sexual abuse victims of Anderson, U.S. Women's Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, actor Bill Cosby and others.

Vigil Held For Victims Of Sexual Abuse At The University Of Michigan

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University Of Michigan To Pay $490 Million To More Than 1,000 Survivors Of Sexual Abuse

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David Aleksander Toska, the alleged leader of a group who allegedly carried out an April 5, 2004 raid in central Stavanger on a branch of Norway's central cash service from which they stole 58 million kroner (7.1 million euros, 9.1 million dollars), appears in court in Stavanger 04 September 2006.

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Chess

Norway’s Most Successful Bank Robber Now Also Norway’s Most Controversial Chess Analyst

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Jeff Thomason (Eagles No. 83) puts his arms straight out to celebrate a touchdown.

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There Is No News Peg For This Jeff Thomason Touchdown Celebration Supercut

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Chamath Palihapitiya’s Whole Game Is Being A Loudmouth

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I Am Transfixed By The Tall, Skinny Young Man Playing Basketball For Florida State

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Today You Are Allowed To Say Something Bitchy

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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 31: Leon Draisaitl #29 of the Edmonton Oilers in action against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on December 31, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Oilers 6-5 in overtime. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers v New Jersey Devils

Media Meltdowns

It’s Pissy Season In Edmonton

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – San Francisco 49ers v Dallas Cowboys

Dak Prescott Sorry For Saying It’s Cool To Throw Shit At Referees

Matteo Berrettini wrote "Imodium! Grazie!" after winning his first-round Australian Open match.

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Matteo Berrettini Thanks Diarrhea Medication For Helping Him Win Match

Infinite Replay: Riddick Bowe vs. Andrew Golata

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The Low Blows, Billowing Bedsheets, And Huge Disgusting Poop Of July 11, 1996

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Darren Rovell Says He’s Not Racist Because He Has Black Friends And MLK Jr. Memorabilia

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Funbag

The Best Reason To Have Kids Is To Play With All Their Crap

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Arizona Cardinals v Los Angeles Rams

You Better Bring The Cool Shit In A Playoff Blowout

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Ray Ratto

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Michael Dogbe #91 of the Arizona Cardinals walks off the field after losing to the Los Angeles Rams 34-11 in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at SoFi Stadium on January 17, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Never Trust The Cardinals

Dallas Stars v Florida Panthers

It Is Time To Acknowledge The Panthers

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