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Media Meltdowns

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Politics

Harry Reid Was A True Believer

John Madden points to the sky after lighting a flame in the honor of Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis during halftime of their game against the Cleveland Browns at O.co Coliseum on October 16, 2011 in Oakland, California.

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Defector At The Movies

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 21: A member of the Knights Guard dressed as Santa Claus and another wearing an elf hat clean the ice during the Vegas Golden Knights' game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at T-Mobile Arena on December 21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lightning defeated the Golden Knights 4-3. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Allen and Payne just before they got into it.

WFT Reaches The “Fighting On Sidelines” Stage Of Their Tailspin


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Funbag

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It’s Cruel To Make The Jaguars Keep Playing Football

Report: Cole Beasley Running Around Like An Asshole

Kemba Walker Came Back From Exile And Thrived

Soccer

Manchester City Is Swinging The Sword

The Lakers Are Stuck With This

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What Did We Get Stuck In Our Rectums Last Year?

Defector Up All Night

Christmas Open Thread!

Ashley Feinberg

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 20: A man dressed as Santa Claus is pictured outside the stadium prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Sheffield United at Craven Cottage on December 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

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