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Sandro Tonali of AC Milan celebrates during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and AC Milan at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on May 08, 2022 in Verona, Italy.

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Window Shopping: Sandro Tonali Is Worth Whatever It Takes

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Barry Petchesky

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 27: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gestures to fans during Buccaneers Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center on July 27, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp

So, What’s Going On With Tom Brady?

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 14: Carlos Correa #4 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 14, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Minnesota Twins v Seattle Mariners

The AL Central Disgusts Me

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The Power Of Shutting Up, With Ray Ratto

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Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Atlanta Falcons

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Everything You Need To Know About “Dimes Square”

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Tony Jefferson Has Seen The Light, Because He’s Wearing His Glasses Now

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Marton Csokas Is Too Quiet To Forget

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DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 4: Al Avila laughs during a news conference at Comerica Park after he was promoted to executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager on August 4, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. Avila replaces Dave Dombrowski who was the Tigers' general manager since 2002. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

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Al Avila Dug His Own Grave

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens watches from the bench during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 33-27 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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I Challenge You To Find A More Useless NFL Record Than The Ravens’ Preseason Win Streak

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Manchester United Is So Pitiful That I Almost Feel Bad

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BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 09: Robinson Chirinos #23 of the Baltimore Orioles dumps the Gatorade jug over Rougned Odor #12 after winning a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 09, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

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Rougned Odor Takes, Gives, Takes, And Gives Again

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The Lions Are Ready To Defeat All Opponents In The Oceanic Abyss That Is Also A Landfill

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Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Chicago Bears

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The Yankees Were Butt On The Basepaths

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The Money Is In All The Wrong Places

Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar (R) celebrates with Paris Saint-Germain's Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Clermont Foot 63 and Paris Saint-Germain at Stade Gabriel Montpied in Clermont-Ferrand, central France on August 6, 2022.

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If An Overhead Kick Is Scored In Paris, Does It Make A Sound?

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Not All Home Runs Are Created Equal

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DurantWatch: Sean Marks Is On The Clock

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Serena Williams of the United States serves against Nuria Parrizas Diaz of Spain during the National Bank Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at Sobeys Stadium on August 8, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Serena Williams Says She Will Retire From Tennis This Season

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