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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 27: Head coach Tennessee Titans Mike Vrabel speaks to his team on the sidelines during the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans v Minnesota Vikings

Defector Up All Night

The Titans Might Have Fucked Up Big-Time

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Patrick Redford

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Former Kings Announcer Grant Napear Attempts A Comeback, But Shows He’s Learned Nothing

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Chris Thompson

A view of the brain of Waylon Smithers, from The Simpsons.

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Underexplained Lists

Internal Organs, Ranked

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on September 27, 2020

AS Roma v Juventus – Serie A

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Lawsuit Between Cristiano Ronaldo And Woman Who Accused Him Of Rape Set For Bench Trial

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A goat rodeo, with a tweet from Jon Rothstein on it, it says "College basketball scheduling in 2020: Wilder than a goat rodeo"

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College Basketball

Unpacking Jon Rothstein’s Latest Catchphrase, “Wilder Than A Goat Rodeo”

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Ray Ratto

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Football Team warms up before the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 20, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Washington Football Team v Arizona Cardinals

We’re One Step Closer To Alex Smith Playing Football, Which Is Insane

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Lauren Theisen

Alexis Lafreniere is selected by the New York Rangers at the NHL Network Studio

2020 NHL Draft – Round One

Welcome To A New Era Of Rangers Hockey

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Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm walks across the court after winning the WNBA Championship following Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces at Feld Entertainment Center on October 06, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

WNBA Finals – Game Three

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The Seattle Storm’s Championship Wasn’t Always So Inevitable

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 05: Deatrich Wise #91 of the New England Patriots tackles Clyde Edwards-Helaire #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on October 05, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

New England Patriots v Kansas City Chiefs

COVID Reality Has Caught Up To A Delusional NFL

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 06: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers blocks Kelly Olynyk #9 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter in Game Four of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 6, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

2020 NBA Finals – Game Four

If There’s Going To Be A Rockfight, Have The Biggest Rock

Breanna Stewart #30, Sue Bird #10, and Natasha Howard #6 of the Seattle Storm look on during the second half of Game Two of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces at Feld Entertainment Center on October 04, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

WNBA Finals – Game Two

Settle In For This NBA Finals, WNBA Finals And Postseason Baseball Open Thread

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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 17: Guitarist Eddie Van Halen of Van Halen performs during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

2015 Billboard Music Awards – Show

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Eddie Van Halen Shredded My Teenage Dirtball Face Off

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Diego Schwartzman celebrates on court after his French Open quarterfinal win.

2020 French Open – Day Ten

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Diego Schwartzman Is Going Deep At The French Open

Masai Ujiri pulling out his credentials before being shoved.

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Lawyers For Cop Who Shoved Masai Ujiri Claim He Was Trying To Stop Another Munich Massacre

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When Is The Best Time To Put On Fresh Undies?

Isaiah Thomas of the Washington Wizards reacts after being ejected during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Capital One Arena on January 03, 2020 in Washington, DC.

Isaiah Thomas Is Pain-Free For The First Time In Three Years, For The Fourth Time In Three Years

Gunnersaurus, the Arsenal mascot, which is a big green dinosaur in a red Arsenal jersey, walks up the steps escorted by some people in suits.

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Arsenal Mascot Gunnersaurus Axed, Possibly Brought Back By Mesut Özil

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders smiles after the Raiders defeated the New Orleans Saints 34-24 in the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

New Orleans Saints v Las Vegas Raiders

The NFL Will Get Tough On COVID When It Costs The Owners Money And Not A Second Earlier

Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees hits a grand slam

Division Series – New York Yankees v Tampa Bay Rays – Game One

Sorry, But The Yankees Are The Good Guys

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President Trump Arrives Back At White House After Stay At Walter Reed Medical Center For Covid

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Thank God I Stopped Gnawing On An Extension Cord Long Enough To Enjoy This Inspiring Message From Our President

Baker looks on at Murphy's mighty dinger.

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Dusty Baker Gets Mic’d Up Just In Time To Marvel At An A’s Dinger

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Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien talks with quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Baltimore Ravens v Houston Texans

Bill O’Brien Had All The Control And No More Excuses

Breanna Stewart #30, Natasha Howard #6, Jewell Loyd #24, Alysha Clark #32, and Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm meet after a foul during the first half of Game Two of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces at Feld Entertainment Center on October 04, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

There’s No Stopping The Seattle Storm When They Play Like This

Petrosian, Tigran L. waits to compete wit Clarsen, Magnus on the Day 6 of the King Salman Rapid &amp; Blitz Chess Championships on December 30, 2017 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Championship is taking place in Saudi Arabia for the first time with participation of 236 players from 70 countries.

2017 King Salman World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships – Day 6

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Let Me Explain This Amazingly Petulant Chess Drama To You

Manchester United's Norwegian manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks on from the sidelines during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford

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Manchester United Got Its Teeth Kicked Down Its Throat And Then Liverpool Got Disemboweled On Live TV And It Was Amazing (Unless You Root For One Of Them)

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