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Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart look up during the Knicks' Game 7 loss to the Pacers

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For Once, The Knicks Can Avoid An Offseason Existential Crisis

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Green Bay, WI - December 18: A frozen fly on a window screen in a Green Bay hotel. (Photo by Stan Grossfeld/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Green Bay Packers Vs. LA Rams At Lambeau Field

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Could I Murder You With A Screen Door?

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Florida Gators commit Jaden Rashada looks on during the second half of a game between the Florida Gators and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 12, 2022 in Gainesville, Florida.

South Carolina v Florida

Death To The NCAA

College Football Keeps Begging For And Receiving Ugly NIL Lawsuits

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Luis Paez-Pumar

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Video Games

Try And Quit And Try Again

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Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu high five during a game

Seattle Storm v New York Liberty

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It’s A Long, Long Road To Las Vegas For The Liberty

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How Many Times Is Too Many Times?

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Patrick Redford

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 25: Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrates after being selected fourth overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza on April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

2024 NFL Draft – Round 1

Marvin Harrison Jr. Sued By Fanatics For Breaching Contract, Speaking To Pat McAfee

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A Tesla Cybertruck electric vehicle sits parked next to a garbage truck in Los Angeles.

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Life's Rich Pageant

Have You Seen A Cybertruck Yet?

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever looks on during the game against the New York Liberty on May 16, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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On The Caitlin Clark Beat, Everyone’s Plotting

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What Makes Hockey Hockey?

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Albert Burneko

Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks during Round 2 Game 7 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2024.

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The Pacers Simply Ran Away

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the home support after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on May 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

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Arsenal Loses The League With Its Head Held High

Alysha Clark (L) #7 and Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces react after receiving their 2023 WNBA championship rings before the team's home opener against the Phoenix Mercury on May 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Mercury 89-80.

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The Aces Are Also A Superteam At Being Investigated

Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool showing his appreciation to the fans at the end of the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on May 19, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers – Premier League

Liverpool Gave Jürgen Klopp The Finale He Deserved

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Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns sit at the post-game press conference.

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The Timberwolves Have Not Yet Surprised Themselves

Magnus Carlsen (NOR),Sanan Sjugirov (RUS) during the FIDE Chess World Rapid Blitz 2021 in Warsaw, Poland, on December 29, 2021.

FIDE Chess World Rapid & Blitz 2021

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The Crossword, May 20: Refresher Course

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U.S. gymnast Simone Biles competes in the balance beam event during the Core Hydration Classic at XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut, on May 18, 2024.

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Simone Biles Somehow Looks Even Better

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Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets shoots over Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

DENVER NUGGETS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES, NBA

Minnesota Has The Bedrock

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Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna.

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For Lando Norris, One Win Is No Longer Enough

Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs looks on from the dugout prior to the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs.

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Now Let Us Praise Shota Imanaga

P.J. Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots a free throw during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round Playoffs.

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Thunder–Mavericks Deserved A Better Ending

Harrison Butker wearing a knit cap and a cowl while warming up on the field in cold temperatures before the Chiefs' January 13, 2024 Wild Card game.

AFC Wild Card Playoffs – Miami Dolphins v Kansas City Chiefs

Harrison Butker Overestimates His Range

Absolute Skenes

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Xavi Hernandez, with Deco and Joan Laporta, during the press conference called by FC Barcelona to announce his continuity as coach of the club until June 2025, in Barcelona, Spain, on April 25, 2024.

FC Barcelona Manager Xavi Confirms Decision To Stay

Xavi, Who Once Went All “You Can’t Fire Me, Because I Quit!” Before Then Deciding To Stay, Is Maybe About To Get Fired

Scottie Scheffler arrives to the course during the second round of PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 17, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky.

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This Is So Stupid

Officer’s Pants Tragically Struck Down In Confrontation With Scottie Scheffler

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