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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 08: Special Advisor Tony La Russa of the Los Angeles Angels looks on during their summer workout at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 08, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels Summer Workouts

Does It Bother You That He’s Old, Or Does It Bother You That He’s Tony La Russa?

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Brad Hand walks off after getting the last out of an exhibition game in Pittsburgh, in July.

Brad Hand Is A Bad Omen

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Naoya Inoue celebrates as he knocks down Emmanuel Rodriguez

Muhammad Ali Trophy Semi-Finals – World Boxing Super Series Fight Night

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Naoya Inoue Is Coming To The U.S. And Oh God He’s So Scary

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The Flashlight Trick

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World Series – Washington Nationals v Houston Astros – Game Seven

An Ode To The Nats, Wing Wednesday, And The Best Baseball Season Of My Life

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at Tony La Russa's 3rd annual Leaders &amp; Legends gala benefitting the Animal Rescue Foundation at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on November 22, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tony La Russa’s 3rd Annual Leaders & Legend Gala Benefitting ARF

Defector Up All Night

Report: “Tony La Russia” “Disturbing”

A sideline view of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium, where the Defector Idiots hope to achieve ultimate glory in the sport of college football

This Is So Stupid

The Nebraska Cornhuskers Must Face Us On The Gridiron This Weekend

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Texas Rangers v Oakland Athletics

The White Sox Are Bringing Back This Old Bastard

OTTAWA, ON - NOVEMBER 8: Members of the Ottawa Senators stand as a large Canadian flag is passed along in the stands during the singing of the national anthem prior to an NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at Canadian Tire Centre on November 8, 2014 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Winnipeg Jets v Ottawa Senators

We Stand On Guard For An NHL Canadian Division

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Manchester United's English striker Marcus Rashford (L) scores his team's second goal past RB Leipzig's Hungarian goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi during the UEFA Champions league group H football match between Manchester United and RB Leipzig at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, north west England, on October 28, 2020.

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Marcus Rashford’s Hat Trick Was A Ball-Striking Fetishist’s Wet Dream

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25:Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots looks on from the bench during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v New England Patriots

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It Shouldn’t Have To End This Way For Cam

Baseball Should Kill The Baseball

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at Pepsi Center on November 25, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Senators defeated the Avalanche 5-3.

Ottawa Senators v Colorado Avalanche

I Wish I Could Do A Hockey Blog

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Al Michaels And The Price Of Comfort

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 07: Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred attends Game Two of the National League Division Series between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Globe Life Field on October 07, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Division Series – San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game Two

Is Rob Manfred Bad For Baseball?

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Donald Trump, On Californians Eating Spaghetti And Meat Sauce While Wearing A Face Mask: “It Looks Like You Got Into A Fight With Dana White, Where’s Dana, You Fought One Of Dana White, I Saw Dana White, Does Anyone Know Who Dana White Is?”

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Joao Felix of Atletico de Madrid in action during the UEFA Champions League Group A stage match between Atletico de Madrid and RB Salzburg at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on October 27, 2020

Atletico Madrid v RB Salzburg: Group A – UEFA Champions League

João Félix Is Atlético Madrid’s Vital Spark Plug

Web Summit Dublin – Day 3

Utah Jazz Now Owned By Personification Of “Utah Jazz”

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Tom Brady Shares A Vapid, Incorrect Message About COVID-19 And Suicide

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The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is This Kid’s Well-Earned Vengeance

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 27: Justin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers and his wife Kourtney Pogue, hold the Commissioners Trophy after the teams 3-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game Six to win the 2020 MLB World Series at Globe Life Field on October 27, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

World Series – Tampa Bay Rays v Los Angeles Dodgers  – Game Six

It’s Not Justin Turner’s Fault

Blake Snell #4 of the Tampa Bay Rays is congratulated by pitching coach Kyle Snyder and third base coach Rodney Linares after being taken out of the game

Blake Snell Made Everybody Look Foolish, Especially His Manager

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 27: Justin Turner #10 and the Los Angeles Dodgers pose for a photo after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game Six to win the 2020 MLB World Series at Globe Life Field on October 27, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Justin Turner of the Dodgers sits for team photo after testing positive for coronavirus midgame

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Justin Turner Tests Positive For COVID-19, Gets Pulled Midgame, Rejoins And Hugs Dodgers After World Series Win

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