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Soccer

Head Of Canada Soccer Forced Out Following Player Protests, No-Confidence Letter

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 23: Taynna Cardoso of Brazil (black trunks) trades punches with Heather Hardy (white trunks) during their Super Featherweights bout at BoxingInsider Fight Night at Sony Hall on February 23, 2023 in New York City. Hardy won by majority decision.

The Fights

In New York, Some Legends Still Fight Underground

Patrick Redford

IOWA CITY, IOWA- FEBRUARY 26: Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates with forward Monika Czinano #25 after their match-up against the Indiana Hoosiers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, on February 26, 2023 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Caitlin Clark;Monika Czinano

College Basketball

Caitlin Clark, Real Hooper, Fears Nothing

Lauren Theisen

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 16: of the San Jose Sharks against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on February 16, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images)

The East Is Going To Be A Brawl

Kelsey McKinney

Alex Sujong Laughlin

An illustration of several people, each one passing some juicy gossip on to the next one.

Podcasts

All The Gossip About Normal Gossip’s New Partner

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Chris Thompson

Nikola Jokic has a gross red scar on his arm.

Nikola Jokic’s Gnarly Oozing Arm Wounds Are Getting Out Of Hand

Justin Ellis

Wendie Renard of France during the UEFA Women's Euro England 2022 Semi Final match between Germany and France at Stadium mk on July 27, 2022 in Milton Keynes, England. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)

Three French Stars Step Away From Women’s National Team, Call For Changes

Tom Ley

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Carabao Cup Final match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on February 26, 2023 in London, England.

Manchester United Can Stand On Marcus Rashford’s Shoulders

PORTLAND, OR - FEBRUARY 26: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers scores career-high 71 points during the game against the Houston Rockets on February 26, 2023 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE

Damian Lillard Put Up The Purest 71 Points Ever Scored

Dave McKenna

Eastern Motors guy with 1-888-203-5217 on his face

Life's Rich Pageant

A Jingle That Will Not Die

Players fight to earn the ball during the Guinness Six Nations third round, Italy vs Ireland at the Olympic Stadium of Rome. Ireland won the match with a score of 34-20. (Photo by Pasquale Gargano/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Rugby

Ireland Has The Best Rugby Team In The World? How’d That Happen?

Linus Ullmark #35 of the Boston Bruins is congratulated by teammate Brandon Carlo #25 after scoring a goalie goal during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena February 25, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Linus Ullmark Is Absolutely Ridiculous

Ray Ratto

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates after the game against the LA Clippers on February 24, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE

All Glory To The Beam

Zillowing Out

A $760,000 House To Store Our Art

Journalismism

A Roundtable On The Free Speech Implications Of The New York Times Trans Letter Debate

Samer Kalaf

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 04: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens watches the game against the Denver Broncos at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

The Ravens Can’t Just Pretend The Browns Didn’t Give Deshaun Watson All That Money

TOPSHOT - United States forward Alex Morgan (C) raises the SheBelieves Cup trophy as the United States Womens National Soccer Team celebrates following the 2023 SheBelieves Cup soccer match between the United States and Brazil at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on February 22, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Alex Morgan Is All The Way Back

Giri Nathan

Lauri Markkanen Is A Dude Now

Politics

Alaska Politician Tricks Himself Into Arguing There’s A Taxpayer Benefit To The Murder Of Children

Luis Paez-Pumar

Video Games

I Love My Silly Little Mini-Games

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Inglewood, California.

Report: They Gave Russell Wilson A Big-Boy Office

charismatic megafauna (they/them)

Sabrina Imbler

Hedgehog adult sitting amongst autumn leaves and Fly Agaric Amanita muscaria

Creaturefector

Thorvald, World’s Oldest European Hedgehog, Was Killed By Dog At Age 16

Joel Embiid blocks Ja Morant's shot attempt.

When Joel Embiid Decides To Be A Monster, Look Out!

Defector Up All Night

The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is—LUSK CALLS THE SNOW DAY. BREAKING NEWS: LUSK CALLS THE SNOW DAY

David Roth

Mac McClung is congratulated by a bunch of much more high-profile NBA players after winning the Slam Dunk Contest at the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend in Utah.