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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Kelsey McKinney

Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies in a Phillies jersey, grey, with the top buttons unbuttoned

Philadelphia Phillies v Milwaukee Brewers

Is The Phillies’ Good Luck Charm A Dedication To Himbo Culture And Showing Clavicle? [Update]

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David Roth

The animals from Paw Patrol, or more accurately people wearing costumes of the animals from Paw Patrol, waving at the Paris premiere of the Paw Patrol movie.

“Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie”: Paris Premiere At UGC Normandie

This Is So Stupid

Caitlin Flanagan’s Wheels Are Spinning A Little Too Fast

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Patrick Redford

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 27: Houston Dynamo owner James Harden waves to the fans after the 2023 U.S. Open Cup Final against the Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium on September 27, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Houston Dynamo v Inter Miami CF – 2023 U.S. Open Cup Final

James Harden Begins Going “Ben Simmons Mode”

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Tom Ley

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Announcements

Lori Teresa Yearwood Made A Difference

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Lauren Theisen

Miguel Cabrera fields a ground ball at first for the last time

Cleveland Guardians v Detroit Tigers

Miguel Cabrera, First To The Last

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Luis Paez-Pumar

The giant screen shows a goal from Luis Diaz of Liverpool being checked for offside by VAR during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 30, 2023 in London, England.

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool FC – Premier League

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VAR Fucked Up The One Thing It Is Supposed To Never Fuck Up

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Israel Daramola

Singer Taylor Swift and Actor Ryan Reynolds talk prior to the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 01, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Kansas City Chiefs v New York Jets

The NFL Belongs To Taylor Swift Now

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Dan McQuade

A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles makes a touchdown reception during the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on October 01, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Sky Is Falling For The 4-0 Eagles

A Chicago Bears bears fan stands with a paper bag on his head after the game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on October 01, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Denver Broncos v Chicago Bears

The Bears Are The Biggest Embarrassment

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Drew Magary

Atlanta Falcons' Desmond Ridder during the NFL International match at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday October 1, 2023. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Jacksonville Jaguars – NFL London Games 2023 – Wembley Stadium

Hey, Guess Who Sucks? It’s Desmond Ridder!

20th August 1943: Three schoolboys carrying baskets of apples after picking fruit during a stay at the Bishop of Rochesters Harvesting Camp at Cranbrook in Kent. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Fruit Pickers

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Fuck It, It’s Apple Crisp Season

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Barry Petchesky

HAMILTON, ON - OCTOBER 02: Jeshrun Antwi #20 of the Montreal Alouettes gains yards after a pass reception against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Tim Hortons Field on October 2, 2021 in Hamilton, Canada. (Photo by John E. Sokolowski/Getty Images)

Montreal Alouettes v Hamilton Tiger-Cats

The CFL Remains An Innovator In The “What The Hell Just Happened?” Space

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Ray Ratto

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 19: Manager Gabe Kapler #19 of the San Francisco Giants watches from the dugout during the first inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 19, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v Arizona Diamondbacks

The Giants’ Organizational Mediocrity Runs Deeper Than Gabe Kapler

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 30: Arizona Diamondbacks players celebrate in the Chase Field pool after clinching a National League Wild Card playoff spot after the game against the Houston Astros on September 30, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Houston Astros v Arizona Diamondbacks

It Was Clinch Night

ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 23: UAB Blazers Head Coach Trent Dilfer looks on prior to the college football game between the UAB Blazers and the Georgia Bulldogs on September 23, 2023, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. (Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 23 UAB at Georgia

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Coaching UAB Has Freed Trent Dilfer To Be The Unremarkable Asshole He’s Always Dreamed Of Being

Cincinnati Bengals fans cheer during the game against the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 25, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.

NFL: SEP 25 Rams at Bengals

Defector Up All Night

Here’s A Weekend Open Thread To Enjoy

Fans stand and cheer as Miguel Cabrera walks to the dugout

MLB: APR 23 Rockies at Tigers

Miguel Cabrera Was Always Worth It

Michael Oher #73 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with his family after the NFC Championship Game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank Of America Stadium on January 24, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Judge Formally Ends Michael Oher’s Conservatorship

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Kelly Conaboy

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French Onion Soup In Cupcake Tins? French Onion Soup In Cupcake Tins

Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

New Orleans Saints v Green Bay Packers

The Lions Are Finally Good Enough To Cause Someone Else’s Coach To Have An Emotional Outburst

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How Do You Do, Fellow Termites?

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on September 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Philadelphia Phillies

Angel Hernandez Will Make You Want To Throw A Thing

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: The Grounds crew pull the tarp back on the field at Citi Field on September 28, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins v New York Mets

Fish All Wet

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Curt Schilling Reveals Former Teammate Tim Wakefield’s Cancer Diagnosis Against His Wishes

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