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Linebacker Brian Burns #0 of the New York Giants sacks quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles on 10/9/25.

Philadelphia Eagles v New York Giants

Eagles Fans Can Go Ahead And Freak Out Now

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Kelsey McKinney

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Minnesota Twins v Philadelphia Phillies

What I’ll Remember About The Phillies

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On September 14, 2025, in Madrid, Spain, the Vuelta a Espana comes to an unprecedented halt as the final stage is canceled with 56 km to go due to large-scale pro-Palestinian protests in the heart of the Spanish capital.

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Jackson Chourio of the Brewers looks bummed.

Division Series – Milwaukee Brewers v Chicago Cubs – Game Four

The Zippy Brewers Appear To Have Misplaced Their Magic

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Country singer/songwriter Johnny Cash performs onstage with an acoustic guitar in Sun Records publicity shot in 1957.

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Breaking: Some Guy Now Aware Of Most Revered Country Artist Who Ever Lived

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Make It Nice: Windows And Floors

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This Is Not Ideal Goalie Positioning

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Texas v Florida

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Things Can Always Get Worse

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Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate as they run past relief pitcher Orion Kerkering #50 of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in 11 innings to win game 3 and the NLDS.

Phillies Go Down Swinging And Missing, And Throwing And Missing

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Maxing Out The Candle Budget, With Eli Yudin

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Lauren Theisen

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Bad Bunny attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.

The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” – Arrivals

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Who’s Afraid Of The Big Bad Bunny, And Why?

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts after her made basket against the Phoenix Mercury with .1 seconds left in the fourth quarter of Game Three of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 08, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Who Can Stop A’ja Wilson?

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is seen on the field prior to the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 5, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Gary Oldman and Jonathan Pryce attend the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations Presents "Slow Horses" event at The Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists on June 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA Foundation)

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations Presents “Slow Horses”

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How ‘Slow Horses’ Explains The World

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Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League 2025/26 league phase match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munchen Frauen at Estadi Johan Cruyff on October 07, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.

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Barcelona Is On The Warpath

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Jannik Sinner of Italy withdraws due to injury during the match against Tallon Griekspoor of Netherlands in the Men's Singles 3rd round match on day 7 of the 2025 Shanghai Rolex Masters Qi Zhong Tennis Center on October 05, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Hu Chengwei/Getty Images)

2025 Shanghai Rolex Masters – Day 7

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The Pro Tennis Calendar Is Built For Burnout

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Division Series – Toronto Blue Jays v New York Yankees – Game 4

The Blue Jays Have The Juice

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Bill Burr Keeps Cycling Through Excuses For Doing The Riyadh Comedy Festival

Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with Randy Arozarena #56 after hitting a two-run home run.

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What Mariners Magic Looks Like Now

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 07: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a game-tying three-run home run in the fourth inning of Game Three of the American League Division Series presented by Booking.com between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Division Series – Toronto Blue Jays v New York Yankees – Game 3

October Is For Big Boys

Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts in the first half of a game against the UCF Knights on September 20, 2025.

North Carolina v UCF

The Great Bill Belichick Experiment Is Already Deep In The Dumpster

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Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins looks on prior to a NFL Preseason 2025 game between Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. He is wearing a grey shirt with the Dolphins logo.

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Here’s The Court Document Tyreek Hill Didn’t Want Anyone To See

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 21: (L-R) Eric Collins talks with Dell Curry before the game between the Charlotte Hornets and the New Orleans Pelicans at Spectrum Center on March 21, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

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WARNING! The Worst Announcer In Pro Basketball Has Come For The NFL

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos #8 slides into Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts #50 on third base.

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