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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 20: Bobby Okereke #58 of the Indianapolis Colts recovers a fumble in the end zone in the game against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Houston Texans v Indianapolis Colts

The Texans May Be Doomed For All Eternity To Lose Games At The Colts’ Two-Yard Line

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on December 20, 2020.

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As Bruno Fernandes Goes, So Does Manchester United

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Chris Thompson

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 20: C.J. Moore #49 of the Detroit Lions is tackled short of a first down by Nick Westbrook #15 of the Tennessee Titans for a turnover on downs on a fake punt during the fourth quarter of the game at Nissan Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions v Tennessee Titans

Lions Special-Teams Coach Approaches Maximum Subterfuge, Is Fired

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Barry Petchesky

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman prepares for the first round of the 2020 National Hockey League Draft at the NHL Network Studio on October 06, 2020 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

2020 NHL Draft – Round One

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Lauren Theisen

Saints player lays face down in the end zone after failing to recovery a fumble

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The Failed Fumble Recovery In The End Zone Is The Worst Way To Score And I Love It

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Dan McQuade

Jalen Hurts runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals. It's all blurry and artsy.

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Nobody Does Quarterback Controversies Like The Eagles

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma at a December 17 game against UConn

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Death To The NCAA

The Hottest Phrase In COVID-Era Sports Is An Abundance Of Nonsense

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Samer Kalaf

Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams watches a replay during the second quarter of a game against the New York Jets at SoFi Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Inglewood, California.

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That One’s On The Rams

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Was Tom Brady Crud Today?

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Albert Burneko

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The Washington Football Team’s Intra-Owner Fight Is Such A Disaster That All Of Them Are Going To Get Richer

Derrick Henry of the Titans stiff-arms Alexander Myres of the Lions.

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Derrick Henry’s Latest Stiff-Arm Recipient Is This Poor Lions Cornerback

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Nature Is Healing: Grayson Allen Does Some Pointless, Self-Defeating Goon Shit In A Preseason Game, Again

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Media Meltdowns

At Least Now You Know Which Video Game Reviewers Are Sellout Clowns

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College Football Playoff Moves Rose Bowl For The Greediest Reason

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Zillowing Out

A $1.5 Million North Carolina Estate To Join Me On For Christmas

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Ray Ratto

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 07: Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly enters Notre Dame Stadium for an interview on a live broadcast of ESPN College Gameday from Notre Dame Stadium before the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Clemson Tigers on November 7, 2020 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Matt Cashore-Pool/Getty Images)

Clemson v Notre Dame

Brian Kelly Throws A Tantrum, Threatens To Do The Right Thing For The Wrong Reason

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Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith lies crumpled on the turf after being tackled. He's fine! Both legs are intact.

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Alex Smith Will Not Suffer A Football-Related Injury To Either Of His Legs For At Least One Week

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 06: LA Clippers executive board member Jerry West attends a game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center on July 6, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Bizarre Clippers Lawsuit Features Jerry West Allegedly Calling Lakers A Shit Show

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Giri Nathan

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 17: Wide receiver Tyron Johnson #83 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates after scoring a 26-yard touchdown against Daryl Worley #36 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on December 17, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chargers defeated the Raiders 30-27 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Chargers v Las Vegas Raiders

The Raiders Cannot Defeat December

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Tom Ley

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What I Learned From Reading Over A Thousand Letters To Santa

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Lille's US midfielder Timothy Weah celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Dijon FCO (DFCO) and Lille (LOSC), at the Gaston Gerard Stadium in Dijon, central France, on December 16, 2020.

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Tim Weah Is Still Here

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