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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece returns a shot against Andy Murray of United Kingdom during their men's singles first round match on Day One of the 2021 US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2021 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

2021 US Open – Day 1

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Stefanos, You Should Really Get That Checked Out

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Vlad Jr. socked a pair of huge dingers for the Blue Jays Monday night.

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Vlad Jr. Is Smashin’ Baseballs

Bryson DeChambeau looks bummed about a missed putt.

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We Need A Better Poster Boy For A Healthy Heckling Discourse Than Big Stupid Asshole Bryson DeChambeau

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Soraya Roberts

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‘Forbrydelsen’ Seduced The World With A Sweater And A Murder

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Javier Baez does a double thumbs-down gesture, apparently directed at Mets fans, after hitting a home run on Sunday against the Nationals.

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The New York Mets Must Win More Games To Humiliate And Punish Their Faithless Fans

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Drew Magary

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 12: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 12, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Steelers v Philadelphia Eagles

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Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Pittsburgh Steelers

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U.S. Open Begins Following World Tennis Events Marked by Suspected Match-Fixing

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The Hurricanes Try To Save Their Summer With Petty Spite

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Trent Dilfer Apologizes For Roughing Up Phil Dawson’s Son During High School Football Game

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Spirit Fans Are Going To Be Heard One Way Or Another

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Trevor Bauer of the Los Angeles Dodgers winds up to pitch during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on May 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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League Anti-Violence Policies Are Just A Smokescreen For Owners

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Luis Robert #88 of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the 1st inning against the Chicago Cubs at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 29, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.

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It’s Sunday, The Perfect Day To Enjoy Some Cool Dingers

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Juventus v Atalanta – Pre-Season Friendly

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There’s Very Little Worth Celebrating In Cristiano Ronaldo’s Return

Reece James of Chelsea is shown a Red Card by Match Referee Anthony Taylor during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on August 28, 2021 in Liverpool, England.

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The Correct Call Doesn’t Always Have To Feel Fair

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Manchester United Brought Back Cristiano Ronaldo Because Nothing Really Matters

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Here Is Just One More Reason Why Pedro Martinez Rules

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 21: Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks reacts in the first quarter during an NFL preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on August 21, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. The Denver Broncos beat the Seattle Seahawks 30-3. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

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Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Seattle Seahawks

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Minnesota Twins v Boston Red Sox

Chris Sale Is Back Doing That Thing He Does

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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Antonee Robinson of Fulham runs with the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Fulham at The Den on August 17, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Getty Images)

Millwall v Fulham – Sky Bet Championship

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Antonee Robinson

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The Biggest News At Texans Camp Is Deshaun Watson, And Nobody Wants To Talk About It

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Tennessee Titans v Houston Texans

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