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Billy Haisley

Manchester City's English midfielder Phil Foden (C) scores his team's equalisier during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England, on October 3, 2021.

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It Doesn’t Get Better Than Liverpool And Manchester City

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Claire Watkins

Los Angeles Football Club v Los Angeles Galaxy

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The NWSL Was Working As Intended

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Samer Kalaf

Jose Iglesias #12, Xander Bogaerts #2, Rafael Devers #11 and Kyle Schwarber #18 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate after a 7-5 victory against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on October 03, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Boston Red Sox v Washington Nationals

AL Wild-Card Race Ends With Absolutely No Chaos

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Patrick Redford

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 03: The New York Jets celebrate after defeating the Tennessee Titans 27-24 in overtime at MetLife Stadium on October 03, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans v New York Jets

Jets Thrill, Exhaust Nation With First Win Of The Season

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Dan McQuade

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Gio Urshela Makes Catch Then Tumbles Into Dugout, Followed By Angel Hernandez

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Awful: Taysom Hill Scores On Incredible Touchdown Run

KIRKLAND, WA - OCTOBER 28: Google Engineering Director Chee Chew demonstrates using the climbing wall during the grand opening of Google Kirkland October 28, 2009 in Kirkland, Washington. More than 350 employees work in the Kirkland facility, which includes amenities such as a gym and soda fountain, consolidates several offices throughout Kirkland. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Google Moves Into New Washington Campus

Overexplained Lists

Tech Companies, Ranked By The Skill Of People Wearing Their T-Shirts At The Climbing Gym

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The Lions Have Streamlined The Process Of The Turnover

Fans mob the field after Stanford upset Oregon. the quality of the still is not very good.

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College Football

No One, Especially ABC Viewers, Could Clearly See Stanford’s Upset Win Coming

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 02: J.P. Crawford #3 of the Seattle Mariners reacts after scoring on a single by Mitch Haniger #17 during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park on October 02, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels v Seattle Mariners

Bask In These Perfect Calls Of The Mariners Keeping Their Playoff Hopes Alive

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Urban Meyer Spotted Having A Grim Men’s Evening At His Ohio Steakhouse

The Kentucky Wildcats fans celebrate on the field after the 20-13 win against the Florida Gators at Kroger Field on October 02, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Florida v Kentucky

Kentucky Cornered Florida Into A Trash Bin And Shut The Lid

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Tom Ley

Luton Town v Huddersfield Town – Sky Bet Championship

Defector Up All Night

It’s The Weekend. It’s The Open Thread. It’s The Weekend Open Thread.

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Let’s Cook Some Escarole With Beans And Sausage

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BenWatch: Would Ben Simmons Fake An Injury For $8.25 Million?

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Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts after hitting a 3-pointer against the Las Vegas Aces during Game Two of the 2021 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 30, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mercury defeated the Aces 117-91.

Phoenix Mercury v Las Vegas Aces – Game Two

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Call An Ambulance, But Not For Diana Taurasi

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What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Gianluca Busio

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Kelsey McKinney

Crystal Dunn #19 of the Washington Spirit celebrates with her teammates after her goal against the Western New York Flash during the first half of the 2016 NWSL Championship at BBVA Compass Stadium on October 9, 2016 in Houston, Texas.

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NWSL Cancels Weekend’s Games In Wake Of Multiple Scandals

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Giri Nathan

Merritt Island Nat’l Wildlife Refuge Harbors Vast Diversity Of Wildlife

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Farewell To A Man’s Prose

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Ray Ratto

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 22: Kevin Kiermaier #39 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates with teammates after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 to clinch a playoff berth at Tropicana Field on September 22, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays v Tampa Bay Rays

A Well-Timed Tampontreal Gambit Leaves Everyone Pissed

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Soraya Roberts

Photo of Andrew Bagby and his parents David and Kathleen Bagby at Andrew's graduation from medical school.

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Cold Comforts

‘Dear Zachary’ Is A Greek Tragedy Come To Life

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This Is So Stupid

How Is Urban Meyer Feeling Today?

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Joel Embiid Finally Just Says It

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David Roth

Steaks on a grill at the Las Vegas Food And Wine Festival, in the before times.

Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival

Podcasts

Talking Fine And Less-Fine Dining, With Liz Cook

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 28: Owner Gayle Benson of the New Orleans Saints walks on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

New Orleans Saints v¬†Atlanta Falcons

You Can’t Take The Saints With You, But You Can Sure Spite The Heirs In The Process

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