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Chris Thompson

Max Scherzer walks around shirtless after collecting his first career save.

What, Are YOU Gonna Say No To Max Scherzer?

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The Personal Choice Not Everybody Gets To Make

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Patrick Redford

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 13: The United States celebrate a goal by Sergiño Dest #2 during the first half of a 2022 World Cup Qualifying match against Costa Rica at Lower.com Field on October 13, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Costa Rica v United States: 2022 World Cup Qualifying

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The USMNT Is Hitting Its Stride

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David Roth

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It’s Time For Brain Chat

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Albert Burneko

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Julio Urias #7 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the first inning at Oracle Park on September 04, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers v San Francisco Giants

This Is So Stupid

Reverse Baseball!

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

(L-R) Diana Taurasi #3, Brianna Turner #21, Sophie Cunningham #9, Brittney Griner #42 and Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury stand on the court during the second half in Game Two of the 2021 WNBA Finals against the Chicago Sky at Footprint Center on October 13, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Sky 91-86 in overtime.

WNBA Finals – Game Two

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The Mercury Are The Villains Who Can’t Be Killed

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Drew Magary

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 10: Maxx Williams #87 of the Arizona Cardinals is carted off the field after sustaining a injury during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Arizona Cardinals

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Show The Injuries

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Lauren Theisen

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin Wins Another Round Against The Clock

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Barry Petchesky

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 13: Hendrix Lapierre #29 of the Washington Capitals (L) celebrates his first career NHL goal with teammate T.J. Oshie #77 against the New York Rangers during the second period at Capital One Arena on October 13, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Hendrix Lapierre Was Just So Happy

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Jonathan Osorio #10 of Canada celebrates a goal by Tajon Buchanan #11 during a 2022 World Cup Qualifying match against Panama at BMO Field on October 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Panama v Canada: 2022 World Cup Qualifying

Canada Is Rising

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St. Louis’s Lawsuit Against The Rams Could Shake Up The Football World

Russell Westbrook Has The Eye On Him

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Defector Reads A Book Is Locked In For October

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Shams Charania Needs To See His Teacher After Class

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Ray Ratto

Division Series – San Francisco Giants v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game Four

The Giants And Dodgers Are Looking In The Mirror

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Division Series – Milwaukee Brewers v Atlanta Braves – Game Four

Everyone Is Fallible In October

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San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers

The Sticky Stuff Crackdown Has Worn Off

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Adam Schefter Is Pathetic And ESPN Is Gutless

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A Modest Rule Proposal: Cool Plays Should Be Unreviewable

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Tom Ley

Los Angeles Chargers v Las Vegas Raiders

Jon Gruden’s Stout Son Will Soldier On

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell looks on before the Las Vegas Raiders play against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 4, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders v Los Angeles Chargers

Jon Gruden’s Resignation Is Not Accountability

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 03: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets cheers from the bench during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 3, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets v Los Angeles Lakers

Kyrie Irving Won’t Be A Net Until He Ends His Vaccine Holdout

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It’s Not All Bad That The Cowboys Are Good

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The Time I Libeled Myself After Waking Up From A Coma

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Media Meltdowns

Why Did Adam Schefter Say “Clean Sweep” Like This?

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