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Samer Kalaf

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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

College Football

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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Albert Burneko

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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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Patrick Redford

Busio sips on an espresso after joining Venezia.

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What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Gianluca Busio

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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.

2016 NWSL Championship

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NWSL Cancels Weekend’s Games In Wake Of Multiple Scandals

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

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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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‘The Card Counter’ And The Sins Of A Nation

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Tom Brady Looks Like Crud Today

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It’s Me, The Unwanted Advice–Giver

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San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers

102 Wins Usually Feels Better Than This

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The Bears Just Want To Be Like Everybody Else

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All Of What’s Miserable About Barcelona In 2021 Is Congealed Into The Form Of This Doofus

2020 NWSL Challenge Cup – Quarterfinal – North Carolina Courage v Portland Thorns FC

NWSL Players Association Calls For Investigation Into Coach’s Alleged Misconduct

Colorado Rockies v Los Angeles Dodgers

I Am Still Proud Of My Fast Son Trea Turner Who Was Sent Away From Me And Never Calls Home

Brewers reliever Devin Williams, seen here pumping his fist after getting an out against the Marlins in April.

Miami Marlins v Milwaukee Brewers

It’s Not What You Want

Jonquel Jones #35 of the Connecticut Sun in the second quarter at Staples Center on September 09, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Connecticut Sun v Los Angeles Sparks

Simply Get The Ball To Jonquel Jones

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