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Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

NEW YORK, USA, September 11: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain falls to the court at match point as he celebrates his victory against Casper Ruud of Norway in the Men's Singles Final match on Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open Tennis Championship 2022 at the USTA National Tennis Centre on September 11th 2022 in Flushing, Queens, New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

US Open Tennis Championship 2022

Funbag

What Is The Most Physically Exhausting Sport?

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Lauren Theisen

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Bo Bichette Is Kicking Ass At The Perfect Time

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Ray Ratto

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 12: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run homer during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 12, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels v Cleveland Guardians

Mike Trout Can’t Help The Angels, But At Least They Can’t Make Him Worse

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Tom Ley

Travelers Championship – Final Round

Media Meltdowns

Chris Berman Tried His Best

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 12: Head coach Nathaniel Hackett of the Denver Broncos looks on against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 12, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Seattle Seahawks

Nathaniel Couldn’t Hackett

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Patrick Redford

Nate Diaz flexes during his fight against Tony Ferguson at UFC 279.

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Nate Diaz Leaves The UFC On His Own Terms

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Then-Quality control coach Britt Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on from the sideline before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on December 21, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Britt Reid Pleads Guilty To One Count Of Driving While Intoxicated

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Barry Petchesky

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 11: Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants looks on ahead of the the preseason game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 11, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

New York Giants v New England Patriots

The Giants Might Actually Be Watchable

Green Bay Packers v Minnesota Vikings

Aaron Rodgers Needed Davante Adams

NFL: AUG 20 Preseason – Cowboys at Chargers

Dak Prescott’s In Pain, And Mike McCarthy’s In Trouble

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My Chemical Romance Never Died

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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 11: Cincinnati Bengals place kicker Evan McPherson (2) reacts after missing a field goal in overtime during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 11, 2022, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

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2022 US Open – Day 14

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Carlos Alcaraz Is The Spectacle

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2022 WNBA Finals – Connecticut Sun v Las Vegas Aces

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Alyssa Thomas And The Sun Can Keep Smiling For Now

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Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning the U.S. Open.

2022 US Open – Day 13

Against Iga Swiatek, Keeping It Close Is All Anyone Can Hope For

Georgia Southern v Nebraska

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Scott Frost Must Get Himself Fired Before The End Of The Month [Update]

Frances Tiafoe celebrates a point in his U.S. Open semifinal against Carlos Alcaraz.

2022 US Open – Day 12

Frances Tiafoe Proved It

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Billy Haisley

Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid celebrates after scoring his teams second goal during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Atletico Madrid and FC Porto at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on September 7, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.

Atletico Madrid v FC Porto: Group B – UEFA Champions League

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Antoine Griezmann Is Eating Shit With A Smile

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 06: Weston McKennie of Juventus celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus at Parc des Princes on September 6, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Paris Saint-Germain v Juventus: Group H – UEFA Champions League

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Weston McKennie

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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 08: Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker (3) looks on during the second half in game 5 of the WNBA Semifinals between the Connecticut Sun and the Chicago Sky on September 8, 2022 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL.

WNBA: SEP 08 Playoffs Semifinals Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky

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2022 US Open – Day 11

Iga Swiatek Lightened The Load

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