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CLEMSON, SC - DECEMBER 30: Clemson Tigers guard Brevin Galloway (11) during a college basketball game between the N.C. State Wolfpack and the Clemson Tigers on December 30, 2022, at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.

College Basketball

Clemson Basketball Player: My Balls And Nutsack Exploded

A look at a Virgil Abloh exhibit with the gift shop in the background

Arts And Culture

When Exiting Through The Gift Shop Is The Best Part Of The Exhibit

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 26: Sophomore Paige James, center, touches a hippo statue for luck as she leads admitted George Washington University students and their parents on a tour of the campus before deciding on whether or not to enroll on April, 26, 2017 in Washington, DC.

Death To The NCAA

Official George Washington University Statement: Hippos Are Not Free To Be Bold

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 22: Damian Dunn #1 of the Temple Owls is fouled by Terrance Arceneaux #23 of the Houston Cougars as he drives to the basket during the first halfat Fertitta Center on January 22, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Temple Out-Uglies Houston, Upsets No. 1 Cougars

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs during the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

I Never Doubted The Eagles

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll on the sideline during the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

With Backs Against The Wall, Brian Daboll Chose To Punt

Repo Man is interviewed outside the arena, as an inset shows Macho Man Randy Savage looking angry

Pro Wrestling

30 Years Ago, Repo Man Stole Macho Man’s Hat

How Many Extra Points Can One Man Miss?

HARTFORD, CT - JANUARY 15: UConn Huskies guard Jordan Hawkins (24) reacts as UConn Huskies guard Hassan Diarra (5), UConn Huskies guard Nahiem Alleyne (4) and UConn Huskies guard Apostolos Roumoglou (33) look on during the college basketball game between St John's Red Storm and UConn Huskies on January 15, 2023, at the XL Center in Hartford, CT.

UConn Fans Cope With Losing Streak In Various Ways

The Dolphins Couldn’t Do It In Time

Jacksonville, Florida, January 14, 2023 - Head coach Brandon Staley stands washes in stunned silence outside the locker room, waiting for all his players to leave the field after losing 32-30 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC Wild Card game at TIAA Bank Field.

Brandon Staley And The Chargers Left The Door Open

Pepe Reina of Villarreal CF during the friendly football match between SSC Napoli and Villarreal CF at Diego Armando Maradona stadium. Naples (Italy), December 17th, 2022.

Soccer

The Color Star Cup Runneth Over

Pasadena, CA - January 02: Quarterback Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions after defeating the Utah Utes 35-21 to win the 109th Rose Bowl game in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2023.

College Football

Penn State Finally Gets The Rose Instead Of The Thorn

Eastern Illinois skies in for an easy dunk

Eastern Illinois Bagged Big Bucks And Big Buckets

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker battle it out at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. The photo has been cropped to make it a close-up of the Undertaker's funny face

This Is So Stupid

Report: FBI Alerted Twitter To Pants-Shitting Undertaker Parody Account

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez of Argentina celebrates receiving the trophy for best goalkeeper of the tournament after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

Let’s Give A Big Hand For Emi Martínez!

Greg Joseph #1 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with teammates after hitting the game winning field goal in overtime against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Vikings Came Back

Split image: My cat on a t-shirt; next to the same shirt in the 1995 film Hackers (with a different cat)

I Put My Cat On A T-Shirt That References The Movie ‘Hackers’ And You Can’t Stop Me

Soccer: FIFA World Cup: Closeup portrait of SI Senior Writer Grant Wahl reading South Korean newspaper on street. Seoul, South Korea 6/20/2002

I Was A Grant Wahl Reply Guy

George Kittle shaking hands with Tom Brady. "Finally got to meet you, man. Keep doing your thing."

Tom Brady Gracious At Postgame Fan Convention

A dog on the court at a George Washington game. No. 4 on George Washington is terrified of him somehow

This Game Had That Dog In It

A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a touchdown reception over Tre Avery #30 of the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 04, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A.J. Brown Wrecked His Old Team

Basketball court. TV screenshot. One team (Portland State) is up 38-0 on Portland Bible College. It's center court, a Bible player bringing it up the court.

Portland Bible’s Loss Was By The Book

Little kids play basketball at The Palestra. Light brown court, red baseline. Purple and white teams, white team kid shooting against a purple team kid, it's a layup

Little Kid Basketball Is The Best Halftime Show

PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 24: Members of the Villanova Wildcats are seen during the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Moda Center on November 24, 2022 in Portland, Oregon.