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It’s Not All Bad That The Cowboys Are Good

Gavin Lux reacts in awe as his home run did not go out

Dodgers Blown Out, 1–0

Tony La Russa describes his plan for a runner on second: "THE RUNNER ON SECOND BASE SHOULD HAVE TO FACE THE OUTFIELD BEFORE EVERY PITCH SO HE CAN’T STEAL SIGNS."

Tony La Russa’s Bold Idea Rudely Ignored

The Eagles’ Win Was About As Ugly As They Come

Pro Wrestling

Let Wrestlers Freelance

These Are The Books Wrestling Fans Want Philadelphia Children To Read

An ad for the Carlos Watson show. A quote calls him "Anderson Cooper Meets Oprah" on it.

Media Meltdowns

Ozy Media Is A Monumental Bummer

A dugout scene, overhead from 3/4 perspective. An umpire is falling over the dugout railing and into the dugout

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

Two Giants players on the ground, Taysom Hill near the goal line, standing up

Awful: Taysom Hill Scores On Incredible Touchdown Run

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

College Football

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

Miles Sanders breaks through the line for a big gain.

Let Us Celebrate The Three Plays Last Night Where Eagles RBs Ran The Ball

Terry Bradshaw, in a black suit and purple tie, holding his hands up like he's holding a pumpkin (there's nothing in his hands)

Terry Bradshaw Is Doing Great

Lord Help Me, I Am Psyched For The Eagles

Ravens celebrate after Justin Tucker's game-winning field goal

Justin Tucker Last-Second  Field Goal Breaks NFL Record, Lions’ Fans Hearts

Jaxson de Ville bungee jumping. There are not many fans there.

Jags Mascot Jumps Off Top Of Stadium To Impress Handful Of Fans

Bryce Harper looks kinda angry when celebrating, while Andrew Knapp hugs him from behind. They're clearly at home plate, and fans behind them are excited

The Phillies Are Closing An Enthralling, Excruciating Season

Browns Safety Steps On A Guy And Fights A Coach All At Once

Mike Richards hosting Jeopardy last March

Guy Who Picked Himself To Host ‘Jeopardy!’ Made A Really Bad Choice

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers taunts Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

The NFL Is Getting Upset About Taunting Again

Old headlines about how Marijuana led to killings

The Myth Of Cops Overdosing From Touching Fentanyl Persists For A Reason

A montage of anti-Alex trebek headlines. they are all the ones listed in the previous paragraph.

Maybe The Next ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Should Just Be Some Random Doofus

I Miss My MTV

Ryan Crouser throws. Dan McQuaid insert photo. Dan McQuade insert photo.

Olympics

An Interview With Throwing Expert Dan McQuaid, By Me, Dan McQuade

Guardians of Traffic photo in 1932, mixed with Cleveland Guardians logo now

Cleveland Guardians Is A Fine Name And The Backstory Is Even Better

Triptych of Usain Bolt, the Peloton leaderboard (Usain wins 435-311) and me, Dan McQuade