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Jordan Poole #13 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket against Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks in the second half during an NBA In-Season Tournament game at Capital One Arena on November 17, 2023 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Jordan Poole Falls, Declines To Take The Greatest Shot Of His Career

Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 2, 2024 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

The Nuggets Own The Lakers

Max Verstappen of Netherland and Oracle Red Bull Racing lift the winner trophy of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 02, 2024 in Bahrain, Bahrain.

Racing

New Formula 1 Season, Same Old Max Verstappen

A screenshot of Last Epoch, showing a knight overlooking a light-up city

Video Games

I Love A Good Mid-Budget Video Game

Liverpool players including Caoimhin Kelleher, Kostas Tsimikas, Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates after winning the Carabao Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on February 25, 2024 in London, England.

Soccer

These Pool Boys Became Pool Men

The Nebraska Cornhuskers logo on their uniform during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 14, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

College Basketball

Former Nebraska Basketball Player Sues School Over Sexual Relationship With Coach

Dayot Upamecano of Bayern Munchen is expelled by the referee François Letexier during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between SS Lazio and FC Bayern München at Stadio Olimpico on February 14, 2024 in Rome, Italy.

Bayern Munich Is Face-To-Face With Its Own Mortality

Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers and Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs meet at mid-field for the overtime coin toss during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Niners Should Have Thought A Little Harder About The Overtime Rules

Alan Wake in front of some form of supernatural tornado

I’m Tired Of Being A Little Baby About Horror Games

Phil Foden of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Manchester City at Brentford Community Stadium on February 05, 2024 in Brentford, England.

Manchester City Is Ready To Pounce

Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat rebounds the ball against Bradley Beal #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on January 29, 2024 in Miami,

My Bad: I Cursed The Miami Heat

Jurgen Klopp announces he will leave Liverpool in a 25-minute interview

Jürgen Klopp To Leave Liverpool At The End Of This Season

Jordan Henderson of Ajax during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax Amsterdam and RKC Waalwijk at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on January 21, 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Saudi Arabia’s Expensive Soccer Experiment Is Already Showing Cracks

Palworld monster with a striking resemblance to Electabuzz in Pokemon

Is ‘Palworld’ Plagiarism, Parody, Or Just Stupid?

Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat celebrates a 95-94 overtime win against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Barclays Center on January 15, 2024 in New York City.

There Goes Miami’s Herro

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick announces he is leaving the team during a press conference at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on January 11, 2024.

Bill Belichick Exits As He Entered: As A Bore Who Never Won Without Tom Brady

Australian actor Jacob Elordi (L) and Irish actor Barry Keoghan arrive for the Los Angeles premiere of "Saltburn" at The Theatre at ACE Hotel in Los Angeles, California, on November 14, 2023.

Defector At The Movies

‘Saltburn’ Trusts Its Audience Only To Be Idiots

Nathaniel Clyne of Crystal Palace is challenged by Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jack Harrison of Everton, leading to a red card for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Crystal Palace and Everton at Selhurst Park on January 04, 2024 in London, England.

Game’s Gone

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the fourth Liverpool goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United at Anfield on January 01, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Mohamed Salah’s AFCON Absence Will Be Liverpool’s Biggest Test

Canada - Montreal circa 1959, man grilling, BBQ with the family

Life Lessons

Grilling Is Slowly, So Slowly, Teaching Me How To Be Patient

AC Milan's Samuel Chukwueze celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Newcastle United FC and AC Milan at St. James Park on December 13, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Group F’s Final Matchday Was A Chaotic Grindhouse

Dante Exum #0 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 12, 2023 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas,

The Dream Of Dante Exum Is Alive Once Again

Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United looks dejected at full-time following the team's defeat in the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and FC Bayern München at Old Trafford on December 12, 2023 in Manchester, England.

Manchester United Couldn’t Even Manage A Whimper

Santos experiences agony over first-ever relegation from Brazilian first division

Santos Suffers Historic, Agonizing Relegation For First Time In 111 Years

Dejan Kulusevski of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring a late equalising goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on December 3, 2023 in Manchester, England.