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Carlos Hyde #30 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts after he ran in for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the third quarter at Lumen Field on November 19, 2020

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The Seahawks Ran Right Over Arizona

Argentina's midfielder Javier Mascherano (L) vies with Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben (R) during the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014.

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Soccer

Javier Mascherano Was Always The Backbone

Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool receives medical treatment during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on November 08, 2020

Manchester City v Liverpool – Premier League

It’s Time For The Premier League To Embrace Five Substitutions

Crud-O-Meter

Was Tom Brady Crud Tonight?

Head coach Matt Nagy of the Chicago Bears talks with quarterback Nick Foles #9 during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 08, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Chicago Bears v Tennessee Titans

The Bears’ Offensive Woes Were On Full Display Against Tennessee

Southampton's English midfielder Che Adams celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Newcastle United at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on November 6, 2020.

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Southampton Is Flying Higher Than Ever In The Premier League

Fans storm the field after the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Clemson Tigers 47-40 in double overtime at Notre Dame Stadium on November 7, 2020

Clemson v Notre Dame

College Football

Having Fans In The Stands Has Never Seemed Like A Worse Idea

Liverpool's Portuguese striker Diogo Jota celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions league football match Atalanta Bergamo vs Liverpool, on November 3, 2020

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Diogo Jota Is Exactly What Liverpool Needed

David Silva of Real Sociedad celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides first goal during the La Liga Santader match between RC Celta and Real Sociedad

RC Celta v Real Sociedad – La Liga Santander

Real Sociedad’s La Liga Lead Is No Fluke

Joao Felix of Atletico de Madrid in action during the UEFA Champions League Group A stage match between Atletico de Madrid and RB Salzburg at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on October 27, 2020

Atletico Madrid v RB Salzburg: Group A – UEFA Champions League

João Félix Is Atlético Madrid’s Vital Spark Plug

Crud-O-Meter (1)

Was Tom Brady Crud Today?

Todd Gurley II #21 of the Atlanta Falcons carries the ball after a reception against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 25, 2020

Detroit Lions v Atlanta Falcons

Todd Gurley Didn’t Fall Down This Time, And It Cost The Falcons A Win

Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Dallas Cowboys is hit and injured by Jon Bostic #53 of the Washington Football Team in the third quarter of the game at FedExField on October 25, 2020

Dallas Cowboys v Washington Football Team

Things Couldn’t Have Gone Much Worse For The Dallas Cowboys

Rice misses a field goal thanks to a quadruple doink off the upright

Rice Misses Quadruple-Doink Field Goal to Win Game

College Football Welcomed Rice Back With A Quadruple Doink In Overtime

Randy Arozarena #56 of the Tampa Bay Rays slides into home plate during the ninth inning to score the game winning run to give his team the 8-7 victory as Kevin Kiermaier celebrates against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Four of the 2020 MLB World Series

World Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v Tampa Bay Rays – Game Four

Game 4’s Gloriously Insane Ending Is Just What This World Series Needed

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior (R) challenges Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets during the Spanish League football match between Barcelona and Real Madrid

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Barcelona And Sergio Busquets Are No Longer Made For Each Other

Kingsley Coman of FC Bayern München celebrates scoring the 4th team goal during the UEFA Champions League Group A stage match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Atletico Madrid

FC Bayern Muenchen v Atletico Madrid: Group A – UEFA Champions League

Bayern Munich Looks Set To Steamroll Europe Again

Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Bristol City

Arsenal v Bristol City – Barclays FA Women’s Super League

Vivianne Miedema Has Set The Women’s Super League On Fire

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool is tackled by Jordan Pickford of Everton which led to Virgil van Dijk being substituted for an injury during the Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool

Everton v Liverpool – Premier League

Merseyside Derby Proves That VAR Gets It Wrong Even When It Gets It Right

Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Muenchen celebrates scoring the 4th team goal during the DFB Cup final match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern Muenchen

Bayer 04 Leverkusen v FC Bayern Muenchen – DFB Cup Final

Robert Lewandowski Is The Best, Ballon d’Or Be Damned

Hikaru Shida holds the AEW Women's World Championship

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Pro Wrestling

One Year In, AEW Feels Too Much Like The Wrestling It Wanted To Rebel Against

Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat and the Miami Heat bench react during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the 2020 NBA Finals

2020 NBA Finals – Game Six

The Miami Heat Now Have Actual Expectations

Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat reacts during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five of the 2020 NBA Finals

2020 NBA Finals – Game Five

Jimmy Butler Had All The Juice

Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Carabao Cup fourth round match between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park

Everton v West Ham United – Carabao Cup Fourth Round

Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin Is Making The Leap

Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on September 27, 2020