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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Mariona Caldentey of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League group C match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal WFC at Estadi Johan Cruyff on October 05, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.

FC Barcelona v Arsenal WFC: Group C – UEFA Women’s Champions League

Soccer

Barcelona Picked Up Where It Left Off, As The Best Team In The World

AC Milan's French defender Pierre Kalulu (2ndR) touches the ball with the hand in the penalty area during the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between AC Milan and Atletico Madrid on September 28, 2021 at the San Siro stadium in Milan.

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Nothing Is Easy For Atlético Madrid Right Now

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Animals

All Hail Walker, My Ride-Or-Die For Fat Bear Week

Yoane Wissa of Brentford celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Brentford and Liverpool at Brentford Community Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Brentford, England.

Brentford v Liverpool – Premier League

Brentford Is For Real

A bike rests by the waterfront in Queens, New York

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The Great Outdoors

Spinning My Wheels

Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea jumps up as the team celebrate the second goal scored by N'Golo Kante of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England.

Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea – Premier League

Chelsea Is Unstoppable Right Now

Brenden Aaronson of RB Salzburg interacts with Jesus Navas of Sevilla FC during the UEFA Champions League group G match between Sevilla FC and RB Salzburg at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on September 14, 2021 in Seville, Spain.

Sevilla FC v RB Salzburg: Group G – UEFA Champions League

Sevilla-Salzburg Was The Champions League At Its Most Chaotic

Roma's players celebrate after scoring during the Italian Serie A football match between AS Roma and Sassuolo at the Olympic stadium in Rome on September 12, 2021.

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José Mourinho’s Roma Is Flying

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Penta Covered In Blood

Pro Wrestling

Sometimes The Best Moments In Wrestling Are The Simplest

Antoine Griezmann of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga Santader match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Camp Nou on August 29, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.

FC Barcelona v Getafe CF – LaLiga Santander

Antoine Griezmann Was Barcelona’s Inexcusable Excess

Luis Robert #88 of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the 1st inning against the Chicago Cubs at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 29, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Cubs v Chicago White Sox

It’s Sunday, The Perfect Day To Enjoy Some Cool Dingers

Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Juventus and Atalanta BC at Allianz Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Turin, Italy.

Juventus v Atalanta – Pre-Season Friendly

There’s Very Little Worth Celebrating In Cristiano Ronaldo’s Return

Reece James of Chelsea is shown a Red Card by Match Referee Anthony Taylor during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on August 28, 2021 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool v Chelsea – Premier League

The Correct Call Doesn’t Always Have To Feel Fair

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AEW Picked The Wrong Time To Be Boring

Chelsea's Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku gestures toward supporters at the end of the match during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 22, 2021

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Romelu Lukaku Is Already Dominating At Chelsea

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CM Punk’s Arrival Is A Turning Point For AEW

Martin Braithwaite of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring their team's third goal during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou on August 15, 2021 in Barcelona

FC Barcelona v Real Sociedad – LaLiga Santander

Barcelona Is The Perfect Mess For A Player Like Martin Braithwaite

France's defender Raphael Varane gets back on his feet during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between France and Switzerland at the National Arena in Bucharest on June 28, 2021.

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Raphaël Varane Can Help Manchester United, But United Has To Help Him, Too

Tom Daley of Team Great Britain poses with the gold medal during the medal presentation for the Men's Synchronised 10m Platform Final on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.

Diving – Olympics: Day 3

Olympics

I Love Tom Daley, Great Britain’s Knitting Gold Medalist

Inter Miami head coach Phil Neville reacts during their match against the D.C. United at DRV PNK Stadium on May 29, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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The Much-Hyped Inter Miami Project Is Off To An Atrocious Start

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Video Games

‘World Of Warcraft’ Won’t Stop Torturing Some Of Its Most Hardcore Players

Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in Marvel Studios' LOKI

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‘Loki’ Was Marvel’s Biggest Gamble, And It Almost Paid Off

England players look on dejected after losing in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England.

Italy v England – UEFA Euro 2020: Final

It Did Not Come Home

Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

New York Yankees v Houston Astros

Gerrit Cole Cussed A Bunch Then Went The Distance

Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the final of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on July 10, 2021 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Brazil v Argentina: Final – Copa America Brazil 2021

Lionel Messi Led Argentina To The Final, And His Teammates Took It From There