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Scott Parker, Manager of Fulham is interviewed after the FA Cup Third Round match between Queens Park Rangers and Fulham at The Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium on January 09, 2021 in London, England.

Soccer

The Premier League Is Losing Its Battle Against COVID-19

Antwerp's Didier Lamkel Ze pictured during a training session of soccer team Royal Antwerp FC, Friday 31 July 2020 in Brussels, in preparation of tomorrow's final of the 'Croky Cup' Belgian cup against Club Brugge KV.

Antwerp Striker Apologizes After Getting Locked Out Of Training For Wearing Rival Jersey In Transfer Ploy

Chelsea's English head coach Frank Lampard reacts to their defeat on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London on January 3, 2021.

What’s Wrong With “What’s Wrong With Chelsea?”

Pro Wrestling

Jon Huber Had Just Reached The Pinnacle Of Wrestling

Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on December 20, 2020.

As Bruno Fernandes Goes, So Does Manchester United

Fabinho of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on December 06, 2020 in Liverpool, England.

For Injury-Plagued Liverpool, Fabinho Is Just What The Doctor Ordered

One of Cyberpunk 2077's many glitches, a man riding naked on top of a car

Video Games

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Is The Perfect Example Of What’s Broken In The Video Games Industry

Romanian referee Ovidiu Hategan (in yellow) passes by Paris Saint-Germain's Italian midfielder Marco Verratti (CL) after the game was suspended amid allegations of racism by one of the match officials during the UEFA Champions League group H football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Istanbul Basaksehir FK

Basaksehir And PSG Players Who Walked Off The Pitch Are Heroes, Even If There Is No Villain

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 06, 2020

Arsenal Has Fallen Off A Cliff, And There’s No Safety Net In Sight

The PS5 Is Pretty Useless Right Now, So Please Don’t Freak Out About Not Getting One

Olivier Giroud of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their sides second goal during the UEFA Champions League Group E stage match between FC Sevilla and Chelsea FC at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on December 02, 2020 in Seville, Spain.

Olivier Giroud Is Still, Somehow, Chelsea’s Best Option At Striker

Miles Morales looks on Spider-Man: Miles Morales

‘Spider-Man: Miles Morales’ One-Ups Its Predecessor By Focusing On The Teen Behind The Mask

Zlatan Ibrahimovic of A.C. Milan celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at Stadio San Paolo on November 22, 2020 in Naples, Italy.

Old Man Zlatan Is At The Center Of AC Milan’s Revival

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

João Félix Is Atlético Madrid’s Vital Spark Plug

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