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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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FC Internazionale coach Antonio Conte shouts to his players during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 12, 2021 in Milan, Italy.

FC Internazionale  v AS Roma – Serie A

Soccer

Antonio Conte To Tottenham Could Be A Perfect Fit Or A Perfect Storm

Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United celebrates after scoring their side's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and West Ham United at Villa Park on October 31, 2021 in Birmingham, England.

Aston Villa v West Ham United – Premier League

It’s Time To Take West Ham Seriously

Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a touchdown during the second half in the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Cincinnati Bengals v Baltimore Ravens

Ja’Marr Chase Can’t Be Stopped

Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the game at Nissan Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kansas City Chiefs v Tennessee Titans

That Couldn’t Have Gone Much Worse For Kansas City

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United looks dejected during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on October 24, 2021 in Manchester, England.

Manchester United v Liverpool – Premier League

Manchester United’s Delayed Collapse Finally Arrived

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Defector At The Movies

‘Dune’ Has More To Offer Than Big Spectacle And Bigger Worms

Antony of Ajax celebrates with David Neres after scoring their side's third goal during the UEFA Champions League group C match between AFC Ajax and Borussia Dortmund at Amsterdam Arena on October 19, 2021 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

AFC Ajax v Borussia Dortmund: Group C – UEFA Champions League

Ajax Is Too Loaded To Take Lightly

Kyle Schwarber #18 of the Boston Red Sox hits a grand slam home run against the Houston Astros in the second inning of Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 18, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Championship Series – Houston Astros v Boston Red Sox – Game Three

The Astros Need To Get Something, Anything, From Their Rotation

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool takes a shot as Danny Rose of Watford FC attempts to block during the Premier League match between Watford and Liverpool at Vicarage Road on October 16, 2021 in Watford, England.

Watford v Liverpool – Premier League

Mohamed Salah Is Worth Whatever He Wants

Jonathan Osorio #10 of Canada celebrates a goal by Tajon Buchanan #11 during a 2022 World Cup Qualifying match against Panama at BMO Field on October 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Panama v Canada: 2022 World Cup Qualifying

Canada Is Rising

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with teammate Nicolás Gonzalez after scoring the first goal of his team during a match between Argentina and Uruguay as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on October 10, 2021 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Argentina v Uruguay – FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar Qualifier

Argentina Finally Has The Balance It Needs To Be The Best

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

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

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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