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Jrue Holiday #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Jrue Holiday Is Indispensable

Liverpool fans show a Ukrainian flag to indicate peace and sympathy with Ukraine prior to the Carabao Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on February 27, 2022 in London, England

Soccer

European Soccer United In Support Of Ukraine This Weekend

Anthony Elanga of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester United at Wanda Metropolitano on February 23, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.

Anthony Elanga Is Here To Save The Day

Brandi Rhodes, and Cody Rhodes of "All Elite Wrestling" speak during the TNT &amp; TBS segment of the Summer 2019 Television Critics Association Press Tour 2019 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 24, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California.

Pro Wrestling

Everybody Wins In The AEW-Cody Rhodes Split

Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool FC celebrate a victory at the end of the of UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between FC Internazionale and Liverpool FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 16, 2022 in Milan, Italy.

Liverpool’s Defense Is What Makes The Club Elite

Bernardo Silva of Manchester City applauds the Manchester City fans during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between Sporting CP and Manchester City at Estadio Jose Alvalade on February 15, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal.

The Manchester City Train Keeps Running Opponents Over

Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams makes a touchdown catch over Eli Apple #20 of the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California.

The Rams Remembered They Had Cooper Kupp

Senegal's forward Sadio Mane looks at the trophy prior to the ceremony after winning after the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021 final football match between Senegal and Egypt at Stade d'Olembe in Yaounde on February 6, 2022.

Sadio Mané Found Instant Redemption In The AFCON Final

Mitski releases Laurel Hell, her sixth album.

Music

Mitski’s Most Formidable Opponent Is Still Herself

Defector At The Movies

‘Scream’ Starts On A Tightrope And Never Falls Off

Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat shots against Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks at FTX Arena on January 26, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

The Heat Are Peaking Now That Duncan Robinson Can Shoot Again

Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers takes a three point shot during the second half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on December 06, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Kevin Love Is Having A Good Time

Russia's Daniil Medvedev hits a return against Australia's Nick Kyrgios during their men's singles match on day four of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2022.

Tennis

Daniil Medvedev Does Not Appreciate Silly Soccer Noises

Russell Westbrook #0 and head coach Frank Vogel watch play during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on November 04, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Russell Westbrook Might Have A New Home: The Bench

Josh Allen #17 and Emmanuel Sanders #1 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates a touchdown against New England Patriots during the third quarter in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Buffalo, New York.

The Bills Pitched A Perfect Game

Novak Djokovic of Serbia is seen during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 12, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.

Novak Djokovic’s Australian Adventure Has Ended For Good

Granit Xhaka of Arsenal leaves the field of play after being sent off during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on January 13, 2022 in Liverpool, England.

Granit Xhaka, Granit Xhaka, Voyez Rouge?

AFCON Referee Escapes The Shackles Of Time

Don’t Put Commercials In Soccer, You Assholes

Kai Havertz of Chelsea interacts with Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on January 02, 2022 in London, England.

Liverpool Has Lost Control

A masked fan of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during the game between the Green Bay Packers and the Baltimore Ravens at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.

No Surprise, The Football Really Sucked On Sunday

Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts rushes for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 18, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

No One Can Catch Jonathan Taylor

Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum in 22 Jump Street

This Is So Stupid

It Is Time To Put ’22 Jump Street’ In The National Film Registry, You Cowards

Second placed Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP waves from the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 12, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Racing

Sorry About The Screwjob, Lewis, But Here’s A Knighthood, Old Chap

General view of a Tottenham sign under the arch outside the stadium before the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford FC at Wembley Stadium on January 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.