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Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions watches as his team plays the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on December 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.

Dan Campbell Wants You To Believe That He And His Dogs Consume Three Pints Of Gelato Every Night

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: Candace Parker #3 and Azura Stevens #30 of the Chicago Sky talk against the New York Liberty in Game One of the First Round of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs at Wintrust Arena on August 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

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It’s Time For Some WNBA Playoff Game Theory

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics warms up ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on July 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Elena Delle Donne Made Up For Lost Time

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: Marine Johannes #23 of the New York Liberty celebrates a three pointer and a foul with teammates against the Chicago Sky during the first half in Game One of the First Round of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs at Wintrust Arena on August 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Marine Johannès Threw A Pass So Good It Demanded Victory

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 02: Courtney Vandersloot #22 and Candace Parker #3 of the Chicago Sky celebrate against the Dallas Wings during the second half at Wintrust Arena on August 02, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Eight Teams, Eight Killers: A Guide To The Pure Hoopers Of The WNBA Playoffs

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 08: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces is guarded by Ezi Magbegor #13, Breanna Stewart #30 and Jewell Loyd #24of the Seattle Storm during their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 08, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Storm 85-74. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Bring On Some More A’ja-Stewie Battles

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 14: Carlos Correa #4 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 14, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

The AL Central Disgusts Me

I Brought My Radio To A Baseball Game And It Unleashed My Inner Crank

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 27: Han Xu #21 of the New York Liberty looks on against the Seattle Storm in overtime at Climate Pledge Arena on May 27, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

You Must Watch The Liberty

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 31: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals tosses his bat after drawing a walk in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park on July 31, 2022 in Washington, DC.

You Can Only Win A Trade For Juan Soto

Schoolchildren in a classroom, holding war saving stamp books, USA, circa 1943.

Defector Reads A Book

Here’s Our Defector Reads A Book Selection For August

Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after fouling a ball off of his leg during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium on May 20, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Andrew Benintendi Was Too Dumb To Get Vaccinated, And The Royals Were Too Bad To Make Him Care

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 20: Liz Cambage #1 of the Los Angeles Sparks reacts against the Seattle Storm during the first half at Climate Pledge Arena on May 20, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

The Liz Angeles Era Is Over

Everyone In This Story Is A Clown!

Head coach Vanessa Nygaard of the Phoenix Mercury reacts during the second half of the WNBA game at Footprint Center on June 27, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Fever 83-71.

Phoenix Mercury’s Latest Internal Beef Is Between Skylar Diggins-Smith And Her Coach

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds first base with Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves looking against starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa #19 of the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on April 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Freddie Freeman And Matt Olson Are Moving On!

An emotional Freddie Freeman wipes his nose with a towel during a presser.

Freddie Freeman Feels Like Shit, Just Wants Atlanta Back

Tina Charles #31 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball against Cheyenne Parker #32 of the Atlanta Dream during the first half of the WNBA game at Footprint Center on June 10, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.

How Are The “Post-Divorce” Phoenix Mercury Feeling?

Enjoy The Strangest Box Score Of The WNBA Season

Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm looks on during the first quarter against the Washington Mystics at Angel of the Winds Arena on September 07, 2021 in Everett, Washington.

Sue Bird, Always Game, Will Play Her Last

Cam Newton Keeps Low Profile On Flight To Maryland

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Holy Sheets! It’s Time To Discuss ‘Lucky Jim’

How Much Does Lori Lightfoot Love The Chicago Sky? An Investigation

Rhyne Howard Hit The Ground Running

Head coach Becky Hammon of the Las Vegas Aces talks with Jackie Young #0 during their game against the Seattle Storm at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 08, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Storm 85-74.