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Tip jar sweepstakes

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Patrick Redford

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Defector Up All Night

Barry Bonds Showed A Dog At Westminster

Scotland's goalkeeper David Marshall falls in the net after missing a save on Czech Republic's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group D football match between Scotland and Czech Republic at Hampden Park in Glasgow on June 14, 2021. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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Shots

Here Are Some Delightful Pictures Of Scotland’s Keeper Becoming One With His Net

The walnuts an hour or so after being quartered.

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Chefector

How To Make Nocino, The Black Potion That Is Summer’s Ode To Winter

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 13: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets is injured during the first half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference second round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on June 13, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets v Milwaukee Bucks – Game Four

Kyrie Irving Adds Yet Another Injury To The NBA Playoffs

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 13: Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece reacts in his Men's Singles Final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during Day Fifteen of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros on June 13, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

2021 French Open – Day Fifteen

Tennis

Machine Flips Switch

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JUNE 12: Terrance McKinney hurts his knee celebrating his knock-out victory over Matt Frevola during their UFC 263 lightweight match at Gila River Arena on June 12, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona.

UFC 263: Adesanya v Vettori 2

The Fights

There’s Gonna Be Three Hits: Me Hitting You, You Hitting The Floor, Also Me Hitting The Floor

Mike Pence's new house as rendered by Google Maps' 3D imaging.

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Politics

Look At The Weird-Ass Basketball Court In Mike Pence’s Ugly New McMansion

SANDY, UTAH - JUNE 09: Reggie Cannon #20 of the United States celebrates a goal during a game against Costa Rica at Rio Tinto Stadium on June 09, 2021 in Sandy, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Costa Rica v United States

Soccer

Now Comes The Hard Part For The USMNT

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Cycling

Unbound Gravel, The Country’s Coolest Bike Race, Is A Beautiful Sufferfest

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 25: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks interview after a 127-121 Dallas Mavericks win over the LA Clippers in game two of the Western Conference first round series at Staples Center on May 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Clippers – Game Two

Luka Doncic Solves All The Problems

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Tito Ortiz’s Brief, Stupid Tenure As A Politician Comes To An End

PORTO, PORTUGAL - MAY 29: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea celebrates with the Champions League Trophy alongside teammates Antonio Ruediger, Kai Havertz and Tammy Abraham following their team's victory during the UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Estadio do Dragao on May 29, 2021 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Manchester City v Chelsea FC – UEFA Champions League Final

What Comes After Christian Pulisic’s Historic Champions League Title?

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Pirates’ Will Craig Turns Routine Grounder Into Horrific Masterpiece

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 25: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the ball against Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of Game Two of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 25, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns – Game Two

It’s Anthony Davis Time

Brooks Koepka is unable to hold bakc his disgust for Bryson DeChambeau

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Golf

The Latest Installment Of The Very Good Brooks Koepka–Bryson DeChambeau Rivalry Is A Sweary Leaked Video

This photo taken on May 22, 2021 shows rescuers assisting people who were competing in a 100-kilometre cross-country mountain race when extreme weather hit the area, leaving at least 20 dead, near the city of Baiyin in China's northwestern Gansu province. - China OUT (Photo by STR / AFP) / China OUT (Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images)

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Extreme Weather At Ultramarathon In China Kills 21 Runners

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MAY 23: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz blocks Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies in Game One of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Vivint Smart Home Arena on May 23, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Memphis Grizzlies v Utah Jazz – Game One

The Grizzlies Are Here To Party

Herta skirting the outside wall to avoid mayhem.

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Racing

Photo-Op On Indy 500 Race Track Nearly Ends In Disaster

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: Alex Caruso #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball up court during the game against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on April 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Utah Jazz v Los Angeles Lakers

Alex Caruso Was Right Where The Lakers Needed Him To Be

Kazakhstan's Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) rides on the "strade bianche" (white roads) of Tuscany during the seventh stage of the 93rd Giro d'Italia going from Carrara to Montalcino on May 15, 2010. Australian Cadel Evans (BMC) won the stage as Kazakhstan's Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) regained possession of the race leader's pink jersey. AFP PHOTO / POOL / ROBERTO BETTINI (Photo credit should read ROBERTO BETTINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Kazakhstan’s Alexandre Vinokourov (Astan

Gravel Roads Make For Grueling, Unforgettable Bike Racing

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Kwame Brown Is Tired Of Being The Joke

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Ben Chilwell of Chelsea looks on after his effort is cleared by Caglar Soyuncu into Wes Morgan of Leicester City resulting in a goal that was later ruled out by VAR for offside during The Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Wembley Stadium on May 15, 2021 in London, England. A limited number of around 21,000 fans, subject to a negative lateral flow test, will be allowed inside Wembley Stadium to watch this year's FA Cup Final as part of a pilot event to trial the return of large crowds to UK venues. (Photo by Nick Potts - Pool/Getty Images)

Chelsea v Leicester City: The Emirates FA Cup Final

Worst Part Of Soccer Ruins Best Part Of Soccer

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to play behind Anthony Davis #3 during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Staples Center on May 11, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

New York Knicks v Los Angeles Lakers

We Are Headed Towards A Most Uncertain NBA Playoffs

It's Jamie Dimon, America's finance boss.

Capital

The Bosses Are At It Again

Team UAE Emirates rider US Joe Dombrowski celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the fourth stage of the Giro d'Italia 2021 cycling race, 187 km between Piacenza and Sestola, Emilia-Romagna, on May 11, 2021. (Photo by Dario BELINGHERI / AFP) (Photo by DARIO BELINGHERI/AFP via Getty Images)

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Joe Dombrowski Experiences The Agony And Ecstasy Of Cycling