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Patrick Redford

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates scoring their 3rd goal with Martin Odegaard during Pre-Season Friendly, The Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Sevilla at Emirates Stadium on July 30, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

Arsenal v Sevilla – Pre-Season Friendly

Soccer

Why Can’t This Be Arsenal’s Year To Win The League?

Niemann flying high after defeating Carlsen

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Chess

Report: Hans Niemann Cheated More Often, More Recently Than He Admitted

Adelstein stares down Lew after losing the hand.

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Gambling

Historically Strange Poker Hand Leads To Dramatic Cheating Allegation

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 23: Aaron Long #5 of the United States looking for an open man during a game between Japan and USMNT at Düsseldorf Arena on September 23, 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Japan v USMNT

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Aaron Long

An engraving depicting Robert Houdin's automaton - chess player. 19th century. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

An engraving depicting Robert Houdin’s automaton – chess player

A Non-Exhaustive History Of The Theory And Practice Of Cheating In Chess

TOPSHOT - Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge crosses the finish line to win the Berlin Marathon race on September 25, 2022 in Berlin. - Kipchoge has beaten his own world record by 30 seconds, running 2:01:09 at the Berlin Marathon. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP)

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Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Own Marathon World Record. No Not That One, The Other One

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 18: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks at a tablet during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on September 18, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v New Orleans Saints

Tom Brady Tablet Destruction Reportedly Inspires Leaguewide Memo On Tablet Destruction

Dutch Mathieu Van Der Poel pictured during the team presentation of the 'Alpecin-Deceuninck' cyclocross team, at the Deceuninck headquarters in Hooglede, Thursday 15 September 2022. BELGA PHOTO DAVID STOCKMAN (Photo by DAVID STOCKMAN / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP) (Photo by DAVID STOCKMAN/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

CYCLOCROSS ALPECIN-DECEUNINCK CYCLING TEAM

Cycling

Cycling World Championships Marred By Alleged Ding-Dong-Ditch Assault

WOLLOGONG, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Detailed view of birds perched on a railing during the 95th UCI Road World Championships 2022 - Men U23 Individual Time Trial a 28,8km / #Wollongong2022 / on September 19, 2022 in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

95th UCI Road World Championships 2022 – Men U23 Individual Time Trial

The Winner Of The Cycling World Championships Is: Birds

Carlsen gives his surly interview to Chess24

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Magnus Carlsen, While Refusing To Accuse Hans Niemann Of Cheating, Basically Accuses Hans Niemann Of Cheating

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 16: Head coach Herm Edwards of the Arizona State Sun Devils reacts after the loss to the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium on October 16, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

Arizona State v Utah

College Football

Herm Edwards Fired Over Embarrassing Loss Before He Could Be Fired Over NCAA Investigation

Hans and the commentators reacting to Magnus quitting.

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Magnus Carlsen Escalates Conflict With Hans Niemann By Resigning After One Move

ST PAUL, MN - AUGUST 09: Paul Arriola attends a mix zone during a training session ahead of the MLS All Stars and Liga MX All Stars game at National Sports Center on August 9, 2022 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

2022 MLS All-Star Game – Training

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Paul Arriola

Nate Diaz flexes during his fight against Tony Ferguson at UFC 279.

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Nate Diaz Leaves The UFC On His Own Terms

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 06: Weston McKennie of Juventus celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus at Parc des Princes on September 6, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Paris Saint-Germain v Juventus: Group H – UEFA Champions League

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Weston McKennie

A Slippery Cheating Accusation Has Rocked One Of The Biggest Tournaments In Chess

ST. PAUL, MN - FEBRUARY 02: Walker Zimmerman #3 of the United States dribbles the ball against Honduras in the first half of a World Cup Qualifying game at Allianz Field on February 2, 2022 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The United States defeated Honduras 3-0. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Honduras v United States: 2022 World Cup Qualifying

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Walker Zimmerman

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Baker Mayfield Maybe Cussed

Spain's Rafael Nadal (R) greets Australia's Rinky Hijikata (L) during their 2022 US Open Tennis tournament men's singles first round match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, on August 30, 2022. (Photo by COREY SIPKIN / AFP) (Photo by COREY SIPKIN/AFP via Getty Images)

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Tennis

Rinky Hijikata Made The Most Of His U.S. Open Moment

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 25: The Innsbrucker Hütte mountain hut stands in the Stubai Alps (Stubaier Alpen) mountain range on August 25, 2022 near Neustift im Stubaital, Austria. The hut lies on the Stubaier Höhenweg in Tyrol, a challenging alpine hiking trail that is among the most popular in Austria. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Travel Destination: Stubai Mountains In Austria

The Great Outdoors

Alpine Mountaineering Is Melting Away

Rachel Richardson preparing to serve during the second set.

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Volleyball

Duke Volleyball Player Says BYU Failed To Handle Fan Yelling Racial Slurs At Her

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 09: Malik Tillman of Rangers celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round second leg match between Glasgow Rangers and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise at Ibrox Stadium on August 09, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Glasgow Rangers v Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round first Leg

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Malik Tillman

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder poses during the 2022 NBA Rookie Portraits at UNLV on July 14, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

2022 NBA Rookie Portraits

Chet Out

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 16: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with WeWork Co-Founder and CEO Adam Neuman on May 16, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Hagen/Getty Images)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Meets With CEO’s Of Pepsi And WeWork In New York

Capital

Barefoot Man Prepares To Set Another Massive Pile Of Money On Fire

Leeds United's US midfielder Brenden Aaronson (R) celebrates after scoring his team first goal during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Chelsea at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England, on August 21, 2022. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Leeds United, America’s Premier League Team, Is Flying