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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys is tackled by Jordan Hicks #58 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium on October 19, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Arizona Cardinals v Dallas Cowboys

How Bad Can The NFC East Get?

Randy Arozarena of the Tampa Bay Rays rounds the bases after hitting a home run in Game 7 of the ALCS

Finally, The Tampa Bay Ray You Actually Need To Know

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 03: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks skates on the ice during their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at SAP Center on March 03, 2020 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs v San Jose Sharks

Joe Thornton And The Maple Leafs Will Chase That Elusive Cup Together

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell looks on before Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Super Bowl LIV – San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs

The NFL Will “Reimagine” A Virtual Pro Bowl. Dear God.

&lt;&gt; at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 2, 2019 in Oakland, California.

Wild Card Round – Tampa Bay Rays v Oakland Athletics

Billy Beane Finally Gets What He Wanted: Out Of Baseball

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with Quinn Cook #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers and teammates after winning the 2020 NBA Championship in Game Six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

2020 NBA Finals – Game Six

It Won’t Happen This Way Ever Again

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Manager Dusty Baker Jr. look son against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning in Game Two of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 06, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Division Series – Houston Astros v Oakland Athletics – Game Two

A Modest Proposal For You Peons: Root For The Astros Because Of Dusty Baker

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Football Team warms up before the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 20, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Washington Football Team v Arizona Cardinals

We’re One Step Closer To Alex Smith Playing Football, Which Is Insane

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders smiles after the Raiders defeated the New Orleans Saints 34-24 in the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

New Orleans Saints v Las Vegas Raiders

The NFL Will Get Tough On COVID When It Costs The Owners Money And Not A Second Earlier

Las Vegas Raiders v New England Patriots

The NFL Can’t Wish Away COVID-19 Anymore

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 congratulates Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres after his solo homerun during the sixth inning of Game Two of the National League Wild Card Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at PETCO Park on October 01, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Wild Card Round – St Louis Cardinals v San Diego Padres – Game Two

The Best Baseball Games Have A Lot Of Baseball In Them

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 30: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros celebrates a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning of Game Two in the American League Wild Card Round at Target Field on September 30, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Astros defeated the Twins 3-1. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Wild Card Round – Houston Astros v Minnesota Twins – Game Two

It’s Time Again To Come Together And Hate The Astros

Joshua Kalu #46 of the Tennessee Titans and his teammates take the field before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Tennessee Titans v Minnesota Vikings

The NFL Postpones Steelers-Titans, Proves That Even It Must Bow Before COVID-19

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New York Football Is A Human Rights Violation

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 09: Red Sox Manager Ron Roenicke looks on during Summer Workouts at Fenway Park on July 09, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox Summer Workouts

Red Sox Fire Ron Roenicke, Who Never Had A Chance

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NFL RedZone Is Perfectly Calibrated To Ruin Your Day

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 26: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 26, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets v Los Angeles Lakers – Game Five

History May Not Be Kind To The Nuggets’ Future

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 30: The Vegas Golden Knights prepare to play against the Vancouver Canucks in Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on August 30, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights v Vancouver Canucks – Game Four

When The Bubble Bursts

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 20: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers is carted off the field after sustaining an injury during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 20, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v New York Jets

The 49ers Win One, Lose Lots

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 17: Christian Fischer #36 of the Arizona Coyotes skates prior to the opening face-off against the Colorado Avalanche in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on August 17, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche v Arizona Coyotes – Game Four

It Is Time To Give Up On Arizona

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 14: Wildfire smoke fills the air during the second game of a doubleheader between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park on September 14, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 9-0. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics v Seattle Mariners – Game Two

MLB Comes Around To The Idea That Games Shouldn’t Be Played In Poisonous Death Clouds

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 04: Mike D'Antoni of the Houston Rockets reacts to James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during the second quarter in Game One of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 04, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets v Los Angeles Lakers – Game One

Time Again To Dance On The Rockets’ Grave

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 09: An exterior view of the ballpark before the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Seattle Mariners at Oracle Park on September 09, 2020 in San Francisco, California. Smoke from various wildfires burning across Northern California has blanketed the city in an orange glow. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v San Francisco Giants

Baseball’s One-Year-Only Playoff Race Is Getting Weird

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Why Your Team Maybe Doesn’t Suck Quite As Much As Drew Says It Does

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The Summer Of Game Over