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Bo Levi Mitchell #19 of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats looks to the sidelines during warm up before a game against the Edmonton Elks at Hamilton Stadium on September 20, 2025.

Edmonton Elks v Hamilton Tiger-Cats

How Much More American Does The Canadian Football League Want To Be?

Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football, September 22, 2025. He's yelling, his teammates are yelling, and the Ravens are standing around looking sad.

Detroit Lions v Baltimore Ravens

The Lions Made The Ravens Look Old And Dull

Head coach Bruce Pearl of the Auburn Tigers at the media day before the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game on April 3, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.

NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament – Final Four – San Antonio

College Basketball

Bruce Pearl Always Knew What He Could Get Away With

Andre Szmyt #25 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with teammates and fans after kicking a game-winning field goal against the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay Packers v Cleveland Browns

Chaos, Brought To You By Kickers

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Israel Daramola

Clemson v Georgia Tech

College Football

The College Coaches Are Going Through It

USF v Florida

Yet Another Batch Of Preseason Rankings Has Been Set On Fire

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Tom Ley

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Billy Haisley

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A detailed view of a replica Premier League Trophy outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on August 31, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool v Arsenal – Premier League

Soccer

A Seemingly Late Yet Actually Perfectly Timed Preview Of The 2025-26 Premier League Season

Daniel Levy, chairman of Tottenham Hotspur FC, looks on during the award ceremony following the UEFA Europa League final football match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Manchester United FC in May of 2025.

Daniel Levy, chairman of Tottenham Hotspur FC, looks on

The End Finally Comes For Daniel Levy, The Man Tottenham Hotspur Fans Loved To Hate

Head coach Mike Gundy of the Oklahoma State Cowboys speaks with the media during the Big 12 Media Days at The Ford Center at The Star on July 09, 2025 in Frisco, Texas.

2025 Big 12 Football Media Days

Mike Gundy Just Needs Some Attention

Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles walks to the team huddle with his thumb up prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on September 4, 2025.

Dallas Cowboys v Philadelphia Eagles – NFL 2025

Spit, Rain, Pomp: The NFL Is Back, Baby

Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers attends a press conference at the Jianyang Cultural and Sports Center Gymnasium during his 2025 Asia Tour on August 23, 2025.

NBA Star Kawhi Leonard 2025 Asia Tour In China’s Sichuan Province

Kawhi Leonard And Los Angeles Clippers Implicated In Low-Effort Tree-Planting Scheme

Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on prior to the game against the TCU Horned Frogs. He's sort of grimacing but maybe also smiling by his standards? Hard to say. Looks bad.

TCU v North Carolina

Bill Belichick Gets Ass Handed To Him In College Football Debut

2 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on August 28, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Atlanta Braves v Philadelphia Phillies

Kyle Schwarber Had A Real Shot At Home Run History

Texas Spring Football Game

It’s Time To See What Arch Manning Can Do

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 11: Jerry Jones attends the Premiere of Netflix's "America's Team: The Gambler And His Cowboys" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on August 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Premiere Of Netflix’s “America’s Team: The Gambler And His Cowboys”

What’s In Jerry Jones’s Head?

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell delivers emotional comments during an NFL Divisional Round game between the Detroit Lions and the Washington Commanders in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2025: Detroit Lions

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Reese McGuire #20 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the eighth inning at Oracle Park on August 27, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v San Francisco Giants

“Pitcher” Is A State Of Mind

Jalen Milroe #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is sacked by Cameron Brandt #91 of the Michigan Wolverines during the third quarter in the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on December 31, 2024.

Alabama v Michigan – ReliaQuest Bowl

College Football Brings People Together, But Then What?

William Contreras of the Milwaukee Brewers rounds first base after hitting a two run homer against the New York Mets at American Family Field on August 10, 2025 in Milwaukee.

New York Mets v Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers Are Baseball’s Weirdest Winners

Quarterback Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals gets sacked during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, at Paycor Stadium on December 1, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Pittsburgh Steelers v Cincinnati Bengals

Why Your Team Sucks 2025: Cincinnati Bengals

Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts is sacked by Danielle Hunter #55 of the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Indianapolis Colts v Houston Texans

Why Your Team Sucks 2025: Indianapolis Colts

A ESPN Monday Night Football television camera prior to an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 26, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts

Journalismism

ESPN Now Partially Owned By Biggest League It Reports On

Agustin Ramirez of the Miami Marlins and Edward Cabrera #27 of the Miami Marlins celebrate in the game against the New York Yankees.

New York Yankees v Miami Marlins

The Marlins Are Actually Doing Some Stuff

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller looks on before Game Three of the Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park on October 8, 2024.

Division Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v San Diego Padres – Game 3

The Padres And Twins Did The Absolute Most At The MLB Trade Deadline

Rafael Devers of the San Francisco Giants looks on walking back to the dugout after striking out against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the bottom of the ninth.

Pittsburgh Pirates v San Francisco Giants

Rafael Devers Is Living Proof That No One Knows Anything