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Jerry Jacobs #39 of the Detroit Lions breaks up a pass play intended for Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter at Heinz Field on November 14, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Detroit Lions v Pittsburgh Steelers

The Lions Still Can’t Win Even When They Don’t Lose

Matt Duchene #95 of the Nashville Predators takes a shot against Karel Vejmelka #70 of the Arizona Coyotes during the third period at Bridgestone Arena on November 13, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Nashville Predators won 4-1.

Arizona Coyotes v Nashville Predators

Nobody Does Losing As Well As The Arizona Coyotes

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 07: Cooper Kupp #10, Robert Woods #2 and Darrell Henderson #27 of the Los Angeles Rams line up for a play during a 28-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans at SoFi Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans v Los Angeles Rams

The Rams Will Win This City With Excess, Or Go Down In Flames

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 09: Alex Wennberg #21 of the Seattle Kraken skates with the puck against Nicolas Roy #10 of the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on November 9, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Kraken 4-2. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Seattle Kraken v Vegas Golden Knights

Oh Right, Expansion Teams Are Supposed To Suck

Brentford v Norwich City – Premier League

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We Need More And Hastier Coach Firings

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after a single by Gavin Lux #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in game 5 of the National League Division Series at Oracle Park on October 14, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Division Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v San Francisco Giants – Game Five

Buster Posey’s Exit Is His Acme

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 26: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred looks on prior to Game One of the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

World Series – Atlanta Braves v Houston Astros – Game One

Who’s Ready For The MLB Lockout?

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 31: Manager Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves makes a pitching change during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros in Game Five of the World Series at Truist Park on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

World Series – Atlanta Braves v Houston Astros – Game Five

Too Many Pitching Changes, Not Enough Scapegoats

ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Manager Bob Melvin #6 of the Oakland Athletics argues with umpire Mark Carlson #6 after a call was reversed during the seventh inning against Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 18, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics v Los Angeles Angels

Bob Melvin Is Full Of Surprises

SUNRISE, FL - JANUARY 7: Florida Panthers Head coach Joel Quenneville of the Florida Panthers looks on during third period action against the Arizona Coyote at the BB&amp;T Center on January 7, 2020 in Sunrise, Florida. the Coyotes defeated the Panthers 5-2. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joel Quenneville

Arizona Coyotes v Florida Panthers

Joel Quenneville Is A Warning

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Elephant For Sale

This All Really Sucks

Rob Manfred Reaches A New Low

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Bucs Fan Trades Something Tom Brady Wanted For Used Clothes And Crypto

Dallas Stars coach Rick Bowness yells at his players.

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Rick Bowness Turns Purple And Convinces The Dallas Stars To Fuck Off

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The World Series You Want Is Rarely The One You Get

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 10: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Arizona Cardinals

Kyle Shanahan Might Be All Wet

Tracy McGrady #1

Oh Look, The NBA Made A Big List For You To Get Mad About

Championship Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v Atlanta Braves – Game Two

The Braves Have Nothing To Lose And A Lot To Steal

NFL executive Vice President Jeff Pash address the media at the Roosevelt Hotel on March 21, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Jeff Pash’s Putrid Emails Were Just Him Doing His Job

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Corey Knebel #46 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after an out against against Darin Ruf #33 of the San Francisco Giants during the first inning in game 5 of the National League Division Series at Oracle Park on October 14, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

At Least No One Cares About The Dodgers’ Opener Now

Division Series – San Francisco Giants v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game Four

The Giants And Dodgers Are Looking In The Mirror

Head coach John Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders walks on the field before a game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium.

Chicago Bears v Las Vegas Raiders

Jon Gruden’s Awful Emails Trumped All That Job Security

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 01: Drake Caggiula #91 of the Buffalo Sabres reacts during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on May 01, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres v Boston Bruins

Meet The Sabres, Whoever They Are

Los Angeles Dodgers v San Francisco Giants

Dodgers-Giants Is More Than An Old-Timey Newsreel

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 07: Randy Arozarena #56 of the Tampa Bay Rays steals home against Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning during Game 1 of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on October 07, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Division Series – Boston Red Sox v Tampa Bay Rays – Game One

You Will Know The Rays