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Tip jar sweepstakes

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Ray Ratto

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Jim Harbaugh’s Time Will Come Eventually

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Not Even Tom Brady Could Play Forever

Fans watch from behind an extra sheet of plexy-glass, designed for greater protection, during the first period of the NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on February 15, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The stands are mostly empty.

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The Arizona Coyotes Consider Disappearing Before Our Very Eyes

A Spalding ball sits on the court during the game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Houston Rockets at Philips Arena on November 20, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Some Basketball You Don’t Need To See To Comprehend

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK - JUNE 13: Barry Bonds attends the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on June 13, 2021 in Tarrytown, New York. Spectators are not allowed to attend this year, apart from dog owners and handlers, because of safety protocols due to Covid-19. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

To Hell With It All

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 17: Brett Kulak #77, Alexander Romanov #27 and Cole Caufield #22 of the Montreal Canadiens skate off the ice following the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on January 17, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Canadiens 5-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens v Arizona Coyotes

How To Go First-To-Worst

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors runs around his teammates during player introductions before their game against the Detroit Pistons at Chase Center on January 18, 2022 in San Francisco, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons v Golden State Warriors

Steph Curry Is Looking Depressingly Human

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 23: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills walks off the field after being defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs 42-36 in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

AFC Divisional Playoffs – Buffalo Bills v Kansas City Chiefs

The Six Stages Of NFL Quarterback

Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg greets baseball fans as they arrive for the first game of the season on Opening Day before the start of a game between the Rays and the New York Yankees on April 2, 2017 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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The Rays’ Montreal Gambit Is Dead

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Michael Dogbe #91 of the Arizona Cardinals walks off the field after losing to the Los Angeles Rams 34-11 in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at SoFi Stadium on January 17, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Arizona Cardinals v Los Angeles Rams

Never Trust The Cardinals

Dallas Stars v Florida Panthers

It Is Time To Acknowledge The Panthers

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 01: Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis laughs while talking to Raiders general manager Mike Mayock during pregame warmups prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Oakland Raiders v Kansas City Chiefs

Mike Mayock Couldn’t Shed The Gruden Stink

A snow plow clears the field of snow before the start of a game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York.

Atlanta Falcons v Buffalo Bills

The Best Football Is Tundra Football

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Devin Booker Had The Raptor Sent To Time Out

3 Apr 2000: Jeff Kent # 21 of the San Francisco Giants lies on his stomach after being tagged out at third base in the second inning at Pro Player Stadium in Miami Florida.

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A Jeff Kent–Only HOF Ballot Really Puts Things In Perspective

Los Angeles Rams v Baltimore Ravens

Sean McVay Shouldn’t Be So Surprised

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 09: Interim head coach/special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia of the Las Vegas Raiders smiles as the team warms up before their game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 9, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 35-32 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Chargers v Las Vegas Raiders

The Case For Rich Bisaccia

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: Head coach Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos walks the sidelines during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Los Angeles Chargers

Bring Back Black Monday

Mass Vaccination Site Opens At Citi Field In New York City

If The Mets Want A Crosstown Rivalry, They’ll Need To Steal More Than A Hitting Coach

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Media Meltdowns

The Athletic To Be Swallowed By Industry It Aimed To Kill

DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after being fouled by Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter at American Airlines Center on January 05, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Dallas Mavericks

Even Steph Curry Slumps Sometimes … Right?

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 15: (Editors Note: This image has been converted to black and white) The Washington Redskins are introduced before playing the New Orleans Saints at FedExField on November 15, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. The Washington Redskins won, 47-14. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New Orleans Saints v Washington Redskins

Ditching The Wonderlic Won’t Fix Football Brain

Cleveland Browns v Pittsburgh Steelers

Good Riddance To Big Ben

Daniel Carlson #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates with teammates after kicking a game winning field goal to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana

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The Raiders Ease By Their Longtime Nemesis, The End Of The Season

Jalen Green #0 of the Houston Rockets dunks the ball during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center on December 28, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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Rockets’ Locker-Room Squabble Ends With Kevin Porter Jr. Driving Home At Halftime