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Championship Series – New York Yankees v Houston Astros – Game Two

Does Hatred Of The Astros Spring Eternal?

Liz Truss resignation

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Relegation-Bound United Kingdom Sacks Liz Truss

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres reacts after flying out during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of the National League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 18, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Championship Series – Philadelphia Phillies v San Diego Padres – Game One

The Best Enigmas Money Can Buy

DENVER, CO - APRIL 24: Draymond Green #23 and Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors talk during Round 1 Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2022 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

2022 NBA Playoffs – Golden State Warriors v Denver Nuggets

The Warriors’ Future Will Not Arrive Painlessly

Toronto Blue Jays v Baltimore Orioles

There’s Nothing Left For The MLB Season To Do But End

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 03: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on after defeating the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on October 03, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers

You Can’t Get Rid Of Jimmy Garoppolo That Easily

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies walks back to the clubhouse before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 17, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies v Atlanta Braves

Jinxes Are Fake But Phillies Fans Are All Too Real

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 26: Tony La Russa #22 of the Chicago White Sox walk on the field in the sixth inning during a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 26, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks v Chicago White Sox

Tony La Russa Was A Genius Until He Wasn’t

NFL: FEB 06 2022 Pro Bowl

Not Even Peyton Manning Can Save The Pro Bowl

The Nets In Their Present Form Have Already Worn Us Out

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 04: Mark Canha #19 of the New York Mets is hit by a pitch in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 04, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Cincinnati Reds

Let The Reds Plunk The Mets Until The Sun Swallows Us All

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 20: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in New York, New York. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates v. New York Yankees

Aaron Judge Has Something For Everyone

Seattle Seahawks v San Francisco 49ers

The Niners’ Future Starts Never

2022 WNBA Finals – Game Four

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The Raiders Made Sure Mark Davis Didn’t Miss Anything

Cleveland Cavaliers v Phoenix Suns

Adam Silver Is The Wrong Man To Ask About Getting Rid Of Robert Sarver

2021 NBA Playoffs – Phoenix Suns v LA Clippers

We’re Going To Need A Bigger Suspension Yacht

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 12: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run homer during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 12, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels v Cleveland Guardians

Mike Trout Can’t Help The Angels, But At Least They Can’t Make Him Worse

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 12: Head coach Nathaniel Hackett of the Denver Broncos looks on against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 12, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Seattle Seahawks

Nathaniel Couldn’t Hackett

NFL: AUG 20 Preseason – Cowboys at Chargers

Dak Prescott’s In Pain, And Mike McCarthy’s In Trouble

Inglewood, California September 8, 2022-Rams receiver TuTu Atwell cant hold on to the ball wile trying to make a catch as Bills cornerback Aaron Jonson defends in the second quarter at SoFi Stadium Thursday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

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I Am Not Ready For The Bills To Be This Good

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Ryan Kreidler #32 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates a home run with Willi Castro #9 against the Los Angeles Angels in the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 07, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers v Los Angeles Angels

Ryan Kreidler Makes All Other Sportswriters’ Kids Look Like Garbage Failures

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a single in the top of the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on September 06, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves v Oakland Athletics

The Mets Have Been Chased Down

ZAGREB, CROATIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League group E match between Dinamo Zagreb and Chelsea FC at Stadion Maksimir on September 06, 2022 in Zagreb, Croatia. (Photo by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images)