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NFC Championship – San Francisco 49ers v Los Angeles Rams

Jimmy Garoppolo Will Stick Around To Make Things Weird

Chicago Cubs v Washington Nationals

At Least The Nationals Are Finding Novel Ways To Suck

Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets – Game Four

DurantWatch: Well That Was A Huge Waste Of Time

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 22: Adam Oller #36 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum on August 22, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins v Oakland Athletics

Can The A’s Reach Triple-Digit Attendance?

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 22: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates his solo home run during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 22, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Chicago Cubs

Albert Pujols, Lost And Found

Cleveland Browns Training Camp

The NFL And Deshaun Watson Did The Math

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 02: A general view during the San Francisco Giants game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park on August 02, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers v San Francisco Giants

Nothing Says August Baseball Quite Like Jon Miller Trying To Understand Wordle

Christian Pulisic of Chelsea speaks to the media after the Pre-Season Friendly match between Chelsea FC and Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on July 20, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Chelsea FC v Charlotte FC – Pre-Season Friendly

Soccer

Please Keep Christian Pulisic Away From Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Antonio Conte (R) and Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel (L) shake hands then clash after the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in London on August 14, 2022.

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Who Needs Goals When You’ve Got Managers Fighting?

Zach Wilson of the New York Jets walks to the locker room after an injury against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field on August 12, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

New York Jets v Philadelphia Eagles

Zach Wilson Is Hurt, And The 49ers Are Hopeful

Bruno Fernades of Manchester United looks dejected during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Manchester United at Brentford Community Stadium on August 13, 2022 in Brentford, England.

Brentford FC v Manchester United – Premier League

Life Is Good When Manchester United Is This Awful

Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres looks on during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies June 23, 2022 at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

Philadelphia Phillies  v San Diego Padres

The Fernando Tatis Jr. Drama Has Only Just Begun

Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League

Erik ten Hag Is Getting A Crash Course In Manchester United Dysfunction

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 4: Al Avila laughs during a news conference at Comerica Park after he was promoted to executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager on August 4, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. Avila replaces Dave Dombrowski who was the Tigers' general manager since 2002. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Detroit Tigers

Al Avila Dug His Own Grave

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens watches from the bench during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 33-27 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Baltimore Ravens v Las Vegas Raiders

I Challenge You To Find A More Useless NFL Record Than The Ravens’ Preseason Win Streak

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 6: Daniel Vogelbach #32 of the New York Mets reacts after being walked during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves in the first game of a doubleheader at Citi Field on August 6, 2022 in the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets won 8-5. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves v New York Mets – Game One

Something Big Is Happening In Queens

ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 03: Shohei Ohtani #17 waits for the next batter in the fourth inning while playing the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 3, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics v Los Angeles Angels

Good Teams Win, But Bad Teams Make Baseball Go

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 03: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks with Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross before the game against the Indianapolis Colts and the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Indianapolis Colts v Miami Dolphins

Roger Goodell On Dolphins: Nothing To See Here, Folks

LOS ANGELES - APRIL 13: the Los Angeles Dodgers the San Francisco Giants on September 2, 2009 at Dodger Stadiium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v Los Angeles Dodgers

Vin Scully Knew When The Best Words Were No Words

Bill Russell at the Celtics arena in 2016

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Bill Russell Was The Most Important

Owner Joe Lacob of the Golden State Warriors waves to fans during the Golden State Warriors Victory Parade on June 20, 2022 in San Francisco, California. The Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 4-2 to win the 2022 NBA Finals.

Golden State Warriors Victory Parade & Rally

In The War Between Golden State And The Salary Cap, The Cap Just Might Win

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The Giants Can’t Beat Anyone Except Their Teammates

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - JULY 14: Christian Bethancourt #14 of the Tampa Bay Rays is congratulated after scoring a run in the seventh inning during a game against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on July 14, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox v Tampa Bay Rays

Rays Week

Rays Go Undefeated In Rays Week

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 17: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns reacts in the first half of game five of the NBA Finals at Footprint Center on July 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

2021 NBA Finals – Game Five

The Suns And Deandre Ayton Are Stuck With Each Other A Little While Longer

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And Now, The Raybag