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Merch v3

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Lucas Giolito #24 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 22, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

Cincinnati Reds v Los Angeles Angels

Who Wants Some Guys?

Luis Rubiales, President of the Royal Spanish Federation greets Aitana Bonmati of Spain after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Spain v England: Final – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Soccer

Luis Rubiales Put His Disgusting Mark On The World Cup

The cast of Our Gang/The Little Rascals singing, circa 1930.

Our Gang/The Little Rascals singing

Staff Chat

It’s Time For A Staff Chat

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James Harden, Hanging Out On A High School Sports Field, Says Relationship With Sixers Is Beyond Repair

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Defector Up All Night

Aaron Gordon And Nikola Jokic Are Having A Good Fellas’ Trip

James Harden #1 (L) and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during a press conference at the Seventy Sixers Practice Facility on February 15, 2022 in Camden, New Jersey. (

Philadelphia 76ers Introduce James Harden

James Harden Calls Daryl Morey A “Liar,” Vows Never To Play For Him

Fans of Colombia show their support prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between England and Colombia at Stadium Australia on August 12, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

England v Colombia: Quarter Final – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Let’s Have A Weekend Open Thread

A view of the ESPN logo on a camera after the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 30, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.

New York Yankees v Baltimore Orioles

Media Meltdowns

ESPN Is About To Get Much More Annoying

Randal Grichuk #15 of the Los Angeles Angels fails to deny a two-run double by Patrick Bailey #14 of the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 7, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

San Francisco Giants v Los Angeles Angels

That’s What The Angels Get For Trying

Las Vegas Aces v New York Liberty

WNBA

Sabrina Ionescu Is An Avalanche

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Life's Rich Pageant

Rally Runner Has Fallen

Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett of the New York Jets talks to reporters after the teams OTAs at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on June 9, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey.

New York Jets Offseason Workout

Nathaniel Hackett Bravely Addresses Being Accurately Described As A Failure

Ana Capeta #21 of Portugal sends a shot off the post during the second half of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia Auckland, New Zealand.

Portugal v USA: Group E – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

The USWNT Stayed In The World Cup By An Inch

Denver Broncos Introduce Sean Payton as Head Coach

Sean Payton Is Sorry For Saying His Predecessor Is A Huge Failure

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Did Mitch McConnell Poop His Pants In A Room Full Of People?

A hearse and another vehicle drive in circles on a soccer field

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Soccer Game Called Off Due To Hearse On The Field

Jarred Kelenic #10 of the Seattle Mariners looks on before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on July 03, 2023 in San Francisco, California.

Seattle Mariners v San Francisco Giants

Jarred Kelenic Is Really, Really Sorry About Kicking That Water Cooler

Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on during the college football game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Purdue Boilermakers on November 19, 2022, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 19 Northwestern at Purdue

College Football

Northwestern’s Hazing Scandal Isn’t Going Away

Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants stretches prior to an NFL divisional round football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

NFC Divisional Playoffs – New York Giants v Philadelphia Eagles

Running Backs Are Hosed

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It’s Time To Do Your Duty And Take Advantage Of The Defector Summer Sale

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Transactions, July 10

Head coach Pat Fitzgerald of the Northwestern Wildcats runs off the field after losing to the Wisconsin Badgers at Ryan Field on October 08, 2022 in Evanston, Illinois.

Wisconsin v Northwestern

Northwestern To Reconsider Pat Fitzgerald’s Suspension After Hazing Details Emerge

Head coach Bob Huggins of the West Virginia Mountaineers reacts during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 16, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama.

West Virginia v Maryland

College Basketball

Bob Huggins’s Attorney Claims Resignation Was A Wife-Based Email Misunderstanding

Megan Rapinoe #15 of the United States celebrates her goal in the first half against France during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between France and USA at Parc des Princes on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France.

France v USA: Quarter Final  – 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup France

Megan Rapinoe Couldn’t Have Done It Any Better

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Moda Center on April 09, 2023 in Portland, Oregon

Golden State Warriors v Portland Trail Blazers

Be Glad You Aren’t Damian Lillard’s Agent