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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

Ten Minute Quarters comedy show at 3:2 ratio

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Tom Ley

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski of Everton form a defensive wall during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Brighton &amp; Hove Albion at Goodison Park on November 4, 2023 in Liverpool, England.

Everton FC v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League

Soccer

Everton Hit With 10-Point Deduction For Being A Bunch Of Jagoffs

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Defector Up All Night

He Was In The Amazon With My Mom When She Was Researching Spiders Right Before She Died

Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers handles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 14, 2023 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

In-Season Tournament -¬†Los Angeles Clippers v Denver Nuggets

The Clippers Need Some New Ideas

Brian Cashman sitting at a Bloomberg training terminal and giving a goofy thumbs up at a charity event in 2022.

Annual Charity Day Hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald and The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund

Brian Cashman’s Tantrum Has Earned Him Beef With Giancarlo Stanton’s Agent

College Football: Ohio State Julian Fleming (4) in action, runs with the football vs Michigan at Ohio Stadium. Football analyst Connor Stalions and head coach Jim Harbaugh present in the background. Columbus, Ohio, November 26, 2022. In this photo edit, Stalion has been made black and white.

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College Football

The Connor Stalions Affair Now Features A Double Agent

Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots a three point basket during overtime against the Boston Celtics on November 6, 2023 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Boston Celtics v Minnesota Timberwolves

The Wolves Can Do Damage When Anthony Edwards Gets Serious

Someone who might be Connor Stalions on the CMU sideline.

This Is So Stupid

Stalions Resurfaces

Jon Gray #22 of the Texas Rangers pitches in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game One of the World Series at Globe Life Field on October 27, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

World Series – Arizona Diamondbacks v Texas Rangers – Game One

Longtime Haters Of The Colorado Rockies Are Real Quiet Right Now

Head coach Deion Sanders and Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes talk before taking on the Stanford Cardinal at Folsom Field on October 13, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado.

Stanford v Colorado

College Football No Longer Belongs To Deion Sanders

Evan Longoria #3 of the Arizona Diamondbacks attempts a bunt in the third inning against the Texas Rangers during Game Two of the World Series at Globe Life Field on October 28, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

World Series – Arizona Diamondbacks v Texas Rangers – Game Two

The Diamondbacks Took The Rangers Back In Time For A Beating

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Carlos Boozer’s Alarming Visage Wants To Give You Betting Advice

It’s Been Stalions All Along

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A bunch of old-timey celebrities, including Pat Boone, sign autographs in Lakers uniforms during a charity game in Ye Olden Tymes.

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All Anyone Could Ever Hope To Know Or Learn About The 2023–24 NBA Season, Or Indeed About Anything, And Well In Advance Too

The Ohio State University Marching Band performs prior to a game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio.

Penn State v Ohio State

Report: Connor Stalions Lurked In The Shadows At 11 Big Ten Games

Jose Leclerc #25 of the Texas Rangers celebrates after striking out Jon Singleton #28 of the Houston Astros to end the eighth inning in Game Six of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 22, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Championship Series – Texas Rangers v Houston Astros – Game Six

José Leclerc Stepped Away From The Void

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Oh What The Heck, Here’s A Weekend Open Thread

P.J. Tucker#17 James Harden #1 and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers during an open scrimmage on October 14, 2023 at Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington, Delaware.

Philadelphia 76ers Open Scrimmage

James Harden Has Made His Next Move

Managing Partner John Fisher of the Oakland Athletics in the stands during the game against the Chicago Cubs at RingCentral Coliseum on April 17, 2023 in Oakland, California. The Cubs defeated the Athletics 10-1.

Chicago Cubs v Oakland Athletics

A’s Reliever Trevor May Retires, Tells Owner To “Take Mommy And Daddy’s Money Somewhere Else”

Megan Rapinoe #15 of OL Reign reacts after her last home regular-season NWSL match at Lumen Field on October 06, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

Washington Spirit v OL Reign

Megan Rapinoe Put Retirement Off A Little Longer

‘A Charm from the Skies Seems to Hallow us There’.Artist: American Stereoscopic Company

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Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) gestures to fans during game four of the NLDS game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies on October 12, 2023, at Citizens Bank Park.

MLB: OCT 12 NLDS – Braves at Phillies

Reporters Are Allowed To Report

Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds second base ant stares down Orlando Arcia #11 of the Atlanta Braves during Game 3 of the NLDS on October 11, 2023 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

MLB: OCT 11 NLDS – Braves at Phillies

The Braves Are Being Babies About Bryce Harper’s Mean Little Stare

Carlos Correa #4 of the Minnesota Twins reacts after hitting a double in the seventh inning during Game 2 of the Division Series between the Minnesota Twins and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, October 8, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Division Series – Minnesota Twins v. Houston Astros – Game Two

The Twins Unleashed Their Dudes

John Schneider #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on prior to Game One of the Wild Card Series against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on October 03, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Wild Card Series – Toronto Blue Jays v Minnesota Twins – Game One

What Was John Schneider Thinking?

Chicago Fire fans celebrate from the stands at SeatGeek Stadium on June 6, 2023 in Bridgeview, Illinois.

Houston Dynamo v Chicago Fire – Quarterfinals: 2023 U.S. Open Cup

Chicago Fire Tries Bribing Fans To Attend Game Messi Might Not Play In