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Tom Ley

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) gets sacked during the NFL Football match between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears on September 17, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field Stadium, FL.

NFL: SEP 17 Bears at Buccaneers

The Bears Have Wasted No Time In Initiating Their Meltdown

Spain's midfielder Patri Guijarro (L) and Spain's defender Mapi Leon talk to the press after announcing they are leaving the national selection, in front of their hotel in Oliva near Valencia, on September 20, 2023 ahead of the UEFA Nations League football matches against Sweden and Switzerland. New Spain coach Montse Tome named a surprise 23-woman squad for upcoming Nations League qualifiers including 20 players officially on strike. Players demand structural changes in the Spanish football federation (RFEF) after the President forcibly kissed a player on the lips after Spain won the World Cup in Sydney on August 20, provoking worldwide outrage.

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Soccer

Spain Fills Women’s National Team Roster By Promising A Festival Of Beheadings

Olga Carmona is seen during the first call of the Spain Women Team leaving the Alameda Barajas Hotel for the Valencia concentration on September 19, 2023, in Barajas, Madrid, Spain.

Spain Women Team Leaves The Hotel In Madrid

Spain’s Soccer Federation Has Once Again Barfed Into Its Own Pants

Two Olimpia players stay down after being tackled.

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Defector Up All Night

The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is This Flying Double-Tackle

Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after recovering a fumble against the New York Jets during the second half at AT&amp;T Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

New York Jets v Dallas Cowboys

Nobody’s Playing Better Football Than Micah Parsons

Defensive back Henry Blackburn #11 of the Colorado State Rams celebrates after a first quarter interception against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on September 16, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado.

Colorado State v Colorado

College Football

Maybe It Was A Bad Idea To Take A Cheap Shot At Travis Hunter

Josh Harris (C), a new owner of the Washington Commanders, poses for a photo with his wife Marjorie Harris (L) and mother Sylvia Harris after a press conference introducing the team's new ownership at FedExField on July 21, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. NFL teams owners have unanimously approved a $6.05 billion sale of the Commanders from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris.

Washington Commanders Introduce New Ownership Group

What Will The Future Of NFL Ownership Look Like?

A super cute dog from the pet sematary:bloodlines trailer

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This Is So Stupid

Apologies To The Makers Of The ‘Pet Sematary’ Prequel, But I Would Call This Dog “My Little Sweetie Baby” And Rub Its Belly

Aaron Rodgers sits on the turf during an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Buffalo Bills v New York Jets

Aaron Rodgers Is Broken And The Jets Are Back In The Mud

A general view of a DraftKings advertisement on top of the Green Monster during the ALS Awareness college baseball game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Boston College Eagles on May 19, 2023, at Fenway Park in Boston, MA.

COLLEGE BASEBALL: MAY 19 Notre Dame vs Boston College

Life's Rich Pageant

DraftKings Apologizes For Pushing “Never Forget” 9/11 Parlay

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Announcements

Three Years Of Defector

Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.

NFC Divisional Playoffs – Dallas Cowboys v San Francisco 49ers

Dak Prescott Finally Ready To Win Super Bowl After Learning Tactical Breathing Maneuvers From Ex-Navy SEALs

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) hits a grand slam during the second inning of the Major League Baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians on September 4, 2023, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH.

MLB: SEP 04 Twins at Guardians

Royce Lewis Is The Grand Slam Man

Fans of Darmstadt react during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and SV Darmstadt 98 at BayArena on September 02, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen v SV Darmstadt 98 – Bundesliga

Have A Ball In The Labor Day Weekend Open Thread

Wander Franco #5 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field on August 12, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida.

Cleveland Guardians v Tampa Bay Rays

Report: Prosecutors Now Investigating Two Official Complaints Against Wander Franco

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

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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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.