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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

This Is So Stupid

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

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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Defector Up All Night

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

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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It’s Been Stalions All Along

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Justin Ellis

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Ray Ratto

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

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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

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Lori Teresa Yearwood Made A Difference

A Chicago Bears bears fan stands with a paper bag on his head after the game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on October 01, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Denver Broncos v Chicago Bears

The Bears Are The Biggest Embarrassment

Cincinnati Bengals fans cheer during the game against the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 25, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.

NFL: SEP 25 Rams at Bengals

Here’s A Weekend Open Thread To Enjoy

Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

New Orleans Saints v Green Bay Packers

The Lions Are Finally Good Enough To Cause Someone Else’s Coach To Have An Emotional Outburst

Jim Tomsula stands with his players after winning the 2023 ELF title

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Things We Actually Like

Jim Tomsula Is A Goddamn Champion

Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos talks to Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos prior to a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Denver Broncos v Miami Dolphins

The Game Of The Year Is In Six Days

Julie Ertz #8 of the United States watches a tribute video after playing South Africa at TQL Stadium on September 21, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

South Africa v United States

Julie Ertz Was The USWNT