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Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets draws a triple team from Rudy Gobert (27), Jaden McDaniels (3) and Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 142-138 overtime win at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

DENVER NUGGETS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES, NBA

Nikola Jokic And Anthony Edwards Gave Us A Christmas Game For All Time

A fan dressed in a snowman costume looks on during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Hill Dickinson Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

Everton v Arsenal – Premier League

Defector Up All Night

Have A Wonderful Christmas Time In This Open Thread

Steelers wide receiver D.K. Metcalf (4) walks off the field after the Pittsburgh Steelers versus Baltimore Ravens NFL game at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on December 7, 2025 in Baltimore, MD.

NFL: DEC 07 Steelers at Ravens

DK Metcalf Suspended Two Games For Punching A Really Annoying Guy

Kevin Durant #7of the Houston Rockets exchanges words with Bruce Brown #11 of the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on December 20, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

Houston Rockets v Denver Nuggets

What Can A Man Say To A Man?

Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears rolls out of the pocket during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Solider Field on December 20, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

Green Bay Packers v Chicago Bears – NFL 2025

Caleb Williams Can Really Throw That Damn Football

Puka Nacua doing an antisemtic dance with Adin Ross

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Puka Nacua Did An Antisemitic Little Dance [Update]

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CBS News Hitches Its Wagon To These Two Duds

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings leaves the field after his team defeated the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

Minnesota Vikings v Dallas Cowboys – NFL 2025

J.J. McCarthy Did A Little Dance He Wasn’t Supposed To Do

Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels walks onto the field prior to the game against the NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina v NC State

College Football

Bill Belichick’s Lackeys Have Become His Fall Guys

Piers Morgan, Nick Kyrgios, Aryna Sabalenka

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An Extended Conversation Between Piers Morgan, Nick Kyrgios, And Aryna Sabalenka Was Always Going To Turn Transphobic

Daiyan Henley #0 of the Los Angeles Chargers at hits Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles as he throws during the second quarter SoFi Stadium on December 08, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

Philadelphia Eagles v Los Angeles Chargers – NFL 2025

Jalen Hurts Won The Disaster Contest

Azeez Al-Shaair #0 of the Houston Texans intercepts a pass intended for Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Houston Texans v Kansas City Chiefs – NFL 2025

The Chiefs Are No Longer Getting Away With It

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Fernando Mendoza And Indiana Are The Flippin’ Big Ten Champs!

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool waves to the fans at full time during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Liverpool at Elland Road on December 6, 2025 in Leeds, England.

Leeds United v Liverpool – Premier League

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Liverpool’s Nightmare Season Now Features Mo Salah Drama

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Aaron Rodgers Is All Fucked Up

Football teams from the schools of Yale and Princeton playing a match on Thanksgiving Day afternoon that ended in a tie score, November 1879. The illustration, a wood engraving, was published in an 1879 issue of Harper’s Weekly newspaper.

Football Game

Catch Your Breath In The Thanksgiving Open Thread

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Idrissa Gueye of Everton receives a red card for a disagreement with Michael Keane of Everton during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on November 24, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Manchester United v Everton – Premier League

You Can Get Slapped By Your Own Teammate And Still Beat Manchester United

Malik Nabers attends the MLS match between New York City FC and Inter Miami CF at Citi Field on September 24, 2025 in New York City.

New York City FC v Inter Miami CF

Malik Nabers Doesn’t Know What The Hell The Giants Are Doing, Either

A’ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces and Jackie Young #0 of the Las Vegas Aces wear shirts saying "Pay us what you owe us" prior to the 2025 AT&amp;T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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.

AT&T WNBA All-Star Game 2025

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The WNBA’s Million-Dollar Offer Is A Misdirection

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(L-R) Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, and musician Michael Bolton pose for a portrait during a party at the Mar-a-Lago club, Palm Beach, Florida, February 12, 2000.

Party At Mar-A-Lago

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Jeffrey Epstein’s Inbox Was A Place To Complain, Talk Shit, And Make Boomer-Grade Jokes

Luis Rubiales and editor Gonzalo Sichar speak during the presentation of "Matar a Rubiales"on November 13, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The former president of the RFEF presents his book "Matar a Rubiales" in which he tells his version of events about the non-consensual kiss to Jenni Hermoso.

Luis Rubiales Presents “Matar A Rubiales”

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Luis Rubiales Egged By Uncle Who Is Also Named Luis Rubiales

Hannah Hidalgo #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish takes the court before a game against the Chicago State Cougars at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on November 9, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana.