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A woman taking a photograph of a spider web

Defector Up All Night

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

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

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

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.

Here’s A Weekend Open Thread To Enjoy

Two Olimpia players stay down after being tackled.

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

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.

Have A Ball In The Labor Day Weekend Open Thread

Patrick Redford

Christian Pulisic of AC Milan during the Serie A Tim match between Bologna FC and AC Milan at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on August 21, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Christian Pulisic Is So Back

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

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.

Let’s Have A Weekend Open Thread

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.

Nathaniel Hackett Bravely Addresses Being Accurately Described As A Failure

Mitch McConnell, seen possibly pooping his pants.

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

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

Soccer Game Called Off Due To Hearse On The Field

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

Be Glad You Aren’t Damian Lillard’s Agent

FRISCO, TX - JULY 04: Fans enjoys a post-game fireworks display over the stadium celebrating the Fourth of July after the MLS game between Inter Miami FC and FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium on July 4, 2022 in Frisco, Texas.

Let’s Have A Summer Weekend Open Thread

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: Draft Prospects Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson visit the Empire State Building on June 20th, 2023 in New York City, New New York. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE

What Kind Of Table Are Overtime Elite Twins Amen And Ausar Thompson Going To Use To Accommodate Their Family And Others Of Note During The NBA Draft Tomorrow?

DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 12: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with his daughter Ognjena after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at Ball Arena on June 12, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. 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. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Nikola Jokic’s Tiny Adorable Daughter Is Now An NBA Champion

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 22: Fans watch the big screens at Ball Arena show the Denver Nuggets playing in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on May 22, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Denver Nuggets are playing Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. If the Nuggets win they will clinch a spot in the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.

Take It Easy In The Memorial Day Weekend Open Thread

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 09: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks for a call while being guarded by Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter during Game Five of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals at Ball Arena on May 09, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. 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.

Can You Guess The Lone MVP Voter Who Left Nikola Jokic Off His Ballot?

Hanser Alberto Demonstrates A Painful Way To Lose

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - APRIL 21: Fans of the New York Knicks are seen during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden, New York City, United States. Filmmaker Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee watches the game with a Knicks jersey at Madison Square Garden.

Let’s Have An NBA And NHL Playoffs Open Thread

He Needs Some Milk

An umpire ejects JT Realmuto for no reason