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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 25: Former NBA player Bill Walton looks on prior to riding his bike as part of the Inter-Galactic Bike for Humanity fund raiser to benefit victims of the Covid-19 virus and healthcare workers on April 25, 2020 in San Diego, California. Volunteers contributed to the fund and rode throughout their neighborhoods as part of the virtual ride. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Bill Walton Inter-Galactic Bike For Humanity Event

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At Least College Basketball’s Return Means More Bill Walton

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Tom Ley

Kansas City Chiefs v Green Bay Packers

Denver Broncos: Uhhh, Anyone Have A Son Who Can Play Quarterback?

Detroit Lions v Carolina Panthers

Here Is Your Thanksgiving Day Football Open Thread

Tennessee Titans v Baltimore Ravens

Good Luck Enjoying Thanksgiving Football This Year

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Ronnie O’Sullivan Unleashes Big Fart, Misses Shot

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2013 NBA Draft

With The First Pick, Defector Selects … An NBA Draft Live Blog!

CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 27: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this screenshot from the RNC’s livestream of the 2020 Republican National Convention, personal attorney to U.S. President Donald Trump and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani addresses the virtual convention on August 27, 2020. The convention is being held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic but will include speeches from various locations including Charlotte, North Carolina and Washington, DC. (Photo Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via Getty Images)

Republicans Hold Virtual 2020 National Convention

Rudy Giuliani Fights The Law, Law Wins


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Diana Moskovitz

A platypus swims in the water at the San Diego Safari Park.

Platypus Cam

Enjoy The Soothing Powers Of Platypus Cam

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Democratic members of U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), walk down the east front steps of the U.S. Capitol for a news conference after a boycott of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court on October 22, 2020 in Washington, DC.

Senate Takes Decisive Bipartisan Action In Congratulating Lakers, Dodgers

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Now This Is What Video Games Are All About

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Let’s Remember A Great Tommy Heinsohn Quote

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VR Chat User Lovingly Recreates Four Seasons Total Landscaping As Virtual Furry Hangout

Protests Continue In Philadelphia As Pennsylvania Counts Votes

Look At These Other Dorks

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This Beaver’s Really Going To Town On That Cabbage

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Kayaker Gets Owned By Whale

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Barry Petchesky

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Hungarian Hockey Man Flings Himself Through The Glass

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Giri Nathan

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Pikachu Has A Better Backhand Than You

at Tony La Russa's 3rd annual Leaders &amp; Legends gala benefitting the Animal Rescue Foundation at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on November 22, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tony La Russa’s 3rd Annual Leaders & Legend Gala Benefitting ARF

Report: “Tony La Russia” “Disturbing”

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Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammates

World Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v Tampa Bay Rays – Game Five

Can The Dodgers Pull This Off? It’s Our Game 6 Open Thread

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Ancestor Of Boban Sinks Free Throw

Las Vegas Raiders v Kansas City Chiefs

Raiders Vs. COVID-19 Update: Currently Without Their Starting Offensive Line

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Pretty Horses Briefly, Gloriously Become Pro Cyclists

League Championship – Atlanta Braves v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game Seven

The Time Has Come To Drink Two Beers And Chat About Game 1 Of The World Series

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Samer Kalaf

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Delightful Masshole Shares Her Simple Reason To Vote

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Tua Tagovailoa’s Debut Was A Bright Spot In A Dull Game