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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Patrick Redford

during the 2013 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 27, 2013 in in the Brooklyn Bourough of New York City. 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.

2013 NBA Draft

Defector Up All Night

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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Tom Ley

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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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Lauren Theisen

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

Do A Good Sports Play, Do A Cool Prank, We’ll All Have Fun

Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers warms up prior to Game Four

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

It’s Kershaw Time! And It’s Also Your NLCS Open Thread

A photo of Nick Saban from November 2019.

Nick Saban’s Got COVID-19

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half of the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Capital One Orange Bowl – Virginia v Florida

Dan Mullen Tempted Fate And Fate Couldn’t Resist

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Mario Is Real And He’s A Lakers Fan