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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Tom Ley

New York Jets v Pittsburgh Steelers

Quinnen Williams Has The Jets Looking Dangerous

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Dan McQuade

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Just Look At Aaron Rodgers

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Miami Dolphins v Chicago Bears

Justin Fields Lost But He Looked Awesome

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Kyrie Irving on the bench during a Nets game, seemingly staring thoughtfully at The Distraction logo, as if trying to determine its haplogroup.

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The Dipshit’s Gambit, With Rohan Nadkarni

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Ray Ratto

Super Bowl XV: Oakland Raiders Ray Guy (8) in action, punt vs Philadelphia Eagles.

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Ray Guy Was The Last King Of Hang Time

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

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How To Destroy A Team

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Chris Thompson

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Feds Add Criminal Investigation To Dan Snyder’s Woe And Misery

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Samer Kalaf

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York.

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Ah Jeez, The Packers Really Wanted To Add A Receiver But Just Couldn’t Swing It

Dan Snyder looks gross.

The Commanders May Or May Not Be For Sale

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 28: Las Vegas Raiders owner and managing general partner and Las Vegas Aces owner Mark Davis (L) and head coach Josh McDaniels of the Raiders attend Game One of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs semifinals between the Aces and the Seattle Storm at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Storm defeated the Aces 76-73. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Seattle Storm v Las Vegas Aces – Game One

Same Old Raiders

San Francisco 49ers v Los Angeles Rams

Christian McCaffrey Creates Good Problems For The 49ers

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Justin Ellis

Carolina Panthers v Atlanta Falcons

Can Anyone Escape The Chaos Pit That Is The NFC South?

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 30: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown in the first half of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field on October 30, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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If You’re Going To Taunt, Make It Count

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Tom Brady Is Going Quietly

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Which NFL Head Coach Has The Most Punchable Face? A Defector Investigation

Green Bay Packers v Washington Commanders

Aaron Rodgers: If My Teammates Are Mad, They Should Debate Me

Antonio "AB" Brown poses during SprayGround 2022 Pop Up Fashion Show at Times Square on September 08, 2022 in New York City.

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At Least Ye Still Has The Dubai Hotel Pervert In His Corner

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Patrick Redford

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Mike Evans Wrote Down A Thing: The NFL’s Finest Minds Investigate

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Barry Petchesky

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 24: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots reacts during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium on October 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears v New England Patriots

Bill Belichick Really Brain Genius’d That One

Matt Ryan with his helmet pushed back on his head before leading his Colts to a loss against the damn Jacksonville Jaguars.

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The Colts Have A Mess At Quarterback, And So Does The NFL

Justin Fields And The Bears Might Have Figured Some Stuff Out

Seattle Seahawks v Los Angeles Chargers

Kenneth Walker Doesn’t Waste His Chances

Giants and Jets

New York Is A Football Town Now

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Perhaps Tom Brady Is Starting To Regret A Few Things

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers walks back to the locker room after Carolina was defeated by Miami 33-10 at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins

Kyle Shanahan Had Better Hope Christian McCaffrey Is The Answer