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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Dan McQuade

Aaron Rodgers takes a hit from a Jets defender.

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Aaron Rodgers Could Be A Jet All The Way

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Lauren Theisen

Pittsburgh Steelers v Baltimore Ravens

Why Doesn’t Anyone Want Lamar Jackson?


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Diana Moskovitz

A photo of the K-Pop group 8TURN as they are about to perform on the TV show Music Bank. Each is wearing a vintage NFL jersey.

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Music

Behold, The K-Pop/Remember Some Guys Crossover Event Of My Dreams

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Kelsey McKinney

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This Is So Stupid

Pretty Neat. Defector Outlines Hiring Process That Landed Devin The Dugong

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Ray Ratto

The Arizona Cardinals doing OTA's at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center. The NFLPA survey suggests that it "smells crazy in there."

Arizona Cardinals OTA’s

Let The NFLPA’s Reviews Of Every NFL Franchise Confirm Your Suspicions

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Chris Thompson

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Life's Rich Pageant

The Sodfather Has Certainly Said His Piece

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 27: Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos confers with teammates on the sideline during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

How Did Russell Wilson Get To Be So Hated?

Dan Snyder sticks out his disgusting tongue.

How Does Dan Snyder Keep Getting Away With This?

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Samer Kalaf

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 04: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens watches the game against the Denver Broncos at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens Can’t Just Pretend The Browns Didn’t Give Deshaun Watson All That Money

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Tom Ley

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Inglewood, California.

Denver Broncos v Los Angeles Rams

Report: They Gave Russell Wilson A Big-Boy Office

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 08: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers takes the field for player introductions prior to a game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Lions defeated the Packers 20-16.

Detroit Lions v Green Bay Packers

Aaron Rodgers’s Darkness Diary

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Nick Sirianni: I Would Punt The Ball Back To Patrick Mahomes Again

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Patrick Mahomes about to complete a pass while leading his team to (spoiler alert) a win in Super Bowl 57.

Super Bowl LVII – Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles

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The Boston Scott Prop Bet And Windows That Don’t Exist

10 Feb 2001: WWF's "The Rock" walks out to greet the fans before the game between the Los Angeles Xtreme and the Chicago Enforcers at the L.A. Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The Xtreme defeated the Enforcers 39-32.

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My Beautiful XFL Has Finally Returned

Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII victory parade on February 15, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)

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The Chiefs’ Belief In Disbelief Is Becoming Unbelievable

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Drew Magary

UK, Waddington, Lancashire. Family including children (2-4) sitting on sofa watching TV, night. (Photo by Christopher Pillitz/Getty Images)

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A Promise: I Will Use The NFL Offseason To Become An Even Worse Person

Super Bowl LVII – Winning Head Coach and MVP Press Conference

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You’ll Never Forget Hearing Patrick Mahomes Say “The Chainsmokers” For The First Time

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Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show

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Rihanna Rubbed Her Belly And Broke A Million Brains

Kansas City Chiefs fans in Germany do the Tomahawk Chop during Super Bowl 57.

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NFL Exports Racist Arm Gesture To Germany

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. He's standing alone in the middle of the field (which is in awful shape).

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I Will Never Forgive Nick Sirianni For Punting

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs kicks the go ahead field goal during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.

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What In Sod’s Name Was With The Super Bowl Field?

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes in pain of a hurt ankle during Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023.

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Patrick Mahomes Can’t Be Denied

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Selling Out Still Sucks

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: James Bradberry #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles is called for holding against JuJu Smith-Schuster #9 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

That Fucking Flag Ruined Everything

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Barry Petchesky

Kansas City Chiefs' wide reciever Kadarius Toney step into the end zone and scores a touchdown during Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Win A Super Bowl With This One Weird Trick