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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Giri Nathan

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Juventus Women’s Club Is Sorry If This Tweet Has Been Interpreted As Razzismo

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Billy Haisley

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona shows his dejection during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta at Camp Nou on May 16, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.

FC Barcelona v RC Celta – La Liga Santander

Lionel Messi Is No Longer Barcelona’s

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Lauren Theisen

USA v Canada: Women’s Football Semifinal – Olympics: Day 10

Olympics

Canada Finally Got One Over On The USWNT

Olympics Day 10 – Women’s Football S/F – Match 24 – Canada v USA

The Ghosts Of 2012 Haunt This Year’s U.S.-Canada Semifinal

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Patrick Redford

USA's goalkeeper Matt Turner (C) celebrates after Qatar's forward Hasan Al Haydos (2nd R) missed a penalty kick during the Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal football match between Qatar and USA at Q2 stadium in Austin, Texas on July 29, 2021. (Photo by Sergio FLORES / AFP) (Photo by SERGIO FLORES/AFP via Getty Images)

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Top-Tier Shithousery Lugs USMNT To The Gold Cup Final

Crystal Dunn #2, Rose Lavelle #16, Christen Press #11, Megan Rapinoe #15 and Alex Morgan #13 of Team United States celebrate following their team's victory in the penalty shoot out after the Women's Quarter Final match between Netherlands and United States on day seven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at International Stadium Yokohama on July 30, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

Netherlands v United States: Women’s Football Quarterfinal – Olympics: Day 7

The USWNT Struggled, Scrapped, And Survived

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It’s Time For The USWNT To Hit Reset

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Inter Miami head coach Phil Neville reacts during their match against the D.C. United at DRV PNK Stadium on May 29, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

DC United v Inter Miami CF

The Much-Hyped Inter Miami Project Is Off To An Atrocious Start

Sweden v United States: Women’s Football – Olympics: Day -2

The USWNT Got Completely Dismantled By Sweden To Open Their Olympics

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Top USMNT Prospect Headed To La Liga Under Strange, Hilarious Circumstances

Italy's defender Giorgio Chiellini raises the European Championship trophy during the presentation after Italy won the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between Italy and England at the Wembley Stadium in London on July 11, 2021.

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Italy Deserved It

England players look on dejected after losing in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England.

Italy v England – UEFA Euro 2020: Final

It Did Not Come Home

Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the final of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on July 10, 2021 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Brazil v Argentina: Final – Copa America Brazil 2021

Lionel Messi Led Argentina To The Final, And His Teammates Took It From There

Harry Kane of England is congratulated by Phil Foden after scoring the second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Semi-final match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium on July 07, 2021 in London, England.

England v Denmark  – UEFA Euro 2020: Semi-final

There’s Still Time For England To Do More Than Win

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Ray Ratto

Players of Italy celebrate following their team's victory in the penalty shoot out after the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Semi-final match between Italy and Spain at Wembley Stadium on July 06, 2021 in London, England.

Italy v Spain  – UEFA Euro 2020: Semi-final

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Jorginho of Italy celebrates with Matteo Pessina and Domenico Berardi after scoring their sides winning penalty in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Semi-final match between Italy and Spain at Wembley Stadium on July 06, 2021 in London, England.

Italy Had Just Enough Gas To Make It To The Final

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Kelsey McKinney

Wales v Denmark – UEFA Euro 2020: Round of 16

Counterpoint: I’m From Denmark Now

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Drew Magary

England's forward Harry Kane celebrates with England's forward Raheem Sterling (L) after scoring third goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 quarter-final football match between Ukraine and England at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on July 3, 2021.

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IF YEW DON’T FINK ISS COMIN ‘OME I HAVE NEWS: ISS COMIN’ ‘OME!

EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - JULY 01: Tobin Heath #7 of United States celebrates with Christen Press #11, Alex Morgan #13, Lindsey Horan #9 and Emily Sonnett, #14 after scoring a goal against Mexico at Rentschler Field on July 01, 2021 in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Mexico v United States

Extremely Confused Referee Deems USWNT Wondergoal Too Cool To Exist

Players of Denmark celebrate their side's victory in front of the fans after the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Quarter-final match between Czech Republic and Denmark at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on July 03, 2021 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Czech Republic v Denmark – UEFA Euro 2020: Quarter-final

Why Not Denmark?

Germany's forward Thomas Mueller reacts to missing a goal opportunity during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium in London on June 29, 2021.

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Germany Can Finally Start Over

England's forward Raheem Sterling (L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium in London on June 29, 2021.

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Football Has Loaded Up The Car, Typed The Address Into The GPS, And Lads: It’s Coming Home

Switzerland's goalkeeper Yann Sommer reacts after saving a shot by France's forward Kylian Mbappe in the penalty shootout during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between France and Switzerland at the National Arena in Bucharest on June 28, 2021

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No One Is Safe At The Euros

Spain's players celebrate their fifth goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between Croatia and Spain at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on June 28, 2021.

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Spain Has Nothing Left To Fear

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You Can Always Rely On Soccer’s Coaching Carousel To Produce Humiliations And Threats Of Violence