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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Brenden Aaronson of RB Salzburg interacts with Jesus Navas of Sevilla FC during the UEFA Champions League group G match between Sevilla FC and RB Salzburg at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on September 14, 2021 in Seville, Spain.

Sevilla FC v RB Salzburg: Group G – UEFA Champions League

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Sevilla-Salzburg Was The Champions League At Its Most Chaotic

Roma's players celebrate after scoring during the Italian Serie A football match between AS Roma and Sassuolo at the Olympic stadium in Rome on September 12, 2021.

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José Mourinho’s Roma Is Flying

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Patrick Redford

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MAY 22: Brenden Aaronson of FC Red Bull Salzburg controls the ball during the tipico Bundesliga match between RB Salzburg and WSG Tirol at Red Bull Arena on May 22, 2021 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Andreas Schaad/Getty Images)

RB Salzburg v WSG Tirol – tipico Bundesliga

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Brenden Aaronson

US Ricardo Pepi celebrates after scoring a goal during their Qatar 2022 FIFA Word Cup Concacaf qualifier match against Honduras at Olimpico Metropolitano stadium, in San Pedro Sula, on September 8, 2021. - (Photo by Orlando SIERRA / AFP) (Photo by ORLANDO SIERRA/AFP via Getty Images)

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Ricardo Pepi’s Stunning Debut Put The USMNT Back On Track

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 05: Christian Pulisic #10 of United States protests a call against him during the second half of their World Cup qualifying match against Canada at Nissan Stadium on September 5, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. United States ties tied Canada 1-1. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Pulisic

Canada v United States: 2022 World Cup Qualifying

It Is Not Yet Time To Panic

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Health staff members argue with head coach of Argentina Lionel Scaloni and players of Brazil and Argentina during a match.

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World Cup Qualifier Halted So That Four Premier League Players Can Be Deported

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Tom Ley

El Salvador v United States – CONCACAF Qualifiers for Qatar 2022

That Was Certainly A USMNT World Cup Qualification Game

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 25: Ricardo Pepi #24 of the MLS All-Stars scores in the shootout win against the Liga MX All-Stars during the 2021 MLS All-Star game at Banc of California Stadium on August 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

2021 MLS All-Star Game

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Ricardo Pepi

Antoine Griezmann of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga Santader match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Camp Nou on August 29, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.

FC Barcelona v Getafe CF – LaLiga Santander

Antoine Griezmann Was Barcelona’s Inexcusable Excess

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The Race For Erling Haaland Just Gets Crazier From Here

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Kelsey McKinney

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Spirit Fans Are Going To Be Heard One Way Or Another

Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Juventus and Atalanta BC at Allianz Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Turin, Italy.

Juventus v Atalanta – Pre-Season Friendly

There’s Very Little Worth Celebrating In Cristiano Ronaldo’s Return

Reece James of Chelsea is shown a Red Card by Match Referee Anthony Taylor during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on August 28, 2021 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool v Chelsea – Premier League

The Correct Call Doesn’t Always Have To Feel Fair

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Ray Ratto

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Manchester United Brought Back Cristiano Ronaldo Because Nothing Really Matters

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Antonee Robinson of Fulham runs with the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Fulham at The Den on August 17, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Getty Images)

Millwall v Fulham – Sky Bet Championship

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Antonee Robinson

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Albert Burneko

Jack Wilshere saying "the door in this country has been shut on me"

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Personally I Feel This Jack Wilshere Interview Summary Could Be Even More Brutal

Chelsea's Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku gestures toward supporters at the end of the match during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 22, 2021

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Romelu Lukaku Is Already Dominating At Chelsea

Folarin Balogun of Arsenal looks dejected as he is consoled by Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal following defeat in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on August 22, 2021 in London, England.

Arsenal v Chelsea – Premier League

Mikel Arteta Isn’t Helping His Case

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Samer Kalaf

ESPN FC's Kay Murray and Alejandro Moreno laugh after Steve Nicol farts.

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Media Meltdowns

ESPN Soccer Show Briefly Derailed By In-Studio Fart

SWANSEA, WALES - NOVEMBER 12: USA player Konrad de la Fuente in action during the international friendly match between Wales and the USA at Liberty Stadium on November 12, 2020 in Swansea, Wales. Sporting stadiums around the UK 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. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Wales v USA – International Friendly

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Konrad de la Fuente

Claire Watkins is a musician and writer living in Chicago, IL.

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Claire Watkins

United States v Australia: Bronze Medal Match Women’s Football – Olympics: Day 13

Carli Lloyd Was A Self-Contained Superstar

Martin Braithwaite of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring their team's third goal during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou on August 15, 2021 in Barcelona

FC Barcelona v Real Sociedad – LaLiga Santander

Barcelona Is The Perfect Mess For A Player Like Martin Braithwaite

France's defender Raphael Varane gets back on his feet 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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Raphaël Varane Can Help Manchester United, But United Has To Help Him, Too

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Billy Haisley

Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Cesar Azpilicueta after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on August 14, 2021 in London, England.

Chelsea v Crystal Palace – Premier League

Fans Make It All So Much Better

Manchester United v Leeds United – Premier League

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