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Norway's Magnus Carlsen (L) plays against India's Gukesh Dommaraju during the first game of Norway chess tournement in Finansparken in Stavanger on May 26, 2025. (Photo by Carina Johansen / NTB / AFP) / Norway OUT

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Chess

Magnus Carlsen Melts Down, Pounds Table After Inexplicable Blunder

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Chris Thompson

Dillon Brooks and Anthony Edwards look at each other.

Dillon Brooks and Anthony Edwards

Dillon Brooks Will Continue Poking Bears Until He’s Left With Bloody Stumps

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Giri Nathan

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 25: Isaiah Stewart #28 of the Detroit Pistons has words with Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic during the third quarter at Kia Center on January 25, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Rich Storry/Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons v Orlando Magic

Isaiah Stewart Beefs Incessantly

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Teenage Grandmaster Christopher Yoo Booted From U.S. Championships, Arrested After Post-Loss Meltdown

Frances Tiafoe yells "Fuck you" at the umpire after a loss.

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Tennis

Frances Tiafoe Provides Postmatch Feedback To Umpire: “Fuck You”

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Ray Ratto

Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman argues with umpire Laz Diaz from the dugout, while manager John Schneider stands in front of him.

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Please Rise And Remove Your Caps For Kevin Gausman’s Argument With The Umpire

US' Coco Gauff speaks with an official after a call goes against her while playing Croatia's Donna Vekic during their women's singles third round tennis match on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Stadium during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris on July 30, 2024.

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Coco Gauff’s Olympic Singles Run Ends With An Umpire Argument And Tears

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Colorado Rockies pitcher Cal Quantrill (47) and Boston Red Sox catcher Reese McGuire (3) exchange words as Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) and Colorado Rockies catcher Jacob Stallings (25) try to separate them, during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, CO on July 24, 2024.

MLB: JUL 24 Red Sox at Rockies

Cal Quantrill Starts Benches-Clearing Brawl With Extremely Specific And Informed Trash Talk

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning match point with a violin gesture against Holger Rune of Denmark in his Gentlemen's Singles fourth round match during day eight of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 08, 2024 in London, England.

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No One Can Invent A Guy To Be Mad At Quite Like Novak Djokovic

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 28: Jeff McNeil #1 of the New York Mets reacts after popping out with the bases loaded during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of a doubleheader at Citi Field on May 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers v New York Mets – Game One

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley makes a thumbs up sign while waiting during free throws in an Eastern Conference Playoff game against the Indiana Pacers.

Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks – Game One

Patrick Beverley Commits To Tantrum-Based Marketing For His Podcast

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Tom Ley

Noni Madueke of Chelsea argues with Cole Palmer of Chelsea of Chelsea about taking the penalty during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2024 in London, England.

Chelsea FC v Everton FC – Premier League

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Chelsea Players Briefly Stop Embarrassing Everton In Order To Embarrass Themselves

Andrey Rublev yells at a linesperson at the Dubai Open.

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Andrey Rublev Defaulted From Dubai Open After Russian-Speaking Linesperson Says He Cussed

Isaiah Stewart of the Pistons dribbles the basketball

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Isaiah Stewart Punches Suns Opponent In Parking Lot Hours Before Grotesque Pistons Loss

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks exchanges words with Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers following a game at Fiserv Forum on December 13, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks

The Fellas Got In A Big Fight Over A Ball

Draymond Green puts Rudy Gobert in a chokehold.

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Draymond Green Was Looking For Any Reason To Put Rudy Gobert In A Chokehold

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 1: Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy #10 of the Denver Broncos warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 1, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Chicago Bears

Jerry Jeudy Tries, Fails To Get Into It With Steve Smith

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 24: Ryne Stanek #45 of the Houston Astros reacts to a balk call from second base umpire Junior Valentine #25 as he comes off the field, allowing Jonny Deluca #89 of the Los Angeles Dodgers to score a run for an 8-7 Dodgers lead, after the end of the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium on June 24, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Houston Astros v Los Angeles Dodgers

Astros Reliever Melts Down After Balk Call Gives Dodgers Game-Winning Run

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 14: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws a pitch during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on April 14, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

Arizona Diamondbacks v Miami Marlins

Madison Bumgarner Is Going Loudly, But Not Proudly

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Samer Kalaf

Rudy Gobert swings at Kyle Anderson in a team huddle.

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The Timberwolves Are Throwing Punches At The Worst Possible Time

Daniil Medvedev lies on the court during his fourth-round match at Indian Wells.

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Daniil Medvedev Hates The Indian Wells Court, And It Hates Him Back

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 30: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after being called for a foul during the game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on January 30, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns beat the Raptors 114-106. 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.

Toronto Raptors v Phoenix Suns

Fred VanVleet Can Afford To Roast As Many Referees As He Wants

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Nuking Three Straight Rackets Was Just Another Day In The Life Of Alexander Bublik

Charlotte Hornets v Golden State Warriors

Life's Rich Pageant

Draymond Green Seems To Have An Odd Definition Of Remorse

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Cameroonian Football Federation President Samuel Eto'o during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G match between Cameroon and Serbia at Al Janoub Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar.

Cameroon v Serbia: Group G – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Samuel Eto’o Kicked A Guy In The Face At The World Cup

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