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Remind Everyone That Your Team Sucks

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Merch v3

Dave McKenna

A UFC referee cradles the head of Alexander Volkanovski, crumpled against the fencing at the end of his match against Islam Makhachev

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The Fights

UFC Fave Volkanovski Takes Bad And Unnecessary Beating In Abu Dhabi

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Israel Daramola

Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during pregame against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Santa Clara, California.

Miami Dolphins v San Francisco 49ers

Tua Tagovailoa Feels He’s Less Prone To Brain Injury After “Learning How To Fall”

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Barry Petchesky

CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 29: Medical staff tend to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins after an injury during the 2nd quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on September 29, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Miami Dolphins v Cincinnati Bengals

What Happened To Tua Tagovailoa Was No Surprise To Anyone Paying Attention

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) walks off the field with trainers following a play during the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins on September 25, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NFL: SEP 25 Bills at Dolphins

I Know What I Saw, Man

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Albert Burneko

A New York Giant wearing a giant silly shell on his helmet

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Get A Load Of These Big Dumb Helmet Helmets

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