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Christian Koss #50 of the San Francisco Giants gets a gatorade bath after the game at Oracle Park at Oracle Park on September 8, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

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The Crossword, May 18: One In A Million

Dancers of the Monte-Carlo ballet wait to perform on stage on the Opening Night of the "Ma Bayadere" ballet show, a creation by French dancer and choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot, in Monaco, on December 26, 2025. The show will take place from December 27, 2025 until January 4, 2026 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.

The Crossword, May 11: She’s A Rainbow

The Crossword, May 4: Fire Away

Sam Kerr #2 of Team Australia battles for possession with Samantha Mewis #3 of Team United States during the Women's Bronze Medal match between United States and Australia on day thirteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Kashima Stadium on August 05, 2021 in Kashima, Japan.

The Crossword, April 27: You Lose (Themeless)

A general view of the Heisman Trophy during The Heisman Trophy finalists press conference at the Marriott Marquis in New York on December 11, 2021 in New York City, NY.

The Crossword, April 20: Haute Cuisine

Jordan Chiles of the UCLA Bruins celebrates after her routine on the balance beam against the Utah Utes at UCLA Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California, on March 14, 2026.

The Crossword, April 13: Call ‘Em Like I See ‘Em

SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) makes a catch during the Seattle Seahawks versus the New England Patriots Super Bowl LX game on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.

The Crossword, April 6: Hit Parade

Commissioner Roger Goodell of the NFL announces the New York Jets pick during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada

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