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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 08: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Atlanta Falcons v Minnesota Vikings

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Sam Darnold Brought Me To Football Nirvana

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 08: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets reacts on the field during the first half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

New York Jets v Miami Dolphins

Funbag

Aaron Rodgers Is The Last Glory Boy Standing

DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 30: A detail view of the College Football Playoff championship trophy is shown prior to the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

California v SMU

You Are Not Prepared For How Cool The 12-Team Playoff Will Be

CLARYVILLE, NY - FEBRUARY 3: A rescued pitbull sits on her owners couch, February 3, 2024 in Claryville, New York.

Dog ownership

Help! My Dog Gets Mad At Me When I Fart!

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The Strip MGM Grand Hotel Casino slot machines, Las Vegas.

Your Luck’s About To Change

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: San Diego Chicken (Ted Giannoulis) cooks up some chicken wings on his grill at his home nest, April 15, 1986 in San Diego, California.

San Diego Chicken cooking Chicken on BBQ

Don’t Sauce My Fried Chicken If You Suck At It

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We Will Further Secure Our Financial Independence By Letting Drew Cook

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones looks on before a game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&amp;T Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Baltimore Ravens v Dallas Cowboys

The 2024 NFL Season Is A Hater’s Paradise

President Joe Biden returns to the White House with first lady Jill Biden on July 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. Members of Congress return to Washington this week as pressure for Biden to withdraw as the Democratic nominee for the presidency continues to mount.

President Biden Returns To White House

The Gerontocracy Loosened Its Death Grip

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Photo of TALKING HEADS

It’s Never Too Late To Fall In Love With ‘Stop Making Sense’

Axl Rose – File Photo’s

What Makes A Power Ballad?

Atmosphere at the Nike Air Innovation Summit held at the Palais Brongniart on April 11, 2024 in Paris, France.

Nike Air Innovation Summit

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The Fanatics Disaster Is Also A Nike Disaster

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Does Jon Stewart Matter?

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, along with running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs and teammates react after defensive tackle Chris Jones (not pictured) of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after sacking quarterback Easton Stick (not pictured) of the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 13-12 to win a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium.

This Postseason, Root For The Money

A new type of dryer is presented on the hair fashion show in London. About 1935. Photograph.

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The Cult Of The New Is Why Everything Feels So Old

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My Life As A GPS Dot

Divisional Playoffs – Baltimore Ravens v New England Patriots

Hoodie Addiction Is Real And Also Not My Fault

In this handout image provided by the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs pose during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII Ring Ceremony at Union Station on June 15, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII Ring Ceremony – Red Carpet

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Kansas City Chiefs

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks in a post-game interview after Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, February 12th, 2023 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.

NFL: FEB 12 Super Bowl LVII – Eagles vs Chiefs

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Philadelphia Eagles

Joe Burrow walks off the field during the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

AFC Championship – Cincinnati Bengals v Kansas City Chiefs

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Cincinnati Bengals

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is sacked by Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during a regular season NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day on November 24, 2022 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

NFL: NOV 24 Bills at Lions

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Buffalo Bills

Head coach Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates after the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Jacksonville Jaguars v Houston Texans

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Jacksonville Jaguars

Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts while being hit during a passing attempt against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the game at FedExField on November 6, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.

Minnesota Vikings v Washington Commanders

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Minnesota Vikings

Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field on November 24, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.

Buffalo Bills v Detroit Lions

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Detroit Lions

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Pittsburgh Steelers v Cincinnati Bengals

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Pittsburgh Steelers

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