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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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England players celebrate with fans during the England women's team celebration at Trafalgar Square on August 01, 2022 in London, England. The England Women's football team beat Germany 2-1 in the final of the UEFA European Women's Championship last night at Wembley Stadium.

The Lionesses Lift The UEFA Women’s Euro Trophy In Victory Celebration For Fans

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Is Women’s Soccer Leaving Home?

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Patrick Redford

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Leah Williamson of England lifts the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 Trophy after their side's victory during the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on July 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

England v Germany: Final – UEFA Women’s EURO 2022

It’s Come Home

Alessia Russo of England scores her teams third goal during the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Semi Final match between England and Sweden at Bramall Lane on July 26, 2022 in Sheffield, England.

England v Sweden: Semi Final – UEFA Women’s EURO 2022

This Is England?

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Georgia Stanway of England celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Quarter Final match between England and Spain at Brighton &amp; Hove Community Stadium on July 20, 2022 in Brighton, England.

England v Spain: Quarter Final – UEFA Women’s EURO 2022

England Has What It Takes

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Kelsey McKinney

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Zillowing Out

A £1.5 Million Former Bath House That Will NOT Cure Your Depression

Italy's defender Giorgio Chiellini raises the European Championship trophy during the presentation after Italy won the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between Italy and England at the Wembley Stadium in London on July 11, 2021.

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Italy Deserved It

England players look on dejected after losing in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England.

Italy v England – UEFA Euro 2020: Final

It Did Not Come Home

Harry Kane of England is congratulated by Phil Foden after scoring the second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Semi-final match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium on July 07, 2021 in London, England.

England v Denmark  – UEFA Euro 2020: Semi-final

There’s Still Time For England To Do More Than Win

Wales v Denmark – UEFA Euro 2020: Round of 16

Counterpoint: I’m From Denmark Now

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Drew Magary

England's forward Harry Kane celebrates with England's forward Raheem Sterling (L) after scoring third goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 quarter-final football match between Ukraine and England at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on July 3, 2021.

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IF YEW DON’T FINK ISS COMIN ‘OME I HAVE NEWS: ISS COMIN’ ‘OME!

Germany's forward Thomas Mueller reacts to missing a goal opportunity during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium in London on June 29, 2021.

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Germany Can Finally Start Over

England's forward Raheem Sterling (L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium in London on June 29, 2021.

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Football Has Loaded Up The Car, Typed The Address Into The GPS, And Lads: It’s Coming Home

Gareth Southgate, Manager of England looks on prior to the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar qualifying match between Albania and England at the Qemal Stafa Stadium on March 28, 2021 in Tirana, Albania.

Albania v England – FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar Qualifier

England Is Ready Now, But Gareth Southgate Might Not Be

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David Davis

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The Man Who Captured The Hand Of God Has Been Erased From History

Phil Foden of England celebrates after scoring their team's third goal during the UEFA Nations League group stage match between England and Iceland at Wembley Stadium on November 18, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors.

England v Iceland – UEFA Nations League

Phil Foden And Jack Grealish Are England’s Least English Stars

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The Prince Of Wales Opens The ‘Magna Carta: Law, Liberty, Legacy’ Exhibition

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A Medieval Historian Explains Why The Magna Carta Has Nothing To Do With COVID-19

Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Carabao Cup fourth round match between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park

Everton v West Ham United – Carabao Cup Fourth Round

Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin Is Making The Leap

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