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Nobody Wants Serena Williams To Lose

This version of Serena bears little resemblance to the one that faltered in Toronto and Cincinnati earlier in August, with deflating losses that made this Open appear more ceremonial than it has turned out to be. Whatever she did between now and then has been restorative.

Serena Williams of the United States plays a backhand against Anett Kontaveit of Estonia in their Women's Singles Second Round match on Day Three of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

Who Can Actually Get Rid Of Dan Snyder?

The Pitch Invasion Is Back

English Premier League

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Manchester City fans celebrate winning the Premier League title on the pitch by swinging on the cross bar and lounging on the roof of the net after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on May 22, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

It Doesn’t Get Better Than That

Everton's fans invade the football pitch to celebrate at the end of the English Premier League football match between Everton and Crystal Palace at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on May 19, 2022. - Everton staged a dramatic fightback from two goals down to preserve their Premier League status with a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace.

The Dark Heart Of The NFL Beats Within The Packers Mailbag Column

Maitreyi Anantharaman

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 09: President and CEO of Green Bay Packers Mark Murphy introduces Matt LaFleur (not in frame) as head coach of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 09, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

How Bad Should I Want My Team To Feel When They Lose?

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 09: Auston Matthews #34 and Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs look on following their lose to the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 09, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Yankees Fans Spoiled A Great Win By Being Huge Assholes

Patrick Redford

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 23: Oscar Mercado #35 of the Cleveland Guardians is restrained as fans throw debris on the field following Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees walk off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium on April 23, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Rooting For The Home Team

Life's Rich Pageant

Kelsey McKinney

What Would An Effective Sports Fan Union Actually Look Like?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19: Los Angeles Dodgers fans cheer during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on October 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Time Zones And DNPs Can’t Keep Portuguese Fans From Celebrating Their Country’s First NBA Player

Patrick Redford

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 22: Neemias Queta #23 of the Utah State Aggies reacts to their 61-78 loss to the Washington Huskies in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Sean McVay Shouldn’t Be So Surprised

Nothing To See Here, It’s Fine, They Zip-Tied It

Jalen Hurts celebrates with fans who fell onto the ground after a railing collapsed

Dan Snyder’s Crummy Stadium Injured A Photographer And Nearly Injured Jalen Hurts

Dan McQuade

Four images that show fans falling out of the stands, with them celebrating with Hurts afterward

The Great Whitewashing Of The American Fan

during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 17, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.

Puddle Of Puke On Sacramento Kings’ Home Court Somehow Not A Metaphor

A Kings fan vomits on the court. A Jazz player looks at him. He’s circled with a red circle.

We Do Not Need Any New Chants!

Kelsey McKinney

Washington Spirit players celebrate following a goal by Trinity Rodman #2 during the second half against the Houston Dash at Audi Field on October 31, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Bucs Fan Trades Something Tom Brady Wanted For Used Clothes And Crypto

BenWatch: Do Not Even Think Of Saying Hello To Ben Simmons, Philadelphians!

Ben Simmons falls into the court-side seats.

Who Is The Real @ScottBears?

This Is So Stupid

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Fans watch as the Chicago Bears take on the Miami Dolphins during a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 14, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Dolphins 20-13.

Why Your Fans Suck 2021: You

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 29: San Francisco 49ers fans cheer on their team during their preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Levi's Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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