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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Patrick Redford

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 01: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket against Eric Bledsoe #5 and Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on February 01, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings v New Orleans Pelicans

This Is What “The Leap” Looks Like

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Lauren Theisen

Zdeno Chara #33 of the Washington Capitals celebrates

New York Islanders v Washington Capitals

The Hockey Was Good Last Night

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 12: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets in action against the Golden State Warriors during their NBA preseason game at Chase Center on December 12, 2020 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets v Golden State Warriors

Jamal Murray Once Again Has The Juice

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Giri Nathan

New Orleans Pelicans v Los Angeles Lakers

Zion Williamson Should Not Rest Until He Has Bowled Over Everything In His Path

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Samer Kalaf

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers runs against Leonard Floyd #54 of the Los Angeles Rams for a 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 16, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Rams Defense Punked By Future ‘Jeopardy!’ Guest Host

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Tom Ley

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Soccer

I Want To Hug And Kiss James Rodríguez’s Left Foot

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Billy Haisley

Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund battles for possession with Dayot Upamecano, Amadou Haidara, Marcel Sabitzer and Willi Orban of RB Leipzig during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund at Red Bull Arena on January 09, 2021 in Leipzig, Germany. Sporting stadiums around Germany remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.

RB Leipzig v Borussia Dortmund – Bundesliga

Erling Haaland Is Still Growing

Derrick Henry of the Titans stiff-arms Alexander Myres of the Lions.

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Derrick Henry’s Latest Stiff-Arm Recipient Is This Poor Lions Cornerback

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Chris Thompson

A slow-motion look at Kylie Fitts of the Cardinals karate-kicking the ball loose.

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Kicking The Ball Out Of Your Opponent’s Hand Is In Fact A Very Cool Thing To Do On A Football Field

Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar (C) is challenged by Istanbul Basaksehir's Turkish midfielder Mahmut Tekdemir (back) during the UEFA Champions League group H football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Istanbul Basaksehir FK at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on December 9, 2020.

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Neymar Is Finally The Best Player In The World

Inter Milan's Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku celebrates after they scored during the UEFA Champions League football match Borussia Moenchengladbach v Inter Milan in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on December 1, 2020.

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Romelu Lukaku Has Put Inter On His Back

Lionel Messi of Barcelona celebrates after scoring their sides fourth goal while wearing a Newell's Old Boys shirt with the number 10 on the back in memory of former footballer, Diego Maradona, who recently passed away during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and C.A. Osasuna at Camp Nou on November 29, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.

FC Barcelona v C.A. Osasuna – La Liga Santander

Lionel Messi Pays Homage To Diego Maradona After Scoring Goal

Barcelona's US defender Sergino Dest (C) scores a goal during the UEFA Champions League group G football match between Dynamo Kiev and Barcelona at the Olympiyskiy stadium in Kiev on November 24, 2020.

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Barcelona Is A Total Mess, But At Least Sergiño Dest Is Killing It

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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Barry Petchesky

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 15: Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Arizona Cardinals catches the game-winning touchdown pass as safety Jordan Poyer #21 and safety Micah Hyde #23 of the Buffalo Bills defend during the final seconds of the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Buffalo Bills v Arizona Cardinals

The Hail Murray Had No Business Working

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Kyler Murray And DeAndre Hopkins Combined For A Perfect Hail Mary

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 10: Jon Rahm of Spain celebrates with Rickie Fowler of the United States after skipping in for a hole in one on the 16th during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 10, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

The Masters – Preview Day 2

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Jon Rahm Nails An Absurd Skip-Shot Hole-In-One During Practice Round

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An Eight-Lateral Touchdown Doesn’t Have To Count To Be Awesome

Manchester United's English striker Marcus Rashford (L) scores his team's second goal past RB Leipzig's Hungarian goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi during the UEFA Champions league group H football match between Manchester United and RB Leipzig at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, north west England, on October 28, 2020.

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Marcus Rashford’s Hat Trick Was A Ball-Striking Fetishist’s Wet Dream

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Sports Highlight Of The Day

The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is This Kid’s Well-Earned Vengeance

Seattle Seahawks receiver D.K. Metcalf closes in on his prey.

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D.K. Metcalf’s Lung-Busting Chasedown Of Budda Baker Was So Goddamn Cool

Ajax' Dutch forward Klaas Jan Huntelaar (C) scores the 0-10 goal during the Dutch Eredivisie football match between VVV Venlo and Ajax Amsterdam at De Koel stadium in Venlo, south-eastern Netherlands, on October 24, 2020. - Ajax won 13-0 against VVV Venlo, the biggest victory in the history of the Dutch championship.

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Watch Ajax Hogtie VVV-Venlo, Strap Them To A Rocket Ship, Launch The Ship Into Outer Space, Load Up Another Rocket With Nukes, And Fly The Second Rocket Into The First, Causing An Explosion Of Gory Radiance The Likes Of Which The Eredivisie Has Never Before Seen

Stoke City's English striker Peter Crouch gives instructions to team-mates as he comes on as a substitute during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Stoke City at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on November 20, 2017.

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A Modest Suggestion Regarding The Art Of The Soccer Highlight Reel

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Do A Good Sports Play, Do A Cool Prank, We’ll All Have Fun

Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.

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Dan McQuade

A player stops a goalie's throw with his foot, and the ball bounces into the net

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This Implausible 90th-Minute Goal Should Probably Have Been Disallowed

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