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Giri Nathan

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Please Enjoy The Cartoonishly Pinwheeling Arms Of This Man Avoiding The Net

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Chris Thompson

Lord Of The Long Ball Kyle Schwarber rounds the bases after another big fly.

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What’s With This Damn Kyle Schwarber And All The Dingers!

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Billy Haisley

Germany's defender Robin Gosens (L) heads the ball to score their fourth goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group F football match between Portugal and Germany at Allianz Arena in Munich on June 19, 2021.

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Internationals

Robin Gosens Beheaded Portugal, But Portugal Bared Its Own Neck

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Patrick Redford

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JUNE 12: Terrance McKinney hurts his knee celebrating his knock-out victory over Matt Frevola during their UFC 263 lightweight match at Gila River Arena on June 12, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona.

UFC 263: Adesanya v Vettori 2

The Fights

There’s Gonna Be Three Hits: Me Hitting You, You Hitting The Floor, Also Me Hitting The Floor

Jake Fraley leaps to rob a walk-off home run.

10 Uninterrupted Minutes Of FRAYHAYLAYYYYY, Sure

Ronald Acuña Jr. crushes a ball to the moon.

Dinger Beauty Is A Joy Forever

Chris Paul runs past Facundo Campazzo in a playoff game.

God Help Me, I’ve Been Charmed By Chris Paul

Trae Young beats Frank Ntilikina for the deciding bucket.

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A Timely Nudge And A Lost Shoe Helped Trae Young Author A Classic Finish

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Let’s Appreciate Some Randos Who Smushed The Hornets Flat As A Pancake

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Ray Ratto

Chicago White Sox v Minnesota Twins

Astudillo Versus Mercedes Was A Battle Of Brains And Brawn

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Tom Ley

2021 NBA All-Star Game

The Steph Curry Show Rolls On

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Soccer

Alisson Saves Liverpool’s Season With A Stoppage-Time Keeper Goal

Washington Nationals v New York Mets

Defector Up All Night

Now Here Are Some Gosh Darn Throws

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Dan McQuade

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LaMelo Ball Is Back, And So Are His Otherworldly Assists

Russell Westbrook, Ish Smith, and Bradley Beal celebrate during the Wizards' win over the Lakers.

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The Unstoppable, Charming, Incredibly Telegenic Wizards Are Truly Basketball’s Feel-Good Story, No Matter What The Haters And Losers Say

Vlad Jr. waves to fans after his team beat the hell out of the Washington Nationals.

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Vlad Jr. Did Some Primo Smashing

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a double against the Texas Rangers in the second inning at Globe Life Field on April 26, 2021 in Arlington, Texas.

Los Angeles Angels v Texas Rangers

Shohei Ohtani Highlights Have Made Me Care About Baseball Again

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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The Best Bucket Of The Night Was The One That Didn’t Go In

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Please Join Me For A Chuckle At This Grayson Allen Blooper

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Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat reacts during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 27, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Boston Celtics v Miami Heat – Game Six

“Dade County, How Do You Like Bam, Man!”

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Steph Curry Went Airplane Mode

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Samer Kalaf

Miles Bridges unleashes a big-time dunk over Clint Capela

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Miles Bridges Dunks Clint Capela Into Another Realm

United States' defender Sergino Dest (L) celebrates after scoring the 1-0 during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 friendly preparation football match USA v Jamaica in Vienna, on March 25, 2021. (Photo by JAKUB SUKUP / AFP) (Photo by JAKUB SUKUP/AFP via Getty Images)

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Sergiño Dest’s First USMNT Goal Was Jaw-Dropping

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Julius Randle Is Suddenly Dirk Nowitzki Or Some Shit

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Now Here Is Some Baseball-Ass Baseball

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