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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Chris Thompson

Umpires check the bat of Nick Castellanos after he destroys the St.Louis Cardinals.

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Cardinals Manager Mike Shildt Stops Game So Everyone Can Watch Nick Castellanos Embarrass Him

Vlad Jr. socked a pair of huge dingers for the Blue Jays Monday night.

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Vlad Jr. Is Smashin’ Baseballs

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Here Is Just One More Reason Why Pedro Martinez Rules

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Tom Ley

Minnesota Twins v Boston Red Sox

Chris Sale Is Back Doing That Thing He Does

Los Angeles Angels v New York Yankees

We Got Ohtani

Manchester United v Leeds United – Premier League

Soccer

Welcome To The Bruno And Pogba Show

Chicago White Sox v Minnesota Twins

Eloy Jimenez Is Risen

Seattle Mariners v Los Angeles Angels

Apologies To Shohei Ohtani, But This Is Funny

2021 NBA Finals – Game Five

Giannis, Oh My God

Jrue Holiday goes the other way following a Chris Paul turnover.

Basketball Saved The Finals From The Refs

2021 NBA Finals – Game Four

Giannis Antetokounmpo Has His Career Highlight

Giannis Antetokounmpo Has Engaged Smash Mode

New York Yankees v Houston Astros

The Yankees And Astros Have Engaged In A Shirt-Based Beef

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Gerrit Cole Cussed A Bunch Then Went The Distance

Washington Nationals v San Diego Padres

Daniel Camarena Hit The Dumbest, Funniest, Best Home Run Of The Season

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 08: Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges, middle, dunks against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, left, and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, during the second half of Game Two of the NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on July 08, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Ross D. Franklin-Pool/Getty Images )

2021 NBA Finals – Game Two

The Suns Simply Have Too Much Juice

Nick Castellanos socks the ball, probably during a memorial service or something.

Nick Castellanos Hit A Drive Into Deep Left Field, Which Is How You Know Something Grave Has Happened

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Giri Nathan

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Tennis

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

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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