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Tip jar sweepstakes

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Chris Thompson

Jokic dribbles 2025

Even By His Lofty Standards, Nikola Jokic Is On One

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Lauren Theisen

Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers carries the puck in the offensive zone

Columbus Blue Jackets v Edmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid Broke The Blue Jackets

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Miami Heat dunks the ball in overtime to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers at Kaseya Center on November 10, 2025 in Miami, Florida.

Cleveland Cavaliers v Miami Heat

The Heat And Cavs Played The Wildest Eight Seconds Of The Season

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 02: Chase Brown #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals leaps over Kevin Byard III #31 of the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter in the game at Paycor Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Brown is completely upside down, back to the camera, legs in the air, looking like his flip will continue to land him on his back. Both Bears players are looking at him. One is on the ground, behind him, looking up. The other is reaching toward Brown. In the background is a full stadium of people, and from the orange it's clear it's the Bengals stadium.

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Move Over World Series, The Bears And Bengals Are Playing

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Ray Ratto

Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases after hitting a walk-off home run in the 18th inning during Game Three of the 2025 World Series presented by Capital One between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Monday, October 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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If You Went To Sleep, Sorry But You Are Not Forgiven

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Barry Petchesky

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 01: Freddy Fermin #54 and Mason Miller #22 of the San Diego Padres interact during Game Two of the National League Wild Card Series between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Wild Card Series – San Diego Padres v Chicago Cubs – Game 2

This Is As Close To Unhittable As A Pitch Gets

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 20: Victor Robles #10 of the Seattle Mariners makes a diving catch to end the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on September 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Houston Astros

Victor Robles To The Rescue!

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Kelsey McKinney

Fernando Tatis Jr. extends up over the right field wall to steal a home run.

Cincinnati Reds v San Diego Padres

The Robbin’ Padres Are On A Crime Spree!

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Tom Ley

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Heckler Achieves Impossible Task Of Making Shohei Ohtani Even Cooler Than He Already Was

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Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings celebrates reacts to a Wings three pointer during an 81-80 Los Angeles Sparks win over the Dallas Wings at Crypto.com Arena on August 20, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Now Imagine What Paige Bueckers Could Do With Better Teammates

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. #12 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates while running the bases after hitting a two run home run

San Diego Padres v Arizona Diamondbacks

Mason Miller’s Balls Were Fast, But Lourdes Gurriel’s Dong Was Faster

Brandon Lockridge and Julio Borbon of the Brewers laugh together.

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Fifty-Six Hits Is Too Damn Many

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres makes a jumping catch in the fourth inning of the game against New York Mets

New York Mets v San Diego Padres

The Robbin’ Padres Took Away A Home Run Before Anyone Knew What Happened

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The Robbin’ Padres Are At It Again

Wilyer Abreu #52 of the Boston Red Sox dives into home on an inside-the-park home run in the fifth inning during the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday, June 30, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Cincinnati Reds v. Boston Red Sox

Wilyer Abreu Hit It To The Most Fun Spot In Fenway

San Diego Padres v Philadelphia Phillies

It Feels So Good To Be A Robber

Jacob Misiorowski throws a pitch against the Pirates.

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Mighty Brewers Lad Out-Duels Paul Skenes

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BWOOP BWOOP BWOOP! Now The Red Sox Have Summoned A Mighty Lad

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is defended by Andrew Nembhard.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Can Make Anyone Look Bad

Paul Skenes reacts after giving up a home run in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros

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Having Paul Skenes On Your Team Should Not Be Such A Bummer

Jac Caglianone rounds the bases in spring training.

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Red Alert! The Dinger-Starved Royals Have Promoted A Mighty Lad

Thunder players smile on the sideline during their victory.

OKC Thunder

Abandon All Hope, Ye Who Enter Oklahoma City

The Pacers celebrate Tyrese Haliburton's buzzer-beater.

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What The Hell Is Going On Here?

Torey Lovullo gives the business to an umpire.

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No, You’re Outta Here!

Tyrese Haliburton celebrates with teammates after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers

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Tyrese Haliburton Sure Knows How To Pick His Spots

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