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Barry Petchesky

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 08: Garnet Hathaway #19 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 08, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs v Philadelphia Flyers

I Award Garnet Hathaway 4 Patrik Stefans Out Of 10

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Samer Kalaf

K'lavon Chaisson #44 of the New England Patriots tackles C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans in the first half during an AFC Divisional Playoff game

AFC Divisional Playoffs: Houston Texans v New England Patriots

C.J. Stroud’s Nightmare First Half Dooms The Texans

Keleki Latu #83 of the Buffalo Bills runs after the catch in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Jets.

New York Jets v Buffalo Bills – NFL 2025

Jets End Their Season With Zero Interceptions Or Dignity

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Charles Omenihu #90 of the Kansas City Chiefs grabs the face mask of Geno Smith #7 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Las Vegas Raiders v Kansas City Chiefs

A Thorough And Depressing Review Of The Raiders’ Three First Downs

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This Is Not Ideal Goalie Positioning

Tyler Lockett #4 of the Tennessee Titans recovers a fumble for a touchdown in front of Budda Baker #3 of the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter

Tennessee Titans v Arizona Cardinals – NFL 2025

No Team Has Ever Tried Harder To Lose Than The Cardinals

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John Schneider argues with umpire Gabe Morales.

Boston Red Sox v Toronto Blue Jays

John Schneider Seeks A Cure For The Blue Jays’ Case Of Loser Brain

Marcus Semien

Here Is One Real Bad Baseball Swing

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Kathryn Xu

New York Yankees Left Fielder Jasson Dominguez (24) steals second base with Los Angeles Angels Shortstop Zach Neto (9) catching the throw.

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Will The Yankees Ever Score Another Run? No

Roman Anthony

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

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Tom Ley

George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts during the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

Toronto Blue Jays v. Tampa Bay Rays

Blue Jays Rally Undone By George Springer’s Little Hops

Heliot Ramos of the San Francisco Giants scores the game-winning run.

Heliot Ramos slides home.

Horrible Rangers Loss Also Really Funny

Jorge López

A Dangerously Bad Bullpen Is Everyone’s Problem

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Patrick Redford

Head coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves leaves the court after a game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on February 21, 2025 in Houston, Texas. 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 Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Minnesota Timberwolves v Houston Rockets

The Timberwolves Collapsed In The Worst Way At The Worst Time

Russell Westbrook #4 of the Denver Nuggets fouls Nickeil Alexander-Walker #9 of the Minnesota Timberwolves on a three point attempt as time expires in the double overtime period resulting in a game winning free throw by Alexander-Walker at Ball Arena on April 1, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. 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.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Denver Nuggets

Noooo, Russell Westbrook, Don’t Do That! Nooooo, Don’t Do That Either!

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks down against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at the Wells Fargo Center on February 11, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Raptors defeated the 76ers 106-103. .

Toronto Raptors v Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid Is Creaking Through It

Isaiah Collier huddles with fellow Jazz players.

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Isaiah Collier Screws Up, Enrages Teammate, Forces Utah Jazz To Win A Basketball Game

Aaron Rodgers is sacked in the end zone by a Bills defensive player

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Aaron Rodgers Incapable Of Throwing Even One Touchdown Pass

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 15: Linebacker Nick Bonitto #15 of the Denver Broncos jumps backwards into the end zone for a pick six touchdown as wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. #11 and quarterback Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts look on during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Indianapolis Colts v Denver Broncos

The Colts Gave Away Their Season

Cairo Santos #8 of the Chicago Bears watches as Karl Brooks #94 of the Green Bay Packers blocks a potential game winning field goal at the end of the fourth quarter of a game at Soldier Field on November 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Green Bay Packers v Chicago Bears

The Bears Continue To Innovate In The Space Of Crushing Last-Second Defeat

Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets walks off the field after the game against the New England Patriots

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The Jets Are All Out Of Scapegoats And Need A Quarterback

TORONTO, ON - MAY 2: William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates with mascot Carlton the Bear after defeating the Boston Bruins in Game Six of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 2, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins v Toronto Maple Leafs – Game Six

It’s Autumn And The Leafs Are Falling

Will Levis #8 of the Tennessee Titans fumbles the ball during the first half against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.

New York Jets v Tennessee Titans

Will Levis, You Have To Stop Cooking

Deshaun Watson sits on the turf during the Browns' game against the Cowboys

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The Browns Are Getting The Deshaun Watson They Deserve

White Sox interim manager Grady Sizemore argues with umpire and gets ejected from the game

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The White Sox Can Always Find A Way To Get Lower

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