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Chris Thompson

Fernando Tatis looks exhausted after grounding into a double play Thursday.

The Padres Are Ready For The Fork

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty plays defense during the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 24, 2023 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

New York Liberty v Connecticut Sun

WNBA

There’s No Shame In Losing To The Liberty, Unless You Lose Like This

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Barry Petchesky

REGINA, CANADA - JULY 6: Kendall Watson #88 and Logan Bandy #69 of the Saskatchewan Roughriders celebrate after a two point conversion that tied the game between the Edmonton Elks and Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium on July 6, 2023 in Regina, Canada. (Photo by Brent Just/Getty Images)

Edmonton Elks v Saskatchewan Roughriders

Edmonton Elks Lose When American Player Forgets How Rouges Work, Which Is Very Relatable

Jaylen Brown looks miserable during the post-game press conference.

Jaylen Brown Was Supermaximally Shitty When It Counted

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High School Sports

Yeah, That’s About The Worst Way To Lose A Championship

Trevor Bauer pulls a face after giving up a first-inning dinger against a Japanese minor-leaguer.

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Things We Actually Like

Heartwarming: Trevor Bauer Is Getting Lit Up In Japan

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 08: Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez (0) tags out Detroit Tigers left fielder Akil Baddoo (60) attempting to steal second base during the second inning of the Major League Baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians on May 8, 2023, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLB: MAY 08 Tigers at Guardians

Akil Baddoo Caught Stealing With Throw That Ricocheted Off His Jiminy Crickets

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Tom Ley

Minnesota Twins v Chicago White Sox

Defector Up All Night

Hanser Alberto Demonstrates A Painful Way To Lose

Dillon Brooks pulls a face after being ejected.

Dillon Brooks Was Humiliating Himself Well Before He Made Contact With The Balls

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 14: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws a pitch during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on April 14, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

Arizona Diamondbacks v Miami Marlins

Madison Bumgarner Is Going Loudly, But Not Proudly

Draymond Green makes a face after stepping on the chest of Domantas Sabonis.

The NBA Playoffs Have Not Truly Begun Until Draymond Green Has Kicked Someone In Anger

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Yu Darvish #11 of the San Diego Padres looks out at the field in the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 10, 2023 in New York City.

San Diego Padres v New York Mets

Small Ball Returned To Torture Yu Darvish

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Ray Ratto

Memphis Grizzlies v Sacramento Kings

The NBA Is Good When It’s Goofy

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Albert Burneko

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts during the second half of the game against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

NFC Divisional Playoffs – Dallas Cowboys v San Francisco 49ers

Which Of These Was The Worst Trick Play Of All Time?

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Giri Nathan

Zach Lavine takes the final shot as his teammates look on in horror

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Bulls Go For Two, Down Three

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Patrick Redford

Ayo Dosunmu #12 of the Chicago Bulls reacts as he scores the game-winning basket as time expires in their 110-108 win over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on December 21, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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.

Chicago Bulls v Atlanta Hawks

Stupid, Hilarious Loss Perfectly Sums Up Joyless Hawks Season

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 18: Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots reacts after losing to the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

New England Patriots v Las Vegas Raiders

The Patriots Lost On The Funniest Play Of The Year

Rudy Gobert and Kenrich Williams fall to the floor.

Rudy Gobert Gets Frustrated, Sweeps The Leg

A referee puts a safety symbol (both hands clasped together) over his head as a player hands a football to him

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College Football

Four Safeties And A Loss

Philadelphia 76ers v Brooklyn Nets

Ben Simmons Played Basketball

September Is Once Again Destroying The Phillies

A rope's eye view of an approaching Bryson DeChambeau

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Golf

OK, You Wise-Asses, Who The Fuck Made Bryson DeChambeau Light Himself Up With A Gallery Rope?

I Am Begging The Los Angeles Angels To Please Just Lose In Normal Ways

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Lauren Theisen

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Trey Mancini’s Fairy Tale Came At The Expense Of Josh Lowe’s Face

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We Must Praise This Golf Innovator

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