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We Have Obtained More Footage Of Kash Patel Falling Down While Playing Hockey

Barry Petchesky

FBI Director Kash Patel is sworn in before testifying during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on "Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation" on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on September 16, 2025. Patel faces the Senate panel amid criticism of his handling of the investigation into the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Anyone Want To See Kash Patel Fall On His Ass While Playing Hockey?

Lauren Theisen

Santa Clara, CA - February 8: New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye loses the ball in the fourth quarter. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks played in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 8, 2026.

What An Unbelievable Fourth Quarter From Drake Maye!

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Chris Thompson

Patriots And Broncos Stink On Ice

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)

I Award Garnet Hathaway 4 Patrik Stefans Out Of 10

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

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.

Jets End Their Season With Zero Interceptions Or Dignity

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.

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

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

No Team Has Ever Tried Harder To Lose Than The Cardinals

John Schneider argues with umpire Gabe Morales.

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

Here Is One Real Bad Baseball Swing

Kathryn Xu

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

Will The Yankees Ever Score Another Run? No

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

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.

Blue Jays Rally Undone By George Springer’s Little Hops

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

Horrible Rangers Loss Also Really Funny

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