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Tom Ley

A dejected Brenton Doyle #9 of the Colorado Rockies sits on the ground after a go-ahead two run home run off the bat of Alec Bohm of the Philadelphia Phillies flew over his glove in the eighth inning at Coors Field on May 19, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

Philadelphia Phillies v Colorado Rockies

Rockies Fans’ Best Hope Might Be More Losses

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Ray Ratto

Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on May 22, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Milwaukee Brewers v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates Avoid Historic Humiliation, Suffer Regular Kind Instead

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Giri Nathan

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Media Meltdowns

Oratorical Uncles Bond Over Increasingly Reactionary Views

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Barry Petchesky

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 08: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on prior to a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

New York Jets v Miami Dolphins

Everything Aaron Rodgers Has Blamed This Year

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 12: Head Coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels poses during a press conference on December 12, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

North Carolina Tar Heels Present New Football Coach Bill Belichick

College Football

It’s A Good Time Be One Of Bill Belichick’s Lackeys

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Samer Kalaf

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Aaron Rodgers Suffers Further Indignity

Kwity Paye #51 of the Indianapolis Colts forces a fumble from Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets during the fourth quarter

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The Jets Are In Hell, Where They Belong

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Jon Gruden’s Quest To Coach Again Takes A Detour At The Dipshit Factory

Nick Bosa appears on the Sunday Night Football postgame interview in a Make America Great Again hat

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Nick Bosa Wants The Attention Without The Culpability

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

Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States yells at referee Kevin Ortega during the second half against Uruguay at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on July 01, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

United States v Uruguay – CONMEBOL Copa America USA 2024

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A Noisy Loss Is Still Just A Loss

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 19: Umpire Angel Hernandez looks on during the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 19, 2024 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLB: APR 19 Mets at Dodgers

End Of An Error As Ángel Hernández Calls It Quits

Caitlin Clark poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected first overall pick by the Indiana Fever during the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music on April 15, 2024 in New York City.

2024 WNBA Draft

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Wokeness Run Amok: WNBA’s Pro-Trans Agenda Prevents Dolt From Understanding Calendar

Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks at a Microsoft Surface tablet during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 28, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

New York Jets v Cleveland Browns

Report: Aaron Rodgers Being Considered For Dream Job As Attention-Getting Loser

Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder tumble after a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center on January 11, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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.

Portland Trail Blazers v Oklahoma City Thunder

The NBA Is The Best At Showing Us The Worst

Atlanta head coach Arthur Smith reacts following the conclusion of the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Atlanta Falcons on December 24th, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

NFL: DEC 24 Colts at Falcons

Arthur Smith Left His Job Red And Mad

David Tepper of the Carolina Panthers looks on against the New York Giants prior to the game at MetLife Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Carolina Panther vs New York Giants

David Tepper Throws Drink At Fans, Becomes NFL’s Chief Jagoff

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 26: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons reacts to a call during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Little Caesars Arena on December 26, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. 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.

Brooklyn Nets v Detroit Pistons

The Pistons Are Pure Piss

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David Tepper Got What He Paid For With Frank Reich

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) and head coach Ron Rivera stand for the national anthem prior to action against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedEx Field on October 29, 2023.

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The Commanders Went Home Stinky And Demoralized

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski of Everton form a defensive wall during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Brighton &amp; Hove Albion at Goodison Park on November 4, 2023 in Liverpool, England.

Everton FC v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League

Everton Hit With 10-Point Deduction For Being A Bunch Of Jagoffs

Managing Partner John Fisher of the Oakland Athletics in the stands during the game against the Chicago Cubs at RingCentral Coliseum on April 17, 2023 in Oakland, California. The Cubs defeated the Athletics 10-1.

Chicago Cubs v Oakland Athletics

A’s Reliever Trevor May Retires, Tells Owner To “Take Mommy And Daddy’s Money Somewhere Else”

Chicago Fire fans celebrate from the stands at SeatGeek Stadium on June 6, 2023 in Bridgeview, Illinois.

Houston Dynamo v Chicago Fire – Quarterfinals: 2023 U.S. Open Cup

Chicago Fire Tries Bribing Fans To Attend Game Messi Might Not Play In

A Chicago Bears bears fan stands with a paper bag on his head after the game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on October 01, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Denver Broncos v Chicago Bears

The Bears Are The Biggest Embarrassment

Olga Carmona is seen during the first call of the Spain Women Team leaving the Alameda Barajas Hotel for the Valencia concentration on September 19, 2023, in Barajas, Madrid, Spain.

Spain Women Team Leaves The Hotel In Madrid

Spain’s Soccer Federation Has Once Again Barfed Into Its Own Pants

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