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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Barry Petchesky

CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 29: Medical staff tend to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins after an injury during the 2nd quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on September 29, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Miami Dolphins v Cincinnati Bengals

What Happened To Tua Tagovailoa Was No Surprise To Anyone Paying Attention

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Dan McQuade

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Dolphins Special Teams Coach Doesn’t Find Butt Punt As Funny As You Do

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) walks off the field with trainers following a play during the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins on September 25, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NFL: SEP 25 Bills at Dolphins

I Know What I Saw, Man

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Lauren Theisen

Thomas Morstead punts the ball off Trent Sherfield's butt

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Dolphins Survive Butt Punt To Go 3-0

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Tom Ley

Philadelphia Eagles v Miami Dolphins

Good News: Mike McDaniel Is Showering Again

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

New York Giants v Miami Dolphins

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Miami Dolphins

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Ray Ratto

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 03: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks with Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross before the game against the Indianapolis Colts and the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Indianapolis Colts v Miami Dolphins

Roger Goodell On Dolphins: Nothing To See Here, Folks

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell looks on before the Las Vegas Raiders play against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 4, 2021 in Inglewood, California.

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Roger Goodell Re-Re-Re-Re-Re-Reaffirms His Unwavering Commitment To Sending Out New Memos About The Failures Of All His Old Memos

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David Roth

Brian Flores coaching for the Miami Dolphins, also seemingly glowering at The Distraction logo.

New York Jets v Miami Dolphins

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Talking Brian Flores And Shaming The Shameless, With Diana Moskovitz

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Patrick Redford

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Brian Flores of the Miami Dolphins looks on during before the game against the Houston Texans at Hard Rock Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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Brian Flores Sues NFL For Racial Discrimination

Miami Dolphins v New Orleans Saints

Tua Tagovailoa Vs. His Offensive Line Is The NFL’s Greatest Rivalry

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Give Robert Hunt A Retroactive Touchdown

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Here Is A Play That I Hate

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Kelsey McKinney

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Two Excellent Running Touchdowns At The Same Time? Thank You So Much!

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 03: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Miami Dolphins v Buffalo Bills

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Miami Dolphins

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Samer Kalaf

Steelers lineman Maurkice Pouncey, and Dolphins lineman Mike Pouncey

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The Pouncey Twins Were Loyal To All The Wrong People

DAVIE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 18: Offensive coordinator Chan Gailey of the Miami Dolphins looks on during training camp at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on August 18, 2020 in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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Chan Gailey, Fired By A Fake Adam Schefter, Quits

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 03: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins looks to pass against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Bills Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Tua Tagovailoa Had A Day To Forget

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Justin Ellis

The Raiders Will Always Find More Exciting And Improbable Ways To Lose

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“This Is Not Hard,” Insists Adam Gase After Humiliating Loss To Dolphins

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Finally, It’s Time For Tua Tagovailoa To Amaze Us Again

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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Defector Up All Night

Tua Tagovailoa’s Debut Was A Bright Spot In A Dull Game

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Why Your Team Sucks 2020: Miami Dolphins

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