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The McNeese Cowboys celebrate their win over the Clemson University Tigers during the first round of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament held at Amica Mutual Pavillion on March 20, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island.

McNeese v Clemson

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BARNET, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Santa Claus, who delivered the match ball waves to the crowd during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Saracens and Northampton Saints at the StoneX Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Barnet, England.

Saracens v Northampton Saints – Gallagher Premiership Rugby

Be Merry In The Christmas Open Thread

A fan dressed as a hotdog performs for the cameras during the college football game between the North Dakota State Bison and the Colorado Buffaloes on August 29, 2024 at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: AUG 29 North Dakota State at Colorado

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Former NFL quarterback Archie Manning stands on the field prior to the start of the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 01, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Allstate Sugar Bowl – Baylor v Georgia

The Clarion Ledger, A Mississippi Newspaper Founded In 1837, Is Shutting Down Any Speculation That Archie Manning Is Not 75

A fan holds up a sign for Naz Reid #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter of the game against the Toronto Raptors at Target Center on April 3, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Toronto Raptors v Minnesota Timberwolves

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General view of fans watching batting practice prior to an Opening Day game between the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants at PETCO Park on March 28, 2024 in San Diego, California.

San Francisco Giants v San Diego Padres

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A New England Patriots fan in the stands during their game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 7, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

New York Jets v New England Patriots

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1855: The Football Squad of Addiscombe Military College. (Photo by Aaron Penley/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Glen Davis #11 of the Orlando Magic cuts a Thanksgiving turkey following his team's game against the Detroit Pistons on November 21, 2012 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida.

Detroit Pistons v Orlando Magic

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NFL: SEP 25 Rams at Bengals

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Fans of Darmstadt react during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and SV Darmstadt 98 at BayArena on September 02, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen v SV Darmstadt 98 – Bundesliga

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Fans of Colombia show their support prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between England and Colombia at Stadium Australia on August 12, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

England v Colombia: Quarter Final – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

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FRISCO, TX - JULY 04: Fans enjoys a post-game fireworks display over the stadium celebrating the Fourth of July after the MLS game between Inter Miami FC and FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium on July 4, 2022 in Frisco, Texas.

Inter Miami CF v FC Dallas

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DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 22: Fans watch the big screens at Ball Arena show the Denver Nuggets playing in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on May 22, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Denver Nuggets are playing Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. If the Nuggets win they will clinch a spot in the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.

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NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - APRIL 21: Fans of the New York Knicks are seen during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden, New York City, United States. Filmmaker Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee watches the game with a Knicks jersey at Madison Square Garden.

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Gordon McRae as Curly McLain in Oklahoma!

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Chill Out In The Labor Day Weekend Open Thread

The Clarion Ledger, A Mississippi Newspaper Founded In 1837, Is Shutting Down Any Speculation That Archie Manning Is Not 75

Open Thread!

Let’s Have A Spring Weekend Open Thread

Baseball!

Let’s Have A Wild Card Weekend Open Thread

Dashing Through The Snow, In A Weekend Open Thread

Have Yourself A Merry Weekend Open Thread

Come Feast In The Thanksgiving Weekend Open Thread

Oh What The Heck, Here’s A Weekend Open Thread

Here’s A Weekend Open Thread To Enjoy

Have A Ball In The Labor Day Weekend Open Thread

Let’s Have A Weekend Open Thread

Let’s Have A Summer Weekend Open Thread

Take It Easy In The Memorial Day Weekend Open Thread

Let’s Have An NBA And NHL Playoffs Open Thread

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