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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.

Defector Up All Night

Let’s Have A Summer Weekend Open Thread

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.

Take It Easy In The Memorial Day Weekend Open Thread

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.

Let’s Have An NBA And NHL Playoffs Open Thread

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Gordon McRae as Curly McLain in Oklahoma!

This Is So Stupid

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DES MOINES, IOWA - MARCH 15: A general view of Wells Fargo Arena during open practice ahead of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament First Round on March 15, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa. (

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It’s March Freakin’ Madness. Here’s Your Open Thread

Here’s A Super Bowl Weekend Open Thread

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Here Is Your Thanksgiving Weekend Sports Extravaganza Open Thread

Here Is A Big Sports Weekend Open Thread

There’s Never A Bad Time For ‘Moneyball’ Clips

Here’s An NBA Draft Open Thread

These Poor Guys

Here’s A Champions League Final And Game 7 Open Thread

Let’s Have A Dang March Madness Open Thread

It’s The Super Bowl LVI Open Thread

It’s Your Conference Championship Weekend Open Thread

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This Is Your NFL Playoff Sunday Open Thread

The Weekend Open Thread Has Arrived

New Year, Same Open Thread

Christmas Open Thread!

Try Your Best To Enjoy The Weekend Open Thread

You! There! Come Join The Weekend Open Thread!

You Have Arrived At The Weekend Open Thread

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