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Kathryn Xu

A racegoer relaxes on day two of the Grand National Festival horse race meeting at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, north-west England, on April 4, 2025. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

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Please Enjoy These Photos Of Drunk People At An English Horse Race

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Tom Ley

Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on in the dugout in the third inning during a spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles at BayCare Ballpark on March 2, 2025 in Clearwater, Florida.

Baltimore Orioles v Philadelphia Phillies

Bob, That’s The Wrong Bryce!

AI Anthony Davis points a gun at his head

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The Mavericks Don’t Want To Talk About Their Creepy AI Video In Which Anthony Davis Points A Gun At His Head

Racegoers fight each other as they scuffle on the second day of the Grand National Festival horse race meeting at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, north-west England, on April 12, 2024. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

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Samer Kalaf

Brock Burke pitches for the Texas Rangers

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Rangers’ Brock Burke Disrupts Recent Spate Of Pitcher Elbow Injuries, Breaks His Hand

Race winner Doriane Pin of France and PREMA Racing (28) celebrates on the podium during Round 1 Jeddah race 2 of the F1 Academy at Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

F1 Academy – Round 1 Jeddah – Race 2

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Doriane Pin Penalized For Not Realizing Race Was Over, Winning Too Hard

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Barry Petchesky

A Marcus Rashford kit that says "Rahford."

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Fanatics Ruined Christmas

A general view of a DraftKings advertisement on top of the Green Monster during the ALS Awareness college baseball game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Boston College Eagles on May 19, 2023, at Fenway Park in Boston, MA.

COLLEGE BASEBALL: MAY 19 Notre Dame vs Boston College

DraftKings Apologizes For Pushing “Never Forget” 9/11 Parlay

Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.

NFC Divisional Playoffs – Dallas Cowboys v San Francisco 49ers

Dak Prescott Finally Ready To Win Super Bowl After Learning Tactical Breathing Maneuvers From Ex-Navy SEALs

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Dan McQuade

Jonathan Gannon scratching his head, asking: "Who took the bus?"

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Jonathan Gannon’s Gut Might Need A Little More Fire

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Rally Runner Has Fallen

Jarred Kelenic #10 of the Seattle Mariners looks on before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on July 03, 2023 in San Francisco, California.

Seattle Mariners v San Francisco Giants

Jarred Kelenic Is Really, Really Sorry About Kicking That Water Cooler

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Paul Pierce Traps Kevin Garnett In Grim Men’s Livestream

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Chris Thompson

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Mission Re-Accomplished: Shaq Served At Former FTX Arena

Oh No, Shaquille O’Neal Is Still Evading The FTX Lawsuit!

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Mission Accomplished: Shaquille O’Neal Finally Served With Class-Action Lawsuit Documents

A Surreal, Chum-Choked Plunge Through Ja Morant’s Countersuit Against A Teen Boy

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Giri Nathan

Paul Pierce looks at his phone during a Celtics game

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The Very Divorced Paul Pierce Has Dating Questions

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Laura Wagner

Four tweets from Chargé 'Affaires Karen Decker (@USAmbKabul) As I reflected on his legacy this week, it occurs to me to ask -Who is Afghanistan's MLK? What Afghan person, driven by their faith and a desire for peace, can lead the Afghan people "to the mountaintop?" Are Afghans familiar with #BlackGir|Magic and the movement it inspired? Do Afghan girls need a similar movement? What about Afghan Women? Teach me, ready to learn. #BlackHistoryMonth®® @Beyonce @lizzo @ReginaKing Abe Lincoln born today in 1809. He did some stuff. It's also NAACP Day - home of grassroots activism, inclusive communities and making sure Black voices are heard. What does that look like for Afghans struggling to be heard? #BlackHistoryMonth • @NAACP @LincolnsCottage Super Bowl LVII. 2 elite QBs who happen to be Black made history in epic showdown. Congrats to @Chiefs for thrilling victory! Afghans - what's the most exciting sports match you remember? #BlackHistoryMonth°

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U.S. Ambassador To Afghanistan Celebrates Black History Month With Deranged Tweets

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Stephen Silas May Not Be Getting A Callback

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There’s No Law Against Having Fun While Posing As A Teen Girl In A JV Basketball Game

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How Many Snow Angels Is Too Many Snow Angels When A Guy Is Writhing In Pain Next To You?

NFL: JAN 16 AFC Wild Card – Steelers at Chiefs

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Drew Brees Struck By Idiotic Marketing Ploy, Not Lightning

The Masters – Round One

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Bryson DeChambeau Abandons Quest To Become Large After It Made Him Feel “Weird”

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Paul Pierce Had A Grim Men’s Cake For His Birthday

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