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Irish boxer Katie Taylor exulting after defeating Chantelle Cameron in a title bout in Dublin on November 25, 2023.

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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

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LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 29: Haason Reddick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles forces Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders to fumble in the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 29, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.

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Struggling Eagles Sack Sam Howell Just Once

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Patrick Redford

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 22: Dexter Lawrence II #97 and Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the New York Giants sack Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders in the second quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on October 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Washington Commanders v New York Giants

Sam Howell Cannot Stop Getting Sacked

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

DeMarcus Walker #95 of the Chicago Bears sacks Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 05, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.

Chicago Bears v Washington Commanders

Sam Howell Gets Hit Different

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A member of the Washington Commanders cheer squad celebrates a touchdown during the NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Washington Commanders on September 10, 2023 at Fed Ex Field in Landover, MD.

NFL: SEP 10 Cardinals at Commanders

The Washington Commanders Played A Football Game And Dan Snyder Had Nothing To Do With It

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Moron Pushing Petition To Rename Commanders Has Long History Of Being A Moron

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 21: Joey Slye #6 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with teammates after kicking the go-ahead field goal against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of the preseason game at FedExField on August 21, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.

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The Stupidest Streak In Sports Ended In A Really Stupid Way

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Head coach Ron Rivera of the Washington Commanders looks on prior to a game against the Atlanta Falcons at FedExField on November 27, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.

Atlanta Falcons v Washington Commanders

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Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Washington Commanders

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Dan Snyder Officially Out As Commanders Owner, Set To Spend Rest Of Life As Anonymous Tyrant

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