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DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 05: Jockey William Buick rides Modern Games after Albahr in the two hole wouldn't load into the starting gate before the start of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar Race Track on November 05, 2021 in Del Mar, California.

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Horse Racing

Breeders’ Cup Fiasco Ruins Bettors’ Friday Night

Oregon player Kayvon Thibodeaux stands with his hands on his hips. He's number 5. white shirt, gold/yellow helmet, yellow gloves.

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College Football

The Replay Review That Wasn’t

A bowl of candy. It's orange. It has a bunch of regular-sized Hershey and Kit Kat bars in it.

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Elder Wisdom

Giving Out Big Candy Bars On Halloween Was Worth The Money

Carson Wentz throws an awful interception

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Carson Wentz Entered A New Frontier Of Interception-Throwing

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BenWatch: Ben Back, But Bicycling

A Portland Timbers player hits a bicycle/overhead kick near the 18-yard box

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Soccer

Is This A Blooper Or An Incredible Goal? Why Can’t It Be Both!

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni on the field in coach getup (hoodie and headset)

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Coach Finally Admits The Eagles Are Shit—Er, Fertilizer

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I Went To Vegas To See UNLV’s Big Slot Machine

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Andre Drummond Tried A Eurostep On The Fast Break

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It’s Not All Bad That The Cowboys Are Good

Gavin Lux reacts in awe as his home run did not go out

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Dodgers Blown Out, 1–0

Tony La Russa describes his plan for a runner on second: "THE RUNNER ON SECOND BASE SHOULD HAVE TO FACE THE OUTFIELD BEFORE EVERY PITCH SO HE CAN’T STEAL SIGNS."

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Tony La Russa’s Bold Idea Rudely Ignored

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The Eagles’ Win Was About As Ugly As They Come

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Pro Wrestling

Let Wrestlers Freelance

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These Are The Books Wrestling Fans Want Philadelphia Children To Read

An ad for the Carlos Watson show. A quote calls him "Anderson Cooper Meets Oprah" on it.

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Media Meltdowns

Ozy Media Is A Monumental Bummer

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Gio Urshela Makes Catch Then Tumbles Into Dugout, Followed By Angel Hernandez

Two Giants players on the ground, Taysom Hill near the goal line, standing up

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Awful: Taysom Hill Scores On Incredible Touchdown Run

Fans mob the field after Stanford upset Oregon. the quality of the still is not very good.

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No One, Especially ABC Viewers, Could Clearly See Stanford’s Upset Win Coming

Miles Sanders breaks through the line for a big gain.

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Let Us Celebrate The Three Plays Last Night Where Eagles RBs Ran The Ball

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Terry Bradshaw Is Doing Great

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Lord Help Me, I Am Psyched For The Eagles

Ravens celebrate after Justin Tucker's game-winning field goal

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Justin Tucker Last-Second  Field Goal Breaks NFL Record, Lions’ Fans Hearts

Jaxson de Ville bungee jumping. There are not many fans there.

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Jags Mascot Jumps Off Top Of Stadium To Impress Handful Of Fans

Bryce Harper looks kinda angry when celebrating, while Andrew Knapp hugs him from behind. They're clearly at home plate, and fans behind them are excited

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The Phillies Are Closing An Enthralling, Excruciating Season