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Krause gets his hands wrapped. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC 247: Jones v Reyes

The UFC’s Treatment Of Its Fighters Created The Conditions For The James Krause Scandal

Norways Magnus Carlsen (R) gestures during his round 9 game against the Indonesias team at the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022, in Mahabalipuram on August 7, 2022. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP) (Photo by ARUN SANKAR/AFP via Getty Images)

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Magnus Carlsen’s Lawyers Call Hans Niemann’s Lawsuit A Big Dumb Publicity Stunt

AL RAYYAN, QATAR - DECEMBER 02: Players of Korea celebrate during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Korea Republic and Portugal at Education City Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images)

Korea Republic v Portugal: Group H – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Soccer

South Korea’s Stunning World Cup Moment Is As Good As It Gets

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 30: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns and Deandre Ayton #22 look on during the game against the Chicago Bulls on November 30, 2022 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls v Phoenix Suns

Devin Booker And The Suns Are Going Turbo Mode

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Life's Rich Pageant

Who Could Have Possibly Predicted The Bull Testicle Guy Was Juicing?

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 29: Sergino Dest of USA controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between IR Iran and USA at Al Thumama Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

IR Iran v USA: Group B – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Internationals

Why Not U.S.?

Ghana's midfielder #20 Mohammed Kudus celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between South Korea and Ghana at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha, on November 28, 2022. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP) (Photo by KHALED DESOUKI/AFP via Getty Images)

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Ghana Is Definitely Here For A Good Time, Maybe For A Long Time

AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 25: Tyler Adams of United States of America talks with Yunus Musah of United States of America during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and USA at Al Bayt Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Juan Luis Diaz/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

England v USA: Group B – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

USMNT Stands Tall Against England

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 22: Robert Lewandowski of Poland shoots a penalty which is saved by Guillermo Ochoa of Mexico during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Mexico and Poland at Stadium 974 on November 22, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by)

Mexico v Poland: Group C – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Memo Ochoa Still Has More World Cup Magic In Him

Christian Pulisic Right Winger of USA and Chelsea FC gestures during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between USA and Wales at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on November 21, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

USA v Wales: Group B – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

The USMNT Had Their Chance And Then Blew It

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 11: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings reacts to a play during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 11, 2022 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings v Los Angeles Lakers

The Sacramento Kings Somehow Have The Best Vibes In The NBA

Heung-min Son of Korea Republic poses during the official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 portrait session at on November 16, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

Korea Republic Portraits – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

South Korea Will Need Son Heung-Min To Be Heroic

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 12: A close up shot of Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury at practice and media availability during the 2021 WNBA Finals on October 11, 2021 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Russian Authorities Move Brittney Griner To A Penal Colony

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 11: Jalen Williams #8 and Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder run up the court during a game against the Orlando Magic during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center on July 11, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

2022 NBA Summer League – Orlando Magic v Oklahoma City Thunder

This Is So Stupid

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Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland (L) celebrates Remo Freuler of Switzerland (R) for his goal during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 2 match between Switzerland and Czech Republic at Kybunpark on September 27, 2022 in St Gallen, Switzerland.

Switzerland v Czech Republic: UEFA Nations League – League Path Group 2

Switzerland Can Dare To Dream

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 22: Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles #45 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles Amari Rodgers #8 of the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 22, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The 49ers defeated the Packers 13-10. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles;Amari Rodgers

NFC Divisional Playoffs – San Francisco 49ers v Green Bay Packers

Struggling Packers Waive A. Rodgers

Hundreds of graduate students gather in Sproul Plaza

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48,000 UC Workers Are On Strike Because You Can’t Eat Prestige

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira prepares to enter the ring prior to his middleweight fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

UFC 281: Adesanya v Pereira

The Fights

Alex Pereira Is UFC’s Most Unlikely Champion

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 21: An exterior view of FTX Arena prior to a game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at FTX Arena on October 21, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics v Miami Heat

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So Much For FTX Arena

Tajon Buchanan #11 of Canada celebrates a goal during a 2022 World Cup Qualifying match against Jamaica at BMO Field on March 27, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Jamaica v Canada: 2022 World Cup Qualifying

At Its Second-Ever World Cup, Canada Is Here To Stay

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 26: Shaedon Sharpe #17 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the Miami Heat on October 26, 2022 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Miami Heat v Portland Trail Blazers

Shaedon Sharpe Is Figuring It Out

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Sam Bankman-Fried speaks onstage during the first annual Moonlight Gala benefitting CARE - Children With Special Needs - hosted by Michael Cayre, Roy Nachum and MegaMoon Museum at Casa Cipriani on June 23, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for CARE For Special Children )

The First Annual Moonlight Gala Benefitting CARE – Children With Special Needs – Hosted By Michael Cayre, Roy Nachum And MegaMoon Museum At Casa Cipriani

Crypto Is Running Out Of Dominoes

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 07: Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after being fouled in the third quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Target Center on November 7, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

New York Knicks v Minnesota Timberwolves

Everything Is Stinky In Minnesota

SOCCER: OCT 11 FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Japan at Australia

Australia Has One Cool Old Guy And One Cool Young Guy

Grzegorz Krychowiak (L) and Robert Lewandowski (R) of Poland clap for fans during the celebration after Poland qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier knockout round play-off match between Poland and Sweden at Silesian Stadium in Chorzow, Poland. Poland beat Sweden 2-0.

Grzegorz Krychowiak (L) and Robert Lewandowski (R) of Poland

Robert Lewandowski Alone Might Not Be Enough For Poland