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Jerry West attends a basketball game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Portland Trail Blazersat the Thomas &amp; Mack Center on July 11, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2023 NBA Summer League – Portland Trail Blazers v Charlotte Hornets

Jerry West Is The Basketball Hall Of Fame’s Three-Headed GOAT

A first-quarter moon is seen through a telescope from L'Aquila, Italy, on February 16th, 2024. (Photo by Lorenzo Di Cola/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Moon And Pleiades Conjunction

What Time Will Football Start On The Moon?

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: The shadow of a cemetery worker is cast on reclaimed gravestones in London City Cemetery on March 2, 2009 in London, England. The cemetery is piloting a scheme whereby graves over 75 years old become eligible for reclamation. New interments will be placed into the existing graves, the headstones will be turned around and re-used, carving the names of the newly deceased. Once a grave has been earmarked by English heritage the cemetery must wait one year to see if family members claim the existing grave. By conserving as many memorials as possible the City of London hopes to maintain the historic cemetery landscape and sustain buriel provisions for the future. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

City Of London Cemetery Pilots New Scheme To Reclaim Old Graves For Re-Use

Elder Wisdom

Defunct Is Still Undefeated

Nico Hoerner of the Chicago Cubs looks kind of wistful during the Opening Day game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on March 28, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Chicago Cubs v Texas Rangers

A Fan’s Guide To Opening Day Cope

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 24: Overall view of the FanDuel logo at the Legends Classic, played between the LSU Tigers and the North Carolina State Wolfpack at the Barclays Center on November 24, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. FanDuel was the primary sponsor of the tournament. (Photo by Porter Binks/Getty Images)

Legends Classic: NC State v LSU

Gambling

The NCAA Is Concerned About Sports Betting; Good Luck With That

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 24: Kiki Iriafen #44 and Nunu Agara #3 of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates after they defeated the Iowa State Cyclones 87-81 in overtime in the second round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Stanford Maples Pavilion on March 24, 2024 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Second Round – Stanford

College Basketball

After The Binge, The Basketball

Head Coach Kim Mulkey of the LSU Tigers answers a question at the press conference during the first round of the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 22, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Like Bob Knight Before Her, Kim Mulkey Made It All About Herself

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 20: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is seen while his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara is seen in the dugout during the 2024 Seoul Series game between Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 20, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images)

2024 Seoul Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v San Diego Padres

MLB Has A Gambling Problem Even If Shohei Ohtani Doesn’t

DAYTON, OHIO - MARCH 19: Patrick Cartier #12 of the Colorado State Rams battles against Jacob Groves #34 and Dante Harris #1 of the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half in the First Four game during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at University of Dayton Arena on March 19, 2024 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Colorado State v Virginia

Please Get Virginia All The Way Out Of My Face

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 20: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after the 3rd inning during the 2024 Seoul Series game between Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 20, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

161 To Go

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOV. 20: Renel Brooks-Moon, the San Francisco Giants' PA announcer since 2000, poses for a portrait at Oracle Park on Friday, November 20, 2020, in San Francisco, Calif. Brooks-Moon, 62, was born in Oakland and is a Mills College graduate. Brooks-Moon has been using her longevity and voice to call out inequities in the hiring practices of the Giants and in Major League Baseball in general. They're listening. (Yalonda M. James/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)

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The Giants Are Doing All The Little Things Wrong

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CP3 Hands Out A CPT

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: &lt;&gt; during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers Can’t Buy A Natural Shortstop … Yet

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 9: Head coach John Tortorella of the Philadelphia Flyers reacts to being ejected during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on March 9, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/NHLI via Getty Images)

Philadelphia Flyers v Tampa Bay Lightning

Torts, You Tease

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 10: Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the New York Knicks grabs Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers starting an altercation during the second half at Madison Square Garden on March 10, 2024 in New York City. The 76ers won 79-73. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks

The Knicks Are Bringing Back The ’90s

UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1969: Nate Colbert #17 of the San Diego Padres poses for this photograph before an Major League Baseball game circa 1969. Colbert played for the Padres from 1969-74. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nate Colbert

San Diego Padres

Let’s Remember Nate Colbert, Padres Legend By Default

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A’s Unveil Renderings Of Yet Another Ballpark That Will Never Be Built

Jack Harrison (L) of Everton and Felipe challenge for the ball during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Everton FC at City Ground on December 02, 2023 in Nottingham, England.

Nottingham Forest v Everton FC – Premier League

English Premier League

The Premier League Is In Its College Football Era

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (second from left) and the bench react to a slam dunk by Boston Celtics guard Svi Mykhailiuk (not pictured) in the fourth quarter. The Celtics beat the Golden State Warriors, 140-88.

Golden State Warriors (88) Vs. Boston Celtics (140) At TD Garden

The Celtics Served The Warriors A Beating, And The NBA A Message

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Clark Hunt owner of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after winning Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images)

Super Bowl LVIII – San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs Hate Their Boss Too

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Even Canadian Pizza Can Be Its Own Reward

Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and other members of the Detroit Pistons look onto the court from the bench during a game against the Toronto Raptors

Detroit Pistons v Toronto Raptors

Searching For Dignity In A Dumpster Fight Between The Pistons And The Wizards

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 16: LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer yells while the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots free-throws during a NBA basketball game on January 16, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by John McCoy/Icon Sportswire)

NBA: JAN 16 Thunder at Clippers

Steve Ballmer Hopes New Uniforms And Logos Can Change The Fundamental Clipperness Of The Whole Situation

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks to the referee against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center on November 04, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.

Los Angeles Lakers v Orlando Magic

If A Ninth-Place Team Complains About Officiating, Does It Make Any Sound At All?

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts to a play while standing on the sidelines as guard Stephen Curry watches in the foreground during a game against the Chicago Bulls on January 12, 2024.

Golden State Warriors v Chicago Bulls

Golden State Secures Steve Kerr For The End Of The Curry Era