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NYPD officers rally to support Kaepernick: ‘He’s being railroaded for speaking the obvious truth’ usat.ly/2x24rA4
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Saints TE writes emotional note to Roger Goodell, calls his silence on no-call "disrespectful" and tells him to "lead by example." ftw.usatoday.com/2019/01/ben…

Saints TE writes emotional note to Roger Goodell, calls his silence on no-call 'disrespectful'

The New Orleans Saints and their fans are going to need a bit of time to get over that no-call in last week's NFC Championship Game. One of the team's leaders, tight end Benjamin Watson, made it...

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Viral pop singer Halsey proves she has serious staying power with ‘Badlands’ - usat.ly/1JB8G7D
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The best Super Bowl ad encourages us all to run 'like a girl' usat.ly/1CodgUa
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"Bucs head coach Todd Bowles is the Greg Maddux of blitzers — he’ll throw everything at you with a little spin at the end." @gregcosell and @NFL_DougFarrar discuss it here on "Xs and Os" #Eagles vs #Bucs | #NFL | #NFLPlayoffs

Eagles at Buccaneers

How will Jalen Hurts react, when he’s struggled against pressure most of this season? Also, Baker Mayfield and his receivers could feast on Philly’s misbegotten pass defense.

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If NFL voters have any guts they'll name Josh Allen this year's MVP ftw.usatoday.com/2020/12/nfl…
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Fade the Jaguars and flood your fantasy lineup with Saints players! The Saints have been (accidentally) blessed by Pope Francis. ftw.usatoday.com/2019/10/nfl…

Pope Francis accidentally blessed the Saints and now the Jaguars are doomed

With Drew Brees still out with a ligament issue in his thumb, the Saints can use all the help they can get. Well, they may have gotten it from an unexpected place thanks to the magic of Twitter...

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Red Dead Online fans aren't happy about the game's latest update, taking to #SaveRedDeadOnline to voice their disappointment. ftw.usatoday.com/lists/red-d…

Fans are furious about Red Dead Online's lack of content

Rockstar Games announced Red Dead Online's update for January, and fans are thoroughly disappointed. On Thursday, Rockstar Games revealed that all Red Dead Online would be getting in te

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If NFL voters have any guts they'll name Josh Allen this year's MVP ftw.usatoday.com/2020/12/nfl…
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The tributes to Mike Golic are pouring in with his incredible ESPN Radio run coming to an end. ftw.usatoday.com/2020/07/esp…

Mike Golic's family and fans pays tribute to him after ESPN Radio run ends

Mike Golic has been on ESPN Radio for over two decades, an incredible run that included the iconic Mike and Mike. And on Tuesday, we learned that his incredible run is about to come to an end. ESPN...

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Celebrate Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens getting married
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Exclusive: @TripleH explains how WWE signed Ronda Rousey usat.ly/2DXW3Yw
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You know you want to re-watch @hqtrivia with @TheRock hosting it. usat.ly/2JG2vDQ
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Legendary tag team Harlem Heat joins the @WWE Hall of Fame class of 2019. We spoke with @BookerT5x and @RealStevieRay ftw.usatoday.com/2019/03/har…
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Bruno Mars gives a forgettable Super Bowl halftime show for the ages usat.ly/LFgJG8
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We’re not crying it’s just dusty in here 😭😭😭
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The Ultimate Podcast Bracket is BACK! Vote for your favorite podcasts ftw.usatoday.com/2020/03/ult…
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We speak to Rockstar Games about the 'GTA' remasters ftw.usatoday.com/2021/11/gta…

Interview: How Rockstar and Grove Street remastered all three ‘GTA’ games

“Liberty City is a dirty place,” Rich Rosado tells me. The Rockstar producer knows it well - he’s been there before, among the grime and the grit, underneath the overcast skies of the crime-ridden...

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The Seahawks' Legion of Moms have each other's backs - usat.ly/1yW0XHo
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The FIFA 18 Team of the Year, according to your votes #TOTYVote usat.ly/2mkvDp1
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"Studies have shown that all it takes is one accepting adult to decrease the risk of an LGBTQ kid attempting suicide by 40%," Whether you’re a friend, a parent, a coach, or a teammate - you can be that person." - Carl Nassib, hero. ftw.usatoday.com/2021/06/car…

Carl Nassib is a hero

This is the online version of our morning newsletter, The Morning Win. Subscribe to get irreverent and incisive sports stories, delivered to your mailbox every morning.  Las Vegas Raiders defensive...

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Jeff Saturday had to transfer his fantasy football team to Eric Decker after becoming a coach ftw.usatoday.com/2022/11/jef…
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Corgi racing is our new favorite sport. ftw.usatoday.com/lists/corgi…

Corgi racing — yes, corgi racing — was shown on ESPN to the delight of animal lovers everywhere

It's the dog days of summer at ESPN. Yes, for real. On Saturday, in the midst of a very chill afternoon with little sports content, ESPN surprised viewers with an unexpected treat. After airing MLS...

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So @FF_XIV_EN director Naoki Yoshida is all for constructive feedback, so long as things don't turn ugly. ftw.usatoday.com/2022/04/fin…

Final Fantasy 14 director welcomes criticism so long as it's not 'abusive'

The difference between meaningful critique and outright abuse should be pretty obvious, and Final Fantasy 14 director Nao

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The women of #Hamilton performed the Star-Spangled Banner at the @nyliberty home opener and it was just beautiful. amp.twimg.com/v/c415d7e5-210…
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Paul Rudd trash talks Chris Pratt into the ground (in fantasy football): ftw.usatoday.com/2019/11/pau…
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Once again, @binge_mode is your Ultimate Podcast Bracket champion ftw.usatoday.com/2020/03/bin…
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.@PennStateFball's Beaver Stadium wins the 2019 Ultimate Stadium Bracket ftw.usatoday.com/2019/03/pen…

Penn State's Beaver Stadium wins the 2019 Ultimate Stadium Bracket

We asked voters to decide the best stadium in the United States this week during Bracket Madness, and hundreds of thousands of fans voted for their favorites throughout the week.

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Meet Fade, Valorant's cerebral new agent ftw.usatoday.com/2022/04/val…
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Baker Mayfield galloped off the field while wearing the Golden Hat after Oklahoma's win usat.ly/2wVjHhC
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Star Trek actor LeVar Burton has been getting angry tweets meant for LaVar Ball ftw.usatoday.com/2017/11/sta…

Star Trek actor LeVar Burton has been getting angry tweets meant for LaVar Ball

Actor LeVar Burton played Geordi La Forge in Star Trek, and he has a somewhat similar name to outlandish basketball father LaVar Ball. It's just close enough for Burton to be on the wrong end of...

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Jets center Nick Mangold shows support for the NYPD - usat.ly/1v8sMKU
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#Northwestern strength coach Alex Spanos is *feeling it*
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Nate Diaz selected as new opponent for Conor McGregor, trash talk has already begun - usat.ly/1mWzI0H
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What sounds like a fan's whistle being blown in the Superdome during the NFC title game is driving Twitter absolutely nuts. MAKE. IT. STOP. ftw.usatoday.com/2019/01/nfc…

Here's the fan responsible for that whistle you heard during the NFC title game

The Superdome was very loud during Sunday's NFC Championship game between the Rams and Saints. But something in that crowd drove TV viewers absolutely nuts, in a very bad way - something that sounded...

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Roger Federer's wife gives birth to second set of twins - usat.ly/1fNhWsM

Sports News, Pop Culture, Outdoors & Viral Moments - For The Win

Get the latest sports, outdoors and pop culture news, viral moments and internet-fueled reactions from For The Win — smart takes with personality and speed.

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Tony Romo knows what you're having for breakfast tomorrow.
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Heroic brothers free a bald eagle from a trap and take the best selfie of all time - usat.ly/1NVZUze
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FTW Exclusive: 'The World's Strongest Man' @TheMarkHenry to enter the WWE Hall of Fame usat.ly/2HJxNrz
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Here's what an 8-team College Football Playoff would have looked like usat.ly/2jceDkf
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Wes Welker began handing out $100 bills after winning big at the Kentucky Derby usat.ly/1muYCTZ
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The 49ers reportedly asked the Patriots to trade them Tom Brady usat.ly/2zl0rhU
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Once again, Kyle Shanahan had the right answers! @gregcosell and @NFL_DougFarrar discuss it here. #49ers | #Seahawks | #NFL

Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers

Can the Seahawks face up against a dominant 49ers team that took them completely out of their depth on Thanksgiving night?

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New 'Valorant' skins were co-designed by Grammy winning EDM artist Zedd ftw.usatoday.com/2021/09/val…

New 'Valorant' skins were co-designed by Grammy winning EDM artist Zedd

Grammy winners don't collaborate on video games all that often, but that's precisely what EDM artist Anton "Zedd" Zaslavski did with Valorant's new Sp

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Why NASCAR drivers are wearing Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s signature skeleton gloves this weekend usat.ly/2n0EGwb
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Was a tweet from K-Pop superstar BamBam responsible for Andrew Wiggins starting the NBA All-Star game? ftw.usatoday.com/2022/01/nba…

Was a tweet from a K-Pop superstar responsible for Andrew Wiggins starting the NBA All-Star game?

NBA fans are a little mystified. Andrew Wiggins is having a great season -- 18.1 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 41.2 percent from distance -- but nothing that would suggest he should be the All-Star Game STARTER from...

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WWE Raw GM @RealKurtAngle on the Superstar Shake-up and Ronda Rousey's debut usat.ly/2H5mz0N
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Blazers' Jabari Walker looks like the biggest steal of the NBA Draft so far during Summer League ftw.usatoday.com/2022/07/bla…
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We spoke to Rockstar's Rob Nelson about GTA Online's latest update ftw.usatoday.com/2021/12/gta…

Interview: the evolution of GTA Online - from a twinkle in Rockstar's eye to home of Dre's new music

When I listen to Dr. Dre’s 2001 album, I think about Ninja Gaiden, a complet

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Men read terrible tweets to female sportswriters in eye-opening PSA usat.ly/1WnRwAd
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Celebrate Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens getting married
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Kyler Murray sent an awesome message and invitation to a young fan battling cancer ❤️ ftw.usatoday.com/2020/12/kyl…

Kyler Murray sent an awesome message and invitation to a young fan battling cancer

While Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's breakout second NFL season has Arizona in the playoff hunt, he's already doing his part to live up to the superstar billing off the field. Last week, a...

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NASCAR drivers share their favorite Jimmie Johnson stories before his sendoff race ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nasca…
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5 Primetime Emmys 2023 snubs (Elizabeth Olsen), according to Twitter ftw.usatoday.com/lists/emmys…
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Louisville’s Jaire Alexander hilariously prances around Wake Forest wide receiver ftw.usatoday.com/2016/11/lou… vine.co/v/5IXzlYjHm6B
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.@SashaBanksWWE reveals which WWE legends she wants to see in the first women's Royal Rumble usat.ly/2BVggNL
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ESPN rules encourage its personalities to avoid politics. But after the racist “send her back” chants at a Trump rally, Dan Le Batard ignored those rules. ftw.usatoday.com/2019/07/dan…

Dan Le Batard delivers impassioned rebuke of racist 'send her back' chant despite ESPN rules

Over the past year, ESPN has shifted its reporting and commentary away from politics -- an order that came from the network's new president Jimmy Pitaro. But ESPN radio and TV personality Dan Le...

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Manny Pacquiao: 'I thought I won the fight' - usat.ly/1dEeQr1 vine.co/v/e7Vt5vL0Dhx
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Commanders fans loudly booed Trump during halftime swearing-in ceremony ftw.usatoday.com/story/sport…
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Comedian @ScooterMagruder's impression of NBA fans during free agency is spot-on 😂 ftw.usatoday.com/2019/07/nba…
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Lady Gaga nails beautiful rendition of 'Star-Spangled Banner': ftw.usatoday.com/2016/02/lad… #SB50

Lady Gaga nails beautiful rendition of 'Star-Spangled Banner'

The national anthem is a notoriously difficult song to sing, especially in a situation as high-pressure as the Super Bowl. But by every measure, Lady Gaga knocked it out of the park on Sunday. Draped...

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WWE's @HeymanHustle on Roman Reigns' legacy and what the future holds for Brock Lesnar usat.ly/2qa2yPj
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"Love and respect, DP." ftw.usatoday.com/2019/05/dan…

ESPN's Scott Van Pelt sends heartfelt message to Dan Patrick

On Thursday, Dan Patrick took time out on his radio show to reveal he's struggled with health problems stemming from issues with Polymyalgia Rheumatica, which have included taking medication and...

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Serena Williams retired from the Rogers Cup final due to injury. Rather than celebrate, 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu comforted Serena. All class. ftw.usatoday.com/2019/08/rog…
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Rams punter blindsides Seahawks lineman, then crumples in fear on the next play – usat.ly/1YGUrY0 vine.co/v/iquL9tV77PD
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Lindsey Vonn's dog becomes hilarious meme after 24-hour trip to South Korea usat.ly/2nUvcTe
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Conor McGregor offers to host fight between Justin Bieber and Tom Cruise ftw.usatoday.com/2019/06/jus…
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Blue Jays starter Marcus Stroman was on Nickelodeon at age 6 usat.ly/1OJb0un nitter.app/ForTheWin/status/67247…
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The @OrlandoMagic's mascot attempted to call a truce with @RoLopez42 and his battle with NBA mascots. It didn't work out so well.
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Isaiah Thomas didn't owe anyone anything, but he gave us a heartfelt statement of thanks: ftw.usatoday.com/2017/04/isa…

Isaiah Thomas broke his silence with a heartfelt statement about his sister's death

Isaiah Thomas didn't have to thank anyone. The Celtics guard's sister died Saturday morning in an auto accident. The playoffs started the very next day, leading to an emotional scene for a player who...

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A definitive history of @Lesdoggg's Rio Olympic adventure ftw.usatoday.com/2016/08/les…
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Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker is nearly here, and we got to speak with director and producer Naoki Yoshida all about it. ftw.usatoday.com/2021/10/fin…

“Alphinaud would absolutely be a Redditor” – 'FF14: Endwalker' interview with Naoki Yoshida

When Naoki Yoshida took over as Final Fantasy XIV's director and producer in 2010 shortly after launch, the MMORPG was in a disastrous state. Most PCs couldn't han

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Rihanna is the NBA's most important fan and should be courtside for every big game usat.ly/2rLKIp4
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Colin Kaepernick made a $50,000 donation to Meals on Wheels
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20 breathtaking photos from the U.S.'s unforgettable World Cup victory usat.ly/1IZvzNT
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J.J. Watt has raised $1.5M for #Harvey victims. "People are unbelievable," he said. ftw.usatoday.com/2017/08/j-j…

J.J. Watt has raised over $1.5M for Harvey victims

An outpouring of support for people in need.

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A tearful Derrick Rose gave an inspiring interview after his career-high, 50-point game: "I did this for the franchise, the organization, the fans… everybody." What. A. Night. ftw.usatoday.com/2018/10/an-…

A tearful Derrick Rose after his 50-point game: 'It means everything'

Derrick Rose has been through a lot in his career. Especially injuries. Which made what he did Wednesday night so darn special... and as you can tell, it meant so darn much to him. Rose scored a...

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Tennis fans couldn't get enough of Woody Harrelson watching Wimbledon ftw.usatoday.com/2019/07/wim…
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The Kyrie Irving-Kehlani rumors, explained ftw.usatoday.com/2016/03/kyr…
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Is that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the World Series? ftw.usatoday.com/story/sport…
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This series of hilarious missteps on Wheel of Fortune was a doozy. ftw.usatoday.com/2022/03/whe…

Unfortunate ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestants fail to guess ‘CAP’ five separate times in hilarious clip

We've seen some wild Wheel of Fortune missteps over the years so it's time to add another to the pile! On Tuesday, the trio of contestants spent over two minutes attempting to solve what should have...

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Warner Bros. announces deal with LeBron James and a 'Space Jam' sequel is definitely happening ftw.usatoday.com/2015/07/war…
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Artist makes flipbook in honor of Harry Caray and Kyle Schwarber's incredible home run usat.ly/1QAFnTR
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UPDATE: Fitchburg State’s Kewan Platt has been suspended indefinitely and barred from campus. ftw.usatoday.com/2018/11/fit…
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Senegal coach broke out the World Cup's most meme-worthy celebration usat.ly/2K4TyUs
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8-year-old son of WWE's Kevin Owens was so overwhelmed about his dad winning title belt usat.ly/2cc3oU8
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Colts punter Pat McAfee paid off electric bills for 115 Indianapolis families ftw.usatoday.com/2016/12/pat…

Colts punter Pat McAfee paid off electric bills for 115 Indianapolis families

For a second straight year, Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee brought holiday cheer to some families in need with a generous gesture. He paid off the electric bills of 115 customers with IPL...

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The first social media star of the Olympics is @NigeriaBasket. 🔥 ftw.usatoday.com/lists/niger…

Nigeria basketball's Twitter account is out here dunking on everyone and it's so good

It's time to give some respect to Nigeria's basketball team. The roster that includes NBA players like Josh Okogie, Jahlil Okafor, Chimezie Metu, Precious Achiuwa and more has made some statements in...

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Meet the man behind @nascarcasm, one of Twitter's best parody accounts ftw.usatoday.com/2019/03/nas…

Meet the man behind @nascarcasm, one of Twitter's best parody accounts

More than a NASCAR driver, team or even the governing body itself, the Twitter account fans should be following is @nascarcasm. The parody account features witty jokes, goofy memes, brilliant takes...

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The newest @DaleJr farewell video will make JR Nation cry usat.ly/2yzDJ2f
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WWE's @KacyCatanzaro enters the Mae Young Classic 2018 field usat.ly/2NRmIsq
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Stop putting the Lakers on national TV! ftw.usatoday.com/lists/laker…

NBA fans are tired of seeing a sad Lakers team on national TV

My goodness, the Los Angeles Lakers are a bad basketball team. Missing super star LeBron James due to a left ankle sprain, the Lakers are fighting an uphill battle for their playoff lives right now....

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WNBA All-Star Game MVP Erica Wheeler dedicated win to late mother in emotional interview. She’s the first undrafted player to win the award. ftw.usatoday.com/2019/07/wnb…
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LeBron makes powerful statement with black and white 'Equality' sneakers in DC

LeBron makes powerful statement with 'Equality' sneakers in DC

Sunday, LeBron utilized his sneakers as a tool for symbolism. After the game, he didn’t pass up on the opportunity to make a powerful statement in the nation’s capitol.

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Golden retriever refuses to participate in stupid dog event, eats all the food usat.ly/1F4ZjXU
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The last time Colin Kaepernick replaced Alex Smith, his team went to the Super Bowl. ftw.usatoday.com/2018/11/red…

The Redskins should sign Colin Kaepernick but almost certainly will not

Alex Smith suffered a major, and gruesome, leg injury against the Houston Texans Sunday. If you saw it, you already know he's done for the year. If you didn't, just take my word for it. Now the...

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The most dominant athlete of the decade? It's Simone Biles, and it's not even close. ftw.usatoday.com/2019/12/sim…

Simone Biles is the most dominant athlete of the 2010s — and it's not even close

I can't decide if Simone Biles' historic triple twisting-double somersault is more incredible in slow-motion or real-time. While slow-motion highlights the details of the move she performed during...

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Kevin Hart couldn't keep coaching with his team losing, so he put himself in the game usat.ly/1o86MUv
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Ravens player retires to give kidney to younger brother, a retired Steelers player usat.ly/1uHHMTu
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