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Soccer player gets smoked by lawn roller during halftime warm-up in wild moment caught on camera

· Fox News

Soccer doesn't get enough credit for being a dangerous sport. You’ve got minimal protective gear on; bodies are flying everywhere and, at times, you’ve even got to look out for turf maintenance equipment.

One soccer player in Thailand learned this the hard way, and it was all caught on camera.

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Andros Townsend previously played in the English Premier League for Crystal Palace, Everton and Luton Town, but these days he's suiting up for Thai club PT Prachuap.

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The first half had ended during the club's match against fellow Thai outfit Pattani when a grounds crew member driving a lawn roller broke the biggest unwritten rule of athletic turf maintenance: don't run over the players.

That's an important one.

That was quite the scary moment, and fortunately Townsend was alright.

In fact, he handled that better than some soccer players handle having an opponent's forearm brush against them, and even played in that same match.

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Now, I hate to be "that guy," but was the ground crew really that far behind on their duties that they had to bust out the lawn roller while players were trying to warm up?

I'm not going to sit here and pretend to be some expert turf whisperer, but that seems like it should've been knocked out earlier in the day. Even if it needs a little off the top to keep things crisp and level, maybe wait until the pitch is clear.

Maybe something happened that day that required some mid-game lawn rolling, but if that's the case, you have to be ready to slam on the brakes if a player takes off upfield for a pass.

That did not happen.

At least Townsend was ready when called upon and entered the match as a substitute. His team went on to win, but the accident has led to an investigation.

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All 5 Seasons of ‘Sailor Moon’ Are Streaming for Free Right Now: Here’s How to Watch

· Vice

The animated series Sailor Moon premiered in 1993 in Japan and instantly became a hit. A few years later, it made its way to the U.S. and Canada, where it really took off and became a permanent fixture of pop culture and a massive inspiration for animators. In the ‘90s, endless content was geared toward boys—Dragon Ball Z, Cowboy Bebop, Pokémon—but Sailor Moon was the first major anime aimed at young girls.

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The series begins with a young girl, Usagi Tsukino (Kotono Mitsuishi), who has the same worries and problems every teenage girl does. She worries about juggling school, a social life, and finding love in the near future. Her life is turned on its head when she meets a talking cat who hands her a brooch that turns her into Sailor Moon.

Now, her worries include protecting and saving the universe. But she can’t do it alone, so she enlists young girls from other planets to be the “Sailor Guardians.”

The reason Sailor Moon remains relevant three decades later is that it’s still a relevant portrayal of teenage-dom. Yes, they’re essentially superheroes that have the weight of the world on their shoulders. However, they’re also normal teenagers worrying about their grades, friends, and love lives.

None of the characters are one-dimensional, either. They have the space to grow and evolve, which is refreshing, especially for 30 years ago. It still holds up, obviously; otherwise, generations of young people wouldn’t feel so connected to the Sailor Moon universe.

Every year there are countless Sailor Moon Halloween costumes, proving it’s so much more than an aesthetic. Celebrities like rapper Megan Thee Stallion and AEW wrestler Mercedes Moné reference the iconic franchise through their artistry.

How to watch ‘Sailor Moon’ for free

If you’re looking to finally dive into the series, there’s never been a better time. All five seasons of the popular anime drama are streaming for free on Tubi and Pluto TV. After you finish the series, you can watch the 90s Sailor Moon film trio as well as the modern continuation, Sailor Moon Crystal.

It’s safe to say there’s no shortage of Sailor Moon content that’s more accessible than ever.

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‘Albo just can’t be trusted with Kylie’: Taylor brings the zingers to grand final breakfast

· Sydney Morning Herald

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