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Mana Shim Walked Away From Soccer, Then She Rebuilt Her Life

By Alex Sujong Laughlin

October 20, 2026

Polymarket Was Allowing Bets On Sexual Assault Cases Until People Started Asking Questions

By Diana Moskovitz

October 20, 2026

Il sogno (The Dream) painting by Federico Zandomeneghi

What’s Your Lamest Daydream?

By Lauren Theisen

October 20, 2026

Mike Evans of the San Francisco 49ers sits on the ground after an injury against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on October 19, 2026.

Some Wins Feel More Like Losses

October 20, 2026

The last good website.

Drawing of a fake-injured football player preparing to take part in a trick play.

College Football

How One Trick Play Tells The History Of Football

September 22, 2026

NFL

Former Indianapolis Colts player Peyton Manning looks on prior to the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Indianapolis Colts during the game on September 7, 2026. He kind of looks like Tom Wambsgans.

Sometimes A Team Just Wants To Hire A Famous Guy

October 19, 2026

Jalen Hurts of Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the NFL match between Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11, 2026 in London, United Kingdom.

Jalen Hurts Is Out For The Season, And The Eagles Have A Lot Of Questions To Answer [Update]

By Luis Paez-Pumar

October 19, 2026

Jaguars Junction: Week 6

By Hamilton Nolan

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts during the NFL London Series match between Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on October 18, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

The Chargers Can Fire Mike McDaniel, But Then What?

Mike McDaniel

Science

I Love The Colorful Stars

Rolling Snakes Reinvent The Wheel

Hydra oligactis budding

Would You Rather Have Sex Or Live Forever?

I Met The Twee Bird That Ruffled Kelly Clarkson’s Feathers

Soccer

Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, participates in a discussion on “Technology, Piracy, and Artificial Intelligence in Sports” during the ISDE Sports Convention at the Official College of Architects of Madrid on May 21, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.

La Liga President Says Real Madrid Is Moving Like Joseph Goebbels

By Luis Paez-Pumar

October 16, 2026

Emily Fox (L) of USA in action against Lucia Corrales (17) of Spain

Spain Reminds The USWNT Where They Stand

By Abigail Segel

October 14, 2026

Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between Atletico de Madrid and Manchester United at Estadio Metropolitano on October 13, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

Manchester United Is Eating Itself Alive

By Luis Paez-Pumar

October 14, 2026

Erling Haaland smirking at the crowd

What Kind Of Villain Will Manchester City Be?

October 12, 2026

WNBA

Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries attempts a lay up against Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream during the second quarter in game one of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center on October 17, 2026 in San Francisco, California.

In Game 1, The Dream And The Valkyries Tried To See How Gross They Could Get

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

October 18, 2026

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 09: Kaitlyn Chen #2 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates after defeating the Las Vegas Aces in Game Three of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Michelob ULTRA Arena on October 09, 2026 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)

The World’s Only WNBA Finals Preview, With Maitreyi Anantharaman And Maya Goldberg-Safir

By Patrick Redford

October 15, 2026

The Atlanta Dream celebrate a 101-98 win over the New York Liberty during overtime of game two of the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs at State Farm Arena on October 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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.

WNBA Capably Solves Logistical Problem

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

October 13, 2026

Christine Brennan during an interview with Katie Couric

Christine Brennan Has Not Fully Lost It, According To Christine Brennan In Two Baffling Phone Calls

By Samer Kalaf and Tom Ley

October 13, 2026

Crosswords

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a home run during a game between the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees on September 14, 2026 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Crossword, Oct. 19: The Swing Of Things

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

October 19, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs in to score after catching a 54-yard touchdown pass during a Big Ten Conference college football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Iowa Hawkeyes on October 03, 2026, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA.

The Crossword, Oct. 12: Ripped From The Headlines

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

October 12, 2026

Cari Spears #23 spikes the ball during the third set of a match against the USC Trojans at Gregory Gymnasium on September 2, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

The Crossword, Oct. 5: Overheard In New York

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

October 5, 2026

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are seen arriving at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026 in New York City.

The Crossword, Sept. 28: You Gonna Remember Me (Themeless)

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

September 28, 2026

More

Tiny Flame Of Joy Extinguished In Sacramento

October 19, 2026

Ben Simmons #25 of the Sacramento Kings poses for a picture during the Kings Media Day at Sacramento Kings Practice Facility on September 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California.

College Football

It Took A Lot Of Underachieving To Get Miami At No. 1

By Israel Daramola

October 19, 2026

Miami Hurricanes defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald (3) intercepts a FSU pass to the end zone in overtime to end the game during a college football game between the Miami Hurricanes and Florida State Seminoles on October 17, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Nobody’s Having More Fun Than Sebastian Fundora

By Dave McKenna

October 19, 2026

Sebastian Fundora

College Football

Do Not Rage At Your Most Online Fans

By Israel Daramola and Ray Ratto

October 16, 2026

Mike Elko of the Texas A&M Aggies prepare to lead his team onto the field before an SEC football game between the Texas A&M Aggies and Missouri Tigers on Oct 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, MO.

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Exults, Eventually, In The Freedom Of Audience Choice Week

By Chris Thompson and Kelsey McKinney

October 16, 2026

The tent of the Great British Bake Off.

This Is So Stupid

What Is The Mob Movie Donald Trump Saw With A Gangster Named “Alan Jones” In It?

October 16, 2026

President Donald Trump speaks on stage at the Butler-Vandalia Student Activity Center during a campaign rally on October 3, 2026.

Michael Porter Jr. Again Stands Athwart History, Saying “Damn, That’s Crazy”

By Patrick Redford

October 15, 2026

Michael Porter Jr. in a podcast studio

What Makes A Good Critic?

October 15, 2026

People in the cinema auditorium with empty white screen.

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