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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

Ross Douthat

Arts And Culture

Making A Great Fantasy Map Is An Art, And Ross Douthat Sucks At It

By Albert Burneko

October 15, 2026

Hydra oligactis budding

Would You Rather Have Sex Or Live Forever?

By Sabrina Imbler

October 15, 2026

People in the cinema auditorium with empty white screen.

What Makes A Good Critic?

October 15, 2026

The last good website.

Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky grabs the rebound during he first half of a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun

Angel Reese Has Genius In Her Fingertips

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

June 21, 2024

NFL

Bo Nix

The Verdict Is In: Bo Nix Stinks

October 14, 2026

Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins looks on against the New York Jets during the third quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 29, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Tyreek Hill Found Liable For Two Counts Of Battery

By Diana Moskovitz

October 13, 2026

Well, That’s The Dumbest Thing I’ve Seen In Some Time

By Israel Daramola

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 11: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders reacts during the second quarter of the game against the New York Giants at Northwest Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Landover, Maryland.

Welcome The Philadelphia Eagles To Jaguars Junction

By Diana Moskovitz

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni looks on during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams on October 4th, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

Science

There Is Some Mighty Weird Stuff Going On Up There

Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, believed to be the oldest reptile living on earth with and alleged age of 185 years, crawls through the lawn of the Plantation House, the United Kingdom Governor official residence on October 20, 2017

The Secret To Living 194 Years Is Being A Turtle

A view of the entrance to the grounds of the anti-plague institute in the city of Irkutsk on October 7, 2026. (Photo by TATYANA MAKEYEVA / AFP)

Everything We Know And Don’t Know About The Possible Plague Death At The Anti-Plague Institute

Newly discovered branching worm, Ramisyllis kingghidorahi, named after Godzilla's nemesis. Its head is at the left

This Worm Has No Ifs And Many Butts

Soccer

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

Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo sits on the bench ahead the UEFA Nations League Group A4 football match between Norway and Portugal in Oslo on September 27, 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo Has Lost His Damn Mind

By Luis Paez-Pumar

October 7, 2026

Politics

Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers

Only One Michigan Senate Candidate Knows Puck

By Lauren Theisen

October 15, 2026

Brazilian right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro holds a picture of his father, convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro, during a motorcade with supporters in Goiania, Brazil, on September 27, 2026. Brazil will hold presidential election on October 4, 2026. (Photo by Sergio Lima / AFP)

Brazil’s Presidential Election Is One Piece Of A Larger, More Depressing Story

By Patrick Redford

October 9, 2026

A supercomputer

Is This Guy Who Uses AI To Run His Fantasy Football Team The Biggest Loser In The World?

October 8, 2026

Hakeem Jeffires and Chuck Schumer

A Blue Wave Won’t Mean Shit If The Chumps Get Their Way

October 8, 2026

Crosswords

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

(L-R) Donna Kelce, Singer Taylor Swift and actor Tom Cruise attend the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Crossword, Sept. 21: Cheeky Move

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

September 21, 2026

More

How Do I Talk To My Kid About Religion?

By Albert Burneko

October 14, 2026

1947: An altar boy kneeling at the altar of a cathedral in post-war Vienna.

WNBA Capably Solves Logistical Problem

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

October 13, 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.

My Darkest Confession: Stone Temple Pilots Was A Great Band

October 13, 2026

Stone Temple Pilots

What The Steve Ballmer Scandal Says About Sports Media

By Patrick Redford

October 13, 2026

The Steve Ballmer interview on ESPN

College Football

OU-Texas Is The Last Truly Bonkers College Football Rivalry

By Israel Daramola

October 11, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman Heath Ozaeta #77 wears the Golden Hat and does Horns Down after winning the Allstate Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners on October 10, 2026, at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, TX.

New Details Emerge About 2019 Child Abuse Investigation Involving Tyreek Hill

By Diana Moskovitz

October 9, 2026

Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins runs onto the field at halftime against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 29, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Mike Ditka, Forever Chicago

October 9, 2026

Head Coach Mike Ditka of the Chicago Bears looks on while his team warms up prior to playing the New York Giants in the NFC Divisional Playoff game January 13, 1991.

College Football

We Now Know For Sure That We Know Nothing For Certain

By Israel Daramola and Ray Ratto

October 9, 2026

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 19: Alabama Crimson Tide players pose with fans after beating the Florida State Seminoles 50-36 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 19, 2026 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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