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

How One Trick Play Tells The History Of Football

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Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 12, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. He is making a very pouty face.

Maybe The WBC Cursed The Red Asses Of Team USA

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Javier Tebas, president of La Liga, during the La Liga EA Sports 2025/26 ''El Clasico'' match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in May 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.

It’s Totally Cool And Normal That Real Madrid And La Liga’s President Are Bickering Online

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Blogs of Note

José Mourinho Gives Real Madrid Exactly What It Paid For

The Gambling Companies Need Their Customers’ Misery

This Is So Fucking Embarrassing

Alex Ovechkin Finally Faces Some Pushback For Supporting Vladimir Putin

Everybody Hates Bob Kraft

Tom Brady
Funbag

Look How Fanatics Massacred This Simple Trading Card

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 15: Conservative YouTuber and influencer Nick Shirley records during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on exposing fraud in Dirksen Senate Office Building on July 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. CEO of O’Keefe Media Group James O'Keefe and Acting Vice-President of Policy and Government Affairs at the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette also testified about various fraud schemes uncovered across the U.S. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images)
Podcasts

Government By Influencer, With Eamon Whalen

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Defector At The Movies

Two Indie Action Films, One Clear Winner

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DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 01: A general wide-angle view from the upper deck of Comerica Park during the game between the New York Mets and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 1, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. The Mets defeated the Tigers 10-8. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
MLB

Fifth Third Park Is A Terrible Stadium Name

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The last good website.

Arts And Culture

Ed Sheeran crying at his Philadelphia concert

Ed Sheeran Delivers Pointless Statement Then Cries During Latest Concert

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China Miéville On The “Completely Defining” Book It Took 20 Years To Write

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Alan Ritchson's Jack Reacher character glowers at a screaming man with his hand stuck in an industrial shredder during an episode from season four of Amazon's "Reacher." Reacher is wearing a t-shirt that says "Get Cracked In Philadelphia," and is huge.

He’ll Take The Elevator: Defector Reacher Creatures On ‘Reacher’ Season 4

Annie Dillard Gave It All

Annie Dillard receiving her 2014 National Humanities Medal

A New Book Examines The Wickedness Of Trump. Sort Of.

Feeling Sad About Rap Again

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 28: Lil Durk performs during iHeart Powerhouse 105.1 at Prudential Center on October 28, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey.

Massive Own-Goal Scored By Ed Sheeran

A detailed view of a Nike NWSL ball prior to the NWSL match between Angel City FC and Gotham FC at BMO Stadium on August 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
NWSL

Docs: NWSL Received Eight Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment, Or Retaliation Complaints This Year

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NFL

Mike McDaniel talks with Jim Harbaugh

The Chargers Have Placed Their Own Asses Directly Into The Jackpot

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward scores a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 20, 2026

Hot Feet On Main Are Only One Part Of The NFL’s Climate Problem

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Caleb Williams Suffers Awful Injury At Awful Time In Awful Game

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is carted off the field with an injury during a game with the Minnesota Vikings on September 20, 2026

The Lions’ Defense Is Dyin’ Out There

Josh Allen pats Aidan Hutchinson on the helmet after their game

Podcasts

Here is the logo of the Normal Gossip podcast

Normal Gossip

All Ball logo

All Ball

Try Hard

Only If You Get Caught

Nothing But Respect

Science

There’s A Big New Crater On The Moon

A feeder fish approaches a piece of seemingly submerged driftwood. Suddenly, the driftwood moves; it turns out to be a large, perfectly camouflaged frog that rises from the bottom and consumes the orange fish

Horrible Toad Very Good At What It Does

Philadelphia, USA - June 9, 2021 - The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, formerly the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, is the oldest natural science research institution and museum in the Americas.

How The U.S.’s Oldest Natural History Museum Might Meet Its End

two cyborg cockroaches with little computer backpacks

You’re Trapped Under Rubble And These Guys Are Your EMTs. WYD?

Politics

College Football

Members of the Vanderbilt Commodores football team react after a last second fumble return in the endzone won the game against NC State, 35-31

NC State Innovates Brand-New Endgame Choking Strategy

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BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 5: Lane Kiffin of the LSU Tigers walks down victory hill prior to a game against the Clemson Tigers at Tiger Stadium on September 5, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Lane Kiffin And ESPN Are Both Shilling For Their Agendas

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Defensive coordinator Steve Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels look on prior to a game against the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome on October 31, 2025 in Syracuse, New York.

Steve Belichick Is Gone From UNC

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Arch Manning

Arch Manning, Room Full Of Dipshits, Snicker About AI Video Of Steve Sarkisian Slapping Holly Rowe

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Soccer

CHESTER, PA - SEPTEMBER 09: Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan #6 is shown before the game between the Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati on September 9th, 2026 at Subaru Park in Chester, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Cavan Sullivan And The USMNT’s Future Are Here

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Rory Dames

Rory Dames’s SafeSport Suspension Has Ended

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Omar Marmoush of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 12, 2026 in London, England.

Tottenham’s Revamped Attack Is An Overpriced Calamity

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Enzo Fernandez of Manchester City, Harry Maguire of Manchester United and Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United wait for Referee Michael Oliver to reveal the VAR decision for the goal scored by Erling Haaland of Manchester City during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026 in Manchester, England.

The Premier League Has Its First VAR Disaster Of The Season

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Crosswords

(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

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Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina interacts with Lamine Yamal #19 of Spain during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The Crossword, Sept. 14: Miscalculation

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Ohio State Buckeyes goaltender Amanda Thiele (30) makes a save during the first period of the Women's Frozen Four Championship game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Wisconsin Badgers on March 23rd, 2025, at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, MN.

The Crossword, Sept. 7: Big Resemblance

Nicole Gosling #61 of the Montréal Victoire celebrates her goal with teammates on the bench during the third period against the Ottawa Charge in Game One of the PWHL Walter Cup Final at Place Bell on May 14, 2026 in Laval, Quebec, Canada.

The Crossword, Aug. 31: Prepare For Trouble, And Make It Double (Themeless)

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The Fights

Dana White’s Latest UFC Prodigy Gets KO’d In 12 Seconds

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Gable Steveson being knocked out
MLB

Laz Díaz And Modern Baseball Are Mutually Through With One Another

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Laz Díaz gestures at his wrist and yells something during a baseball game.
Chefector

I Fought A Pie And I Won

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Drew's pie
Podcasts

Jasper Wang Quit His Corporate Career To Do … This

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Podcasts

Zoomer Cultural Exchange Hour, With ‘State Of The League’

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 28: Head coach Will Hardy of the Utah Jazz looks on during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 28, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Jazz 134-109. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
MLB

There’s Nothing Like September In The American League

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Cleveland Guardians center fielder Petey Halpin (0) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring a run during the third inning of the Major League Baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians on September 16, 2026.
Minor Dilemmas

Should I Hold My Kid Back From School For A Year?

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Kindergarten students sit and listen to their teacher in a classroom.
Podcasts

Consider The Emotional Lives Of Scallops

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A plate of seared scallops with potatoes, mushrooms and creme fraiche sauce with leeks.

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Advice

Funbag

What’s The Best Time To Start A Concert?

Minor Dilemmas

Should I Be Worried That My Kid Hasn’t Found A Best Friend?

Funbag

Should College Football Have An Age Limit?

Minor Dilemmas

How Can I Be A Good Parent If I’m Conflict-Avoidant?

Funbag

You Can Magically Ban One Sports Injury Forever. What Do You Pick?

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