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Accept The Expanding Ball Of Infected Corpses You Cannot Change

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Am I Pushing My Kids Enough To Do The Right Extracurriculars?

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US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon attends a round table discussion hosted by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on "exposing weaponization against parents in schools" at the Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, DC, on June 11, 2026.

The Trump Administration Rolls Back Title IX Protections, Again

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Blogs of Note

The Fever Are Good Enough To Get Under Your Skin

Rice Guy’s Twinnish Blasts

Finally, A Shitty Movie Where Muslims Are The Bad Guys

It’s The 2026–27 NHL Season Preview. What’s The Worst That Could Happen?

Breanna Stewart And A’ja Wilson Sit At The Grown-Ups Table

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Podcasts

OK, What The Hell Is Going On With Drake Maye?

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Grant Taylor #31 of the Chicago White Sox pitches during Game One of the American League Wild Card Series presented by AbbVie between the Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 in Houston, Texas
MLB

You Won’t Beat The White Sox Without Beating Grant Taylor

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The Manchester City owner Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan applauds his team onto the pitch before the UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City and Inter Milan at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium on June 10th 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey
Soccer

Manchester City’s Financial Breaches Totaled Over £900 Million Over Nine Seasons

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Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates at home plate after scoring in the seventh inning during Game One of the National League Wild Card Series presented by AbbVie between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
MLB

These Are The Times That Try Managers’ Souls

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The last good website.

Arts And Culture

Ed Sheeran looking into the camera

Even The Weather Hates Ed Sheeran

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Paula González-Nasser Gives Location Scouts Their Due

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Taylor Swift in a strapless dress on a red carpet for the Songwriters Hall of Fame with the album art for The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore superimposed next to her.

This Is A Cry For Help

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Revisiting Weezer’s Cringe Masterpiece At 30

Two Indie Action Films, One Clear Winner

Ed Sheeran Delivers Pointless Statement Then Cries During Latest Concert

Ed Sheeran crying at his Philadelphia concert

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

The sun setting behind a view of the boat's starboard helm, which is unoccupied.
The Great Outdoors

I Spent Three Sweltering Days Shredding The High Seas At Jogging Pace, And It Ruled

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NFL

Case Keenum talks to Laura Rutledge

Case Keenum Made For Great TV

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Azeez al-Shaair #0 of the Houston Texans warms up prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at NRG Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

NFL Threatened To Pull Azeez Al-Shaair From Game For Eye Black Memorializing Palestinian Child

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Drake Maye Looks Dazed And Confused Out There

Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots looks on during second quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Everbank Stadium on September 27, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Finings Will Continue Until Morale Worsens

Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after scoring a touchdown with Jahmyr Gibbs #0 against the New York Jets during the second quarter on September 27, 2026.

Podcasts

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Normal Gossip

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All Ball

Try Hard

Only If You Get Caught

Nothing But Respect

Life Lessons

Ivy Cummings changing a tyre on a 1925 Singer 10/26, London, c1925. The car is jacked up; Ms Cummings uses a spanner to tighten the bolts on the new wheel. Ivy Cummings was a racing driver who also ran a garage in Putney Bridge Road, London. She carried out all the repairs herself as well as selling second-hand cars. The Duke of York congratulated her for her many motor racing wins.

How Can You Not Be Romantic About An Old Rusty Truck Almost Ruining Your Life?

An apartment building where all the windows are blacked out except for two.

How Do I Avoid Becoming A Doomsday Prepper?

Finding Friends, Legacy, And Leather Sluts At New Jersey’s Finest Holiday Inn

Rosalía performs on stage

Eight Years Of Rituals With Rosalía

MLB

College Football

Austin Romaine #15 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders returns an interception for a touchdown during the first half of the game against the Sam Houston Bearkats at Galaxy Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.

Austin Romaine Will Always Have Saturday

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Chance Robinson #82 of the NC State Wolfpack reacts after a last second loss against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium on September 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Let’s Make These Games As Stupid As Possible

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Tommy Tuberville

The Protect College Sports Act Reveals The Dark Heart Of Management

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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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Soccer

Irish players bow their heads during the Israeli anthem

Ireland Beats Israel 3-0 In Game Nobody Wanted

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Manchester City chief-executive Ferran Soriano with Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of Manchester City

Manchester City Found Guilty Of More Than 100 Financial Rule Breaches

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Ella Hase

The NWSL’s Struggling Teams Are Falling Behind

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Dublin , Ireland - 18 September 2026; Bohemians supporters display a banner, protesting the upcoming Republic of Ireland matches against Israel, during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Bohemians and Drogheda United at Dalymount Park in Dublin. (Photo By Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Ireland Going Ahead With Israel Matches Against Everybody’s Wishes

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Crosswords

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)

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(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

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Funbag

Let’s Remember Some ‘Daily Show’ Correspondents

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 2: Daily Show correspondents sing a song to open live Election Night coverage of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart November 2, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Podcasts

Why The Book Thief Risked It All To Scam The Publishing World

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A bookshelf set up on the streets of Manosque, France, with uneven shelves that bend and curve, overflowing with books.
Cycling

Team USA Won Brandon McNulty A World Championship With A Tactical Masterclass

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Gold medalist Brandon McNulty and Team United States (C) celebrates with teammates during the medal ceremony after the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)
Announcements

Programming Notes

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an old-timey family sitting around the radio
WNBA

Ballhalla Got The Playoff Christening It Deserved

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Tiffany Hayes
NBA

Stephen Curry Leaves $20 Million In His Work Clothes

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Stephen Curry attends the Guangdong City Basketball League All-Star Game event on September 12, 2026 in Dongguan, Guangdong Province of China.
WNBA

Eight Teams, Eight Qualms: A Guide To The 2026 WNBA Playoffs

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Head coach Natalie Nakase of the Golden State Valkyries reacts to a play against the Washington Mystics during the second half of the game at CareFirst Arena on July 6, 2026 in Washington, DC.
NFL

The Packers Are All Fucked Up

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Jordan Love being hit as he throws

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Advice

Minor Dilemmas

How Do I Get My Kid To Be A Sports Sicko Without Turning Myself Into A Vile Sports Parent?

Funbag

Look How Fanatics Massacred This Simple Trading Card

Minor Dilemmas

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

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?

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