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Tom Ley

The teams huddle up just before the start of the CFP National Championship game Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies on January 8, 2024, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

This Is So Stupid

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Corey Atad is a freelancer writer based in Toronto with an unhealthy Air Bud obsession.

Corey Atad

A scene from Tenet in which The Protagonist fights a bad guy

Arts And Culture

I Can’t Stop Watching ‘Tenet,’ And I Finally Know Why

Lauren Theisen

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Blake Corum warms up for a game while wearing a Michigan vs Everybody hat

College Football

A Partial List Of Everybody

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Drew Magary

The Michigan Wolverines celebrate after winning the 2024 CFP National Championship game against the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium on January 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 34-13.

26 Years Later, Michigan Finally Bests Nebraska

Patrick Redford

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 08: Jack Harbaugh, father of Head Coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines, leads the fans in a chant to celebrate winning the game during the Michigan Wolverines versus the Washington Huskies CFP National Championship game on January 8, 2024, at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire)

The Season Of Harbaugh Ends, Perfectly, With A National Championship

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 07: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors looks on from the bench during the game against the Toronto Raptors at Chase Center on January 07, 2024 in San Francisco, California. 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

After A Whole Three Weeks Of Counseling, Draymond Green Returns To The Warriors

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The Machines

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Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

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Nick Sirianni’s Eagles Are So Bad They Remind Me Of Rich Kotite

Ray Ratto

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 07: New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks during a press conference after a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

The Belichick Vigil Starts Now

Atlanta head coach Arthur Smith reacts following the conclusion of the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Atlanta Falcons on December 24th, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

Arthur Smith Left His Job Red And Mad

Players, Philip Bernstein, (left) and David Middleton as players fill the tables for a poker game at Pete's 881 Club, on Friday April 6, 2012, in San Rafael, Ca.

Crosswords

The Crossword, Jan. 8: Going Bowling

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Chris Thompson

Magic Johnson and Josh Harris watch the Commanders play football.

Commanders Assemble Funky Advisory Committee To Fix Team

Billy Haisley

Joao Pedro of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Stoke City and Brighton and Hove Albion at Bet365 Stadium on January 6, 2024 in Stoke on Trent, England.

Soccer

Brighton Runs On João Pedro Power

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Hamilton Nolan

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 07: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs off the field during halftime against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Jaguars Junction: Week 18

Albert Burneko

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs high fives teammates during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 7, 2024 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Sabrina Imbler

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Science

Is There A Better Way To Honor Your Dog Than Littering The Moon?

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Antoine Mille takes a penalty in a Coupe de France match between Chateauroux and Les Herbiers.

When Keeping It Highlight Reel Goes Wrong: Panenka Edition

Israel Daramola

Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Jets Players Inspired By Guy Who Spent Most Of The Season In Malibu Talking To Pat McAfee

Luis Paez-Pumar

Nathaniel Clyne of Crystal Palace is challenged by Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jack Harrison of Everton, leading to a red card for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Crystal Palace and Everton at Selhurst Park on January 04, 2024 in London, England.

Game’s Gone

Kevin Von Erich poses at The Iron Claw premiere

Pro Wrestling

‘The Iron Claw’ And The Real Von Erich Story Go Together Like Pizza And Muffins

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Sean T. Collins

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Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the game winner three point basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors on January 4, 2024 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. J

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Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo get their limbs tangled.