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Luis Paez-Pumar

J.K. Dobbins #27 of the Los Angeles Chargers jumps and dives to score a touchdown during an NFL Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

Bengals-Chargers Was A Thrilling Mess Of A Sunday Nighter

Samer Kalaf

Kwity Paye #51 of the Indianapolis Colts forces a fumble from Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets during the fourth quarter

The Jets Are In Hell, Where They Belong

Lauren Theisen

Josh Allen runs the ball to score a touchdown

Josh Allen Ran Through Kansas City’s Perfect Record

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Tracy Chapman performs onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Crosswords

The Crossword, Nov. 18: Turnaround Jumpers

Patrick Redford

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a three-point basket in overtime against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the Emirates NBA Cup game at Golden 1 Center on November 15, 2024 in Sacramento, California.

Nobody Is Doing It Like De’Aaron Fox

Tom Ley

Marta #10 of Orlando Pride battles during the NWSL Playoff Semifinals between Orlando City v Kansas City Current at Inter&amp;Co Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

Soccer

The Pride Feasted On Kansas City’s Fear

Barry Petchesky

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 17: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at T-Mobile Arena on November 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)

Alex Ovechkin Refuses To Slow Down

David Roth

A giant screen above the ring shows US retired pro-boxer Mike Tyson sitting on the corner stool between rounds during the heavyweight boxing bout against Jake Paul on November 15, 2024.

The Fights

Tyson/Paul Was A Boxing Match That Felt Like Netflix

Dave McKenna

UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, at right, punches challenger Stipe Miocic, who is on his back, during their heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden in New York, on November 16, 2024.

Jon Jones Doesn’t Have To Change His Evil Ways

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano fight at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024.

Ifs, Ands, And Headbutts: Irish Superhero Katie Taylor Takes Another Disputed Decision From Amanda Serrano

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Sabrina Imbler

Ray Ratto

a still for the netflix movie hot frosty: lacey chabert in a beanie stands in front of a sexy snowman, holding a scarf

Arts And Culture

Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘Hot Frosty’

Nicholas Russell is a writer from Las Vegas.

Nicholas Russell

A de-aged Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in 'Here'

In ‘Here,’ Robert Zemeckis Is Back On His Computer-Generated Bullshit

a pygmy seahorse that is red and pink with little bumps on its body hides in a coral that looks exactly like it

Creaturefector

A Small And Beautiful Seahorse Reveals An Even Smaller And Reclusive Worm

Albert Burneko

Robert F. Kennedy looking like an old shrunken russet potato at some Trump rally.

Media Meltdowns

What The Fuck Is A “Vaccine Skeptic”?

Saquon Barkley runs for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders on November 14, 2024. He's really getting after it.

Saquon Barkley Is Saving Jobs

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 14: Rasmus Dahlin #26 of the Buffalo Sabres scores the over time winning goal during an NHL game on November 14, 2024 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Chris Conaway Jr./NHLI via Getty Images)

Big-Brained Buffalo Boys Beat Blues By Brilliant Blueprint

Field workers at the New York Yankees spring training camp pull a tarp across the field during a rain delay in 2022.

A’s Vs. Rays Is The Catastrophe MLB Deserves

NBA and FanDuel online sports betting signage is displayed on the side of a building in Phoenix, Arizona.

Podcasts

Doing Cocaine In An MRI Machine, With Arif Hasan

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 10: Jared McCain #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at the Wells Fargo Center on November 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Hornets 107-105 in overtime. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Jared McCain Is Seizing His Opportunity

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Drew Magary

Nevada Las Vegas The Strip MGM Grand Hotel Casino slot machines neon lights interior gambling

Jamboroo

Your Luck’s About To Change

Jon Gruden’s Quest To Coach Again Takes A Detour At The Dipshit Factory

Olli Maatta #2 of the Utah Hockey Club celebrates with goaltender Karel Vejmelka

Utah Hockey Club Becomes A Utah Hockey Team

Referee David Coote gestures during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Aston Villa FC at Anfield on November 09, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Premier League Ref Scandal Now Includes White Powder And A Gutted Lad

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Nicole Scherzinger attends the opening night of "Sunset BLVD" at St James Theater on October 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)

Theater Is When You Never Get A Second Chance

Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks hugs former teammate Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors after their game at Chase Center on November 12, 2024.