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Tom Ley

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh looks on during the CFP National Championship against the Washington Huskies on January 08, 2024 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

College Football

Jim Harbaugh Sued In Expanded Hacking Case

Samer Kalaf

Politics

Kirsten Gillibrand Has A Racist Meltdown Over Zohran Mamdani On Public Radio

Brandy Jensen

Alex Cooper, host of “Call Her Daddy” and founder of the Unwell Network, speaks during the New York Times annual DealBook

Arts And Culture

Call Her On Her Bullshit

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Israel Daramola

Music

How Leaks Became The Last Vestige Of Communal Music Discovery

Barry Petchesky

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 22: Emergency backup goaltender Dave Ayres #90 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates with teammates after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Scotiabank Arena on February 22, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

The End Of EBUGs Means The End Of Dreams Coming True

Kelsey McKinney

black and white photo of a woman reading with glasses on

My New Glasses Have Ruined My Ability To Read! Help Me!

Albert Burneko

T.J. McConnell #9 of the Indiana Pacers drives to the basket against Alex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter in Game Five of the 2025 NBA Finals.

Fine, To Hell With It: A T.J. McConnell Appreciation Blog

Luis Paez-Pumar

A bloody hand in the foreground while someone walks in through a door in 'The Last Of Us Part II'

The Backlog

‘The Last Of Us Part II’ Insists There’s Artistry In All Of Its Violence

David Roth

Oklahoma City Thunder players celebrate with the Larry O'Brien trophy after winning Game Seven of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center on June 22, 2025.

Podcasts

The Agony Of Victory, With Ray Ratto

Kathryn Xu

Jacob Wilson #5 of the Athletics during the game against the Houston Astro.

I Am Sick And Tired Of These Normie Gamer Athletes

Patrick Redford

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 25: Ace Bailey (R) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted fifth overall by the Utah Jazz during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

After All That, Ace Bailey Ends Up In Utah

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Chris Thompson

Jacob Misiorowski throws a pitch against the Pirates.

Mighty Brewers Lad Out-Duels Paul Skenes

Yang Hansen speaks to the media after being drafted 16th oveall by the Memphis Grizzlies then traded to the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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.

The NBA Draft Provides Blessed Phrases Like “Chinese Jokic”

Annie Howard is a journalist and historian based in Chicago. She is currently at work on her debut manuscript, The City Made Me Trans.

Annie Howard

Chloe Dzubilo And The Perilous Path Forward For Trans Life

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The Politics Of Fear Don’t Work Against A Candidate Who Isn’t Scared

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Diana Moskovitz

A protester holds a backwards American flag outside of Dodger Stadium during a protest against the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and ICE immigration raids on June 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

The Dodgers Are Disappointing The People Who Want To Love Them The Most

Two new bombshells stand inside a heart that says "home run" underneath a sign that says 4th base.

I Love My Daily Sports Shows: Baseball And ‘Love Island’

Billy Haisley

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Halc DJ’s Brazilian Funk Album Fights A Righteous War Against The Algorithms

Lauren Theisen

Richard Lovelady #57 of the New York Mets pitches during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets at Citi Field on Tuesday

Not Even Dicky Lovelady Could Rescue The Mets

Ketel Marte is consoled by Torey Lovullo and Luis Perdomo.

Simply Don’t Be A Shithead

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Joshua Needelman

Yoga

What The Guru Left Behind

Chris Robinson of the United States stands at the finish line after competing in the Men's 400 Meters Hurdles during the third leg of the Grand Slam Track series at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, on May 31, 2025. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto)

Life's Rich Pageant

Hurdler Wins 400-Meter Race Despite His Dick And Balls Falling Out Several Times

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Drew Magary

Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets reacts after throwing an interception against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on January 05, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Funbag

Fuck Sore Losers

Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris (L) and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell attend an event with U.S. President Donald Trump on the NFL Draft in the Oval Office of the White House on May 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump announced that the 2027 NFL Draft will be held on the National Mall.