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Dan McQuade

A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles makes a touchdown reception during the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on October 01, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Sky Is Falling For The 4-0 Eagles

Tom Ley

A Chicago Bears bears fan stands with a paper bag on his head after the game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on October 01, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Bears Are The Biggest Embarrassment

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Drew Magary

Atlanta Falcons' Desmond Ridder during the NFL International match at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday October 1, 2023. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images)

Hey, Guess Who Sucks? It’s Desmond Ridder!

20th August 1943: Three schoolboys carrying baskets of apples after picking fruit during a stay at the Bishop of Rochesters Harvesting Camp at Cranbrook in Kent. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Chefector

Fuck It, It’s Apple Crisp Season

Barry Petchesky

HAMILTON, ON - OCTOBER 02: Jeshrun Antwi #20 of the Montreal Alouettes gains yards after a pass reception against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Tim Hortons Field on October 2, 2021 in Hamilton, Canada. (Photo by John E. Sokolowski/Getty Images)

The CFL Remains An Innovator In The “What The Hell Just Happened?” Space

Ray Ratto

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 19: Manager Gabe Kapler #19 of the San Francisco Giants watches from the dugout during the first inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 19, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Giants’ Organizational Mediocrity Runs Deeper Than Gabe Kapler

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 30: Arizona Diamondbacks players celebrate in the Chase Field pool after clinching a National League Wild Card playoff spot after the game against the Houston Astros on September 30, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

It Was Clinch Night

ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 23: UAB Blazers Head Coach Trent Dilfer looks on prior to the college football game between the UAB Blazers and the Georgia Bulldogs on September 23, 2023, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. (Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

College Football

Coaching UAB Has Freed Trent Dilfer To Be The Unremarkable Asshole He’s Always Dreamed Of Being

Cincinnati Bengals fans cheer during the game against the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 25, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.

Defector Up All Night

Here’s A Weekend Open Thread To Enjoy

Lauren Theisen

Fans stand and cheer as Miguel Cabrera walks to the dugout

Miguel Cabrera Was Always Worth It

Patrick Redford

Michael Oher #73 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with his family after the NFC Championship Game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank Of America Stadium on January 24, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Judge Formally Ends Michael Oher’s Conservatorship

Kelly Conaboy

A cupcake baking pan messily filled with French onion soup

French Onion Soup In Cupcake Tins? French Onion Soup In Cupcake Tins

Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

The Lions Are Finally Good Enough To Cause Someone Else’s Coach To Have An Emotional Outburst

A side-view of a rove beetle with a swollen body that resembles a termite.

Creaturefector

How Do You Do, Fellow Termites?

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on September 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Angel Hernandez Will Make You Want To Throw A Thing

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: The Grounds crew pull the tarp back on the field at Citi Field on September 28, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Fish All Wet

Curt Schilling Reveals Former Teammate Tim Wakefield’s Cancer Diagnosis Against His Wishes

Kathryn Xu

Julio Rodríguez reacts after striking out against Héctor Neris.

Héctor Neris Got Mad, And The Mariners Couldn’t Get Even

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after stealing second base in the tenth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on September 27, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Acuña Jr. is the first player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs and steal 70 bases in a single season.

It’s Starting To Feel Kind Of Cubs

David Roth

Taylor Swift watching the Kansas City Chiefs game on Monday night in a luxury box with Travis Kelce's mother, Donna.

Podcasts

Pinning Your Ears Back For Taylor Swift, With Giri Nathan And Samer Kalaf

Jamboroo

Driving Is The Nemesis Of All Parents

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Tom Scocca

BALTIMORE, MD - CIRCA 1970's: Third baseman Brooks Robinson #5 of the Baltimore Orioles in action sets to make a throw during a circa 1970's Major League Baseball game at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Robinson played for the Orioles from 1955-77. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Third Base, Heading For Home

<div>Nate Jackson is a former NFL tight end and author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/slow-getting-up-a-story-of-nfl-survival-from-the-bottom-of-the-pile-nate-jackson/6430451?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpc-oBhCGARIsAH6ote9JzWMngZDpSjF2eoL1_JlyPm2QhDfkNgOzqvaB4n9ic0qqUNQ4iCwaAsasEALw_wcB"><em>Slow Getting Up</em></a>. He lives in Denver.</div>
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Nate Jackson

Not All Ass-Beatings Are Created Equal


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Sabrina Imbler

A photo of a beautiful tortoise beetle adult, with a gold and brown shell ringed with blue.

These Baby Beetle Backpacks Are Made Of Poop

Giri Nathan

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard in a game between the Bucks and Blazers