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Chris Thompson

A photo of PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan.

Golf

The PGA Tour Is Casting Around For Plan B

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Adam Charles Hart

TOPSHOT - US director Martin Scorsese poses as he arrives on May 8, 2018 for the screening of the film "Todos Lo Saben (Everybody Knows)" and the opening ceremony of the 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. (Photo by Antonin THUILLIER / AFP) (Photo by ANTONIN THUILLIER/AFP via Getty Images)

Arts And Culture

Martin Scorsese’s Second Life As An Adman

Lauren Theisen

Sean Durzi tries to keep the puck away from Evgenii Dadonov

My Yotes Are Getting Better

Samer Kalaf

Journalismism

A.J. Hawk’s Role On ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ Seems To Be Easily Deceivable NPC

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Jae Towle Vieira

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Podcasts

In Search Of The Momfluencer’s Apprentice

Giri Nathan

Draymond Green puts Rudy Gobert in a chokehold.

Draymond Green Was Looking For Any Reason To Put Rudy Gobert In A Chokehold

Israel Daramola

PinkPantheress performing on stage at Mala Vida during South by Southwest on March 14, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Local Man In His 30s Gets Really Into PinkPantheress

Barry Petchesky

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 30: Adam Johnson is remembered before the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Anaheim Ducks at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 30, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

Manslaughter Arrest Made In Death Of Adam Johnson

Tom Ley

Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers handles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 14, 2023 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

The Clippers Need Some New Ideas

Patrick Redford

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND - JULY 16: Mount Fagradalsfjall volcano spews lava after an eruption in Reykjavik, Iceland, on July 16, 2023. (Photo by Emin Yogurtcuoglu/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Science

Iceland, As Always, Is Being Ripped Apart

The Wizards Are Exploring New Horizons Of Permanent Suckitude

Brian Cashman sitting at a Bloomberg training terminal and giving a goofy thumbs up at a charity event in 2022.

Brian Cashman’s Tantrum Has Earned Him Beef With Giancarlo Stanton’s Agent

Head Football Coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines is seen on the sideline during the first half a college football game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Michigan Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Death To The NCAA

What Does Breaking The Rules Even Mean In A Sport Where Everyone Cheats?

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Drew Magary

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 15: In this handout image provided by the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs pose during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII Ring Ceremony at Union Station on June 15, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Handout/Kansas City Chiefs via Getty Images)

Funbag

True Confessions: I Am A “Count The Ringzz” Bro

The Namedropping podcast logo, a coffee cup with a scratched-out name

A Stumble Of Keriths, With Kerith Burke

Alex Sujong Laughlin

OZY Media founder Carlos Watson sitting onstage during a conversation at Carnegie Hall for an event by History Channel February 29, 2020 in New York City.

Who Is Giving Carlos Watson Money Now?

Luis Paez-Pumar

ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 13: Denver Broncos punter Riley Dixon (9) celebrates with place kicker Wil Lutz (16) who kicked the winning field goal against the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium November 13, 2023. Buffalo Bills cornerback Siran Neal (33) moments after the kick, The Broncos won 24-22. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

No One Self-Destructs Like The Bills

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers and James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers look on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 12, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

James Harden Is In The Mud

Joshua Dobbs leaps into the end zone at the end of a run

Joshua “Playmaker” Dobbs Is Helping The Vikings Save Their Season

A person holds a microphone with the Racquet Magazine logo

Racquet Magazine’s Future Up In The Air After One Cofounder Removes The Other


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Dan McQuade

Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers hurdles Rudy Ford #20 of the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Steelers Stink! They Might Be A Playoff Team!

Ollie Watkins (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team third goal during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Fulham at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on November 12, 2023.

Soccer

Aston Villa Might Be A Mirage, But It’s A Fun One

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Abigail Segel

FC Gotham players hug after scoring a goal in the 2023 NWSL Championship game

NWSL

Gotham’s Batshit Championship Win Caps NWSL’s Season Of Renewal

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Members of the media photograph Anna Delvey on her way to her parole meeting on July 13, 2023 in New York City.

Announcements

The Crossword, Nov. 13: Loud Noises

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers celebrates with the bench after scoring a game-tying goal during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2023 in New York City. The New York Rangers won 4-3 in a shootout. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)