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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers walks back to the locker room after Carolina was defeated by Miami 33-10 at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Kyle Shanahan Had Better Hope Christian McCaffrey Is The Answer

Does Hatred Of The Astros Spring Eternal?

charismatic megafauna (they/them)

Sabrina Imbler

A photo of an enormous dead sunfish, which is a strange-looking pale fish with triangle fins, hooked to a crane with a person examining the fish

Creaturefector

I Wish We Didn’t Know About the Heaviest Bony Fish Ever Found

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Chris Thompson

Russell Westbrook watches from the bench.

Russell Westbrook Has “Great Game,” Makes Zero Shots In Lakers Loss

Patrick Redford

US international grandmaster Hans Niemann waits his turn to move during a second-round chess game against Jeffery Xiong on the second day of the Saint Louis Chess Club Fall Chess Classic in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 6, 2022. - Niemann said on October 5 that he "won't back down," after the chess platform chess.com reported he has "probably cheated more than 100 times" in online games. (Photo by Tim Vizer / AFP) (Photo by TIM VIZER/AFP via Getty Images)

Chess

Hans Niemann Hits Back At Magnus Carlsen And Other Foes With A Big Civil Lawsuit

David Roth

The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after dispatching the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS.

Podcasts

Philadelphia Feelies, With Dan McQuade

Tom Ley

Life's Rich Pageant

Paul Pierce Had A Grim Men’s Cake For His Birthday

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

Drew Magary

CARROLLTON, GA - OCTOBER 11: Georgia Republican Senatorial candidate Herschel Walker is seen at a campaign event on October 11, 2022 in Carrollton, Georgia. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)

Jamboroo

Just Look At Herschel Walker Now

Soraya Roberts

Justin Long as Cale in 20th Century Studios' Barbarian.

Defector At The Movies

Let’s Just Crown Justin Long The Toxic Horror King

Lauren Theisen

The Astros Keep Finding These Guys

Luis Paez-Pumar

Asisat Oshoala of FC Barcelona celebrates her team's third goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League Group D match between FC Barcelona and SL Benfica at Estadi Johan Cruyff on October 19, 2022 in Sant Joan Despi, Spain.

Soccer

Asisat Oshoala Put An Exclamation Point On Barcelona’s Rout

Laura Wagner

Journalismism

Semafor Is The Problem

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks goes to the basket against Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the game at FedExForum on October 19, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Let’s Enjoy The First Ridiculous Ja Morant Highlight Of The Season

Politics

Relegation-Bound United Kingdom Sacks Liz Truss

Dave McKenna

Want To Bring Dan Snyder Down? Make D.C. A State

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 19: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans smiles during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 19, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Zion’s Back

Dan Snyder’s Charitable Foundation Bounces Check

Albert Burneko

Seven old-timey hoopers in white outfits and high socks

A Thorough 2022–23 NBA Season Preview, In Case They Have One (Not Decided Yet)

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Brian Feldman

The Misremembered History Of The Internet’s Funniest Buzzer-Beater

Giri Nathan

Media Meltdowns

TNT’s Draymond Green Minidoc Is A Parody Of An Apology

Kelsey McKinney

An illustration of several people, each one passing some juicy gossip on to the next one.

The Science Behind Why We Gossip

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres reacts after flying out during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of the National League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 18, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Best Enigmas Money Can Buy

Niemann giving an interview after Round 10

Hans Niemann Is Having Fun At The U.S. Championships Playing Some “Absolutely Psychotic Chess”

Billy Haisley

Thibaut Courtois receives the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper during the Ballon D'Or ceremony at Theatre Du Chatelet In Paris on October 17, 2022 in Paris, France.

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