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Tennis

After Beating The Case, Jannik Sinner Beat The Field

Alex Sujong Laughlin

A person stops to watch a TV screen at a bar in Washington D.C. showing the U.S. presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

Politics

Who Won The Debate? The Swirling Existential Void That Will Consume Us All

Albert Burneko

A wide view of the desolate Martian landscape, captured by the Perseverance rover.

Science

Neither Elon Musk Nor Anybody Else Will Ever Colonize Mars

Israel Daramola

Journalismism

Beyoncé Comes Off As Very Real And Human In Email Interview With GQ

Patrick Redford

Chess

Hans Niemann’s Return To The Big Stage Didn’t Go So Hot

Kathryn Xu

Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers greets teammates on the field prior to the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Texas Rangers.

The Cavalry Arrives Too Late To Save The Rangers

Kelsey McKinney

Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo waves to the crowd after a record breaking 166kg bench press at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games.

Parasports

I’m Obsessed With The Paralympic Bench Pressers

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Drew Magary

Clorox disinfecting wipes are seen displayed for sale at a Walmart Supercenter on September 18, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Clorox has warned of a drop in quarterly earnings and product shortages after a recent cyberattack on the company's information technology infrastructure has disrupted operations and product availability.

Funbag

Help! My Friend Wipes His Ass With Bleach!

Lauren Theisen

Dodgers Announcers Enjoy “Tipsy”

Samer Kalaf

A Miami-Dade police officer grabs Tyreek Hill from behind during his detainment

Body Cam Footage Shows Miami-Dade Police Unnecessarily Escalating Tyreek Hill’s Traffic Stop

Ray Ratto

Chris Boswell #9 of the Pittsburgh Steelers kicks a field goal during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1.

It’s A Field Goal League Now

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 08: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cowboys defeated the Browns 33-17. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

New Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 08, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

Bo Nix Achieves First Career “Oh No” In NFL Debut

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 16: Fans check in at the ESPN Bet members lounge to receive Callaway golf balls on the 13th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/PGA of America via Getty Images)

Gambling

Penn’s ESPN Bet Scheme Looks Increasingly Grim

Nicholas Russell is a writer from Las Vegas.

Nicholas Russell

Aaron Pierre's character in Rebel Ridge, surrounded by police

Arts And Culture

‘Rebel Ridge’ Is As Sharp As Revenge Thrillers Get

Deshaun Watson sits on the turf during the Browns' game against the Cowboys

The Browns Are Getting The Deshaun Watson They Deserve

David Montgomery with his knee on top of a tackler

David Montgomery Steamrolled Detroit’s Opening-Night Jitters

A Pop Star Academy contestant looks at her phone, in a screenshot of the show.

Under The Influence

Talent Has Never Been Enough

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball against Jakob Glesnes during the Leagues Cup 2023 semifinals match at Subaru Park on August 15, 2023 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Crosswords

The Crossword, Sept. 9: Ope

Luis Paez-Pumar

Alex Morgan #13 of San Diego Wave FC waves to the crowd after the game against the North Carolina Courage at Snapdragon Stadium on September 08, 2024 in San Diego, California. This was Morgan’s final NWSL game before her announced retirement.

Soccer

Alex Morgan Conquered The World

Tyreek Hill does a fake arrest celebration during the Dolphins' Week 1 game, hours after being detained by Miami-Dade police

Tyreek Hill Had A Hell Of A Day

Jerod Mayo smiles as the Patriots beat the Bengals in Week 1

The Patriots Spoil The Bengals’ Party

Aryna Sabalenka raises the U.S. Open trophy

Aryna Sabalenka Conquers The U.S. Open At Last

Dante Rossi of San Marino and Ferhat Saglam of Liechtenstein compete for the ball during the UEFA Nations League 2024/2025 League D match

The World’s Worst Soccer Team Is Finally Something Else

Northern Illinois Huskies players celebrate after an upset win over Notre Dame.