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A splitscreen image. On the left, New York magazine reporter Olivia Nuzzi. On the right, former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Nuzzi and RFK Jr.

Media Meltdowns

Sending Horny Texts To RFK Jr. Is Not A Public Service

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Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing attends the Drivers Press Conference after the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 22, 2024 in Singapore, Singapore.

F1 Grand Prix Of Singapore

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Formula 1 Gasps, Drops Monocle Over Max Verstappen’s F-Word


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POTSDAM, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Protesters gather outside the venue where members of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) were holding their election evening party in Brandenburg state elections on September 22, 2024 near Potsdam, Germany. The AfD entered the election today in a neck-and-neck race against the incumbent German Social Democrats (SPD).(Photo by Michele Tantussi/Getty Images)

Brandenburg Holds State Elections

Politics

What’s Driving The Rise Of The Far Right Among Young Germans?

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Nationals End Season By Demoting Leadoff Hitter Who Was In A Casino Until 8:00 A.M.

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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce walks on the sidelines during the NFL game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Baltimore Ravens.

NFL: SEP 15 Raiders at Ravens

Antonio Pierce Abruptly Realizes He Is Coaching The Raiders

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Justin Ellis

Red crime scene tape marking off an area outside the Trump International Golf Club sign in West Palm Beach, Florida, as law enforcement investigate an apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Secret Service Thwart Apparent Assassination Attempt On Former President Donald Trump At West Palm Beach Golf Club

Cope Is A Terrible Way Not To Die

Leandro Trossard of Arsenal leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City FC v Arsenal FC – Premier League

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Arsenal–Manchester City Clash Ruined By Premier League’s New Focus On Delays Of Game

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Race winner Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore.

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Lando Norris Is Nearly Perfect

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Nathan Chen of Team United States reacts during the Men Single Skating Free Skating on day six of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Capital Indoor Stadium on February 10, 2022 in Beijing, China.

Figure Skating – Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Day 6

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The Crossword, Sept. 23: Peach Turnover

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Under The Influence

Is It Possible To Create Anticapitalist Work On Social Media? 

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Barry Petchesky

SAN DIEGO, CA - Chicago White Sox playes look out from the dugout during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres, September 22, 2024 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox v San Diego Padres

The 2024 White Sox Have Achieved The Abominable

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Tom Ley

Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts after assisting Alysha Clark #7 of the Aces on a basket against the Seattle Storm in the second quarter of Game One of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs first round at Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 22, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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.

Seattle Storm v Las Vegas Aces – Game One

WNBA

The Aces Come From Every Direction

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints on September 22, 2024 at the Superdome.

Philadelphia Eagles v New Orleans Saints

Eagles Remember They Should  Give The Ball To Saquon Barkley More

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Darold DeNgohe and Khairi Manns of the James Madison Dukes react after recovering a turnover against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half of the game on September 21, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. James Madison would win 70-50.

James Madison v North Carolina

College Football

The Dukes Ran The Tar Heels Out Of Their Own Building

University of Colorado students swarm the field and surround football player Yahya Attia after the Buffaloes overtime win against the Baylor Bears, 38-31.

Baylor v Colorado

Death To The NCAA

Colorado’s Never Boring, That’s For Sure

<p>Matthew Coller covers the Minnesota Vikings for <a href="https://purpleinsider.com/">Purple Insider</a> and is author of the book <a href="https://www.triumphbooks.com/football-is-a-numbers-game-products-9781637272183.php"><em>Football is a Numbers Game</em></a>. He moonlights as a writer for the <a href="https://herhoopstats.com/">Her Hoop Stats</a> newsletter and dominates as a rec league spot-up shooter.</p>


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The New York Liberty prepare to play against the Atlanta Dream at Barclays Center on September 19, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Dream defeated the Liberty 78-67. 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.

Atlanta Dream v New York Liberty

The Liberty Have A Lot To Prove


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Jordan Chiles of Team United States is seen prior to competing in the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Floor Exercise Final on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France.

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Olympics

A Documentary About Simone Biles Might Save Jordan Chiles’s Bronze Medal

New York Magazine Suspends Olivia Nuzzi Over “Inappropriate Relationship” With Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) does an interview with FOX Sports Tom Rinaldi after the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints.

NFL: SEP 15 Saints at Cowboys

Derek Carr Is Officially Too Racy For The NFL

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Sunset Rubdown’s Spencer Krug Doesn’t Want To Live In The Past Forever

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LOGAN, UT - SEPTEMBER 14: Caleb Lohner #84 of the Utah Utes catches a touchdown pass over JD Drew #3 of the Utah State Aggies during the first half of their game at Maverik Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Logan, Utah.(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

Utah v Utah State

Football Will Live Or Die With Its Rivalries

Sydney Colson #51 of the Las Vegas Aces drives against Cecilia Zandalasini #9 of the Minnesota Lynx in the fourth quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Minnesota Lynx v Las Vegas Aces

A Guide To The Future Bench Heroes Of The 2024 WNBA Playoffs

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Donald Trump makes a loony-eyed face while speaking at IAC.

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Margin Of Error

Where Racism Goes To Become Rhetoric

Adrian Wojnarowski on ESPN discussing trade proposals for Jerami Grant

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Journalismism

What Is The Cost Of A Woj Bomb?

MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a two-run home run, his 50th of the season, during the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on September 19, 2024 in Miami, Florida. Ohtani is now the first MLB player to have at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in the same season. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers v Miami Marlins

Shohei Ohtani Is Playing A Sport Of His Own

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