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Drew Magary

Funbag

What’s The Worst Sport To Play With A Poopy Diaper?

Barry Petchesky

A 16 foot sculpture of a pigeon named dinosaur at the Highline in New York City on November 4, 2024. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/AFP)

Arts And Culture

The Big Pigeon Isn’t Scary Enough

Tom Ley

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins at SoFi Stadium on November 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (

You Can’t Sell Tua Tagovailoa’s Story

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Chris Thompson

A mixed protein drink, shaken to a pale green color.

This Is So Stupid

I Can’t Stop Drinking This Fucked-Up Protein Shake

Soraya Roberts

Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller in 'Somebody Somewhere'

‘Somebody Somewhere’ Is A Dream Without A Deadline

Patrick Redford

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Match Referee David Coote gestures during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Soccer

Premier League Ref Admits Video Of Him Talking Wild Shit About Liverpool Not Actually A Deepfake

Dave McKenna

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 8: Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis poses during the weigh in ahead of his November 9th IBF World Welterweight title fight against Karen Chukhadzhian at 2300 Arena on November 8, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (

The Fights

Boots Ennis Learns That Being Boring Can Be Worse Than Losing

Luis Paez-Pumar

Mateo Kovacic of Manchester City reacts after they lose the match during the Premier League match between Brighton &amp; Hove Albion FC and Manchester City FC at Amex Stadium on November 9, 2024 in Brighton, England.

Manchester City Is Stuck In The Mud

Giannis Antetokounmpo smiles after pranking Jaylen Brown.

NBA Friendship Wobbled By Ill-Timed Fake Handshake

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Crosswords

The Crossword, Nov. 11: Paintball

Ray Ratto

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - NOVEMBER 8: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after a made basket during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center on November 8, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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.

The NBA Is Turning Into One Big Hospital Ward

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 10: The sun shines through the windows at AT&amp;T Stadium during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants on October 10, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Jerry Jones Does Not Have Sufficient Respect For The Sun

Lauren Theisen

Jared Goff walks off the field after a win

Jared Goff Threw Five Interceptions And None Of Them Mattered

Rachelle Hampton

Firefighters take a break from battling a series of brush fires on November 9, 2024 outside of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey.

Climate

It Was Too Warm This Week

David Roth

Fans throw trash onto the field during the college football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Texas Longhorns on October 19, 2024, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

College Football

College Football Is In A Golden Age Of Throwing Garbage

A detractor of president-elect Donald Trump protests against his policies in New York City on November 9, 2024. Their sign says "we need all of us."

Politics

Beyond Belief

Members of the Auburn Tigers celebrate their 74-69 victory over the Houston Cougars on November 10.

College Basketball

Auburn Beat Each Other Up Before They Beat Houston

Billy Haisley

Fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv stage a pro-Israel demonstration at the Dam Square, lighting up flares and chanting slogans ahead of the UEFA Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax in Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 07, 2024. Maccabi fans clashed with pro-Palestinian citizens and ripped off Palestinian flags hung on the streets. In the lead-up to the Ajax vs Maccabi Tel Aviv match, several areas of Amsterdam have been designated as security risk zones.

The Media Can’t Figure Out Why Some Racist Israeli Soccer Hooligans Were Beaten Up

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Sabrina Imbler

Two elephants interacting with a water hose. one is attempting to shower with it and the other is gripping it tightly in her trunk

Creaturefector

The Shower Beef Between Elephant Mary And Elephant Anchali, Explained

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

Split image of Magic Johnson rubbing his hands in front of the AOL logo. Other side is David Hasselhoff, as Mitch Buchannon in Baywatch, pointing while in an America Online NASCAR racing suit

Life's Rich Pageant

“You’ve Got Mail” Reminds Me Of A Specific Time And Place

Israel Daramola

Going For Two Is Always The Correct Call

Johnny Davis of the Wizards, flailing at the basketball while being struck in the face, with the word "BUTT" superimposed over his arm.

Here Are Some Young NBA Players Who Are Butt

Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The image is blurry in an artful way.

America Needs More Ravens/Bengals Football

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 21: Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., speaks during day three of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

The Cowards Are Already Making Plans

A Delta Air Lines banner ad for Pride Night is seen behind Casey Mize #12 of the Detroit Tigers as he pitches