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USA - CIRCA 1950s: Otto Graham of the Cleveland Browns runs with the ball circa 1950s. (Photo by Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images)

The Day The Browns Crafted A Playbook Entirely Out Of Spite

Giri Nathan

Defector Reads A Book

Charles Portis Can Make You Love A Loser

Ray Ratto

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions claps during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Beaver Stadium on October 11, 2025 in State College, Pennsylvania.

College Football

When In Doubt, Fire The Coach

Kathryn Xu

Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners prepares to bat in the first inning, in front of the backdrop of the CN Tower.

Everything’s Coming Up Mariners

Patrick Redford

Announcements

‘Only If You Get Caught’ Is One Week Away

<p>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 <em>Point B</em>. Handsomest man in the world.</p>


Drew Magary

Funbag

All Teams Should Be Ranked

Kelsey McKinney

Brice Turang’s Body Keeps The Score (2-1, Dodgers)

Israel Daramola

American actress Diane Keaton during the filming of 'Love and Death', November 1974. The film was written and directed with Woody Allen, who also co-starred in it.

Arts And Culture

Diane Keaton’s Face Told The Story

Tom Ley

That’s Why You Pay For All Those Guys

Dave McKenna

A photo of Mike Lucido having his jersey retired. He's wearing a letterman's jacket and sporting a huuuuge head of hear with massive sideburns. A man in a sweater and tie is handing him a plaque with his name on it and his now retired number, 44.

High School Sports

When A High School Football Legend Was Dying, His Teammates Made Sure He Went Out Like A Star

<p>Patrick Dubuque is a writer and editor at Baseball Prospectus.</p>


Patrick Dubuque

Hot Dog Guys or Loonie Dog Kings Jody Matheson (r) and Ryan Ruston ( l) get welcomed back to the park and looking forward to loonie dogs. This was taken on the day of the Toronto Blue Jays' 2025 home opener.

Catch The Game Like Never Before

Maitreyi Anantharaman

SEPTEMBER 28: Tommy Fleetwood of Team Europe lines up a putt on the 13th green during the Sunday singles matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup

Crosswords

The Crossword, Oct. 13: Foraging

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DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 27: From right to left Kordell Kills Crow, Gerard Montour and Chuntay Her Many Horses sing and play the drums during their protest outside of Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Co on October 27, 2013. The protestors are against what they perceive as the "racist" Washington NFL team, and the name of their mascot the Washington Redskins in Denver, Co on October 27, 2013. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post)

The Annotated History Of A Slur

Fountain Valley, CA - November 10: Egg coffee with salted egg yolk at Vietnamese coffee shop Nep Cafe on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 in Fountain Valley, CA.

Food

I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Salted Vietnamese Coffee

General manager Michael Lombardi talks with head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels prior to the game against the Richmond Spiders at Kenan Memorial Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Everybody Hates Mike Lombardi

A Seattle Mariners fan covering his face in a game against the Detroit Tigers.

The Season Of The Prayer Face Is Upon Us

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 10: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with Chelsea Gray #12 and Jewell Loyd #24 after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 to win the championship. 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

WNBA

The Aces Made Their Season From The Muck

Linebacker Brian Burns #0 of the New York Giants sacks quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles on 10/9/25.

Eagles Fans Can Go Ahead And Freak Out Now

nick castellanos is celebrated after hitting a walk off

What I’ll Remember About The Phillies

On September 14, 2025, in Madrid, Spain, the Vuelta a Espana comes to an unprecedented halt as the final stage is canceled with 56 km to go due to large-scale pro-Palestinian protests in the heart of the Spanish capital.

Cycling

The Protests Against Israel–Premier Tech Worked

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Chris Thompson

Jackson Chourio of the Brewers looks bummed.

The Zippy Brewers Appear To Have Misplaced Their Magic

Albert Burneko

Country singer/songwriter Johnny Cash performs onstage with an acoustic guitar in Sun Records publicity shot in 1957.