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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.

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Drew Magary

The Apple Mail application icon is seen on an iPhone home screen in Warsaw, Poland on March 3, 2021.

Apple IOS Application Illustrations

Funbag

Push Notifications Were Made To Imprison You

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Lauren Theisen

Sabretooth, the mascot of the Buffalo Sabres falls to the ice after allowing plenty of intermission goals to youth hockey players on March 5, 2008 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York.

Washington Capitals v Buffalo Sabres

The Sabres Finally Got Sick Of Kevyn Adams

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Liz Cook

The entrance to 1587 Prime, a steakhouse that… looks like a steakhouse

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Two Nights Playing With Fire At Patrick Mahomes And Travis Kelce’s Steakhouse

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Giri Nathan

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 14: Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers guards against Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of a game at Mortgage Matchup Center on December 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Mike Christy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns

LeBron James And The Lakers Benefit From The Duality Of Dillon Brooks

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Patrick Redford

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 06: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers runs down court during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Rocket Arena on December 06, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 99-94. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers Situation Is Alarming

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Views of the Office Building Where the Washington Post Newsroom is Located

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Law Enforcement Teams Up With Washington Post To Make A Mess Of Investigation Into Brown University Shooting

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Tom Ley

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CBS News Hitches Its Wagon To These Two Duds

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A Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals fan are seen prior to a game at Paycor Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. There is snow all around them.

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The Bengals Left It To Their Fans To Clean Up The Snow

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Ray Ratto

Philip Rivers of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates his touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks on December 14, 2025. That's like five years after his last NFL game.

Indianapolis Colts v Seattle Seahawks – NFL 2025

Philip Rivers Is Like A 44-Year-Old Kid Out There

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Kelsey McKinney

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Everything I Remember About ‘Ella McCay’

Kirill Kaprizov #97 and Quinn Hughes #43 of the Minnesota Wild stand on the blue line during the National Anthem

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Minnesota Goes Wild For Quinn Hughes

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

K.J. Macura, Joe Sherburne #13 and Jairus Lyles #10 of the UMBC Retrievers address the media after the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

NCAA Basketball Tournament – First Round – Charlotte

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The Crossword, Dec. 15: Out Of Court

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 14: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs lays on the ground after sustaining an injury during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Los Angeles Chargers v Kansas City Chiefs – NFL 2025

Patrick Mahomes Tore His ACL And The Chiefs Tore Off The Bandage

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings leaves the field after his team defeated the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

Minnesota Vikings v Dallas Cowboys – NFL 2025

J.J. McCarthy Did A Little Dance He Wasn’t Supposed To Do

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 13: Navy Midshipmen celebrate during a game between the Navy Midshipmen and Army West Point Black Knights at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on December 13, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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College Football

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David Roth

Victor Wembanyama and his long ass arms grab a rebound over Jaylen Williams of the Thunder during the fourth quarter of a semifinal game of the Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena on December 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

San Antonio Spurs v Oklahoma City Thunder : Emirates NBA Cup – Semifinals

The Spurs Showed How To Beat The Thunder

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 13: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines handles the ball in the second half against David Coit #8 of the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on December 13, 2025 in College Park, Maryland.

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College Basketball

Michigan Is Routing Everyone

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Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore

Ohio State v Michigan

Fired Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Arraigned On Home Invasion And Stalking Charges

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Xabi Alonso, Head Coach of Real Madrid, reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 10, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.

Real Madrid C.F. v Manchester City – UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6

Soccer

Real Madrid Is Stuck

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 1: Gabby Thomas, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, and Tamari Davis compete in the women's 100m race at Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania on June 1, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Grand Slam Track – Philadelphia

Track And Field

Michael Johnson’s Track Start-Up Declares Bankruptcy

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Daniel Craig as the detective Benoit Blanc in a still from 'Wake Up Dead Man'

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‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Defines Justice Differently

Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels walks onto the field prior to the game against the NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina v NC State

Bill Belichick’s Lackeys Have Become His Fall Guys

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Becca Young

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour – Sydney, Australia

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Maggie Nelson Sputters And Stalls In ‘The Slicks’

Audi Crooks #55 of the Iowa State Cyclones takes a shot as Layla Hays #12 of the Iowa Hawkeyes blocks in the first half of play at Hilton Coliseum on December 10, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa v Iowa State

Audi Crooks Makes Every Minute Count

Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears walks off the field after a loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 7, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Chicago Bears v Green Bay Packers – NFL 2025

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