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Federal Agents arrest a man during an Immigration Enforcement Operation in Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN, U.S., January 13, 2026.

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Politics

Fascists Are Pathetic

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Lauren Theisen

Dustin Wolf #32 of the Calgary Flames looses control of the puck as Joel Hanley #44 defends against Charlie Coyle #3 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period of the game

Calgary Flames v Columbus Blue Jackets

The Blue Jackets Are The Fun Kind Of Bad Team

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Stephen A. Smith attends the game between the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers

AFC Wild Card Playoffs: Houston Texans v Pittsburgh Steelers

Media Meltdowns

Stephen A. Smith Attributes Outstanding NFL Performance To The Late Charlie Kirk

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Mom Crimes And Other International Laws

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Let Your Buyers Become Your Criers When You Pull The Rug Out From Beneath The Table Of Success

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CBS Anchor Tony Dokoupil Is Stuck In An Endless Loop Of Humiliation

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 08: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after defeating the Washington Huskies during the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium on January 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Michigan defeated Washington 34-13. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

2024 CFP National Championship – Michigan v Washington

How Michigan’s Man On The Inside Got Caught

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Curdling

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‘The Disintegration Loops’ Are Music’s Loveliest Death

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Xabi Alonso head coach of Real Madrid and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez greet after the Spanish Super Cup final match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid: Spanish Super Cup

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Real Madrid Cuts Down Its Fall Guy

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Pittsburgh Steelers v Cleveland Browns – NFL 2025

The Steel Curtain Finally Falls On Mike Tomlin

Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo looks on during the NFL Wild Card game between the San Fransisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles on January 11th, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

NFL: JAN 11 NFC Wildcard 49ers at Eagles

Eagles Now Free To Hire An Offensive Coordinator Who Doesn’t Suck

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US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC on January 8, 2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

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A Belated Review Of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 (Which Sucked A Fat One)

Jonathan Quick #32 of the New York Rangers reacts to a second period goal by Eeli Tolvanen #20 of the Seattle Kraken at Madison Square Garden

Seattle Kraken v New York Rangers

The World’s Angriest Rangers Fans Might Be Right

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JANUARY 12: &lt;&gt;at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on January 12, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics v Indiana Pacers

Joe Mazzulla Reacts To Celtics Loss By Only Repeating Two Words: “Illegal Screen”

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 12: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers takes the field before kickoff against the Houston Texans during an AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

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Remember When Aaron Rodgers Was Good?

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Will Anderson Jr. #51 of the Houston Texans forces Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers to fumble the ball and Sheldon Rankins #90 of the Houston Texans returns it for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL wild card playoff game on January 12, 2026.

The Houston Texans Ushered Aaron Rodgers Into Oblivion

Coach John McLendon showing and discussing play strategy to the players on the chalkboard doing basketball practice in the gym. (Photo by North Carolina Central University via Getty Images)

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Convening The TrueHoop Ideas Summit, With Henry Abbott

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How Much Is Eight Dollars?

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Mikaylah Williams #12 of the LSU Tigers celebrates after making a basket during the second half of a game against the Texas Longhorns at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on January 11, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Texas v LSU

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LSU Actually Did Not Eat Too Many Cupcakes Before Dinner

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Amber Glenn competes in the 2026 United States Figure Skating Championships.

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Amber Glenn Will Take Her Triple Axel To The Olympics

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Fans hoist Luke Duffy of Macclesfield (L) and Paul Dawson of Macclesfield onto their shoulders as they celebrate victory after the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Macclesfield and Crystal Palace on January 10, 2026 in Macclesfield, England.

Macclesfield v Crystal Palace – Emirates FA Cup Third Round

Macclesfield’s Historic Upset Is Why The FA Cup Rules

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Sacramento Kings is fouled while going up for a shot against Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets in the second half at Golden 1 Center on January 11, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets v Sacramento Kings

Sacramento Watch: Several Teams Tainted By Proximity To Kings

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