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Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Seattle Seahawks runs for a touchdown that was called back during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

Super Bowl LX Was The Beatdown That Will Leave No Trace

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Diana Moskovitz

James Pearce Jr. attends the 15th Annual NFL Honors at Palace Of Fine Arts on February 05, 2026 in San Francisco, California.

James Pearce Jr. Arrested, Charged With Aggravated Battery, Stalking

Head coach Doug Christie of the Sacramento Kings looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first quarter at Golden 1 Center on January 16, 2026 in Sacramento, California.

The Sacramento Kings Are Dedicated To Dignified Losing

USA's Lindsey Vonn takes part in the second official training for the women's downhill event ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d’Ampezzo on February 6, 2026.

Olympics

Luck Finally Failed Lindsey Vonn

Dan McQuade and Hip-Hop the 76ers rabbit mascot.

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A Message From Dan McQuade’s Mom

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Jose Alvarado #15 of the New Orleans Pelicans stands on the court during a NBA game

Now That Jose Alvarado’s On The Knicks, Let’s Remember Him As A Queens High School Star

Patrick Redford

What Time Does “What Time Does The Super Bowl Start?” Start?

Heather Chen is a former Defector intern and the managing editor at the Columbia Daily Spectator. She loves hockey, photography, and the good ol’ state of Michigan.

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Animals

The Westminster Dog Show’s Youngest Handlers Don’t Know If They Want To Do This Forever

Rafaela Bassili

Sara Jane Moore, the woman who attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford, is shown as she leaves San Mateo County prison en route to San Francisco where she is to to appear in the US District Court, October 28th 1975.

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‘Suburban Fury’ Is Strange, Blinkered, And Very Compelling

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This Week In Delicious Scams; Or, I Yam Not What You Think I Yam

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Max B Is New York Rap’s Best Hope

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Artist Scott Adams, the creator the "Dilbert" comic series, poses with a cutout of his character in Dublin, Calif. on Feb. 7, 1996. (Photo by Michael Macor/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)

I Watched The “Lost” Live-Action ‘Dilbert’ Pilot Episode, And It’s Clear Why It Didn’t Get Picked Up

Kathryn Xu

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 02: Aslan, a Pomeranian, 2nd place winner of Toy Group, competes during the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – Group Judging (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding) &amp; Westminster Legends Presentation at Madison Square Garden on February 02, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club)

My Life Among The 33 Pomeranians (And A Few Thousand Other Dogs)

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Phillie Phanatic, mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies, pumps up the crowd with some of his signature goofy antics during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, August 9-11, 1982, at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania back in 1982. The turf looks crazy. His weird tongue is sticking out.

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The Washington Post Lays Off A Third Of Its Workforce, Is Dead

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Carlos Alcaraz celebrates on the court after winning the Australian Open.

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A Pure Tennis Boy

Mychal Denzel Smith is the author of Stakes Is High, winner of the Kirkus Prize for Non-Fiction.

Mychal Denzel Smith

I Thoroughly Enjoyed Watching Michael Rapaport Eat Shit On ‘The Traitors’

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers looks on against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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)

James Harden’s Latest Trade Demand Isn’t About Basketball

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Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin during Fanatics Fest 2025

Fanatics Makes More Excuses Than Sellable Jerseys

Robert Kraft puts his arm around former Patriots coach Bill Belichick at the end of a media availability on January 11, 2024.

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The NFL Doesn’t Have To Pretend It’s Not An Old Boys’ Club Anymore

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