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A little boy, wearing a diaper and a top hat, poses in front of a New Year's calendar at a hospital in New York City, United States, on December 22, 1949.

Minor Dilemmas

How Do I Manage My Newborn’s Life If Planning Things Stresses Me Out?

Michael Olise of FC Bayern München celebrates his 4-3 goal with Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern München and fans during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between FC Bayern München and Real Madrid CF.

Soccer

Bayern Munich Did Not Believe In Magic

Betty Boop is awakened by city noise in her bedroom.

Music

Brazilian Funk Continues Innovating Methods For Getting Your Shit Rocked

Rayan Cherki of France gives the captain's armband to teammate Kylian Mbappe during the international friendly match between Colombia and France at Northwest Stadium on March 29, 2026 in Landover, Maryland.

Rayan Cherki Is A Human Highlight Reel

Linda Caicedo of Real Madrid CF scring her team first goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-finals First Leg match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on March 25, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

We’ve Got To Get Linda Caicedo Out Of Bum-Ass Real Madrid

Brighton and Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at the American Express Stadium, Brighton.

All Hail Danny Welbeck, The Lord Of The Premier League

U.S. President Donald Trump places the FIFA Peace Prize around his neck after receiving it from FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Iran Plans To Boycott World Cup Due To FIFA Peace Prize Winner’s Murderous, Unprovoked War

Antoine Griezmann second striker of Atletico de Madrid and France celebrates the victory after winning the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on March 3, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.

Antoine Griezmann Is Still Too Good To Go

Players of Arsenal look dejected after conceding a second goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at Molineux on February 18, 2026 in Wolverhampton, England.

Ohhhhhhhh, Arsenal

Gianluca Prestianni of SL Benfica seems with Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid CF during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid C.F. at Estadio do SL Benfica on February 17, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Soccer Racismo Sounds The Same Every Time

A child taunts the Chelsea fans during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on February 10, 2026 in London, United Kingdom.

There Are No Good Teams In The Premier League

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.

Real Madrid Cuts Down Its Fall Guy

Head Coach Enzo Maresca of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on December 13, 2025 in London, England.

Unlikable Manager Loses Job At Detestable Club

Arsenal players form a huddle prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on December 13, 2025 in London, England.

Arsenal Is Heading For A Title That Only A Gooner Could Love

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 Is Stuck

Phil Foden of Manchester City and Rayan Cherki of Manchester City celebrate 4th goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Sunderland at Etihad Stadium on December 6, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Rayan Cherki’s Pass Was A Thing Of Beauty

Ireland's forward #07 Troy Parrott celebrates his 2-3 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F European qualification football match betweem Hungary and Republic of Ireland at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary on November 16, 2025.

The World Cup Is The Best, Even When It’s Not The World Cup

Mateo Retegui of Italy celebrates during the European qualifier Fifa World Cup 2026 match between Italy and Israel at Friuli stadium. Final score; Italy 3 : 0 Israel.

Italy Makes Up For UEFA’s Cowardice By Ending Israel’s World Cup Chances

Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League 2025/26 league phase match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munchen Frauen at Estadi Johan Cruyff on October 07, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.

Barcelona Is On The Warpath

Jeremy Doku of Manchester City holds off the challenge of Leny Yoro of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Jérémy Doku Could Be More Than Just A Killer Wiggle

Luis Paez-Pumar

Tom Ley

Ray Ratto

Maitreyi Anantharaman

A detailed view of a replica Premier League Trophy outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on August 31, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

A Seemingly Late Yet Actually Perfectly Timed Preview Of The 2025-26 Premier League Season

Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United reacts during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Grimsby Town and Manchester United at Blundell Park on August 27, 2025 in Grimsby, England.

Everyone Wins When Manchester United Loses

Iliman Ndiaye of Everton celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Brighton &amp; Hove Albion at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 24, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

BREAKING: Watching Everton Is No Longer Like Taking A Porcupine Quill To The Eyeball

Boy in a pedal car. Driving his pedal car on the pavement outside his house.

Mods Asleep

A Playlist Of Ear-Splitting Brazilian Funk Ideal For A Long Drive

Bill Rosimar Amancio of Chiangmai United celebrates scoring his side's goal during the Thai League 1 match between Chiangmai United and Samut Prakan City at 700th Anniversary Stadium on February 6, 2022 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.