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Chris Thompson

Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of Team Japan reacts while pitching during Game 8 of Pool B between Team Japan and Team Australia at Tokyo Dome on Sunday, March 12, 2023 in Bunkyo City, Japan.

The Dodgers Got Their Man, Again

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla points in two directions while looking in a third.

This Is So Stupid

Do You Have What It Takes To Put Two On The Ball?

James Harden dribbles up the court while smiling.

This Might Be Working After All

Jordan Poole #13 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket against Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks in the second half during an NBA In-Season Tournament game at Capital One Arena on November 17, 2023 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Jordan Poole Slipped In His Own Slime

Zach Wilson is sacked by the Miami Dolphins.

The Jets Have Excavated An Even Lower Level Of Quarterback Hell

Nick Mullens throws the ball directly into the face of the player who is sacking him.

Nick Mullens Tossed The Interception Of A Lifetime

The Detroit Pistons huddle before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on December 16, 2023.

The Pee Stains Alone

1638, English poet John Milton (1608 - 1674) pays a visit to Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei (1564 - 1642) at the Villa D'Arcetri near Florence. Original Artwork: A painting after Lessi.

Overexplained Lists

State Capitals Should Be Small And Weird

Ted Leonsis sits at a lectern emblazoned with Wizards logos.

Ted Leonsis Is Chasing A Wad Of Public Dough Out To The ‘Burbs

Sean McDermott looks confused or perhaps awed.

Sean McDermott Apologizes For Motivating His Team With The Inspiring Story Of The 9/11 Hijackers

Never Say Aloud The Name Of Shohei Ohtani Or Surely You Will Perish!

Kelsey McKinney

Nine perfect slices of lardy cake, from the show.

Chefector

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Soars To Victory In A Triumphant Finale

Now Is The Season Of Noticing The Indiana Pacers

Journalismism

G/O Media Offloads Shuttered Jezebel To Paste Media Group

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Grimly Marches Through Pâtisserie Week

Draymond Green talks to a teammate during a timeout.

Draymond Green Remains In Pursuit Of Method For Attacking Opponents That Won’t Get Him Suspended

A perfectly made Caterpillar Roll, with a happy little face and lots of festive meringue decorations.

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Crawls Through Party Week

Tim Boyle throws a football during pregame warmups.

Tim Boyle? Yes, Tim Boyle

A Color Star logo over the phrase, "We Provide Entertainment To Our Customers"

Life's Rich Pageant

Color Star Is Circling The Color Drain

Defector At The Movies

Godzilla Must Be Larger

A photo of PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan.

Golf

The PGA Tour Is Casting Around For Plan B

The Wizards Are Exploring New Horizons Of Permanent Suckitude

College Football

Texas A&M Will Pay Jimbo Fisher An Outrageous Sum Not To Coach There Anymore

Draymond Greens laughs after being ejected.

You’ll Never Guess Which NBA Player Hip-Checked His Way To The Center Of An Officiating Controversy

Sherrone Moore of Michigan weeps as if Jim Harbaugh died saving orphans from a fire, when in fact Harbaugh was suspended for cheating.