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Chris Thompson

Nico Harrison, Mavericks Fans, And Rooting Against Your Guys

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers points to the sky after pitching a complete game and winning Game Two of the 2025 World Series.

They Can’t All Be Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Jackson Chourio of the Brewers looks bummed.

The Zippy Brewers Appear To Have Misplaced Their Magic

The Blue Jays celebrate their Game 4 victory.

The Blue Jays Have The Juice

Kelsey McKinney

A finished white chocolate tart, from the show.

Food

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Loses Its Cool For Chocolate Week

Donald Trump makes a face in the Oval Office.

Politics

Treasury Department Has Plans To Mint Dollar Coin Featuring Donald Trump’s Likeness

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Condemns The Atrocities Of Back-To-School Week

Elly De La Cruz attempts to drink from an empty champagne bottle.

The Sneaky Little Reds Avoid Being Squished By The Boot Of Elimination

John Schneider argues with umpire Gabe Morales.

John Schneider Seeks A Cure For The Blue Jays’ Case Of Loser Brain

Cubs Rookie Matt Shaw Is Exactly Charlie Kirk’s Type

Paul Hollywood's glazed donuts, from the show.

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off  Makes Goddamned Donuts For Bread Week

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 20: Victor Robles #10 of the Seattle Mariners makes a diving catch to end the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on September 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

Victor Robles To The Rescue!

The rusted hulk of RFK Stadium, which is being demolished.

The Commanders’ D.C. Stadium Deal Is An Abomination

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Suffers Mightily For Biscuit Week

Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas, in his trademark yellow suit and top-hat.

Life's Rich Pageant

The Official Charity Of The Savannah Bananas Has A Hard Time Explaining How Its Money Is Spent

The exemplar Fondant Fancies, from the show.

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Fancies A Go At Cake Week

ESPN Demotes Wrong Culprit From Lousy NBA Finals Commentary Team

Josina Anderson Advises Independent Noun-Inclusion Vis-À-Vis Chemtrails

Alec Bohm Initiates Confusing Delay Because He Saw A Weird Little Thing

Micah Parsons lying down on a table on the sidelines.

The Cowboys’ Annual Contract Stalemate Is Getting Awkward

Never Attempt To Bribe Me With Snacks Unless They Are The Good Snacks

Ice Cube makes an angry face while lost in an emptied WeWork.

Defector At The Movies

Twelve Minutes Of Ice Cube Stumbling Around An Empty Office In An Escalating Panic Almost Redeems The Rest Of ‘War Of The Worlds’

Here Is One Real Bad Baseball Swing

Brandon Lockridge and Julio Borbon of the Brewers laugh together.