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Future Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby shouts during the first half of the game between the Houston Cougars and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena on January 24, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas. He looks very happy.

College Football

Judge Reinstates Brendan Sorsby To Texas Tech, Says QB Will Miss Just Two Games

The White house behind a hideous UFC stage

Politics

Donald Trump’s Birthday Plans Have Made Washington D.C. Hideous And Depressing

A young boy in his little league uniform stands with his hat over his chest next to his father and uncle as they sing the national anthem before a little league game.

Minor Dilemmas

How Do You Deal With A Kid Who Wants To Quit Their Job?

Sphere Entertainment Co. Executive Chairman and CEO James Dolan operates a booth for the Wizard's chamber during a preview of the Atrium experience for "The Wizard of Oz at Sphere" ahead of the show's premiere on August 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

To Boo Or Not To Boo? That’s The Question, Knicks Fans

The Girl In The White Dress, from Heavy Metal Parking Lot

Life's Rich Pageant

After 40 Years, The Guys Who Made ‘Heavy Metal Parking Lot’ Are Almost Famous

Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey pose with Jake Paul

The Fights

Ronda Rousey And Gina Carano Deliver Shittiest Women’s MMA Fight In History

Policing

Five Years After Peyton Ham’s Killing, Lawsuit Against State Trooper Who Shot Him Lives On

(Eingeschränkte Rechte für bestimmte redaktionelle Kunden in Deutschland. Limited rights for specific editorial clients in Germany.) Children in their free time Bourgeois children in a cafe in the 'Casino des Enfants' in Paris - 1904 - Vintage property of ullstein bild (Photo by ullstein bild/ullstein bild via Getty Images)

Food

Watch Out For Those Fees

Future Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby shouts during the first half of the game between the Houston Cougars and the Texas Tech Red Raiders

Texas Tech Transfer QB Brendan Sorsby Leaves School, Enters Gambling Rehab

The National Mall with a view of the White House

Nats To Fans: Hey Everybody, Look What Dumbasses Our Players Are!

An illustration of feet walking over a chalk outline

Stories

The Killing That Won’t Let Go

In Praise Of Cafe du Monde And Tourist Trap Eateries Everywhere

New UFC Ad Rebuilds The White House

Funbag

What’s The Riskiest Thing You’ve Survived Eating?

College Basketball

Fred Hoiberg Really Fucked Up

Howard players celebrate their victory in the locker room

Howard’s First NCAA Tournament Win Was A Long Time Coming

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MARCH 11: A general view of a glass LED floor during the second round game of the Men's 2026 Big 12 Tournament at T-Mobile Center on March 11, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Big 12 Pulls Glass Court Following Conference Tournament Fiasco

Senior Day Ain’t What It Used To Be

Lou Holtz Lisped Like A Champion

Boxing

Report: Tyson Vs. Mayweather, The Con In The Congo, Is Off For Now

One Big Punch Keeps Ryan Garcia’s Career Afloat

Doug Gottlieb Attacks Refs, Furniture After Loss

A man walks past The Washington Post on August 5, 2013 in Washington, DC after it was announced that Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos had agreed to purchase the Post for USD 250 million. Multi-billionaire Bezos, who created Amazon, which has soared in a few years to a dominant position in online retailing, said he was buying the Post in his personal capacity and hoped to shepherd it through the evolution away from traditional newsprint.

Journalismism

Shitty Washington Post Publisher Loses Job After Skipping Out To The Super Bowl

Jarrell Miller reacts to his toupee falling off in a heavyweight bout against Kingsley Ibeh during the Ring 6 fight at Madison Square Garden on January 31, 2026 in New York City.

Jarrell Miller Got His Hair Punched Off And Became A Hero

Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Jeff Bezos are seen on December 24, 2025 in Aspen, Colorado.