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The Fights

Nobody’s Having More Fun Than Sebastian Fundora

Bill Straw holding an Eva Cassidy record.

Arts And Culture

There’s A Difference Between Honoring A Dead Artist And Exploiting One

Irish players bow their heads during the Israeli anthem

Soccer

Ireland Beats Israel 3-0 In Game Nobody Wanted

A horse is covered in dirt after an undercard race ahead of the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park on May 16, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland. For the first and only time, Laurel Park is hosting the Preakness Stakes which is the second race of the Triple Crown jewel due to the traditional home of the race of the Pimlico Race Course undergoing complete renovations.

Horse Racing

Racehorse Owner Told To Rename His Hitleresque Steed

Dublin , Ireland - 18 September 2026; Bohemians supporters display a banner, protesting the upcoming Republic of Ireland matches against Israel, during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Bohemians and Drogheda United at Dalymount Park in Dublin. (Photo By Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Ireland Going Ahead With Israel Matches Against Everybody’s Wishes

Dana White’s Latest UFC Prodigy Gets KO’d  In 12 Seconds

Kindergarten students sit and listen to their teacher in a classroom.

Minor Dilemmas

Should I Hold My Kid Back From School  For A Year?

Ryan Garcia punches Conor Benn while Benn is on the ropes

Boxing

Conor Benn Wasn’t Ready For Ryan Garcia

Media Meltdowns

Famously Undiplomatic Britt McHenry Handed State Department Gig

Katie Taylor walks to the ring prior to fighting Amanda Serrano in their undisputed IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO, and Ring super lightweight championship bout during Netflix's Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 3 at Madison Square Garden on July 11, 2025 in New York City.

Katie Taylor Goes Out As The Belle Of The Brawl