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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On July 15

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Live Event

<p>Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including <em>Point B</em>. Handsomest man in the world.</p>


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Drew Magary

Ten-year-old Eli Knauer takes a bite from a bacon cheeseburger twice wider than his face on May 27, 2011 at Morton's Steakhouse in Baltimore, Maryland.

TO GO WITH AFP STORY LIFESTYLE-US-FOOD B

Podcasts

Bullied For Bacon, With Michael Schur And Rohan Nadkarni

A gallery assistant looks at a vintage horn gramophone belonging to John Peel during a photo call for highlights from Bonhams Live In Session: Property From The John Peel Archive sale which takes place on Tuesday June 14 at Bonhams in London. Picture date: Friday June 10, 2022.

Bonhams John Peel sale

Funbag

I Listen To Music Wrong

Democratic mayoral candidates (L/R) City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, city Comptroller Brad Lander, state Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, state Sen. Zellnor Myrie, former city Comptroller Scott Stringer and former hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson participate in the New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary Debate at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in the Gerald W. Lynch Theater on June 12, 2025 in New York City. Seven candidates will be participating in the final debate before the Democratic primary election for mayor.

US-ELECTION-NEW YORK-MAYOR-DEBATE

All I Want Is To Live In A World Where People Talk Normal

Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets reacts after throwing an interception against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on January 05, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Miami Dolphins v New York Jets

Fuck Sore Losers

Kris Humphries Celebrates His Bachelor Party at LAVO

Bachelor Parties Are Strictly Optional

James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich of Metallica perform during the M72 World Tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 03, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Metallica M72 World Tour – Atlanta, GA

Music

Metallica Is Forever

Mike Patton from Faith No More performs at 2015 Rock in Rio on September 25, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

2015 Rock in Rio – Day 05

In This House We Believe Faith No More Is One Of The Most Important Bands In History

NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks up the 16th hole during the practice round prior to the WM Phoenix Open 2025 at TPC Scottsdale on February 05, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

WM Phoenix Open 2025 – Previews

Steelers, Aaron Rodgers Agree To 18 Weeks Of Darkness

LES MADELEINES DE COMMERCY

What Is One Thing You Wish You Could Experience Again For The First Time?

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, arrives for a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Nominees Adam R. Telle, to be assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Richard L. Anderson, to be assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and Dr. Matthew C. Napoli, to be deputy administrator for defense nuclear nonproliferation, National Nuclear Security Administration, testified.

Senate Armed 5/13/25

Politics

Joni Ernst Is A Piece Of Shit

Tom Cruise arrives at the US Premiere of "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" at Lincoln Center Plaza in New York, New York on May 18, 2025.

US Premiere of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Red Carpet)

Arts And Culture

If Tom Cruise REALLY Loved Movies, He Would Let Me Watch Him Die

Stefon Diggs handing a pink substance to some women on a boat

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The Stefon Diggs Experience Reaches Its Inevitable Maritime Climax

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay speaks during a Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor induction ceremony during halftime of a game against the Washington Commanders at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Washington Commanders v Indianapolis Colts

Jim Irsay Can’t Meddle With The Colts Anymore, But His Kids Can

Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers during a game between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Green Bay Packers v Minnesota Vikings

Packers Attempt To Get Tush Push Banned, Fail To Convert

Slayer, Tom Araya, Clash of the Titans, Genk, Belgium, 22nd September 1990.

Slayer

Are We Human, Or Are We Slayer?

Former Cincinnati Reds manager and player Pete Rose is seen before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on July 21, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Pittsburgh Pirates v Cincinnati Reds

Put Pete Rose In The Hall Of Fame So That I Can Forget About Him

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College Football

Bill Belichick Brought Along His Merry Band Of Losers

Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates with fans in the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Target Center on February 06, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Rockets 127-114. 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.

Houston Rockets v Minnesota Timberwolves

Notes From A Reborn NBA Fan

KNUTSFORD, UNITED KINGDOM - (FILE) In this file photograph taken in March 12, 2007, a two-week-old boy eyes his new world. Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt announnced, April 3, 2007 that for the first time, mothers-to-be will have a guarantee that the NHS will provide them with a full range of birthing choices - including home births - and a midwife they know and trust to care for them. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

FILE Changes Announced In Maternity Services

Dadfector

I Still Know Babies

My Yang right, and Pang Nhia of Minneapolis look for CD's at the Sam Goody store in City Center in downtown Minneapolis on Thursday.

Minneapolis Mn, Thursday 12/7/00 Best Buy announced  it is buying Musicland  Stores, parent of Sam Goody— My Yang right, and Pang Nhia of Minneapolis look for CD’s at the Sam Goody store in City Center in downtown Minneapolis on Thursday.(Photo By JERRY

What’s The Worst CD You’ve Ever Purchased?

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 10: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the pre-season game against Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Las Vegas Raiders v Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings Belong To J.J. McCarthy Now, As Does My Cold Black Heart

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. during the third day of the NFL Draft on April 29, 2023 at Union Station in Kansas City, MO.

NFL: APR 29 2023 Draft

It’s Time For Mel Kiper To Go

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Jamboroo

Secrets Of The World’s Foremost NFL YouTube Grinder

Travis Hunter #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes runs away from a tackle attempt by Dylan Smith #11 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys after a catch in the third quarter at Folsom Field on November 29, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado.

Oklahoma State v Colorado

Let Travis Hunter Be Football Ohtani

during the first round of the 2017 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 2017 in Augusta, Georgia.

The Masters – Round One

Golf

Jim Nantz Is Being Weird About The Masters Again