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Woman plays Wordle on her smartphone at the kitchen table of her home on 26th November 2023 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Wordle is a web-based word game played by millions of users / players worldwide often on their mobile devices. The game was created and developed by software engineer Josh Wardle, and owned by The New York Times Company since 2022.

Overexplained Lists

New York Times Games, Ranked

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 12: NBC Sunday Night Football color commentator Cris Collinsworth (L) and play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico walk onto the field before a game between the New York Jets and the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Funbag

The Trouble With Cris Collinsworth

That's what Paul Brown, new mentor of Ohio State University's buckeyes, probably is telling his charges as he outlines one of his pet plays. Brown was former grid coach at Massillon, Ohio, High School, Here his teams won national recognition. His Buckeyes play Missouri here on Sept. 27.

I Am The Coach Now

PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 21: A guest wears a black shiny leather crocodile print pattern jacket, a black and beige Dior Oblique Jacquard Saddle shoulder bag from Dior, outside Dior, during Paris Fashion Week - Menswear F/W 2022-2023, on January 21, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)

Some Basic Rules For Proper AirPod Etiquette

Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to throw a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the second half at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Kirk Cousins Has To Go

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, along with running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs and teammates react after defensive tackle Chris Jones (not pictured) of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after sacking quarterback Easton Stick (not pictured) of the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Jamboroo

This Postseason, Root For The Money

A new type of dryer is presented on the hair fashion show in London. About 1935. Photograph.

The Cult Of The New Is Why Everything Feels So Old

The Michigan Wolverines celebrate after winning the 2024 CFP National Championship game against the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium on January 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 34-13.

College Football

26 Years Later, Michigan Finally Bests Nebraska

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Blake Corum #2 of the Michigan Wolverines runs with the ball for yardage away from Terrion Arnold #3 and Kool-Aid McKinstry #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during second half of the CFP Semifinal Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Pasadena, California. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 27-20 in overtime. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

What Happens When Players Start Opting Out Of The College Football Playoff?

I Have It On Good Authority

A mother marks her son's height on the door with a pencil, circa 1950. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

When Your Kids Are Kids Again

Hater's Guide

The 2023 Hater’s Guide To The Williams-Sonoma Catalog

INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 20: Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Deane Leonard (33) handles his mouthguard between downs in the first half of a preseason NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Tony Ding/Icon Sportswire)

Put In That Mouthguard, Young Man!

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 30: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys coaches from the sidelines during the 2nd quarter of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at AT&amp;T Stadium on November 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

I Don’t Want To Live In A World Where Mike McCarthy Has His Shit Together

Bear at the Wuppertal Zoo on April 8, 2009 in Wuppertal, Germany.

Hear Me Out: Safe Bears

Godzilla standing and I guess yelling, as seen during the trailer to the film Godzilla Minus One.

Arts And Culture

Six Things You Are Not Allowed To Say To Me About ‘Godzilla Minus One’

Anthony Davis celebrates a basket during the Lakers' win over the Pacers in the final of the NBA's In-Season Tournament.

Can Anthony Davis Just Do That, Like, Every Game?

Army Black Knights defensive lineman Cody Winokur (93) screams after the win as Army takes on Navy at Gillette on December 9.

I Can’t Be The Only One Who Thinks If The Troops Wanted To They Could Put Together A Football Team And Fail To Execute A Proper Tush Push

My Life As A GPS Dot

Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers is defended by Kevin Durant #35 and Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns in the second half during the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals at Crypto.com Arena on December 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

In-Season Tournament Gets Everyone’s Attention With A Glaring Officiating Fuck-Up

Hoodie Addiction Is Real And Also Not My Fault

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 05: Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper during a NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Carolina Panthers on November 5, 2023 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Cranky Panthers Fan’s Guide To David Tepper

BOSTON - APRIL 21: Rosie Ruiz #W50 is supported by Boston police officers moments after crossing the finish line as the apparent women's race winner of the 84th Boston Marathon held on April 21, 1980 in Boston, Massachusetts. Ruiz was later stripped of her race title after it was determined she had not run the entire race. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rosie Ruiz