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Drew Magary

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 06: Fans clap for the Minnesota Vikings during the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on November 6, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

How Lonely Losing Can Be

Funbag

I Love My Freakshow Body Hairs

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on from the sideline as the Baltimore Ravens play against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 1, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Jamboroo

Truly, What The Fuck Is Going On With Lamar Jackson?

Quit Your Job, Sean McVay

Damar Hamlin’s Story Is About More Than An NFL PR Campaign

CINCINNATI, OH - JANUARY 2: A Paycor Stadium video board reads that the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals is suspended due to an injury sustained by Bills safety Damar Hamlin #3 during the first quarter of an NFL football game on January 2, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

There’s Nothing The NFL Cannot Bear

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 19: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams watches action prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 19, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Rams 24-12. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Oh God I’m Ranking Matts Now

An announcement is displayed on the scoreboard after the game was temporarily suspended following the collapse of Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Interviews

A Fan At The Bills-Bengals Game Describes The Scene When Damar Hamlin’s Heart Stopped

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 13: Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fire This Asshole! A Guide To The Worst NFL Coaches Of 2022

Hater's Guide

The 2022 Hater’s Guide To The Williams-Sonoma Catalog

High School Students Writing at Desks (Photo by �� William Gottlieb/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)

Writing Longhand Is For Suckers

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 22: ***U.S. TABLOIDS OUT*** Actor Bob Odenkirk farts during Comedy Central's First Ever Awards Show "The Commies" at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California. "The Commies" will air December 7, 2003 at 9pm pst on Comedy Central. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Comedians Don’t Have To Hate Their Audience

Roger Ebert & Gene Siskel dinning at the Brown Derby Restaurant, Walt Disney World, Florida in 1990

I Don’t Need Everyone’s Opinion On Everything

Foxborough, MA - September 25: New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson attempted to lateral the ball to QB Mac Jones on a two-point conversion attempt, but the try was ruled unsuccessful after a booth review. The Patriots lost to the Baltimore Ravens, 37-26. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

NFL Teams Aren’t Lateraling Enough (A Serious Take)

How Old Are You In Your Dreams?

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 27: Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos confers with teammates on the sideline during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Russell Wilson Has Nowhere To Hide Now

The Prince of Wales looks closely at the Sanyo UK Microwave Oven from the Steel Life' range, during an award ceremony held at The Victoria and Albert Museum in central. * The Homes and Gardens Classical Design Awards, recognise and reward outstanding contempary British Design in everyday items, the magazine Readers Award went to the Sanyo oven which was chosen for unusually simple, pleasant and modern styling. (Photo by Peter Jordan - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)

Do Not Besmirch The “Add 30 Seconds” Microwave Button

Death To The NCAA

Did Your Favorite College Football Team Hire A Shitbag? Let’s Find Out!

Johhny, 3, biting into a drumstick. The children had their turkey a day ahead of Thanksgiving at the Army's Nursery.

Everything In Moderation

'The Luncheon in the Conservatory', 1877. Three generations of a prosperous family relax and talk at the end of an informal meal in their conservatory where the plants are as flourishing as their owners. From the Musee des Beaux Arts, Pau, France. (Photo by Art Media/Print Collector/Getty Images)

A Brief But Convincing Defense Of Snobbery

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 26: Referee Land Clark (130) looks at a replay for the second time during the game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles on December 26, 2021 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Stop Fussing With The Goddamn Rules

Walnuts In Baked Goods: The Right Move, Or An Act Of War?

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 13: Patrick Peterson #7 of the Minnesota Vikings and Camryn Bynum #24 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrate after Peterson's game winning interception in overtime against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

The Vikings Are A Party

The Birth Of A Scar

during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 7, 2018 in Daytona Beach, Florida.