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The result of the Knock-out Round Play-offs draw is displayed on the big screen alongside the UEFA Champions League trophy during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Knock-out Round Play-offs Draw at the UEFA Headquarters, The House of the European Football, on January 30, 2026 in Nyon, Switzerland

Soccer

A 2025-26 Champions League Playoff Preview For Your Enjoyment And Education

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II in the fourth quarter. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks played in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 8, 2026.

The Patriots Offensive Line Got Obliterated

Carson Beck #11 of the Miami Hurricanes lays on the ground after being hit during the fourth quarter and drawing a roughing the passer call against the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

College Football

No, Carson Beck, No! What Are You Doing?! NOOOOOOO!!!!

Morocco players celebrating winning the semi-final on penalties during the Africa Cup Of Nations Semi-final match between Nigeria and Morocco at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on January 14, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

Morocco Outlasted Nigeria In A Battle Of Africa’s Finest

Fans hoist Luke Duffy of Macclesfield (L) and Paul Dawson of Macclesfield onto their shoulders as they celebrate victory after the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Macclesfield and Crystal Palace on January 10, 2026 in Macclesfield, England.

Macclesfield’s Historic Upset Is Why The FA Cup Rules

Diego Simeone head coach of Atletico de Madrid argues with Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid CF during Copa del Rey match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on January 18, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.

Diego Simeone Spiced Up The Supercopa With A Bit Of Vinícius Heckling

Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United looks on prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on January 04, 2026 in Leeds, England.

When A Coach Gets The Can And It Makes Him Feel Grand, That’s Amorim

Don Parrott likes to spend the afternoon in his wife's bar, the Artesia, playing his favorite game, Ms. Pac-Man.

Video Games

All The Video Games I Started But Did Not Finish In 2025

An image of Cyberpunk 2077, where a cool lookin person in a leather jacket has their back to hte camera and a shaved head but with the top still there. it's not a mullet though, it's the cool version of it. The background of the shot is yellow and it seems like a hazy yellow fog has come over the city. At the top right, it says "The Backlog," which is the title of this series.

The Backlog

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Walked A Long Road To Redemption

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah applauds the fans after the English Premier League match between Leeds United and Liverpool in Leeds, Britain, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Everyone Loses In The Liverpool-Mo Salah Clash