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Patrick Redford

Treat Yourself To ‘The Little Drummer Girl’

This Is So Stupid

Donald Trump’s Departing Song Left Us Much To Consider

Eight of the 10 people that reached the top of K2.

The Great Outdoors

K2 Grudgingly Allows Its First Winter Summit

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 17: In this handout image provided by UFC, Max Holloway (R) kicks Calvin Kattar in a featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 17, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

The Fights

Max Holloway Had Time To Talk Shit To The Booth In The Middle Of His Fight

Animals

Joe The Pigeon Will Live

Defector Up All Night

Rob? Rob? Mic’s Muted, Rob. Rob. Unmute, You’re Muted Rob. Rob.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi addresses the audience during the keynote at the start an Uber products launch in San Francisco, California on September 26, 2019. - Uber on Thursday unveiled a new version of its smartphone app that weaves together services from shared rides to public transit schedules while adding more security features. The upgraded app is intended to let Uber users see, and ideally tap into, the company's array of options for getting around or having restaurant meals delivered. (Photo by Philip Pacheco / AFP) (Photo by PHILIP PACHECO/AFP via Getty Images)

Politics

California’s Prop 22 Was Just The Beginning

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 27: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers wears a face mask on the bench in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on December 27, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. 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 aImages License Agreement. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

The NBA’s Bold New Plan To Deal With Increasing COVID-19 Cases Is Seating Chart Theater And No Hugging

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Najee Harris #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates following the College Football Playoff National Championship game win over the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

College Football

It’s Always A Good Idea To Put Najee Harris Near A Microphone

Science

Coming Soon To A Treetop Near You: A Snake

D’Angelo Russell Turned His Presser Into A Thoughtful Roundtable Discussion

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 04: Andre Drummond #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on January 04, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. 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. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

See If You Can Figure Out What Andre Drummond Was Trying To Accomplish Here

DAVIE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 18: Offensive coordinator Chan Gailey of the Miami Dolphins looks on during training camp at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on August 18, 2020 in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Chan Gailey, Fired By A Fake Adam Schefter, Quits

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings stands on the court during their game against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center on January 15, 2020 in Sacramento, California. 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Rowdy Online Dads Play Critical Role In Dragging Sacramento Kings Into The Mud

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 02: John Wall #1 of the Houston Rockets controls the ball during the fourth quarter of a game against the Sacramento Kings at Toyota Center on January 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas. 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. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

John Wall Is Once Again A Basketball Player

Whoever’s Controlling Leonys Martin’s Twitter Would Like To Sell You An Extra PS5

Throw Mayonnaise On The Coach

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 13: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks draws an offensive foul from Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic during a preseason game at State Farm Arena on December 13, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Season Of Gross Basketball Is Upon Us

Cam Newton Has Been Going Through A Hellish Season On Five Hours Of Sleep Per Night

Tito Ortiz’s Term As City Council Member Is Off To A Comical Start

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 22: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets drunks during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at Barclays Center on December 22, 2020 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 125-99. 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant Looked Like His Old Self

CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 21: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers jogs to the locker room during halftime at Paul Brown Stadium on December 21, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

JuJu Smith-Schuster’s Dancing Is A Distraction From Ben Roethlisberger Playing Like Boiled Ass

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea at Molineux on December 15, 2020 in Wolverhampton, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Tim Keeton - Pool/Getty Images)

Soccer

Christian Pulisic Is Healthy Again, Which Means He Is Back To Dominating

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 20: Bobby Okereke #58 of the Indianapolis Colts recovers a fumble in the end zone in the game against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

The Texans May Be Doomed For All Eternity To Lose Games At The Colts’ Two-Yard Line

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 06: LA Clippers executive board member Jerry West attends a game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center on July 6, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)