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Samer Kalaf

Journalismism

Barstool Sports CEO: Has Anyone Heard About This Sexist Thing My Site Does Every Day?

Scene of single-vehicle rollover involving golfer Tiger Woods.

Golf

Tiger Woods In Surgery For Leg Injuries After Single-Car Crash [Update]

Team owner Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys talks with the media during a press conference at the Ford Center at The Star on January 08, 2020 in Frisco, Texas.

Jerry Jones Finally Has Something Go His Way

Detail of the Arizona Coyotes logo during the NHL game against the Vegas Golden Knights at Gila River Arena on January 22, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona.

The Arizona Coyotes Really Aren’t Helping Their Case

Steelers lineman Maurkice Pouncey, and Dolphins lineman Mike Pouncey

The Pouncey Twins Were Loyal To All The Wrong People

Mark Pysyk #13 of the Dallas Stars and Denis Gurianov #34 of the Dallas Stars take the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks at American Airlines Center on February 09, 2021 in Dallas, Texas.

This Is So Stupid

If The Dallas Stars Are Truly Patriotic, They’ll Play The National Anthem 50 Times Before Each Game

Jack Easterby Has Now Outlasted The Houston Texans President

Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with Gisele Bundchen after winning Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Defector Up All Night

Gisele Is Ready To Prove She’s No System Supermodel

A volunteer at the Saudi International standing but bent over after being hit with a Dustin Johnson drive

Dustin Johnson’s Drive Absolutely Nails Some Poor Sap

Houston Texans Hire Future Fall Guy

Dan Campbell, new head coach of the Detroit Lions, speaks at a presser.

New Lions Coach Dan Campbell Is Ready To Bite Some Kneecaps

Politics

In One Of His Final Acts As President, Donald Trump Pardons Brian Urlacher’s Brother

Was Tom Brady Crud Tonight?

Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts to a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 17, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Drew Brees Now Has Lots Of Free Time To Respect The Flag

Jakub Voracek of the Philadelphia Flyers sits at a table for a presser.

Jakub Voracek Adds Spice To Otherwise Dull Presser By Calling Reporter A “Weasel”

A Buffalo Bills fan holds up a very bad drawing of quarterback Josh Allen.

The Fate Of The Buffalo Bills Rests On The Shoulders Of—Sorry, Who Is That?

Jack Easterby speaks onstage during the 16th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration at ASU Gammage on January 30, 2015 in Tempe, Arizona.

Jack Easterby Can’t Possibly Mean This Much To The Houston Texans

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers runs against Leonard Floyd #54 of the Los Angeles Rams for a 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 16, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Rams Defense Punked By Future ‘Jeopardy!’ Guest Host

Tony DeAngelo of the New York Rangers is partially responsible for a goal by Mathew Barzal of the New York Islanders

The New York Rangers Are Censoring Tony DeAngelo’s Right To Be Dogshit On The Ice

Former head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Mike Babcock, yells at referees or his own players

NBC Hockey Broadcast Replaces Asshole With Another Asshole

The Houston Texans Are Doing All They Can To Alienate Their Star QB

A member of a pro-Trump mob shatters a window with his fist from inside the Capitol Building after breaking into it on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.

If There Are No Consequences, It’ll Only Get Worse

A cartoon image of a blue bird with X's for eyes and tire tracks across its body.

Year In Review

The Worst Tweets Of 2020

Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams watches a replay during the second quarter of a game against the New York Jets at SoFi Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Inglewood, California.