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A big duck with Bills Week coming out if its bill

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Bills Week

It’s No Longer Bills Week

What Are The Epstein Files, And How Much Should You Care About Them?

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An Interview With A Guy Who Hosts A Podcast About ‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’

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Bill Skarsgard In His Nude ‘Nosferatu’ Getup Would’ve Been A Better MLB All-Star Week Host Than Pat McAfee

It’s Bills Week

NFLPA Executive Director Lloyd Howell discusses the state of the union and its direction for the upcoming year before fielding questions from the media on February 05, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Super Bowl LIX Previews

The NFLPA Is Having Communication Issues

Head coach Kalani Sitake of the BYU Cougars, head coach Joey McGuire of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, head coach Matt Campbell of the Iowa State Cyclones, head coach Chris Klieman of the Kansas State Wildcats, head coach Scott Satterfield of the Cincinnatti Bearcats, head coach Scott Frost of the UCF Knights, head coach Dave Aranda of the Baylor Bears and head coach Kenny Dillingham of the Arizona State Sun Devils speak with the media during the Big 12 Media Days at The Ford Center at The Star on July 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas.

2025 Big 12 Football Media Days

Death To The NCAA

The Business Of Post-Settlement College Sports Is Already A Mess

Defector Reads A Book: The Art of Fielding

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Defector Reads A Book

Defector Reads A Baseball Book

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Michael Kay Constitutionally Incapable Of Enjoying An Extended Gaze At Cal Raleigh’s Huge Ass

Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Sacramento Kings looks on against Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena on March 5, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. 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.

Sacramento Kings v Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets Are In A Standoff With Jonas Valanciunas And It Somehow Matters

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Warren Schaeffer Hit A Crazy Stance

Richard Lovelady #57 of the New York Mets steps off the mound as Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning during the game at PNC Park on June 29, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

New York Mets v Pittsburgh Pirates

Players-Only Meeting, Return Of Dicky Lovelady Not Enough To Turn Mets’ Fortunes Around

Malik Beasley #5 of the Detroit Pistons reacts in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Little Caesars Arena on April 27, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. 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.

New York Knicks v Detroit Pistons – Game Four

Gambling

Malik Beasley’s Gambling Scandal Arrives At Worst Possible Time For Malik Beasley

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh looks on during the CFP National Championship against the Washington Huskies on January 08, 2024 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 08 CFP National Championship – Michigan vs Washington

College Football

Jim Harbaugh Sued In Expanded Hacking Case

Yang Hansen speaks to the media after being drafted 16th oveall by the Memphis Grizzlies then traded to the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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.

2025 NBA Draft – Round One

The NBA Draft Provides Blessed Phrases Like “Chinese Jokic”

Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris (L) and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell attend an event with U.S. President Donald Trump on the NFL Draft in the Oval Office of the White House on May 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump announced that the 2027 NFL Draft will be held on the National Mall.

President Trump Announces 2027 NFL Draft To Be Held On The National Mall

How The NFL Gets Away With It

Desmond Bane #22 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 24, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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.

Oklahoma City Thunder v Memphis Grizzlies – Game Three

The Orlando Magic Have Acquired A Big Dog

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball against Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter in Game Three of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 11, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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.

2025 NBA Finals – Game Three

Not So Funny When Someone’s Doing That Shit To You, Is It?

(L-R) U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) react during the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. The RNC takes place from July 15-18.

2024 Republican National Convention: Day 2

Politics

This Party Sucks

Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers scores a basket with .3 seconds remaining during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game One of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 05, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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.

2025 NBA Finals – Game One

We Must Consider Whether The Pacers Have A Pact With Beelzebub Himself

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Ray Ratto

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives around Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter on March 29, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Before You Is The Defector Mega-Preview Of The 2025 NBA Finals. Kneel!

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 30, 2025 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 Images License Agreement.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers – Game Five

Media Meltdowns

Curious, I’m No Longer Hearing Much Chatter From The Many Haters Who Claimed That LeBron James’s Podcast Would Never Become “#8 On Trending” And “#9 On Trending”

DENVER, CO - MAY 11: Hitting Coach Clint Hurdle of the Colorado Rockies talks to Michael Toglia #4 in the dugout in the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field on May 11, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. Hurdle was named the interim bench coach after the game when Manager Bud Black and Bench Coach Mike Redmond were fired after the Rockies 7-33 start to the season.

San Diego Padres v Colorado Rockies

Clint Hurdle Is Thinking Big Thoughts

Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks reacts against the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

New York Knicks v Indiana Pacers – Game Three

Knicks Decide They Are Too Good For Tom Thibodeau

George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts during the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

Toronto Blue Jays v. Tampa Bay Rays

Blue Jays Rally Undone By George Springer’s Little Hops