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NCAA President Charlie Baker during a Roundtable on the Future of College Basketball sponsored by the Big East Conference at The Empire State Building on October 20, 2025 in New York City.

Future of College Basketball Conference

Death To The NCAA

NCAA Learns The Legal Consequences Of Making Shit Up As You Go Along

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Michele Tafoya Won’t Rest Until She Finds A Bigger And Better Way To Annoy Everyone

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Media Meltdowns

CBS Anchor Tony Dokoupil Is Stuck In An Endless Loop Of Humiliation

Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo looks on during the NFL Wild Card game between the San Fransisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles on January 11th, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

NFL: JAN 11 NFC Wildcard 49ers at Eagles

Eagles Now Free To Hire An Offensive Coordinator Who Doesn’t Suck

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The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is This ICE Goon Eating Shit

Foxborough, MA January 11, 2026 Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal (30) recovers a fumble by Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) in the third quarter during the AFC wild card game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New England Patriots at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots

Every Chargers Playoff Game Is A Profound Waste Of Time

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Tony Dokoupil Eats Heaps Of Shit In First Week As CBS News Anchor

Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena on January 2, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Michigan State v Nebraska

College Basketball

Former Michigan State Player Makes Too Much Of A Scene For Even Tom Izzo To Tolerate

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after defeating the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Baltimore Ravens v Pittsburgh Steelers – NFL 2025

The Ravens And Steelers Made A Mess At The Classic Factory

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets draws a triple team from Rudy Gobert (27), Jaden McDaniels (3) and Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 142-138 overtime win at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

DENVER NUGGETS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES, NBA

Nikola Jokic And Anthony Edwards Gave Us A Christmas Game For All Time

A fan dressed in a snowman costume looks on during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Hill Dickinson Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

Everton v Arsenal – Premier League

Defector Up All Night

Have A Wonderful Christmas Time In This Open Thread

Steelers wide receiver D.K. Metcalf (4) walks off the field after the Pittsburgh Steelers versus Baltimore Ravens NFL game at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on December 7, 2025 in Baltimore, MD.

NFL: DEC 07 Steelers at Ravens

DK Metcalf Suspended Two Games For Punching A Really Annoying Guy

Kevin Durant #7of the Houston Rockets exchanges words with Bruce Brown #11 of the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on December 20, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

Houston Rockets v Denver Nuggets

What Can A Man Say To A Man?

Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears rolls out of the pocket during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Solider Field on December 20, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

Green Bay Packers v Chicago Bears – NFL 2025

Caleb Williams Can Really Throw That Damn Football

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Puka Nacua Did An Antisemitic Little Dance [Update]

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CBS News Hitches Its Wagon To These Two Duds

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings leaves the field after his team defeated the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

Minnesota Vikings v Dallas Cowboys – NFL 2025

J.J. McCarthy Did A Little Dance He Wasn’t Supposed To Do

Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels walks onto the field prior to the game against the NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina v NC State

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Bill Belichick’s Lackeys Have Become His Fall Guys

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An Extended Conversation Between Piers Morgan, Nick Kyrgios, And Aryna Sabalenka Was Always Going To Turn Transphobic

Daiyan Henley #0 of the Los Angeles Chargers at hits Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles as he throws during the second quarter SoFi Stadium on December 08, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

Philadelphia Eagles v Los Angeles Chargers – NFL 2025

Jalen Hurts Won The Disaster Contest

Azeez Al-Shaair #0 of the Houston Texans intercepts a pass intended for Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Houston Texans v Kansas City Chiefs – NFL 2025

The Chiefs Are No Longer Getting Away With It

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Fernando Mendoza And Indiana Are The Flippin’ Big Ten Champs!

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool waves to the fans at full time during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Liverpool at Elland Road on December 6, 2025 in Leeds, England.