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Jamboroo

I Have Developed An Unexpected And Revelatory Bond With My Car

Life's Rich Pageant

The Cranks Next Door

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO - OCTOBER 19: Brooke Slusser #10 of the San Jose State Spartans serves the ball during the first set against the Air Force Falcons at Falcon Court at East Gym on October 19, 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Politics

Bigots Don’t Know Ball

The teams huddle up just before the start of the CFP National Championship game Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies on January 8, 2024, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

This Is So Stupid

Stalions’s People

1940s YOUNG BOY STUDYING IN ROOM WITH ARMY NAVY PENNANTS ON WALL

Journalismism

How To Be Sure You Are Reading Some Dumb Bullshit

Josh Allen pats Aidan Hutchinson on the helmet after their game

The Lions’ Defense Is Dyin’ Out There

Gambling

There’s Always More Angry Problem Gamblers Where Those Came From

Media Meltdowns

Arch Manning, Room Full Of Dipshits, Snicker About AI Video Of Steve Sarkisian Slapping Holly Rowe

An AI-generated map of the united states that has incorrect borders and puts Detroit in Canada.

The Jets May Want To Reconsider Being “AI-First”

US Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks during the second day of the Republican National Committee midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on September 10, 2026. US Republicans are betting that putting President Donald Trump at the center of their campaign can rescue a party facing grim election forecasts, despite the president's negative approval ratings. A day earlier, on the first day of the midterm convention, he promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP)

Death To The NCAA

The Protect College Sports Act Finally Has Its Suitably Off-Putting Mascot

The Rams Play In Australia In Two Days And They Haven’t Left Yet

Mike Lombardi and Bill Belichick on the sideline

College Football

Mike Lombardi’s Gone And UNC Smells Rotten

Owner Steve Ballmer of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts after defeating the Golden State Warriors 103-102 at Intuit Dome on January 05, 2026

The Funniest Emails From The Kawhi  Leonard Investigation Are Also The Most Clarifying

Bill Simmons Is De-Apexing

Daejon Love Will Go Down As A Scammer For The Ages

Mr. Redlegs dressed as a communist general

Reds Week

It’s No Longer Reds Week

Announcements

Soraya Roberts Was A Great Critic And A Great Hang

marge schott addresses the crowd before game 1 of the 1990 world series

Marge Schott Was A Five-Tool Bigot Who Would Have Thrived In Any Era

It’s Reds Week

Matt Calkins being interviewed on News Nation

Seattle Times Dipshit Quits Because His Editors Were Smart Enough To Spike His Stupid Columns

Olivia Miles celebrates after making a shot

WNBA

We’re Still Looking For Someone Who Can Guard Olivia Miles

Atlanta Dream And WNBA Embrace Anti-Trans Losers

Angel Reese’s Game Is Too Weird Not To Appreciate

Edwin Diaz looking morose in the dugout all by himself

More Like Edlose Diaz

Jayden Daniels Won’t Tolerate Some Scrub Wearing The Same Number He Did On His Journey To The ReliaQuest Bowl

Transactions, August 10

FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - MAY 27: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through drills alongside Tua Tagovailoa #1 as head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on during OTA’s at IBM Performance Field on May 27, 2026 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Penix Jr.; Tua Tagovailoa; Kevin Stefanski