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Journalismism

The Messenger Hasn’t Yet Disrupted Anything But Its Own Newsroom

Albert Burneko

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who sucks at his job

Media Meltdowns

How Not To Interview A Transportation Secretary

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 17: Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes moves through security while on her way to court on March 17, 2023 in San Jose, California. Holmes is appearing in court for a restitution hearing. (Photo by Philip Pacheco/Getty Images)

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Everyone Who Knows What Elizabeth Holmes Did Wrong, Step Forward (Not So Fast, The New York Times)

Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets passes the ball during Game Two of the Western Conference Semi-Finals of the 2023 NBA Playoffs against the Phoenix Suns on May 1, 2023 at the Ball Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Denver Post Columnist: Nikola Jokic’s Underwear Shows Why He Deserves MVP

Laura Wagner

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The People Who Acquired Football Outsiders Are Screwing The People Who Built It

Chris Thompson

A four-square of Brian Windhorst talking, with a little Windy in the middle as well

Brian Windhorst’s ESPN Article Wipes Detail About Stephen Silas Weeping After A Game

Samer Kalaf

WEEI host Chris Curtis apologizes for bad joke

Radio Host Insists Racist Joke About Mina Kimes Was Supposed To Be Sexist Joke About Mila Kunis

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Drew Magary

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 19: Purdue students hold up a giant cutout of university president Mitch Daniels during the college football game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Purdue Boilermakers on November 19, 2022, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Man Who Declares “There’s No ‘Us’ In ‘Me’” Has No Brain In Head

Ray Ratto

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: BBC sports presenter and former England international football player Garry Lineker returns home on March 13, 2023 in London, England. The BBC will review its social media guidelines and how they apply to freelance talent outside of news following Mr Lineker's suspension for comments he made on twitter appearing to criticise the UK government's new asylum policy. Gary Lineker will return to host BBC sports shows this weekend after reaching a deal with the corporation.

Gary Lineker Routs BBC

Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker leaves his home in London following reports that the BBC is to have a "frank conversation" with the ex-England striker after Home Secretary Suella Braverman branded as "irresponsible" the TV presenter's comments in which he compared the language used to launch the Government's new asylum policy to 1930s Germany. Picture date: Thursday March 9, 2023.

Soccer

‘Match Of The Day’ Pundits Boycott Show In Support Of Gary Lineker [Update]

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