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David Roth

An Enchanted Tools robot called the Mirokai is displayed during the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show CES in Las Vegas.

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Podcasts

The Future Feels Like The Raiders, With Ed Zitron

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

19th century drawing of a physician holding death at bay.

Drawing of Two Figures Warding off Death

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Fear Of Death Will Kill Us All

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 29: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.

New York Jets v Buffalo Bills

Funbag

End Play-Clock Abuse!

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 13: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on after a loss to the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Minnesota Vikings v Los Angeles Rams

Sam Darnold Found His Destiny. It Was In The Toilet

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Washington Commanders Kicker Zane Gonzalez (47) kicks the game winning field goal during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game between the Washington Commanders and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 12, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

NFL: JAN 12 NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Commanders at Buccaneers

Kickers Live Their Lives For All To See

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Ray Ratto

Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2024.

Dallas Cowboys v Carolina Panthers

Mike McCarthy, Who Couldn’t Escape The Cowboys, Escapes The Cowboys

Antoine E. Davis is an incarcerated journalist in Washington State. He is a licensed pastor for Freedom Church of Seattle, and Inside Director of Organizing for Look2Justice, an organization that provides civic education to system-impacted communities and works to pass sentence and policy-reform legislation. His writing has been published by Christianity Today, The Guardian, Plough Magazine, The Appeal, and more. Follow him on Twitter <a href="https://x.com/antoineedavis">@antoineedavis</a>.

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Antoine E. Davis

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“I Dare Not Talk About Nico Collins”: Incarcerated Fantasy Football Managers Reflect On The Season

Dave McKenna

NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Doink Heard ’Round The Beltway

Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts after being sacked in the second half during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

AFC Wild Card Playoffs: Los Angeles Chargers v Houston Texans

The Texans Told Justin Herbert To Take A Seat

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Tom Ley

Consultant Mike Vrabel of the Cleveland Browns smiles on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field on November 21, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Pittsburgh Steelers v Cleveland Browns

Mike Vrabel Finds His Landing Spot

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 11: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens stiff arms Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football wild card playoff game at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

AFC Wild Card Playoffs: Pittsburgh Steelers v Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens Ran ‘Em Over

during the NFL week 10 match between the Jackson Jaguars and the Dallas Cowboys at Wembley Stadium on November 9, 2014 in London, England.

Jacksonville Jaguars v Dallas Cowboys

Why Does The NFL Hate London So Much?

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walks out of the tunnel before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 15, 2024 in Philadelphia

Pittsburgh Steelers v Philadelphia Eagles

Los Angeles Is A Football Town, With Diana Moskovitz

CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after beating the Denver Broncos 30-24 in overtime at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Cincinnati Bengals

We Must Free Joe Burrow

Head coach Antonio Pierce of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on against the Los Angeles Chargers during a home game in Week 17 of the 2024 season.

Los Angeles Chargers v Las Vegas Raiders

Antonio Pierce Got What Every Raiders Coach Gets

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Patrick Redford

A black-and-white image of some nerds doing computing and codebreaking at an IBM 7090 Data Processing System in the early 1960s.

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One Weird And Unusual Trick To Deciphering And Decoding A Josina Anderson Report Or News Item

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a catch on the last play of the game to get his 11th 1000 yard receiving season during the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 05, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

NFL: JAN 05 Saints at Buccaneers

The Bucs Risked It All For Mike Evans

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Barry Petchesky

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 08: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on prior to a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

New York Jets v Miami Dolphins

Everything Aaron Rodgers Has Blamed This Year

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 05: Jahmyr Gibbs #26 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on January 05, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

The Lions Are For Everyone

10 November 2024, Bavaria, Munich: American Football, NFL, Carolina Panthers - New York Giants, Matchday 10, Main Round at the Allianz Arena: Coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants takes part in a press conference after the game. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers – New York Giants

History

New York Giants: Season In Review

CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 25: A general view of Paul Brown Stadium at sunrise prior to the game between the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Broncos 23-10.

Morning Football Is The Way To Enlightenment

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Samer Kalaf

Aaron Rodgers is sacked in the end zone by a Bills defensive player

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Aaron Rodgers Incapable Of Throwing Even One Touchdown Pass

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Dan McQuade

During an interview with sportscaster Greg Gumbel (right), American disc jockey (from WLUP radio, 'The Loop') Steve Dahl breaks a disco record over his head prior to hosting an anti-disco promotion at Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, July 12, 1979. The event, held between games of a doubleheader between the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers, allowed fans to attend the games for 98 cents along with an unwanted record and, following the detonation of those records, eventually resulted in the White Sox forfeiture of the second game due to unsafe playing conditions when fans stormed the field causing serious damage to the venue and playing surface.

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Greg Gumbel Kept It All In Perspective

NFL Christmas Gameday signage advertising the NFL's two Christmas Day marquee games.

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NFL Schedule Creep Is Getting Out Of Control