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Drew Magary

Climate activists of Extinction Rebellion wearing masks of company CEOs including LVMH's Bernard Arnault (2nd L) Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg (C), Microsoft founder Bill Gates (2ndR) and Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson (R) take part in a demonstration in Berlin on April 13, 2023. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)

Jamboroo

The Price Of The American Dream Is Now $1 Billion

Tom Ley

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) and head coach Ron Rivera stand for the national anthem prior to action against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedEx Field on October 29, 2023.

The Commanders Went Home Stinky And Demoralized

Israel Daramola

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson next to each other in season two of HBO's series "Winning Time."

Arts And Culture

‘Winning Time’ Is Back And Still Ridiculous

Ray Ratto

Politics

Relegation-Bound United Kingdom Sacks Liz Truss

David Roth

Jerry West, seen here not being angry at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.

The Absurdity Of The Righteous Fury Over ‘Winning Time’

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson, as seen in the HBO series "Winning Time"

HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ Is Overstated, But Says What Other Sports Entertainment Won’t

Magic Johnson