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Dave McKenna

Moron Pushing Petition To Rename Commanders Has Long History Of Being A Moron

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.

Drew Magary

Aaron Rodgers attends the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 06, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: New York Jets

Patrick Redford

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 26: A Northwestern Wildcats helmet is seen at Big Ten football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

College Football

If It’s Northwestern Against The World, Lay The Points

Tom Ley

Randal Grichuk #15 of the Los Angeles Angels fails to deny a two-run double by Patrick Bailey #14 of the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 7, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

That’s What The Angels Get For Trying

Ray Ratto

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 02: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits "The Faulkner Focus"at Fox News Channel Studios on June 02, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Politics

Things Got Ugly At RFK Jr.’s Fart Dinner

Head coach Bob Huggins of the West Virginia Mountaineers reacts during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 16, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama.

College Basketball

Bob Huggins’s Attorney Claims Resignation Was A Wife-Based Email Misunderstanding

Barry Petchesky

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 01: in their women's strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC Apex on October 1, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Mark Zuckerberg, I Will Give You Five American Dollars If You Choke Out Elon Musk

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 07: Former NBA athlete Isiah Thomas and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia attend Game Four of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals at Footprint Center on May 07, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Nuggets 129-124. 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.

Isiah Thomas Will Always Find A New Situation To Fuck Up

Albert Burneko

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)

Media Meltdowns

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

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Chris Thompson

This Is So Stupid

LIV Golf’s “Team Finder” Knows Which Of Four Sandwiches Describes Your Values As A Sports Fan

Mark Adams Has Some Top-Notch Excuses For Saying Racist Stuff And Spitting On One Of His Players

Soccer

Goodbye To Nathan Jones, The Premier League’s Least Normal Man

Joe West Spending His Retirement Going To War With Wikipedia Editors

Samer Kalaf

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy stands in front of a pizza shop with a sign that clearly says it's closed for a staff party.

Pizza Boy Wants His Pizza Right Now!

Laura Wagner

Bryan Goldberg Becomes Latest Rich Asshole To Kill Gawker

James Dolan, in a velvet blazer and a dumb hat, singing his heart out.

Seventeen Minutes Of James Dolan Is Too Much James Dolan

Everton Is Beyond Broken

Why Does Jeff Saturday Even Want This Job?

Mr. Met stands on the dugout at a Mets game

End-Stage Loser Brain Is Ditching Your Favorite Team Because It Wants To Be Good Now

Life's Rich Pageant

This Emmanuel Macron Guy Is A Real Piece Of Work

Newspaper Owner Slaps Union Organizer With Burger Bag At Ohio Rest Stop Amid Labor Strike

Matt Birk exiting porta potty looking upset

Matt Birk Eats Shit Then Compares Himself To Jesus

Giri Nathan

Ben Simmons scores while Obi Toppin looks on.

Perfectly Average Knicks Season Ends

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 23: Executive vice president of football operations Jack Easterby of the Houston Texans walks on the field before the game against the Carolina Panthers at NRG Stadium on September 23, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Jack Easterby Could Only Fool People For So Long

MADISON, WISCONSIN - JUNE 11: Former NFL player Brett Favre stands on the 14th green during the Celebrity Foursome at the second round of the American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Club on June 11, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)