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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Israel Daramola

2025 NFL Draft – Round 1

The Draft Tunnel Is Too Long

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David Roth

Shedeur Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes runs with the ball during the first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field on November 29, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado.

Oklahoma State v Colorado

Journey Within The Football Guy Brain, With Mike Tanier

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

George Seifert

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Secrets Of The World’s Foremost NFL YouTube Grinder

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell on the show Hard Knocks

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You Say You’re A Dawg, But Are You A Motherfucker?

Philadelphia Eagles run the tush push for a first down during the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Philadelphia Eagles on October 22, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field.

NFL: OCT 22 Dolphins at Eagles

Funbag

Banning The Tush Push Is A Chickenshit Idea

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Ray Ratto

Tennessee Titans cheerleaders perform in "Luv ya Blue" jackets during a game between the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans, December 17, 2023 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

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You Can’t Say Baby Blue Without “Baby”

General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah (L) and Head coach Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings address the media at TCO Performance Center on February 17, 2022 in Eagan, Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings Introduce Kevin O’Connell

Hear Me Out: The Vikings Are USING Aaron Rodgers

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Cincinnati Bengals v Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers Are Trapped In A Hell Of Their Own Neglect

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) talks with former teammate Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) after the professional NFL football game between the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings on October 6, 2024 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.

NFL: OCT 06 Jets at Vikings

I Am Asking Aaron Rodgers, Once And For All, To Leave My Team The Fuck Alone

New York Jets running back Zonovan Knight (27) catches a pass from New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) during the NFL game between the New York Jets and the Minnesota Vikings on December 4th, 2022.

NFL: DEC 04 Jets at Vikings

Podcasts

Yearning For The Mike White Era, With Jasper Wang

Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets reacts after throwing an interception against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on January 05, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Miami Dolphins v New York Jets

Report: Aaron Rodgers “Open” To Possessing God-Like Dominion Over Earth, Sea

Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in January of 2025.

San Francisco 49ers v Arizona Cardinals

The San Francisco 49ers Are Closing The Window

Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings and NFC throws a pass during the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on January 30, 2025 at the UCF Campus in Orlando, Florida.

NFL Pro Bowl Games: Skills Showdown

Seahawks Replace Former Jets Punchline With Former Jets Punchline

Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks meets with head coach Pete Carroll in the third quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lumen Field on November 27, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Las Vegas Raiders v Seattle Seahawks

Tom Brady’s Vision For The 2025 Raiders Looks An Awful Lot Like The 2023 Seahawks

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Samer Kalaf

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Browns Convince Myles Garrett To Stay For Yet Another Rebuild

General manager James Gladstone of the Jacksonville Jaguars speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

2025 NFL Scouting Combine

New Jaguars GM Talks How He Looks

d coach and FOX NFL Sunday Analyst Jimmy Johnson speaks to the media during FOX Sports Media Day at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on February 06, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Super Bowl LIX Previews

Jimmy Johnson Retires From Retirement

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Deebo Samuel Sr. #1 of the San Francisco 49ers in action against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions v San Francisco 49ers

Deebo Samuel And The Offensive Revolution That Never Was

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Patrick Redford

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Politics

Chris Kluwe Arrested At City Council Meeting For Calling Out Garish MAGA Plaque

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Tom Ley

Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens sits on the bench in the second half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Baltimore Ravens v Houston Texans

Seven More Massage Therapists Have Accused Justin Tucker Of Sexual Misconduct

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Dan McQuade

Two manet paintings with a Pop Art painting crashing over them

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Arts And Culture

Eagles Win Loan Of Manet Painting In Super Bowl Bet, Which Is What This Thing Was About All Along

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs tries to avoid a sack by DE Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday February 9, 2025.

NFL: FEB 09 Super Bowl LIX – Eagles vs Chiefs

How To Describe An Ass-Kicking

US President Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump (L) watch the pre-game show before Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025. His hair looks all fucked up; there's a huge American flag on the field.

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Confused Brits Cause Severe Damage At The Donald Trump Propaganda Factory

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Eagles flag flying above a crowd of people that includes someone in a robot costume

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Scenes From Broad Street And Beyond

Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt in front of a green screen that looks like a deserted alleyway.

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I Want To Go To The Wet, Empty Alley Where Kevin Burkhardt And Tom Brady Called Last Night’s Game