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Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a home run during a game between the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees on September 14, 2026 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Crossword, Oct. 19: The Swing Of Things

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

October 19, 2026

Bill Straw holding an Eva Cassidy record.

Arts And Culture

There’s A Difference Between Honoring A Dead Artist And Exploiting One

By Dave McKenna

October 19, 2026

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts during the NFL London Series match between Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on October 18, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Jaguars Junction: Week 6

By Hamilton Nolan

October 19, 2026

Mike McDaniel

The Chargers Can Fire Mike McDaniel, But Then What?

October 19, 2026

The last good website.

I Met The Twee Bird That Ruffled Kelly Clarkson’s Feathers

By Sabrina Imbler

October 13, 2026

NFL

People in the cinema auditorium with empty white screen.

What Makes A Good Critic?

October 15, 2026

Bo Nix

The Verdict Is In: Bo Nix Stinks

October 14, 2026

Brian Flores’s Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Reveals Racist Recruiting Memo

Brian Flores

Tyreek Hill Found Liable For Two Counts Of Battery

By Diana Moskovitz

Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins looks on against the New York Jets during the third quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 29, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Science

Hydra oligactis budding

Would You Rather Have Sex Or Live Forever?

There Is Some Mighty Weird Stuff Going On Up There

Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, believed to be the oldest reptile living on earth with and alleged age of 185 years, crawls through the lawn of the Plantation House, the United Kingdom Governor official residence on October 20, 2017

The Secret To Living 194 Years Is Being A Turtle

A view of the entrance to the grounds of the anti-plague institute in the city of Irkutsk on October 7, 2026. (Photo by TATYANA MAKEYEVA / AFP)

Everything We Know And Don’t Know About The Possible Plague Death At The Anti-Plague Institute

Soccer

Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, participates in a discussion on “Technology, Piracy, and Artificial Intelligence in Sports” during the ISDE Sports Convention at the Official College of Architects of Madrid on May 21, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.

La Liga President Says Real Madrid Is Moving Like Joseph Goebbels

By Luis Paez-Pumar

October 16, 2026

Emily Fox (L) of USA in action against Lucia Corrales (17) of Spain

Spain Reminds The USWNT Where They Stand

By Abigail Segel

October 14, 2026

Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between Atletico de Madrid and Manchester United at Estadio Metropolitano on October 13, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

Manchester United Is Eating Itself Alive

By Luis Paez-Pumar

October 14, 2026

Erling Haaland smirking at the crowd

What Kind Of Villain Will Manchester City Be?

October 12, 2026

WNBA

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 09: Kaitlyn Chen #2 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates after defeating the Las Vegas Aces in Game Three of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Michelob ULTRA Arena on October 09, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The World’s Only WNBA Finals Preview, With Maitreyi Anantharaman And Maya Goldberg-Safir

By Patrick Redford

October 15, 2026

The Atlanta Dream celebrate a 101-98 win over the New York Liberty during overtime of game two of the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs at State Farm Arena on October 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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.

WNBA Capably Solves Logistical Problem

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

October 13, 2026

Christine Brennan during an interview with Katie Couric

Christine Brennan Has Not Fully Lost It, According To Christine Brennan In Two Baffling Phone Calls

By Samer Kalaf and Tom Ley

October 13, 2026

Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream reacts during the second half of game two of the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs against the New York Liberty at State Farm Arena on October 07, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Motor Matters

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

October 8, 2026

Crosswords

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs in to score after catching a 54-yard touchdown pass during a Big Ten Conference college football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Iowa Hawkeyes on October 03, 2026, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA.

The Crossword, Oct. 12: Ripped From The Headlines

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

October 12, 2026

Cari Spears #23 spikes the ball during the third set of a match against the USC Trojans at Gregory Gymnasium on September 2, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

The Crossword, Oct. 5: Overheard In New York

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

October 5, 2026

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are seen arriving at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026 in New York City.

The Crossword, Sept. 28: You Gonna Remember Me (Themeless)

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

September 28, 2026

(L-R) Donna Kelce, Singer Taylor Swift and actor Tom Cruise attend the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Crossword, Sept. 21: Cheeky Move

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

September 21, 2026

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College Football

Do Not Rage At Your Most Online Fans

By Israel Daramola and Ray Ratto

October 16, 2026

Mike Elko of the Texas A&M Aggies prepare to lead his team onto the field before an SEC football game between the Texas A&M Aggies and Missouri Tigers on Oct 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, MO.

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Exults, Eventually, In The Freedom Of Audience Choice Week

By Chris Thompson and Kelsey McKinney

October 16, 2026

The tent of the Great British Bake Off.

Only One Michigan Senate Candidate Knows Puck

By Lauren Theisen

October 15, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers

How Do I Talk To My Kid About Religion?

By Albert Burneko

October 14, 2026

1947: An altar boy kneeling at the altar of a cathedral in post-war Vienna.

Punch Bowl Now More Turd Than Punch

October 14, 2026

New York Knicks owner James Dolan is interviewed by Ernie Johnson Jr. after his team's victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

My Darkest Confession: Stone Temple Pilots Was A Great Band

October 13, 2026

Stone Temple Pilots

What The Steve Ballmer Scandal Says About Sports Media

By Patrick Redford

October 13, 2026

The Steve Ballmer interview on ESPN

‘Fallow’ Explores A World Where Big Tech Has Disrupted Pregnancy

October 13, 2026

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