The Real Star Wars Films

Restored versions of the original movies are now available in 4K. They’re likely not legal.

Trump and Biden Skipped Opening Day Pitches

A century-old tradition has gone by the wayside.

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Biden Declares Easter Trans

Calendars, How Do They Work?

Louis Gossett Jr., 1936-2024

A legendary actor is gone at 87.

Ugliness in International Soccer

A long tradition continues unabated.

Obligatory “Big Game” Music Post

Spoiler alert, it’s about Prince’s attempt to Usher in a different approach to the press conference.

Another Nail in College Sports ‘Amateur’ Model Coffin

The NLRB has sided with Dartmouth players on unionization.

Toby Keith, 1961-2024

The country music singer was 62.

Our Weird Politics

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and MAGA.

Billy Joel Turns the Lights Back On

The Piano Man is back with a new song.

Russia’s Continued Cheating in International Sports

The sad joke continues.

Lunchtime Funnies

The Five Minute University.

Nikki Haley, Racism In America, And Trump

On racism, Republicans, and names

The Saban Tsunami

One man’s retirement has upended the college football landscape.

This Just In: The NFL Exists to Make Money

Also: the media landscape is currently evolving.

End of An Era

Three legendary football coaches are out in the span of a day.

Nick Saban Retires

The greatest coach in college football history is hanging it up.

13-Year-Old Defeats Tetris (Sort Of)

James T. Kirk would be proud.

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When Comedy is Not Funny

Great comics combine social commentary with humor. Increasingly, they’ve skipping the latter.

Headline Reaction

Ice, ice, what?

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The Internet Isn’t Dead

It’s just resting.

Mickey Mouse Entering Public Domain (Sort Of)

Steamboat Willie is about to be ripe for exploitation.

Norman Lear, 1922-2023

A television icon is gone at 101.

College Football Playoff Chaos

The four-team Playoff will go out making a lot of folks mad.

Matthew Perry, 1969-2023

The actor best known for his role in “Friends” is gone at 54.

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Mitt Romney Confirms What We’ve Suspected For Years!

The rare case where a clickbait headline is actually appropriate.

Prosecutors to Recharge Alec Baldwin

A bizarre miscarriage of justice.

Dick Butkus, 1942-2023

The legendary football player and pitchman is gone at 80.

Hollywood Writers Strike Settlement

A short-term win for creatives and a longer-term loss?

David Brooks’ $78 Airport Burger

A joke(?) gone a-rye.

Does Comedy Have to be Based on Truth?

Hasan Minhaj is a serial liar. Does it matter?

Enshittification of Streaming

How something so promising became so frustrating.

Jimmy Buffett, 1946-2023

The Gulf and Western singer, songwriter, and mogul has died at 76.

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Transwomen Banned from Chess Competition

A decision that makes no obvious sense.

The Future of Streaming TV

The current business model is collapsing. It’s about time.

Robbie Robertson, 1943-2023

The leader of The Band is gone at 80.

The End of the Power 5 Era

The rapidly changing face of college sports.

The World Is Catching Up

Americans have taken the dominance of the Women’s National Team for granted.

More on Small Town Justice

A deep tradition rightly under scrutiny.

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Small Town Justice?

Those who refuse to learn about the past often perpetuate its mistakes.

“Politicizing” Sports

A reminder that all choices are political to one degree or the other.

Tweet of the day

Shut it down for the day, because it isn’t going to get better than this one.

The Emotional Labor Of Debating In Good Faith

In a world of fixed positions, is debating in good faith really worth it?

PGA, LIV, and World Tour Merging

If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em?

Creative Class on Strike

Hollywood and the news media are roiled in labor disputes.

‘Seinfeld’ Ended 25 Years Ago

The show about nothing has a big legacy.

Fox News Finally Finds A Bridge (Or Three) Too Far

Turns out that costing your employer nearly a billion dollars isn’t good for your career.

Friday Funnies

Some might call it research.