Ryan D'Agostino
Apr 13, 2026
Fernando Mendoza Is About to Be the Top Pick Playing the Toughest Position in America’s Biggest Sport. He Has Thoughts.
Yeah, he won the Heisman Trophy, and a college national championship, and earned his spot as the consensus No. 1. His life is going to get a lot harder when he lands in the league. Good thing he’s got a plan.
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Madison McGee
Mar 17, 2026
You'd Be a Fool Not to Take Advantage of These Hoka Deals
Get up to 30% off on the Bondi 9, Clifton 10, and more styles.
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How Marcus Freeman Tamed the Wild West of College Football
The head coach of Notre Dame is cool, calm, collected—damn near presidential. His players love him. He’s got a weapons-grade defensive brain. Is a move to the NFL inevitable?
He Lost His Mind Running a 268-Mile Race. Then He Tried It Again, and Again.
Raf Willems attempted one of the world’s most brutal endurance events—only to fail. So when’s registration for next year? The curious appeal of a surprisingly fast-growing sport.
Charles P. Pierce
Feb 24, 2026
We Are a Nation of Marks
Donald Trump, of all people, is on the hunt for fraud. But only in states where an investigation serves his crooked agenda.
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Why Can’t These Grown Men Stop Playing with Toy Cars?
Though it might seem like arrested development or simple nostalgia, Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars have changed the men who enjoy them for the better. Here’s how.
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The 6 Best Electric Lawn Mowers for Every Type of Yard
If your space is the right size, a battery-powered Milwaukee or Ego is a great buy.
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Bryn Gelbart
Apr 09, 2026
The Best Nontoxic, Nonstick Cookware Brands Worth Buying
It's a confusing landscape to shop, but these are the ones our editors use and love.
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Charles P. Pierce
Feb 24, 2026
The Epstein Files Are Revealing Darker and Darker Truths
Trafficking. Buried bodies. The news is going to get much worse before it gets better.
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Sirena He
May 16, 2025
Every Crazy, Cool, and Completely Unbelievable Thing That Happened at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix
Boman Martinez-Reid—you know him as @bomanizer on Instagram and TikTok—was Esquire’s official correspondent during the thrilling weekend, getting the lowdown on F1 style and culture at the Red Bull Energy Station.
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Aryna Sabalenka, Tennis’s Most Ferocious Competitor, Is Trying to Mellow Out
The world’s best tennis player is known for a degree of passion that sometimes tips into fury. As she perfects her ability to relax, she’s somehow getting even better.
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Indulging in the Arts Is Proving to Have Major Health Benefits. Could Creativity be a Hidden Longevity Hack?
An emerging body of science suggests that everything from visiting gallery shows to taking on your own creative projects can keep you healthier longer. Looks like it’s time to dust off that guitar you bought in college.
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Charles P. Pierce
Mar 11, 2026
Pete Hegseth Sure Knows How to Spend Government Money
$124,000 for ice cream machines? I had no idea our warfighters at the Pentagon had such a sweet tooth.
Jaclyn Trop
Dec 12, 2025
The Best Car of the Year Seems to Defy the Laws of Physics
Sporty yet practical, fast yet dextrous, this electric SUV challenges all conventions. Plus, two more must-drives in 2026.
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Ryan D'Agostino
Jun 23, 2025
What It Feels Like to Be Attacked by a Hippopotamus
My husband and I were supposed to enjoy a relaxing canoe ride. What happened next was anything but.
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Donald Trump, Mike Tyson, and the Fight That Defined an Era
A 1988 mega-match in Atlantic City oozed with greed, backstabbing, and the worst kind of tabloid journalism. And the people loved it.
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The Hardest Lego Sets You Can Brag About Later
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Sam Peters
Apr 07, 2026
Hoka’s Best Shoes Are Quietly on Sale Right Now
Even the Bondi 9 and Clifton 10 are on rare markdown.
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My Best Friend Lived an Extraordinary Life. Why Did He Take It So Soon?
Will was the warmest, funniest person I’ve ever known. He was also deeply, quietly, troubled. When he died, I took it upon myself to pass on his legacy.
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A$AP Rocky Opens Up About Family Life: “I Wanted to Be a Dad”
For Esquire’s latest cover story, the rapper shares rare stories from his life with Rihanna and their three children.
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Charles P. Pierce
Mar 03, 2026
The Iran War Is God’s Plan, Say U.S. Military Leaders (Who Believe Trump Was Anointed by Jesus)
Didn’t the Bible tell us to beware false prophets?
Charles P. Pierce
Mar 05, 2026
Adios, Kristi Noem. You Won’t Be Missed.
Unfortunately, her successor might be just as loony.
Charles P. Pierce
Mar 20, 2026
James Talarico’s Campaign Is Breaking the Brains of American Evangelicals
Turns out, Jesus has no political party. But don’t tell these guys that.
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The Successful People Who Pay to Suffer on Vacation
Want to spend four to five figures and hard-earned PTO on thousand-mile bike races, days-long ultramarathons, and survival expeditions? Enter: the paincation.
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Is This What Happened to James Bond’s Stolen Car?
In the summer of 1997, the most famous car in the world—an Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger—was taken. For years, the case sat cold. But now, a new theory has emerged.
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Bryn Gelbart
May 12, 2026
The 6 Best Nontoxic Cookware Sets for Clean Cooking
Our favorite brands for PFAS-free ceramic nonstick, stainless steel, or cast iron.
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Jun 18, 2025
Your Ultimate Group Guide to Vegas
Yes, it's still the place to go big. But there's more to this desert playground than bottle service and buffets—if you know where to look.
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The Cozey Sofa Lives Up to Its Name
Its modular design makes it functional as hell.
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12 Lego Sets You'll (Actually) Want to Display in Your Home
If you're going to spend all that time building, at least get some decor out of it.
Abigail Covington
Aug 21, 2025
NIL Goes to High School: Million-Dollar Teen Quarterbacks, Legal Battles, and Fast Cash
Prep athletes can now profit from their name, image, and likeness in most states, just like college stars. Is it the best thing to ever happen to high school sports—or the worst?
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Tommy Fleetwood Has Found His Moment
The man they call Fairway Jesus has a pretty simple gospel: Savor every moment. Praise your teammates. Don’t obsess over individual glory. It might just make him the perfect pro for golf’s team-play era.
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Audi’s Latest Supercar Reminds Me Why I Love Cars in the First Place
As the automotive industry embraces digital clutter and over-electrification, the Audi Nuvolari embraces the raw, physical driving experience of better days.
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Charles P. Pierce
Mar 01, 2026
We Are All to Blame for the Attack on Iran
We elected, twice, a man with no conscience, no ethics, no empathy, and no concept of how to wield power.
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Feb 26, 2026
My Wife Died of Cancer. After Her Death, She Helped Me Find Acceptance.
She filled my life with so much music. At the end, all I could hear was an enigmatic silence.
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Gaby Keiderling
Nov 10, 2025
18 Crazy-Good Sneaker Deals You Won't Want to Miss
We're talking Hoka, New Balance, Nike... The list goes on.
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A Night Out with the Keepers of the Stanley Cup
To earn the gig, you have to be many things: extroverted, alert, and able to run on little sleep and sustain a diet of fried food and beer.
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Trump Attempted Poetry in His State of the Union. Instead, We Got a Salesman’s Tired Patter.
For the most part, the president spewed his poisonous stew of arrant bullshit and xenophobic detritus. But toward the end, when he tried to do something profound, he failed miserably.
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Kyle MacNeill
Mar 12, 2026
I Can’t Feel My Penis. I’m on Antidepressants. This Is My Life.
Doctors promise it’s a rare side effect, but it still happened to me. I’m certain I’m not alone.
Andrea Cuttler
Dec 11, 2025
Scott Galloway Wants You to Stop Blaming Everyone Else
The professor, podcaster, and entrepreneur has choice words for young men today.
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Brady Langmann
Mar 03, 2026
NFL Prospect Gennings Dunker Is a Mulleted, Mustachioed Mountain of a Man
The former Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman won the combine on looks alone.
Levi's Staples Are Ridiculously Cheap—But Our Favorites Are Selling Out Fast
Even classic 501s are deeply discounted.
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The Trump Administration Made the Winter Olympics Weird
U.S. athletes brought home 12 golds and made the 2026 Olympics thrilling to watch. But the dark cloud of American politics loomed over these Games.
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Anthony Breznican
Feb 09, 2026
Are You Sure We Can Really Trust Jack Whitehall?
The British comedian indulges his sinister side in the new TV version of ‘The ’Burbs,’ but he promises he’s a nice guy in real life.
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The Only Lego Deals Worth Your Hard-Earned Cash This Black Friday
Sourced by a collector, we found the rarest sales.
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The 5 Best On Cloud Shoes for Walking All Day Long
Everyone is wearing these for a reason.
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Charles P. Pierce
Jun 23, 2025
Iran Shouldn’t Have Nukes. But We Also Shouldn’t Let Trump Conduct an Unconstitutional War.
If only Republican presidents elected in my lifetime left the Middle East alone
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Angel Madison
Jan 08, 2026
29 Lego Sets for Adults, Because Yes, You Are That Bored
No judgment.
Jessica Dukes
Aug 06, 2025
Lego’s New Game Boy Set Is Selling Fast
The preorder sold out once. Get yours before it happens again.
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Spring Starts Here: Tommy Hilfiger's Season-Defining Pieces
Essential looks for work, play, and everything in between.
An Insider’s Guide to Santa Fe, One of America’s Great Destinations
Long a cultural melting pot and a hub for artists, the 400-year-old city is riding a new surge in popularity. Here’s the scoop on where to stay, what to eat and drink, the best hikes to plan, and more.
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