Ryan Erik King
@ryanerikking.bsky.social
Sports fan, Everywhere
Staff Writer, @jalopnik.bsky.social | Co-host emeritus, Motorsport 101
New York, NY
Staff Writer, @jalopnik.bsky.social | Co-host emeritus, Motorsport 101
New York, NY
Nothing jolts you awake on a Saturday morning like the US President unilaterally invading a sovereign nation and abducting its head of state.
This is abhorrent. This flavor of causal "might-makes-right" geopolitics is something I'd expect to see in 1886, not 2026.
This is abhorrent. This flavor of causal "might-makes-right" geopolitics is something I'd expect to see in 1886, not 2026.
January 3, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Nothing jolts you awake on a Saturday morning like the US President unilaterally invading a sovereign nation and abducting its head of state.
This is abhorrent. This flavor of causal "might-makes-right" geopolitics is something I'd expect to see in 1886, not 2026.
This is abhorrent. This flavor of causal "might-makes-right" geopolitics is something I'd expect to see in 1886, not 2026.
I know he just scored, but damn! Gunnar Stockton, I could never imagine taking a hit like that and deciding to run right back into the fire.
January 2, 2026 at 2:18 AM
I know he just scored, but damn! Gunnar Stockton, I could never imagine taking a hit like that and deciding to run right back into the fire.
I was not expecting the Mayor to invoke Jadakiss' name before saying "we outside' in his inaugural address. A 2000s Bronx high schooler is the Mayor now. It actually happened. Glad it wasn't me.
January 1, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I was not expecting the Mayor to invoke Jadakiss' name before saying "we outside' in his inaugural address. A 2000s Bronx high schooler is the Mayor now. It actually happened. Glad it wasn't me.
It's a new era for New York!
We have a new mayor!
Zohran Kwame Mamdani!
www.youtube.com/live/zj4hZVx...
We have a new mayor!
Zohran Kwame Mamdani!
www.youtube.com/live/zj4hZVx...
LIVE: Zohran Mamdani swearing-in ceremony for New York City mayor
YouTube video by Associated Press
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January 1, 2026 at 5:38 AM
It's a new era for New York!
We have a new mayor!
Zohran Kwame Mamdani!
www.youtube.com/live/zj4hZVx...
We have a new mayor!
Zohran Kwame Mamdani!
www.youtube.com/live/zj4hZVx...
Happy New Year! 🥳
Here's to 2026! 🎉
Here's to 2026! 🎉
January 1, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Happy New Year! 🥳
Here's to 2026! 🎉
Here's to 2026! 🎉
I'm getting the urge to do a live retelling of the history of the New York City Subway... while playing Subway Builder.
I've put a decent amount of time into the game, but I haven't done a "full" build yet where I fix my historic gripes with the Subway.
I've put a decent amount of time into the game, but I haven't done a "full" build yet where I fix my historic gripes with the Subway.
January 1, 2026 at 2:03 AM
I'm getting the urge to do a live retelling of the history of the New York City Subway... while playing Subway Builder.
I've put a decent amount of time into the game, but I haven't done a "full" build yet where I fix my historic gripes with the Subway.
I've put a decent amount of time into the game, but I haven't done a "full" build yet where I fix my historic gripes with the Subway.
For real, Portland's airport is the first that comes to mind in that category.
A really nice airport terminal in a midsize city is a massive luxury
December 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
For real, Portland's airport is the first that comes to mind in that category.
I love the Knicks! I love Christmas! Let's go!!!
December 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I love the Knicks! I love Christmas! Let's go!!!
Merry Christmas everyone! I'm gonna need a ton of holiday cheer because the Knicks couldn't the basket if Santa's life depended on it.
December 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Merry Christmas everyone! I'm gonna need a ton of holiday cheer because the Knicks couldn't the basket if Santa's life depended on it.
This is gonna be my new favorite reaction clip.
December 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This is gonna be my new favorite reaction clip.
I think Boost and Overtake will be more well received because it's DRS with a cost, like Push to Pass in IndyCar.
Boost and Overtake isn't free energy. You need to have the stored energy to use it. Overuse means having to run slower to refill a depleted battery. Far better balanced. #F1
Boost and Overtake isn't free energy. You need to have the stored energy to use it. Overuse means having to run slower to refill a depleted battery. Far better balanced. #F1
Yes because fans loved DRS so much when it was around 👀 #ArtificialOvertakes #WhateverThatMeans
Overtake and Boost though 👌
December 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I think Boost and Overtake will be more well received because it's DRS with a cost, like Push to Pass in IndyCar.
Boost and Overtake isn't free energy. You need to have the stored energy to use it. Overuse means having to run slower to refill a depleted battery. Far better balanced. #F1
Boost and Overtake isn't free energy. You need to have the stored energy to use it. Overuse means having to run slower to refill a depleted battery. Far better balanced. #F1
WE DID IT! THIS IS REAL TO ME!
December 17, 2025 at 4:26 AM
WE DID IT! THIS IS REAL TO ME!
A committee would work because the voters themselves would need the system to work the most.
If a team principal were to flippantly vote against a driver proposed by another team during a meeting, they would risk it happened to them the next time they needed to sign a driver without a SuperLicense.
If a team principal were to flippantly vote against a driver proposed by another team during a meeting, they would risk it happened to them the next time they needed to sign a driver without a SuperLicense.
Geez a committee? I just can't imagine that not becoming a complete nightmare of accusations of corruption, etc. Like, would a committee have given Colton Herta an SL or would it have refused and then seemed even more untrustworthy than the points system?
December 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
A committee would work because the voters themselves would need the system to work the most.
If a team principal were to flippantly vote against a driver proposed by another team during a meeting, they would risk it happened to them the next time they needed to sign a driver without a SuperLicense.
If a team principal were to flippantly vote against a driver proposed by another team during a meeting, they would risk it happened to them the next time they needed to sign a driver without a SuperLicense.
The short answer: lobbying.
The long answer: The SuperLicense points system was originally crafted to reflect how drivers were reaching F1, the pre-existing merit-based rules and now-scrapped F1 junior ladder plans. However...
(Nothing aimed at you, Debbie. You're great. Just... ugh... the FIA 😮💨)
The long answer: The SuperLicense points system was originally crafted to reflect how drivers were reaching F1, the pre-existing merit-based rules and now-scrapped F1 junior ladder plans. However...
(Nothing aimed at you, Debbie. You're great. Just... ugh... the FIA 😮💨)
Hey while we are talking superlicence points today, can someone explain to me why IMSA GTP gets lower points than both WEC LMP2 (RIP) and WEC hypercar?
December 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The short answer: lobbying.
The long answer: The SuperLicense points system was originally crafted to reflect how drivers were reaching F1, the pre-existing merit-based rules and now-scrapped F1 junior ladder plans. However...
(Nothing aimed at you, Debbie. You're great. Just... ugh... the FIA 😮💨)
The long answer: The SuperLicense points system was originally crafted to reflect how drivers were reaching F1, the pre-existing merit-based rules and now-scrapped F1 junior ladder plans. However...
(Nothing aimed at you, Debbie. You're great. Just... ugh... the FIA 😮💨)
I saw someone describe college football as "just reality TV for men." They're wrong. It's reality TV for EVERYBODY.
I've never seen anyone crash out this hard about missing the playoffs in any sport. Notre Dame's FENCING team might be in a new conference over this.😂
www.on3.com/news/if-notr...
I've never seen anyone crash out this hard about missing the playoffs in any sport. Notre Dame's FENCING team might be in a new conference over this.😂
www.on3.com/news/if-notr...
If Notre Dame is really that mad at the ACC, it should seek a similar deal with the Big Ten or the SEC
Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua should look toward the Big Ten or SEC if the Irish are really mad at the ACC.
www.on3.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I saw someone describe college football as "just reality TV for men." They're wrong. It's reality TV for EVERYBODY.
I've never seen anyone crash out this hard about missing the playoffs in any sport. Notre Dame's FENCING team might be in a new conference over this.😂
www.on3.com/news/if-notr...
I've never seen anyone crash out this hard about missing the playoffs in any sport. Notre Dame's FENCING team might be in a new conference over this.😂
www.on3.com/news/if-notr...
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Defending champion Max Verstappen fell only two points shy of overcoming a 104-point deficit.
Lando Norris Becomes F1 Champion As Verstappen's Historic Comeback Falls Short - Jalopnik
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December 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Defending champion Max Verstappen fell only two points shy of overcoming a 104-point deficit.
Max Verstappen wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and Lando Norris wins the World Drivers' Championship!!!
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Max Verstappen wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and Lando Norris wins the World Drivers' Championship!!!
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
Lando Norris' overtake on Yuki Tsunoda is under investigation on both sides. Norris for leaving the track and gaining an advantage. Tsunoda for forcing Norris off the track. I'd argue that Yuki forced Lando off.
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Lando Norris' overtake on Yuki Tsunoda is under investigation on both sides. Norris for leaving the track and gaining an advantage. Tsunoda for forcing Norris off the track. I'd argue that Yuki forced Lando off.
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Lando Norris' overtake on Yuki Tsunoda is under investigation on both sides. Norris for leaving the track and gaining an advantage. Tsunoda for forcing Norris off the track. I'd argue that Yuki forced Lando off.
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
Lando Norris is making light work of the midfield as he filters his way back up the order.
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Lando Norris is making light work of the midfield as he filters his way back up the order.
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
Oscar Piastri passes Lando Norris around the outside for 2nd. As they run, Norris is still the presumptive champion.
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Oscar Piastri passes Lando Norris around the outside for 2nd. As they run, Norris is still the presumptive champion.
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
#F1 | #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Duke is the ultimate spoiler! JMU is going to the CFP!!! What the hell!!! 😂
December 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Duke is the ultimate spoiler! JMU is going to the CFP!!! What the hell!!! 😂
I never imagined that John Cena would have one of the wildest TV cameos of all-time this week.
December 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I never imagined that John Cena would have one of the wildest TV cameos of all-time this week.
Los Angeles Clippers did WHAT?!?!
BREAKING: first reported by @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social, Clippers are sending home Chris Paul in a bizarre severing ties move.
Paul wanted to play his final season with Clippers. The team is off to a disappointing 5-16 start and now removes one of the few leaders in the locker room.
Paul wanted to play his final season with Clippers. The team is off to a disappointing 5-16 start and now removes one of the few leaders in the locker room.
It is 2:40am in Atlanta and Chris Paul just posted this
December 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Los Angeles Clippers did WHAT?!?!