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Drew Magary

Drew Magary is a columnist for SFGate and a co-founder of Defector. His new book, "The Night the Lights Went Out," is available right now.

Stories By Drew Magary

Radiohead is never coming back

"When a famous band breaks up, you and I are usually the first to know about it." Drew Magary

The best part of the Warriors' title is that the Celtics lost

There is no better day on the sports calendar than the one after a Boston championship loss. Drew Magary

The Hater’s Guide to the Bay Area real estate market

Drew Magary followed around SF real estate agents, toured open houses of every variety and crunched many numbers. Drew Magary

Steph Curry is immortal

SFGATE columnist Drew Magary on Steph Curry making the implausible plausible. Drew Magary

When did ESPN decide these three asshats were irreplaceable?

Drew Magary on Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy, who have been the voice of the NBA Finals since 2007. Drew Magary

Chesa Boudin is on the brink of political oblivion

SFGATE columnist Drew Magary interviews San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin. Drew Magary

A hater's guide to the 3 teams standing between Dubs and a title

SFGATE's Drew Magary is rooting for the Dubs, largely because he can't stand the Mavs, Heat or Celtics. Drew Magary

42 things Tom Brady is guaranteed to say as a Fox Sports analyst

SFGATE's Drew Magary has a clairvoyant sense of Tom Brady's banal broadcasting career. Drew Magary

Magary: Dubs better beat Ja Morant now. His reign is inevitable.

After Game 2 of Warriors-Grizzlies, SFGATE's Drew Magary is officially in awe of Ja Morant. Drew Magary

If the 49ers trade Deebo Samuel, they're the NFL's stupidest team

SFGATE columnist Drew Magary has a brief message for the 49ers front office: Don't do it. Drew Magary

We can make a four-day workweek happen if we want

"Despite what you’ve been conditioned to believe, the quality of your work is not in direct proportion to the amount of it you do." Drew Magary

Bruce Willis was the most human of all action stars

"Willis was always at his best when he was playing men on the verge of falling apart." Drew Magary

I'm going to miss despising Coach K

SFGATE columnist Drew Magary on spending his entire sentient existence with Coach K in charge of Duke. Drew Magary

Deshaun Watson and the Browns will get away with this

SFGATE columnist Drew Magary on why Deshaun Watson will never be held accountable for his actions. Drew Magary

If you’re against permanent daylight saving time, go to hell

"If you’re against this law, screw you. I can’t say that strongly enough." Drew Magary

Why Buck and Aikman make 'Monday Night Football' important again

SFGATE columnist Drew Magary on the rebirth of "Monday Night Football" after 16 agonizing years. Drew Magary

Florida and other red states are signing their own death warrants

SFGATE columnist Drew Magary argues that red states' culture war legislation will backfire in the long run. Drew Magary

'The Batman' is the 'Se7en' of superhero movies

A relatively spoiler-free review of Batman vs. Riddler vs. Penguin vs. Catwoman. Drew Magary

Mickelson's 'apology' gives new life to Saudi-backed golf league

SFGATE columnist Drew Magary on the undead Super Golf League and Phil Mickelson's fake apology. Drew Magary

Joe Biden is a lousy president

"Joe Biden is out of excuses. He never should have had any," writes SFGATE columnist Drew Magary. Drew Magary