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Five Questions as the Dust Settles on 2024 NBA Free Agency
From dream Lauri Markkanen trades to favorite under-the-radar deals, we analyze the most notable offseason moves so far and the potential ones still on the table
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The Heat Is On, Again: The Oral History of Axel Foley
With the ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ reboot hitting Netflix, Eddie Murphy and friends dive deep into the backstory of the comedy star’s most iconic character
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Klay Thompson Made the Warriors Human
Steph Curry was the face and undisputed best player of Golden State’s dynasty, but Klay was the superstar everyman who made the greatest team of its era feel approachable. Now, he’s signed a three-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks in free agency. What will Thompson’s legacy be in Golden State?
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The Offer Sheet: Golden State Lands a Splash Buddy for Steph
The Warriors have made a series of solid moves after severing ties with Klay Thompson and Chris Paul, but will it change their fortunes at all in a deep Western Conference?
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Fever Dream Dinner: A Yelp Review of The Bear
Find out what this local Yelp Elite Squad member had to say after dining at that hot new restaurant seen on FX’s ‘The Bear’
The Celtics Sale, USMNT’s Flop, Lakers Hail Marys, and ‘The Bear’ Season 3 With Rob Stone and Van Lathan
Bill and Van also talk about their hope for ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’
‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me’ With Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey
Bill and Sean are here to revisit the 1999 classic
“People Feel Lied To”: The White House, the Media, and the Joe Biden Blame Game
Derek is joined by The Atlantic’s Mark Leibovich and Alex Thompson of Axios to talk about Biden’s age, the Democratic campaign strategy that is blowing up in their faces, and more
‘The Acolyte’ Episode 6 Deep Dive
Hold on to your hakama pants and get ready for a steamy deep dive into The Acolyte Episode 6 with Mal and Jo
‘The Bear’ Season 3, Episodes 7-8: Chasing Ghosts
Charles and Van also talk about how this season feels like it’s doing a little too much with some of its creative swings
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The Top 10 Shows on Streaming
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‘MaXXXine’ Is Punch-Drunk on Pastiche
Ti West’s stalk-and-slash set pieces hit all the classic marks but rarely transcend them
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Can Hollywood Sequel Its Way to Box Office Success?
Studios are relying on franchises to bolster their bottom lines. But eventually, that strategy has diminishing returns.
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‘The Bear’ Strived for Michelin Quality in Season 3. Its Regulars Preferred the Comfort Food.
At its heart, ‘The Bear’ still captures the promise and the ruin of the restaurant industry. But in its latest season, it also fell prey to another industry reality: losing the ability to taste its own cooking.
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Can England Bore Its Way to Euros Glory? History Says: Why Not?
Jude Bellingham. Harry Kane. Phil Foden. Somehow with all this talent, England look lifeless at the 2024 Euros. But as past tournament winners show, there’s plenty of reason to be optimistic.
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‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 3 Mailbag: Leggo My Aegon
Spoiler-free answers to questions raised by the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel’s third installment of Season 2, including looks at a case of mistaken Aegon identity, travel times in Westeros, and what’s considered canon
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 3 Breakdown: What’s So Hot About Harrenhal?
In this week’s ‘HotD’ deep dive, we look at Daemon’s leaky, cursed conquest, Blackwoods vs. Brackens, dragonseeds and dragon eggs, and more
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The True Story of Bruno Caboclo: The NBA Draft’s Last Mystery Man
Ten years later, the story of how the Toronto Raptors kept a secret hidden 5,000 miles away and drafted a player who was "two years away from being two years away"
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Paul George’s Arrival Changes Everything for the Philadelphia 76ers
The biggest winner of NBA free agency? It might be Joel Embiid. With Daryl Morey landing this offseason’s biggest prize, the Sixers’ outlook is as bright as it’s been in a long time.
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Bron Breakker Has the Bark, the Bite, and WWE’s Best Interest in Mind
Before his first singles match at a WWE premium live event, Bron Breakker reflects on his football past, his pro wrestling present, and his NXT class’s future potential
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The USMNT Has No Good Options After a Disastrous Copa América
With a rare opportunity to play some of the world’s best teams in meaningful competition, and in their own country, the Americans failed on every level. And replacing Gregg Berhalter ahead of the 2026 World Cup on home soil isn’t as easy as it sounds.
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Fifteen NBA Observations on Free Agency, Lauri Markkanen, and the Best Deals So Far
Life is good for the Thunder and Sixers. Not so much for the Nuggets and Bucks. Plus, thoughts on the chase for Lauri and the free agent who could be the biggest steal this summer.
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The Ringer MMA July Pound-for-Pound Rankings
Alex Pereira’s recent triumph at UFC 303, where he successfully defended his light heavyweight title against Jiri Prochazka, has catapulted "Poatan" to the top of this month’s rankings
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Power Rankings: The Burning Mill
A castle was seized, two spies were promoted, and a secret rendezvous went down. How did Episode 3’s machinations affect the hierarchy of characters in Westeros?
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The Growing Legend of Brad Stevens
First, he dominated the college game. Next, he steered several overachieving Celtics teams. Now, he’s built an unprecedented five-out destroyer that just won Boston’s 18th championship.
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Who Has the Edge in the WNBA Rookie of the Year Race?
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline the battle among this year’s class of rookies, but Aaliyah Edwards and others are putting up a fight
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Chama! The Pereira Era Rocks.
Alex Pereira performed perhaps his greatest trick to date at UFC 303: making a crowd of 19,000 people forget all about Conor McGregor
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Epidural, Please: ‘The Bear’ Zooms In on Trauma in “Ice Chips”
A so-so season shakes off the flashback doldrums with a white-knuckled episode centered on Sugar, Donna, and childbirth
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Charles Holmes on Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ Verse
Join Charles Holmes as he looks back at the night Kendrick Lamar set the rap game ablaze
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 3 Reactions
Chris, Mallory, and Joanna are here to discuss blood feuds, burned-out castles, and secret meetings!
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The Targaryens Have Misery, but No Company
As the Dance of the Dragons ramps up on Season 2, Episode 3 of ‘House of the Dragon,’ the increasingly scattered and isolated Targaryens are getting lonely
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‘The Bear’ Is Best at Its Most Stressful
The month of restaurant chaos depicted in Season 3’s third episode, "Doors," is a return to form after a (somewhat) more relaxed Season 2
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Go Balls Deep: The Oral History of ‘Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story’
Twenty years ago today, a first-time director and a mostly green group of actors led by Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller introduced the world to the five Ds of dodgeball. In the process, they defied box office expectations, revitalized a fading sport, and left behind a cultural footprint that still resonates today.
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The Nine Most Intriguing Questions of 2024 NBA Free Agency
What will Paul George do? Does Pat Riley have a trick up his (impeccable) sleeve? And can the Los Angeles Lakers give JJ Redick a team that makes sense for the way he wants to play? We analyzed those questions and more ahead of a pivotal NBA offseason.
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Whatever Happened to Serial Killers?
Why did the number of U.S. serial killers drop off after decades of rapid growth? What does this say about American society and criminology? Derek and James Alan Fox explore.
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Is the NBA’s Second Apron Preventing a Mess or Creating One?
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Grading Every Pick From the 2024 NBA Draft
Only five teams in the lottery took home As. How did your team fare? From 1 to 58, we grade and analyze every selection from the two-day draft.
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Winners and Losers of the Euro 2024 Group Stage
As the 24 Euro 2024 teams have dwindled to 16, here’s a look at the best (and worst) of this year’s tournament
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2024 NBA Draft Winners and Losers
From the NBA’s French Revolution to the Wolves-Spurs trade to all the surprising picks, we break down the most notable action from the first round
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‘The Bear’ Remains an Irresistible Dish of Character-Driven Drama
Season 3 affirms that in spite of all the anxiety-inducing moments in the kitchen or the self-destructive tendencies of certain characters, ‘The Bear’ is a series with a deep well of empathy for its ensemble