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Joel Embiid and the Burden of Dominance
Where does yet another early playoff exit leave the Philadelphia 76ers’ star big man?
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NBA Rookie Rankings: Final Evaluations
What’s the ceiling for Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren? Is Brandon Miller a future franchise cornerstone? Check out our final rankings and analysis from a potentially historic rookie class.
The Knicks Survive, and Ant vs. Jokic With Rob Mahoney. Plus, Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament on 34 Years of Pearl Jam.
Bill sits down with Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament at their HQ in Seattle
‘The Fall Guy’ and Top Five Ryan Gosling Movies
Sean and Amanda also touch on the reaction to their 35 Under 35 list
K.Dot’s “Euphoria,” Acho’s Book, and Reproductive Justice With Nourbese Flint
Van and Rachel also talk about the evolution of Drake throughout the years
Knicks and Pacers Move On, Who’s Getting the Blame in Philly, and It’s Time to Give Brunson His Flowers
Verno and KOC also preview Game 6 between the Mavs and Clippers and their wish for a Game 7 in the Cavs-Magic series
The 2024 Summer Blockbuster Confidence Scale
It’s officially blockbuster season
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The Good, the Bad, and the Doc: Tales From Doc Rivers’s 40 Years in and Around the NBA
Ever since his rookie season with the Hawks, the player turned coach has been a fixture—and a fire starter—in the league. We chatted with some of the many people who have crossed paths with him over the years to gather stories about business cards, brutal losses, managing egos, and much more.
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How the Logic of Cults Is Taking Over Modern Life
Derek talks about his thoughts on cults, identity, and the history of news media
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A24’s ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Is a Warped Coming-of-Age Story
Jane Schoenbrun’s psychological horror movie ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ mines ’90s nostalgia to tell an eternal story of identity, isolation, and coming of age
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Amanda Dobbins on the 2017 Oscars’ Best Picture Fiasco
Amanda goes into detail about the lead-up to and fallout from the Oscars’ envelope mishap
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Ryan Gosling Isn’t Just Ken
While ‘The Fall Guy’ lets Gosling continue to flex his comedy chops, the actor has repeatedly shown he’s capable of inhabiting a wide variety of roles
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Bill Simmons on Ray Allen’s Clutch Shot in the 2013 Finals
Join Bill Simmons as he recounts being in the building for Ray Allen’s 3-pointer that changed the NBA forever
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Everything You May Have Missed in Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria”
‘Dissect’ breaks down all the hidden disses in K.Dot’s Drake response
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Dua Lipa Is Just Here for a Good Time
It’s been a heavy pop girl spring, with homework-requiring releases from Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Could Dua Lipa, with her new album, ‘Radical Optimism,’ provide a refreshing change of pace heading into summer?
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The Ringer’s Initial 2024 Fantasy Football Rankings
Already thinking about your draft? We have what you need to dominate your league.
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How 2014 Changed the Internet Forever
Ten years ago, developments in commerce, activism, and influencer culture coalesced, and our contemporary concept of "being online" was born
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Where Have All the Second-Round Quarterbacks Gone?
A decade ago, prospects like Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix would have been day-two draft picks. Now, though, the quarterback market has inflated to a point that the second-round QB is going extinct—and teams are learning the wrong drafting lessons.
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Character Study: Tashi Duncan
In ‘Challengers,’ it’s no secret what Art Donaldson and Patrick Zweig want. But what does the object of their affection (and their tennis) truly desire?
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The Field Guide to Modern NBA Point Guards
Examining the five types of point guards in today’s game reveals a vast and varied positional landscape—one that traces the evolution of basketball and reminds us that playing the point is (still) essential work
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Why ‘Baby Reindeer’ Rose to the Top
Richard Gadd’s nuanced miniseries occupies the lead spot on Netflix’s Global Top 10, and it doesn’t show signs of budging
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Darvin Ham Is Out. What’s Next for LeBron and the Lakers?
It could be time for Los Angeles to consider its next star and for James to consider his next team
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Kristi the Dog Slayer, a Playbook Review, and WNBA Talks With Legendary Tamika Catchings
Plus, the White House Correspondents Dinner
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How Will the Gaza War Finally End?
As protests spread around the world, Derek is joined by Natan Sachs to discuss what is currently going on in the conflict between Israel and Hamas
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The 2024 Movie Star Ranking: 35 Under 35
Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Margot Robbie, and many other actors have starred in huge roles recently. How do they all rank?
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You Merely Adopted the Grind. Tom Thibodeau Was Born in It.
The famously hard-nosed Knicks coach has his team in their best position in decades—and he got them there by staying true to himself
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Jalen Brunson Is the Knick Who Was Promised
With one stellar performance after another, the indomitable point guard is leading a New York Knicks revival
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The Phoenix Suns Are Screwed
The only thing more depressing than the Suns’ first-round loss? Their future.
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The Denver Nuggets’ Title Defense Is Showing Early Cracks
It’s not that Denver finally dropped a game to L.A. It’s that the Nuggets haven’t looked quite like themselves, Jamal Murray’s health is uncertain, and their Western Conference challengers have been even more dominant than expected.
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The Sixers and Bucks Need to Reinvent Themselves to Contend Again
Philadelphia and Milwaukee are both facing early first-round exits and critical decisions this summer. What changes must be made in order for them to contend again?
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Does ‘Challengers’ Serve an Ace or a Fault? A Tennis-Specific Breakdown.
‘Challengers’ may center on a steamy love triangle, but fundamentally, it’s a tennis movie. And just how authentic is the depiction of tennis? We have thoughts.
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Coachella Isn’t Dead—but It May Be Haunted
This used to be the most prominent music festival in America. Now it’s a wasteland for influencers, technical meltdowns, and hollow spectacle. But while you’re there, please make some noise for ‘The Simple Life.’
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The NFL Hot Read: Why Did Offense Dominate the 2024 NFL Draft?
We’ll remember this draft as the one defined by offense. But how do we explain this historic run on QBs, receivers, and offensive linemen? Plus: why Drake Maye should play as a rookie, Brad Holmes is on a heater, a phone call that will make you cry, and the best quotes from draft weekend.
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Grading Every Team’s Performance in the 2024 NFL Draft
All 257 picks are in. Which NFL teams aced this draft? And which teams came up short? We’re handing out grades to all 32 squads.
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Winners and Losers of the Second and Third Rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft
David Tepper made a fool of himself, the Raiders look smart, Howie Roseman restocked the Eagles’ secondary, and the Bills (finally) landed a wide receiver. Here are the winners and losers of night two.
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We Need to Talk About the ‘Challengers’ Threesome Scene. Just Not for the Reason You Think.
It’s already one of the most infamous set pieces of the year. It also uses a wildly era-inappropriate song. What gives?
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The 49ers Drafted a First-Round Wide Receiver. Could Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel Be Traded Next?
Drafting WR Ricky Pearsall late in the first round is a move for the 49ers’ future. But will it keep Aiyuk or Samuel from being part of the present?
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The Philadelphia 76ers Are Going Jalen Brunson Hunting
The New York Knicks are relying on their star point guard to get them to the second round. In a way, the Sixers are, too.
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Can the Miami Heat Burn the Boston Celtics Again?
Miami’s hot 3-point shooting was the story of Game 2, but it wasn’t the anomaly that allowed the Heat to claw their way back into the series. It was something far more familiar, and potentially just as dangerous.