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How ‘Civil War’ Staged an Attack on Washington, D.C.
Alex Garland’s latest fire starter, ‘Civil War,’ builds and builds toward one harrowing crescendo: an uninterrupted 15-minute siege on Washington, D.C. Here’s how he and his team turned the nation’s capital into a war zone.
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The Biggest Story Line for Each 2024 NBA Play-In Game
No, the Lakers should not lose the 7 vs. 8 game on purpose. But there is still plenty to watch for in the first four games of the NBA postseason, including Zion Williamson’s chance at redemption, the health of Joel Embiid’s knee, and more.
A Wild NBA Weekend, Playoff Preview, NBA Awards Ballots, Eastern Conference Thoughts, the Masters, and UFC 300 With Ryen Russillo
Bill and Ryen talk about the Nuggets’ defeat, the Knicks’ 2-seed, health concerns for the Bucks, and more!
‘Magnolia’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
Bill, Chris, and Sean revisit the 1999 film ‘Magnolia’
U.S. Economy FAQ: Skyrocketing Insurance Prices, Stuck Inflation, Higher Rates, and Wrong Experts
Derek welcomes Jason Furman back to the show to talk about some of the most pressing economic questions right now
The 1999 Movie Draft
It’s time for a mega-draft! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan are joined by a host of special guests to sift through the best 1999 movies.
A Serious Talk About Israel and a Not-So-Serious Talk About Rap Beef
Plus, Van, Rachel, and Bomani Jones share interesting media experiences
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What to Watch on Streaming Right Now
It’s time for a reload: with the ending of ‘Curb’ and ‘Invincible’ come the premieres of the blockbuster video game adaptation ‘Fallout’ and HBO’s ‘The Sympathizer’
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Will the Spurs Be Able to Build a Contender Around Victor Wembanyama?
San Antonio has a resplendent rookie and a storied history of success, but assembling a winner from the ground up is a new type of challenge
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Jamal Murray Talks Playoffs, Lakers, and the Olympics
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray to talk about the NBA playoffs, the Lakers-Nuggets rivalry, and the possibility of playing against Nikola Jokic in the Olympics
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Williams, Maye, or Daniels: Which QB Should Go First Overall?
The top of the 2024 NFL draft is quarterback heavy, which means picking the right one is all the more important
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Will Caitlin Clark Dominate in the WNBA?
Seerat Sohi talks Caitlin Clark’s WNBA transition and possible landing spots for draft prospects
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Professional Golf Is at a Crossroads. How—and When—Will It Find a Resolution?
Nearly a year after the announcement that the PGA Tour and LIV Golf would merge, pro golf is in a confusing place. The tours are still separate; government investigations are ongoing; players are defecting; and fans are lost. So where does the sport stand in 2024? And where is it going?
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The Hundred: Our Daily NBA Best Bets Through the Playoffs
Looking to beat the odds during the best time of the NBA calendar? We have you covered. From now through the Finals, we’ll be giving out picks on our 100 favorite lines. Your go-to betting guide is back.
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Unsung Hero of UFC 300? Jim “F------” Miller.
He’s the only fighter to appear at UFC 100, 200, and 300, and he just might be the greatest fighter you’ve never celebrated
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If the 2024 Election Is So Important, Why Does It Feel So Boring?
Josh Barro and Derek Thompson talk about the roots of voter ambivalence, what Trump’s second administration could look like, and the biggest differences between a Biden and Trump White House
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Park Chan-wook’s ‘The Sympathizer’ Confronts Hollywood’s History of the Vietnam War
In this satire from HBO and A24, Robert Downey Jr. plays four (!) different characters: a CIA operative, a college professor, a conservative politician, and an eccentric Hollywood director (sometimes all at once)
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Every Episode of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ Ranked
Larry David’s masterpiece has come to an end. Here’s our final ranking of every ‘Curb’ episode ever.
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Prosecutors Say Ippei Mizuhara Stole $16 Million From Shohei Ohtani. Here’s What We Know.
On Thursday, authorities released a document detailing their investigation into Ohtani’s former translator. The findings shed new light on the gambling scandal that has engulfed MLB.
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O.J. Simpson Lived and Died in Infamy, Never Out of the Spotlight
Simpson died Wednesday at age 76. His murder trial nearly three decades ago, with its confluence of celebrity and violence and cable news, changed modern media forever.
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Kram Session: Eight Numbers to Know Ahead of the 2024 NBA Playoffs
Postseason seeding is completely up in the air, but here are the key facts and figures that define the field. Plus, we analyze Boston’s historic conference lead and whether the sterling clutch résumés of the Mavs and Lakers mean anything for their playoff chances.
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‘Fallout’ Is a Different Nolan Approach to Nuclear War
Unlike ‘Oppenheimer’—or fellow video game adaptation ‘The Last of Us’—Jonathan Nolan’s new series embraces a much wackier tone
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MLB’s Next Order of Business? Saving Pitchers.
In 2023, baseball addressed its pace problem. Now, it’s trying to address its ace problem. After years of rising injury rates for hurlers, MLB has initiated a comprehensive study of pitching. Why have injuries become so prevalent? And what, if anything, can the league do to prevent them?
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The Top 85 Players in the NFL Draft
Who should your team be looking to pick on day two? Our latest Big Board update has the answers.
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‘Civil War’ Probably Isn’t What You Expected It to Be
For a movie that set off a firestorm with its trailer, Alex Garland’s latest is surprisingly bereft of any major commentary—choosing instead to merely drop the viewer into a war zone and see what happens
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‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Is Over. Are We Ready for Life After Larry?
‘Curb’ may be gone, but Larry David lives on—in our heads, if not on our screens
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The Jaguars Are Paying a Premium to Keep Pass Rusher Josh Allen
About a month after receiving the franchise tag from the Jaguars, Allen lands a massive new contract that will pay him $30 million a year. It’s a great deal for Allen. But was it smart business for Jacksonville?
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Larry David’s Last Stand
As the series finale of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ approaches, everything, it seems, has been building toward one of David’s most strongly held beliefs: that, actually, the ‘Seinfeld’ finale was pretty, pretty good
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Jayden Daniels Breakdown: The Next Lamar Jackson, or RGIII?
Although the hype has been growing for the LSU quarterback, Solak has some concerns about his decision-making and pocket presence
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NFL Mock Draft: Will Five QBs Get Picked in Round 1?
In this latest mock, there’s an early run on quarterbacks, a trade into the top five, and a big move by the Raiders to get their franchise passer
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An Honest Scouting Report of Bronny James
LeBron James’s son is testing the NBA draft waters. Is the USC freshman ready for the NBA? We spoke with NBA personnel to assess his game.
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Where Did It All Go Wrong for J.Lo?
Weak tour sales, a baffling album-movie-documentary, and general online mockery—why does everyone seem to have a problem with Jennifer Lopez?
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The NBA Top 100: Can Anyone Unseat Jokic?
Here’s where everything stands among the NBA’s best heading into a fascinating postseason
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With ‘Civil War,’ A24 Joins the Blockbuster Front Lines
What happens when a beloved indie studio goes Hollywood?
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Nine Questions Ahead of the 2024 Masters
Can anyone stop Scottie Scheffler? What are Jon Rahm’s chances at a repeat? Who are the under-the-radar contenders to win? That and more ahead of the 2024 season’s first major tournament.
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Hallelujah: Normal, Nontournament ‘Jeopardy!’ Episodes Are Finally Back
The winter (and fall and spring) of our discontent is over. Bring on the first-time contestants.
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Tracking Every Major Deal in Free Agency
Kirk Cousins is off to Atlanta. Saquon Barkley switched teams in the NFC East. The Chiefs tagged then traded L’Jarius Sneed. We’re keeping track of all the biggest moves of the offseason.
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The Aggravator and the Aggrieved: How Larry David Made Magic in ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
The disagreement was always the juice in ‘Curb.’ And Sunday’s series finale showed that Larry David, now and forever, is the one getting squeezed.
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2024 NBA Draft Big Board: Post–NCAA Tournament Edition
Where do Stephon Castle and Zach Edey rank after their Final Four runs? With the tournament over, we update our top 62 rankings.