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NFL Mock Draft: What If the Patriots Trade Down?
The draft is just one night away, but it’s still difficult to make sense of the QB shuffling we expect to see. Here’s the latest look at how it could all unfold.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder Feel Different This Time Around
Playoff basketball is back in Oklahoma City. And despite the parallels to the Baby Thunder from a generation ago, the new iteration of this team is its own beast.
NFL Draft Trade Predictions, QB Bust Tendencies, Phoenix in Trouble, Dallas Fights Back, and More
In Part 1 of a two-parter, Ben Solak comes on to discuss the upcoming NFL draft. Then, in Part 2, KOC joins to recap the NBA playoffs.
‘Shogun’ Finale With Creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks
Chris and Andy also chat about Taylor Swift’s latest album and the recent ‘Bluey’ episode
Scouting Nikola Topic and Young Players Who Are Shining in the Playoffs
Plus, what do the Magic need to do in the offseason?
Which Bidder Is Best for Paramount?
Matt also gives a box office prediction for ‘Challengers,’ starring Zendaya
Julie and the Collision of Art and Real Life With Amy Jo Johnson and Gina-Prince Bythewood (Eps. 118-119)
Juliet and Greg discuss Episodes 118 and 119 (two Julie Emrick–centric episodes), and are joined by Gina Prince-Bythewood, as well as Julie herself: Amy Jo Johnson
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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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What Can Caleb Williams’s Worst College Game Tell Us About His NFL Prospects?
All college quarterbacks have bad games—even future greats like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson. But what do those games signal about their NFL futures? And what does Williams’s Notre Dame tape show about his game?
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Can Joel Embiid Still Save the Sixers’ Season?
Philadelphia was 27 seconds away from squaring its series with New York; now it faces a dreaded 0-2 hole. But Game 2 provided at least one reason to believe that a comeback remains possible.
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‘Hardcore’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
Bill, Chris, and Sean rewatch the 1979 neo-noir thriller ‘Hardcore,’ starring George C. Scott, Season Hubley, and Peter Boyle
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What Kind of a Superpower Is India Becoming?
The 2024 Indian general election is already underway, and the popular and controversial Narendra Modi looks to be the favorite. How is India changing under Modi?
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NFL Mock Draft: Is J.J. McCarthy Destined to Be a Viking?
Plus: Could the Cardinals trade both down and up to still land the player they want?
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Can James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers Save Each Other?
Harden might not be capable of carrying an offense the way he once was, but he just may be the perfect point guard to elevate the Clippers. Heading into the most consequential playoff run of the Paul George–Kawhi Leonard era, can Harden and his team transcend years of playoff disappointment?
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Hoping to Draft the Next Puka Nacua? Look No Further Than These Six Late-Round Prospects
Finding a Day 3 prospect as immediately productive as last season’s breakout rookie sensation might sound impossible, but don’t sleep on these prospects, who could be steals in the 2024 draft
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Can the Sacramento Kings Escape the NBA’s Maddening Middle?
The bar has been raised in Sacramento. Will this version of the Kings be able to reach it? Or will adjustments need to be made after the team plateaued this season? A critical offseason lies ahead.
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METAL DRAFT 6(66): FLESH AND BLOOD (and Caleb Williams)
You’ve never seen a draft like this ...
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NFL Mock Draft: Will Washington Take Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels?
The draft is mere days away. Here’s our latest prognostication on how picks 1 through 32 will play out.
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NBA Playoff Overreactions: One Reckless Takeaway From Every Game 1
Home teams are unbeatable. The Damian Lillard trade was worth it. LeBron James is stuck in a time loop. After one whole weekend of postseason basketball, it’s time to jump to conclusions.
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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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Here’s How Every First-Round Pick of the 2024 NFL Draft Will Play Out
You’ve read the mock drafts. Now, get ready for the trades and surprises—and angry phone calls??—going on behind the scenes during the NFL draft. Here’s exactly how the first round is going to go down.
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Is ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Taylor Swift’s Most Controversial Album?
Reviewing the sprawling double album—and the reaction to it—on a new ‘Every Single Album’
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‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’ Live Reactions to the NBA Playoffs’ Opening Weekend
Join Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo following the conclusion of Sunday’s Pelicans-Thunder game as they analyze all the Game 1s from this weekend’s first-round action
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The Hater’s Guide to the 2024 NBA Playoffs’ First Round
Which first-round series will produce the most jokes? From the dream Knicks-76ers clash to the Lakers-Nuggets "rivalry," we break down every matchup and the reputations at stake.
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2024 NBA Playoff Predictions: Finals Picks, Upsets, and Summer Blockbusters
Which top seed could go down early? Who will ultimately make the Finals? And which star could be on the move after an early exit? We preview the postseason.
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The Victor Wembanyama Interview: Wemby Goes Deep on His Historic Rookie Season
The Spurs sensation sits down (thankfully) for an exclusive with The Ringer to talk about Jokic, Embiid, Pop, and a rookie season unlike any other. "I always want more, so I’m not surprised," he says.
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What’s Next for Steph Curry and the Warriors?
Big Wos talks about the Lakers-Nuggets playoff matchup, the Warriors’ play-in exit, and Team USA
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The Taylor Swift ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Exit Survey
Swift’s latest album is here and it’s full of angry breakup songs … about Matty Healy? What are the best tracks and most quotable lyrics from ‘TTPD’? Where did Swift miss the mark? And how will this album be received?
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Why Did Taylor Swift Want to Live in the 1830s?
Are the simmering years leading up to the Civil War really that alluring?
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Rick Ross Is the Dark Horse in Hip-Hop’s War Against Drake
Of all the belligerents involved in the Drake-Kendrick beef, Ricky Rozay might be the biggest menace
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What the Heck Should I Watch on Streaming?
You’re in luck: The best show of 2024 so far is coming to a head, there’s another incredible video game adaptation to get lost in, and Lily Gladstone is back
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Health Fads and Fictions: VO2 Max, Supplement Mania, Sunlight, and Immortality
Today’s show is a critical look at some of the most popular health fads of the moment, with return guests Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg
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The 13 Biggest Questions of the NBA’s First Round
Do the new Lakers have a shot against the Nuggets? Can the Pacers beat the Giannis-less Bucks? And how will the Clippers deal with Luka?
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The 2024 NFL Draft Class Is Full of Older Prospects. Does Age Matter?
College football’s changing landscape is starting to impact the NFL draft, with older prospects—particularly at quarterback—and a thinner draft class.
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The New York Rangers Are in Pole Position for the Cup. That’s What’s So Unsettling.
It’s been 30 years since the team won a Stanley Cup, and the last decade in particular has been full of almosts. Now, after winning the Presidents’ Trophy, it’s time to prove that this year will be different.
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The Twisted Irony of the Jontay Porter Scandal
Jontay Porter couldn’t resist the temptation to gamble. Neither can the NBA.
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When Fans Fight Back
Oakland has become a new center of sports fan activism. But with the A’s headed to Las Vegas, what are the fans there still fighting for? Why should fans elsewhere care?
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The ‘Ringer NFL Draft Show’ Live First-Round Mock
Who will Washington take at no. 2? Where will J.J. McCarthy land? And how could the rest of the top 32 picks unfold? The ‘Ringer NFL Draft Show’ crew makes their predictions.