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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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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
NBA Weekend Surprises, Embiid/Kawhi Murkiness, Jokic vs. the All-Timers, and the Presti Letter With Ryen Russillo
Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo discuss their favorite and least favorite Round 1 series so far
‘Hardcore’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
Bill, Chris, and Sean take it back to ’79
Netflix’s Backtrack on Transparency
Matt and Lucas reflect on why Netflix is moving away from reporting subscriber growth and average revenue per user
Trades? Sleepers? Surprises? Time for Some Bold NFL Draft Predictions!
Sheil and Ben predict some surprises that could go down in the loaded 2024 NFL draft
Scenes From the Trump Trial, the NBA’s New Rights Deal, the Afterlife of the Alt-Weeklies, and Remembering Howie Schwab
Bryan and David remember Howie Schwab, discuss the Donald Trump trial, get into upcoming bids for NBA rights, and talk about the Summer Olympics
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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 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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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 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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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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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 Will Become of the Golden State Warriors?
A play-in loss to the Sacramento Kings has brought the Warriors to their most uncertain offseason of the Steph Curry era. Whatever it takes, the goal is clear. "I want to win, plain and simple," Curry tells The Ringer.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Picking Every Award on the NBA’s 2023-24 Ballot
From Nikola Jokic’s MVP candidacy to All-Defensive honorable mentions, we go deep on every award on our official ballot as the season comes to a close
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The Sixers Survived. Now Can They Advance Past the Knicks?
Philadelphia outlasted Miami in a play-in rock fight to set up what might be the best series of the first round. The 76ers have a potential path to their first conference finals of Joel Embiid’s career … but they’ll have their work cut out for them against New York.
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‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ Is the Best Version of Conan
The comedian’s new travel show proves he’s at his best away from the rigid confines of late night
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Answering 13 Important Questions Ahead of Taylor Swift’s New Album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Swift has spent the past year touring, rereleasing her old music, and starting a new high-profile relationship. Now comes her 11th studio album. What should we expect from Swift’s latest breakup album?
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The Six Traps Every NFL GM Must Avoid
Drafting is hard! But smart NFL general managers can help their teams’ chances if they follow these handy rules.
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What Charting Reveals About the NFL Draft’s Big Six QBs
Does Jayden Daniels take too many sacks? Does Drake Maye have accuracy issues? Is Caleb Williams really Lisan al Gaib? We broke down the film to find out.
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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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Scouting Caleb Williams, the NFL Draft’s Best Quarterback
Ben dives into Williams’s college tape and discusses some of the concerns he has with Williams at the pro level
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Odds Machine: Do the Lakers Have a Shot Against the Defending Champs?
L.A.’s reward for advancing through the play-in? A rematch with the Nuggets, who swept them in last year’s Western Conference finals. What do the numbers say about LeBron and Co.’s chances this year?
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The Zion Williamson Conundrum Looms Once Again
Zion brought his best against LeBron and the Lakers, only for the worst to happen once again. As great as he is, how can the New Orleans Pelicans commit to a player who can’t stay on the floor?
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Into the Tubi-Verse
The growing popularity of a free streaming service with a wonky algorithm and a library that’s both massive and confounding may shed some light on what exactly viewers want from their TV experience
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Who Won the 2024 WNBA Draft?
Seerat Sohi recaps the 2024 WNBA draft with producer Victoria Valencia
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10 Most Memorable Dystopian Movies
Inspired by the release of ‘Civil War,’ Adam Nayman reflects on some of the most iconic dystopian movies