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The Timberwolves Are Squeezing the Life Out of the Nuggets

Minnesota’s defensive tour de force rendered Denver unrecognizable in Game 2, which felt like an emphatic arrival for the Wolves and a new nadir for the defending champs

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Dissecting the Genius Strategy of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

"Family Matters," "Meet the Grahams," "The Heart Part 6"—where do we stand after the craziest weekend of the Drake-Kendrick beef? A new episode of ‘Dissect’ breaks it all down.

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The Pacers Might Have an Unsolvable Jalen Brunson Problem

Indiana threw the kitchen sink at New York’s star point guard in Game 1. It barely fazed him. Can the Knicks’ supernova be stopped?

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Ranking the Best Jokes From the Tom Brady Roast

Who had the best set in the Netflix roast of the GOAT? Which lines landed, and which flopped? How did Brady himself fare? These are the definitive post-roast rankings.

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Dissecting the Genius Strategy of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

"Family Matters," "Meet the Grahams," "The Heart Part 6"—where do we stand after the craziest weekend of the Drake-Kendrick beef? A new episode of ‘Dissect’ breaks it all down.

Is Denver Dead? Plus, Knicks Escape With a Win and Game 1 Previews.

Verno and KOC discuss the Wolves’ series lead as well as Tom Thibodeau’s strategy, Donovan Mitchell’s importance to the Cavs, and their excitement for Thunder-Mavs

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“Everyone Was Staring at Me Like I Was Already Dead”: How ‘The Fall Guy’ Pulled Off Its Audacious Stunts

The team behind the Ryan Gosling–Emily Blunt action comedy set out to preserve the stunt industry’s past and reshape its future

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Drake and Kendrick Lamar Is the Last Great Rap Beef. Thank God.

On "Family Matters," "Meet the Grahams," and the wildest week hip-hop has seen in decades—plus where it all could be headed

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Are Flying Cars Finally Here?

Gideon Lewis-Kraus joins the show to talk about the past, present, and future of flying car technology, why flying cars don’t presently exist, and more

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The Anthony Edwards Takeover and the NBA’s Biggest Second-Round Story Lines

The Timberwolves’ ascendant star flipped the script on Denver in Game 1; can the Nuggets find a way to slow him down? Plus, thoughts on the Cavaliers’ Game 7 survival, the Knicks’ depth issues, and the Luka vs. SGA showdown in Mavericks-Thunder.

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The Encyclopedia of “Oh Shit” Moments From Victor Wembanyama’s Rookie Season

The San Antonio Spurs center just won the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award after one of the most impressive debut seasons in league history. These are the games, buckets, blocks, and minutiae that made our jaws drop—and that tell us where Wemby’s game could be headed.

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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? As the NBA prepares to announce the Rookie of the Year award, check out our final rankings for a potentially historic rookie class.

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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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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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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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Pearl Jam Clubhouse Tour With Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament

Bill Simmons gets a tour of Eddie Vedder’s impressive baseball collection in the band’s home away from home.

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What Should I Watch on Streaming?

‘Hacks’ is back, while ‘Baby Reindeer’ gains momentum and ‘The Sympathizer’ heats up

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‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’ Live Reaction to Magic-Cavs Game 7

Join Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo following the conclusion of the final game of the NBA playoffs' first round as they discuss second-round matchups and the weekend’s best performances

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Is Nuggets Vs. Wolves the Real NBA Finals?

In this week’s episode of ‘In My Feelings,’ Big Wos previews the Nuggets vs. Wolves playoff matchup, talks transactional news in the NBA, and gives Tyrese Maxey his flowers for a great season despite getting knocked out of the playoffs

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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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When Does Giannis Watch Begin?

Injuries derailed the Bucks’ season, but the list of concerns is mounting for both Milwaukee and its two-time MVP. At what point does either side consider an exit strategy?

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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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The Timberwolves Were Built to Destroy the Nuggets

The NBA’s most intriguing second-round series couldn’t have been scripted better. From Jokic vs. Gobert to the Tim Connelly Revenge Series, we preview all the story lines.

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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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The Tom Brady Roast Drinking Game

A cast of comedians and former New England Patriots will take turns roasting the seven-time Super Bowl–winning QB on Sunday, and the jokes about deflated balls should be plenty. Enjoy the roast responsibly with our handy drinking game.

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‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’ Live Reactions to Thursday’s Game 6s

Join Bill Simmons and Rob Mahoney following the conclusion of Thursday’s Sixers-Knicks game as they take stock of the first-round action in the NBA playoffs

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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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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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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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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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The Los Angeles Clippers Just Can’t Keep Up

The defining theme of the 2024 playoffs is generational turnover. And after getting run off the floor by the Mavericks in Game 5, the Clippers’ veteran stars are one loss away from joining their generational cohort in Cancun—and an offseason of difficult questions.

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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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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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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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Eight Pressing Questions for NFL Teams After the 2024 Draft

The draft is history, so it’s time to focus on the important issues of the offseason: What exactly is Jerry Jones’s plan for the Cowboys? Is Mike McDaniel cooking up something new for the Dolphins offense? And have the Panthers hit rock bottom yet?

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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