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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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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

Brutal Losses for the Lakers and Sixers. Plus, the Annual Daniel Jeremiah and Todd McShay NFL Draft Preview!

Russillo takes a look back at the incredible Monday night NBA playoff games, and Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah come on to discuss the top quarterbacks, share their candidates to trade up, and play a quick game of On the Clock

Thrillers in Denver and New York, Plus Breaking Down Every NBA Playoff Series

Verno and KOC talk about what makes the Cavs different this year, debate how far the Timberwolves can go with Ant and wonder whether the Pelicans can truly challenge the Thunder

‘Abigail,’ ‘Late Night With the Devil,’ and the 10 Best Horror Movies of 2024 … So Far

We’re talking the current state of horror in theaters, what did and didn’t work in some recent movies, directors we’d most like to see in the genre, and more

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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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METAL DRAFT 6(66): FLESH AND BLOOD (and Caleb Williams)

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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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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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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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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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Kool-Aid McKinstry Owns a Chucky Doll Named “Juice”

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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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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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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 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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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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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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‘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