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The Greatest Diss Tracks of All Time, Ranked
As the dust settles on the Kendrick and Drake beef, we couldn’t help but ask: What’s the best diss record in rap history? We’re counting them down, from 2Pac to Ice Cube to 50 Cent and more.
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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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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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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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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
The Incredible Tom Brady Roast, Mitchell’s Magic Trick, Round 2 Picks, and the Murky Futures of Deion and LeBron With Ryen Russillo and Van Lathan
Plus, Anthony Edwards keeps climbing
‘Along Came Polly’ With Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey
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Ant-Man’s Statement Game, Early Series Prices, and The Hundred
The East Coast Bias boys recap this weekend’s games before previewing the upcoming NBA slate
A Report From the Tom Brady Roast, Pat Beverley Stiffs a Reporter, and Kristi Noem’s Memoir-gate
Bryan and David also get into the negotiations for the NBA media rights
Should Alex Sarr Go No. 1? Plus, Overtime Elite Prospects in the NBA Draft With OTE GM Damien Wilkins
Damien Wilkins, a former pro basketball player who is now the general manager and head of basketball at Overtime Elite, joins to discuss the potential of former OTE players Alex Sarr and Rob Dillingham and much more
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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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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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‘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 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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What Should I Watch on Streaming?
‘Hacks’ is back, while ‘Baby Reindeer’ gains momentum and ‘The Sympathizer’ heats up
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Where Have All the Second-Round Quarterbacks Gone?
A decade ago, prospects like Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix would have been day-two draft picks. Now, though, the quarterback market has inflated to a point that the second-round QB is going extinct—and teams are learning the wrong drafting lessons.
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Character Study: Tashi Duncan
In ‘Challengers,’ it’s no secret what Art Donaldson and Patrick Zweig want. But what does the object of their affection (and their tennis) truly desire?
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Why ‘Baby Reindeer’ Rose to the Top
Richard Gadd’s nuanced miniseries occupies the lead spot on Netflix’s Global Top 10, and it doesn’t show signs of budging
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How Will the Gaza War Finally End?
As protests spread around the world, Derek is joined by Natan Sachs to discuss what is currently going on in the conflict between Israel and Hamas
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The 2024 Movie Star Ranking: 35 Under 35
Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Margot Robbie, and many other actors have starred in huge roles recently. How do they all rank?
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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