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A Dame Trade Deep Dive With Ben Thompson, Plus Seth Meyers and Million-Dollar Picks

Bill and Ben Thompson share their thoughts on the Lillard trade before Seth Meyers joins to discuss the writers strike, ‘SNL,’ and more

Week 4 NFL Picks, Props, and Predictions!

Plus, Monday morning story lines and long shots of the week

The 21st-Century Sci-Fi Canon, ‘The Creator,’ and ‘No One Will Save You’

Sean and Chris cover the new sci-fi films ‘The Creator’ and ‘No One Will Save You’ before getting into their favorite sci-fi movies since 2000

We Respond to the ‘Potomac’ Trailer, Plus ‘Southern Charm,’ ‘Orange County,’ ‘New York,’ and ‘Salt Lake City’

Rachel, Jodie, and Zack talk recent Bravo episodes and new trailer releases!

‘Ahsoka’ Episode 7 Deep Dive

Mal, Jo, and Ben talk Anakin and Thrawn lore and more!

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Nothing Is Better Than This: The Oral History of ‘Stop Making Sense’

The Talking Heads’ 1984 concert movie—which A24 recently rereleased in theaters—is as propulsive today as it was the day it came out: an ingenious, joyous celebration of music and the iconic band captured in it

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The 2023 Ryder Cup Trust Index

The Ryder Cup is a combination of skill, teamwork, and confidence. And as such, there are some golfers you should put all your faith in coming into the 2023 edition … and some to be wary of.

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The Heat Didn’t Panic for Dame. Maybe They Should Have.

Miami didn’t lose just the Damian Lillard sweepstakes on Wednesday. It potentially lost out on its Giannis Antetokounmpo pipe dream, too. What should the Heat do after losing out on another star?

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The Boys Are Back in Town With ‘Gen V’—and They’re Only Getting Started

The newest offering from the ‘Boys’ extended universe premieres Friday, and it’s full of the same super-antihero angst of the original series—now set in the bodies of impulsive, moody, horny young adults

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“Nobody Lasts Forever”: How the Packers—and Green Bay—Are Moving On With Jordan Love

The Green Bay Packers have a long, storied history of fielding great quarterbacks. And Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers aren’t easy to forget. But the Green Bay faithful are ready to fall in Love again—just ask them.

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How the Dame Deal Affects the Bucks, the NBA Title Race, and the Jrue Holiday Derby to Come

Is Milwaukee now the favorite in the East? Does Phoenix jump into pole position in the West? And where is Jrue going next? Here’s a look at Wednesday’s blockbuster trade from all angles.

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The Damian Lillard Trade Changes Everything for the Bucks

Dame is headed to Milwaukee in a stunning three-team blockbuster, potentially solving both the Bucks’ present and future problems

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Put Me In, Coach

At the second Republican presidential debate, seven try-hard candidates made their case for being taken seriously

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The Ringer’s NFL QB Rankings, Week 4

Just how elite is Tua Tagovailoa? And just how high has C.J. Stroud climbed after three impressive weeks?

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‘The Rewatchables’: ‘The Big Chill’ | Lawrence Kasdan’s Friendship Comedy-Drama

Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey to rewatch Lawrence Kasdan’s 1983 comedy-drama, ‘The Big Chill,’ with Kevin Kline, Glenn Close, Tom Berenger, William Hurt, Jeff Goldblum, Mary Kay Place, and JoBeth Williams

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‘Ahsoka’ Episode 7 Recap: Moving the Pieces Around the Peridea Chessboard

"Dreams and Madness" is a classic setup episode that saves the series’ powder for the big finish. But for a fairly inconsequential episode on a plot level, it’s still a fast-moving, mostly entertaining trip.

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The Texans Got It Right With C.J. Stroud

The Ringer’s Ben Solak breaks down how the Houston Texans may have found their franchise quarterback in rookie C.J. Stroud

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‘The Boy and the Heron’ Caps Hayao Miyazaki’s Continuing Career

Hayao Miyazaki’s latest (and possibly last) Studio Ghibli release would be a fitting film for the legendary director to go out on, not that he’s ready to retire

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Should We Be Worried About the 1-2 Jaguars?

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence is playing better than the team’s record indicates, and Jacksonville has suffered from some bad luck. But the Jaguars’ early-season struggles could be a sign that this team’s ceiling is lower than previously thought.

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The Ringer’s Week 4 NFL Power Rankings

Brock Purdy and the steady 49ers are dominating the league, and the Cowboys are … still the Cowboys. Check out the rest of the rankings here.

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Radiohead: ‘In Rainbows’

We begin our season-long dissection of ‘In Rainbows’ with a sweeping biography of the band and its historic run of landmark albums

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We’ll Never Know Everything About ‘Lost in Translation’

Just like the final words of Sofia Coppola’s now-20-year-old film, the best parts of the movie are left indecipherable

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Why Americans Are Losing Faith in College

Paul Tough discusses the noxious stew of economics, culture, and inequality that has turned a surprising number of Americans against college. Who’s to blame, and what happens next?

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How to Write a Legitimately Great Song for a Movie

According to John Carney, the director of ‘Once,’ ‘Sing Street,’ ‘Begin Again,’ and, most recently, Apple TV+’s ‘Flora and Son’

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The Definitive Guide to All Things Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Whether you’re a football fan, a Swiftie, or both, this helpful glossary will tell you everything you need to know about the budding relationship between Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, and Taylor Swift, the world’s biggest pop star

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The Best Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickup Options for Week 4

Yeah, you’ll probably want to pick up De’Von Achane. Who else?

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The Writers Strike Is Over. Can We All Be Friends Again?

What needs to happen for the new WGA deal to be finalized? Where did the WGA and AMPTP land on key issues? And what does this mean for the SAG-AFTRA strike?

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So, Which NFL Teams Can Actually Win the Super Bowl?

Yes, we’re only three weeks into the season. And yes, a lot can—and will—change over the next few months. But at this point, do any teams have a better shot than the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs? And what are the Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars doing?

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澳洲幸运5官方开奖号码结果-手机版澳洲幸运五开奖号码结果 How Deion Sanders Made Colorado Football the Center of the Sports Universe

The Coach Prime experience is more than just college football’s biggest phenomenon. It’s a revolution.

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What Marvel TV Could Learn From ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ on Its 10th Anniversary

The current era of Marvel on Disney+ has been inconsistent, to say the least. Maybe it’s time to go back to basics and learn from Phil Coulson and Co.

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The Knicks Are Finally in Position to Land a Star Again

New York’s return to respectability hasn’t been linear or smooth, but the franchise’s patience could be paying off. The next time a superstar is on the move, don’t be surprised if they target the Knicks.

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The Hot Read, Week 3: Can the Miami Dolphins Be the Best Offense of All Time?

The Dolphins dropped 70 on the Broncos, and that was without one of their best playmakers. Plus: The Chargers save their season, poor officiating almost ruins the day, the Cardinals stun the Cowboys, award winners, and—wait, the Taylor Swift–Travis Kelce rumors were correct?!?

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They Can’t All Be ‘Andor’

‘Andor’ certainly makes a case for being the "best ‘Star Wars’ series," but the beauty in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise’s Disney+ experiment is that each title succeeds for entirely different reasons

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Max Is Getting Into Live Sports—Which Is Probably Bad News for You

The age of paying an extra $10 a pop for multiple streaming services just to watch the NBA playoffs is growing closer

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The Dolphins Are More Than Just a Big-Play Offense Now. And That Should Worry the AFC.

Last year, Miami had its explosive passing game but little else. This year, Mike McDaniel and Co. have figured out how to adapt—and, perhaps more importantly, how to force teams to adapt to them.

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“In My Mind I Was Already Gone”: The Endless End of Outkast

Twenty years after the release of Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, we chart how the creation of André 3000 and Big Boi’s fifth studio album became the start of Outkast’s ending.

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‘The Continental’ Is Not Worth the Check-In

The success of ‘John Wick’ is inextricably linked to Keanu Reeves. Perhaps a TV prequel without him was always destined to underwhelm.