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KC’s Receiver Dilemma, UFC 293, ESPN in Trouble, and Million-Dollar Picks With Ariel Helwani and Ben Thompson

Bill shares his thoughts on the NFL season opener, Canada’s FIBA run, Disney vs. Spectrum, and so much more!

By Bill Simmons and Ariel Helwani
Detroit Lions v Kansas City Chiefs Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images


The Ringer’s Bill Simmons shares some postgame thoughts about the Lions’ season-opening win over the Chiefs (3:02) before making his Million-Dollar Picks for Week 1 (14:32). Then, Bill is joined by Ariel Helwani to discuss Team Canada’s FIBA run, UFC 293 story lines, and a disagreement on the Buffalo Bills (24:10). Then, Bill talks with business and tech analyst Ben Thompson about Disney vs. Spectrum, what it says for the future of cable, and more (57:04).

Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Ariel Helwani and Ben Thompson
Producer: Kyle Crichton

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