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The Wedding Scammer Faces Justice

The Wedding Scammer Faces Justice

The Wedding Scammer Faces Justice

The Wedding Scammer Faces Justice

The Wedding Scammer

The Latest

Charles Barkley on His Uneasy ESPN Partnership, Skinny Luka, and More

Charles Barkley on His Uneasy ESPN Partnership, Skinny Luka, and More

Charles Barkley on ESPN Unease and More

The Bill Simmons Podcast • 1 hr 34 min

Charles Barkley on His Uneasy ESPN Partnership, Skinny Luka, and More

Charles Barkley on His Uneasy ESPN Partnership, Skinny Luka, and More

Charles Barkley on ESPN Unease and More

The Bill Simmons Podcast • 1 hr 34 min

The Last Gasp of Steelers Exceptionalism

The Last Gasp of Steelers Exceptionalism

By Alex Kirshner • 9 min read

The Last Gasp of Steelers Exceptionalism

The Last Gasp of Steelers Exceptionalism

By Alex Kirshner • 9 min read

Special Project

Week 1 NFL Power Rankings: Will Anyone Catch the Eagles?

Week 1 NFL Power Rankings: Will Anyone Catch the Eagles?

Week 1 NFL Power Rankings

Special Project

Week 1 NFL Power Rankings: Will Anyone Catch the Eagles?

Week 1 NFL Power Rankings: Will Anyone Catch the Eagles?

Week 1 NFL Power Rankings

College Football

Bill Belichick Was Not Ready for That College Life

Bill Belichick Was Not Ready for That College Life

Bill Belichick’s Rude College Awakening

By Joel Anderson • 5 min read

College Football

Bill Belichick Was Not Ready for That College Life

Bill Belichick Was Not Ready for That College Life

Bill Belichick’s Rude College Awakening

By Joel Anderson • 5 min read

It’s Not You. It’s the Rise of the NBA Situationship.

It’s Not You. It’s the Rise of the NBA Situationship.

The Rise of the NBA Situationship

By Kirk Goldsberry • 6 min read

It’s Not You. It’s the Rise of the NBA Situationship.

It’s Not You. It’s the Rise of the NBA Situationship.

The Rise of the NBA Situationship

By Kirk Goldsberry • 6 min read

Noteworthy Reads

Noteworthy Reads

Fantasy Football Win Your Draft

Special Project

The Ringer’s 2025 Fantasy Football Rankings

The Ringer’s 2025 Fantasy Football Rankings

The Ringer’s 2025 Fantasy Rankings

The Ringer Staff

Special Project

The Ringer’s 2025 Fantasy Football Rankings

The Ringer’s 2025 Fantasy Football Rankings

The Ringer’s 2025 Fantasy Rankings

Special Project

George Kittle: The Only Tight End Outside the Big Two Worth Reaching For?

George Kittle: The Only Tight End Outside the Big Two Worth Reaching For?

George Kittle: Worth the Reach?

Special Project

George Kittle: The Only Tight End Outside the Big Two Worth Reaching For?

George Kittle: The Only Tight End Outside the Big Two Worth Reaching For?

George Kittle: Worth the Reach?

Special Project

Joe Burrow: How Soon Is Too Soon to Draft a Pocket Passer?

Joe Burrow: How Soon Is Too Soon to Draft a Pocket Passer?

Joe Burrow: A Reliable Pocket Passer

Special Project

Joe Burrow: How Soon Is Too Soon to Draft a Pocket Passer?

Joe Burrow: How Soon Is Too Soon to Draft a Pocket Passer?

Joe Burrow: A Reliable Pocket Passer

Special Project

Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Don’t Overthink a Receiver Who Catches Everything

Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Don’t Overthink a Receiver Who Catches Everything

Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Don’t Overthink It

Special Project

Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Don’t Overthink a Receiver Who Catches Everything

Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Don’t Overthink a Receiver Who Catches Everything

Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Don’t Overthink It

The 101 Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century

The 101 Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century

The 21st Century’s Best Movie Performances

The 101 Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century

The 101 Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century

The 21st Century’s Best Movie Performances

The Ringer Staff

The Ringer Staff

Spotlight

NFL Season Preview
Ranking Every NFL Offense for 2025
Ranking Every NFL Offense for 2025
By Sheil Kapadia • Aug. 19 • 29 min read
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NFL Season Preview
Ranking Every NFL Offense for 2025
Ranking Every NFL Offense for 2025
By Sheil Kapadia • Aug. 19 • 29 min read
See More on the NFL

Podcasts

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The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Bill Simmons Podcast

Charles Barkley on His Uneasy ESPN Partnership, Skinny Luka, and More

Charles Barkley on His Uneasy ESPN Partnership, Skinny Luka, and More

Charles Barkley on ESPN Unease and More

The Wedding Scammer

The Wedding Scammer

The Wedding Scammer Faces Justice

The Wedding Scammer Faces Justice

The Ringer NFL Show

The Ringer NFL Show

Bold Predictions for the 2025 NFL Season

Bold Predictions for the 2025 NFL Season

Last Song Standing

Last Song Standing

Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’ vs. SZA’s ‘Ctrl’

Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’ vs. SZA’s ‘Ctrl’

Higher Learning With Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Higher Learning With Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Higher Learning

The Epstein Files, AIPAC, and Gerrymandering With Representative Ro Khanna

The Epstein Files, AIPAC, and Gerrymandering With Representative Ro Khanna

Representative Ro Khanna on Gerrymandering

Explore All Podcasts

College Football Week 1

College Football

Bill Belichick Was Not Ready for That College Life

Bill Belichick Was Not Ready for That College Life

Bill Belichick’s Rude College Awakening

By Joel Anderson • 5 min read

College Football

Belichick-Brady Legacy Update, Arch’s Struggles, Bama in Trouble, and More From CFB Week 1 With Todd McShay and Danny Kanell

Belichick-Brady Legacy Update, Arch’s Struggles, Bama in Trouble, and More From CFB Week 1 With Todd McShay and Danny Kanell

Belichick-Brady Update, Arch’s Struggles, and More From CFB Week 1

Arch’s Struggles and CFB Week 1 Review

The Ryen Russillo Podcast

Week 1 CFB Recap and Reactions Following LSU vs. Clemson

Week 1 CFB Recap and Reactions Following LSU vs. Clemson

Week 1 CFB Recap and Reactions

The McShay Show

College Football

Alabama Loses, Arch Manning Craters, and More Week 1 Reactions

Alabama Loses, Arch Manning Craters, and More Week 1 Reactions

Week 1: Alabama Loses and Arch Craters

Ringer Tailgate

The Legend of Lee Corso, the Man Who Created ‘GameDay,’ With ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit

The Legend of Lee Corso, the Man Who Created ‘GameDay,’ With ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit

The Legend of Lee Corso, the Man Who Created ‘GameDay’

The Legend of Lee Corso

The Press Box • 1 hr 2 min

College Football

The SEC’s Era of Invincibility Is Over

The SEC’s Era of Invincibility Is Over

By Jordan Ritter Conn • 13 min read

College Football

Bill Belichick Was Not Ready for That College Life

Bill Belichick Was Not Ready for That College Life

Bill Belichick’s Rude College Awakening

By Joel Anderson • 5 min read

College Football

Belichick-Brady Legacy Update, Arch’s Struggles, Bama in Trouble, and More From CFB Week 1 With Todd McShay and Danny Kanell

Belichick-Brady Legacy Update, Arch’s Struggles, Bama in Trouble, and More From CFB Week 1 With Todd McShay and Danny Kanell

Belichick-Brady Update, Arch’s Struggles, and More From CFB Week 1

Arch’s Struggles and CFB Week 1 Review

The Ryen Russillo Podcast

Week 1 CFB Recap and Reactions Following LSU vs. Clemson

Week 1 CFB Recap and Reactions Following LSU vs. Clemson

Week 1 CFB Recap and Reactions

The McShay Show

College Football

Alabama Loses, Arch Manning Craters, and More Week 1 Reactions

Alabama Loses, Arch Manning Craters, and More Week 1 Reactions

Week 1: Alabama Loses and Arch Craters

Ringer Tailgate

The Legend of Lee Corso, the Man Who Created ‘GameDay,’ With ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit

The Legend of Lee Corso, the Man Who Created ‘GameDay,’ With ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit

The Legend of Lee Corso, the Man Who Created ‘GameDay’

The Legend of Lee Corso

The Press Box • 1 hr 2 min

College Football

The SEC’s Era of Invincibility Is Over

The SEC’s Era of Invincibility Is Over

By Jordan Ritter Conn • 13 min read

College Football

Bill Belichick Was Not Ready for That College Life

Bill Belichick Was Not Ready for That College Life

Bill Belichick’s Rude College Awakening

By Joel Anderson • 5 min read

College Football

Belichick-Brady Legacy Update, Arch’s Struggles, Bama in Trouble, and More From CFB Week 1 With Todd McShay and Danny Kanell

Belichick-Brady Legacy Update, Arch’s Struggles, Bama in Trouble, and More From CFB Week 1 With Todd McShay and Danny Kanell

Belichick-Brady Update, Arch’s Struggles, and More From CFB Week 1

Arch’s Struggles and CFB Week 1 Review

The Ryen Russillo Podcast

Week 1 CFB Recap and Reactions Following LSU vs. Clemson

Week 1 CFB Recap and Reactions Following LSU vs. Clemson

Week 1 CFB Recap and Reactions

The McShay Show

College Football

Alabama Loses, Arch Manning Craters, and More Week 1 Reactions

Alabama Loses, Arch Manning Craters, and More Week 1 Reactions

Week 1: Alabama Loses and Arch Craters

Ringer Tailgate

The Legend of Lee Corso, the Man Who Created ‘GameDay,’ With ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit

The Legend of Lee Corso, the Man Who Created ‘GameDay,’ With ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit

The Legend of Lee Corso, the Man Who Created ‘GameDay’

The Legend of Lee Corso

The Press Box • 1 hr 2 min

College Football

The SEC’s Era of Invincibility Is Over

The SEC’s Era of Invincibility Is Over

By Jordan Ritter Conn • 13 min read

Videos

Videos

Judge Judy Knows Her Worth

Judge Judy Knows Her Worth

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • Sept. 2

Judge Judy Knows Her Worth

Judge Judy Knows Her Worth

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • Sept. 2

Spotlight

The Best Movie Performances of the Century
The Best Under-10-Minute Movie Performances of the 21st Century
The Best Under-10-Minute Movie Performances of the 21st Century
The Best Sub-10-Minute Movie Performances
By Justin Sayles and 1 more • Aug. 28 • 6 min read
See the Full List
The Best Movie Performances of the Century
The Best Under-10-Minute Movie Performances of the 21st Century
The Best Under-10-Minute Movie Performances of the 21st Century
The Best Sub-10-Minute Movie Performances
By Justin Sayles and 1 more • Aug. 28 • 6 min read
See the Full List

The Ringer’s Sophomore QB Week

Who Are the Chicago Bears in Year Two of the Caleb Williams Experience?

Who Are the Chicago Bears in Year Two of the Caleb Williams Experience?

Is Caleb Williams Ready to Make the Leap?

By Nora Princiotti • 6 min read

Who Are the Chicago Bears in Year Two of the Caleb Williams Experience?

Who Are the Chicago Bears in Year Two of the Caleb Williams Experience?

Is Caleb Williams Ready to Make the Leap?

Nora Princiotti

The Michael Penix Jr. Era Has Arrived in Atlanta

The Michael Penix Jr. Era Has Arrived in Atlanta

By Diante Lee • 10 min read

The Michael Penix Jr. Era Has Arrived in Atlanta

The Michael Penix Jr. Era Has Arrived in Atlanta

The Saints’ Sad Quarterback Competition Is Over

The Saints’ Sad Quarterback Competition Is Over

The Saints’ Sad QB Battle Is Over

By Riley McAtee • 7 min read

The Saints’ Sad Quarterback Competition Is Over

The Saints’ Sad Quarterback Competition Is Over

The Saints’ Sad QB Battle Is Over

Mission Accomplished: A Deep Dive Into the Movies of the Bush Era

Mission Accomplished, Episode 6: ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 6: ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’

‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’

Mission Accomplished • Aug. 29 • 43 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 5: ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 5: ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’

‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’

Mission Accomplished • Aug. 26 • 46 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 4: ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 4: ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’

‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’

Mission Accomplished

Mission Accomplished

• Aug. 22 • 42 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 3: ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 3: ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’

‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’

Mission Accomplished

Mission Accomplished

• Aug. 19 • 48 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 6: ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 6: ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’

‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’

Mission Accomplished • Aug. 29 • 43 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 5: ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 5: ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’

‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’

Mission Accomplished

Mission Accomplished

Mission Accomplished, Episode 4: ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 4: ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’

‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’

Mission Accomplished

Mission Accomplished

Mission Accomplished, Episode 3: ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 3: ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’

‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’

Mission Accomplished

Mission Accomplished

Lately in Pop Culture

Special Project

The 10 Best Shows to Watch on Streaming

The 10 Best Shows to Watch on Streaming

The 10 Best Shows to Watch Now

The Ringer Staff

Special Project

The 10 Best Shows to Watch on Streaming

The 10 Best Shows to Watch on Streaming

The 10 Best Shows to Watch Now

Pour One Out for the Gaylors

Pour One Out for the Gaylors

By Helena Hunt • 5 min read

Pour One Out for the Gaylors

Pour One Out for the Gaylors

21st-Century Cinema in Review: ‘Creed’

21st-Century Cinema in Review: ‘Creed’

By Adam Nayman and 1 more • 15 min read

21st-Century Cinema in Review: ‘Creed’

21st-Century Cinema in Review: ‘Creed’

Adam Nayman and 1 more

Lately in Basketball

Jeremy Lin Has Retired. Let’s Look Back at Linsanity.

Jeremy Lin Has Retired. Let’s Look Back at Linsanity.

Jeremy Lin Has Retired. Let’s Look Back at Linsanity.

The Legacy of Linsanity, 10 Years Later

By Daniel Chin • 20 min read

Jeremy Lin Has Retired. Let’s Look Back at Linsanity.

Jeremy Lin Has Retired. Let’s Look Back at Linsanity.

Jeremy Lin Has Retired. Let’s Look Back at Linsanity.

The Legacy of Linsanity, 10 Years Later

It’s Not You. It’s the Rise of the NBA Situationship.

It’s Not You. It’s the Rise of the NBA Situationship.

The Rise of the NBA Situationship

By Kirk Goldsberry • 6 min read

It’s Not You. It’s the Rise of the NBA Situationship.

It’s Not You. It’s the Rise of the NBA Situationship.

The Rise of the NBA Situationship

Kirk Goldsberry

An NBA Fan’s Guide to the Most Stacked EuroBasket Ever

An NBA Fan’s Guide to the Most Stacked EuroBasket Ever

An NBA Fan’s Guide to the Most Stacked EuroBasket Ever

An NBA Fan’s Guide to EuroBasket 2025

By Danny Chau • 14 min read

An NBA Fan’s Guide to the Most Stacked EuroBasket Ever

An NBA Fan’s Guide to the Most Stacked EuroBasket Ever

An NBA Fan’s Guide to the Most Stacked EuroBasket Ever

An NBA Fan’s Guide to EuroBasket 2025

Lately in Football

College Football

Bill Belichick Was Not Ready for That College Life

Bill Belichick Was Not Ready for That College Life

Bill Belichick’s Rude College Awakening

By Joel Anderson • 5 min read

Bill Belichick Was Not Ready for That College Life

Bill Belichick Was Not Ready for That College Life

Bill Belichick’s Rude College Awakening

The Last Gasp of Steelers Exceptionalism

The Last Gasp of Steelers Exceptionalism

By Alex Kirshner • 9 min read

The Last Gasp of Steelers Exceptionalism

The Last Gasp of Steelers Exceptionalism

Can Drake Maye End the QB Nature-vs.-Nurture Debate Once and for All?

Can Drake Maye End the QB Nature-vs.-Nurture Debate Once and for All?

Drake Maye and the End of Nature vs. Nurture

By Steven Ruiz • 9 min read

Can Drake Maye End the QB Nature-vs.-Nurture Debate Once and for All?

Can Drake Maye End the QB Nature-vs.-Nurture Debate Once and for All?

Drake Maye and the End of Nature vs. Nurture

The McShay Show Live

The McShay Show Live

About the Event

Join longtime NFL draft and college football analyst Todd McShay as his podcast, ‘The McShay Show,’ brings you inside the unique world of an NFL talent evaluator. Tickets on sale Friday, August 15, at 10 a.m. CT.

When?

Wednesday, September 10 | 7 PM

Where?

Lincoln Hall, Chicago

The McShay Show Live

The McShay Show Live

When and Where

Wednesday, September 10, 7 PM. Chicago

Event Details

Join longtime NFL draft and college football analyst Todd McShay as his podcast, ‘The McShay Show,’ brings you inside the unique world of an NFL talent evaluator. Tickets on sale Friday, August 15, at 10 a.m. CT.