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What Really Happened to Markelle Fultz
You’ve heard the Fultz story a thousand times. A mysterious hitch in his jump shot. A no. 1 pick who couldn’t live up to the promise. An eventual trade to the Magic. But for the first time, Fultz explains exactly what happened to him with the Sixers and how he’s found peace—and a place for himself in the NBA—on his own terms.
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The Seven Most Important Takeaways From the First Week of NFL Free Agency
What did the league tell us about what it thinks of Justin Fields? Should the Falcons feel good about the Kirk Cousins deal? Is Dak Prescott about to get paid? Why are the Lions and Bengals low-key winning the offseason? Plus, Eagles fan fiction and more.
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The ‘3 Body Problem’ Primer
The creators of ‘Game of Thrones’ are back with a blockbuster adaptation of the acclaimed book series, which happens to be quite dense. Here’s a guide to understanding what in the universe is going on.
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The 2024 NCAA Men’s Tournament Bracket Breakdown: The Best Picks for Each Region
The March Madness field is set, and we’ve made our picks for which teams could threaten each 1-seed, potentially mess up your bracket, or emerge as Cinderellas
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NBA Mock Draft 3.0: The College-Only Edition
With March Madness set to begin this week, we’re choosing landing spots for 30 of the top prospects in the NCAA ranks
The Maybe-Dangerous Mavs, a Pelicans Climb, LeBron’s All-NBA Case, and NFL Draft Guesses With Ryen Russillo
Bill and Ryen talk about Kyrie Irving’s absurd game-winner, Tyrese Haliburton’s post-injury play, and more!
The 1977 Movie Draft
Some iconic directors had things to say in ’77
Exploring the Thunder’s Chemistry, Playoff Prospects, and Tournament Anticipation
The guys also react to Kyrie Irving’s game-winner over the weekend before taking a hard look at the Suns after they lost to the Giannis-less Bucks
Reckless “Behavior,” Mental Health, and the Kate Middleton Conspiracy
Van and Rachel also discuss the latest ruling in Texas regarding age verification
‘Manhunt’ and Apple TV+’s Historical Fiction Niche. Plus, ‘The Bear’ News.
Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss news and updates in the Hulu and Apple TV+ realms
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What Happens to Harlem When It’s White?
A century after the Renaissance, Harlem as we once knew it is dying a slow, strange death
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The Baffling Conclusion to the Justin Fields Trade Saga
The Bears traded Fields to the Steelers, and one of the central questions of the 2024 NFL offseason has finally been answered. But this move raises other questions, namely: Why couldn’t Chicago get more for Fields than this?
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Is J.J. McCarthy Actually Worth a Top 10 Pick?
Buzz is growing for the Michigan quarterback, but opinions on him vary wildly
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Should the U.S. Ban TikTok?
Derek shares his thoughts on the question of the moment in tech and tech politics: whether TikTok should be banned in the United States
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No Defensive Lineman Dominated the NFL Like Aaron Donald
Donald retires from the Rams as the greatest defensive player of his generation. We may never see another interior lineman like him again.
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The NBA Top 100: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is Officially Top Five
Check out the new order in our NBA player rankings—plus fresh takes on virtually every player that made the cut
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Tracking Every Major Deal in Free Agency
Kirk Cousins is off to Atlanta. Saquon Barkley switched teams in the NFC East. And now, the Chiefs have finally added a new, speedy wide receiver.
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NFL Mock Draft: How Free Agency Has Shaken Up the First Round
The Falcons no longer need a quarterback—and that opens up plenty of possibilities at the top of the board
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So Who’s the GOAT? LeBron or Jordan?
Big Wos also talks about Cade Cunningham’s play and some spelling mistakes on the Kobe Bryant statue
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‘Manhunt’ Knows You Know What Happens to John Wilkes Booth
The new Apple TV+ series manages a difficult balancing act: spicing up a story whose ending is a foregone conclusion
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Are the Lakers Fated for the Play-In?
Last night’s loss to Sacramento had major implications for the Western Conference standings. Did it doom the Lakers? Check out The Ringer’s Odds Machine for updated playoff projections.
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Kram Session: The Mercurial Mavs and the Reasons NBA Scoring Is Down
Can the NBA’s streakiest team find stability before the playoffs? Plus, quantifying Anthony Edwards’s astronomical usage, explaining the league’s offensive downturn, and more.
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Season 2 of ‘The Traitors’ Assembled One of the Best Reality TV Casts of All Time. Now Let’s Cast Season 3.
Move over, CT, Phaedra, and Parvati—it’s time for Wes, Stassi, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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‘Risky Business’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan
Bill and Chris rewatch the 1983 film starring Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay
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Zion Is Looking More Like Zion. And the Pelicans Are Looking More Like Contenders.
New Orleans has quietly been one of the NBA’s best teams in 2024, riding its defense, depth, and indomitable star up the Western Conference standings. But is that formula sustainable, and can it survive in the playoffs?
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‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s’: The Complete Collection
After three-plus years and countless trips down memory lane, it’s time to end this chapter of ‘60 Songs.’ To celebrate the occasion, we’ve cataloged each episode, including website excerpts, interview highlights, and everything in between.
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Russell Wilson Doesn’t Fix the Steelers
Is Russ really an upgrade over the current Steelers QB corps? Ben explores this question and more!
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‘Love Lies Bleeding’ Review: Kristen Stewart Finds Love, Drugs, and Murder
Things might get out of control, but the excess can be exhilarating
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The NFL Keeps Telling Us Running Backs Aren’t Valuable. We Keep Loving Them Anyway.
It might be sound business to replace aging running backs like Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, and Aaron Jones with younger or cheaper players. So why does it feel so wrong?
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“This Is Invincible’s Show”: Robert Kirkman on the Back Half of ‘Invincible’ Season 2
As ‘Invincible’ returns for the rest of its second season, we talk to its creator about what’s in store for the series
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Everything You Need to Watch on Streaming
First of all, catch up on that ‘Love Is Blind’ reunion. Once that’s done, check out the rest of our top picks on streaming.
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Kirk Cousins Raises the Falcons’ Floor. Can He Also Raise Their Ceiling?
After a few seasons in quarterback hell, Atlanta paid a premium to secure an upgrade at the position. Cousins brings stability—and heightened expectations.
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Can the Los Angeles Clippers Get Their Mojo Back?
After a spirited climb up the Western Conference standings, the Clippers have hit a post-All-Star lull. With Russell Westbrook out indefinitely, will they be able to rediscover their flow in time for the NBA playoffs?
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The Ringer MMA March Pound-for-Pound Rankings
The "Suga Show" was a hit in South Beach, and after his brilliant first title defense at UFC 299, Sean O’Malley is moving up in the rankings
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How Hollywood’s Hit Formula Flopped—and What Could Come Next
The past 18 months have seen a major change in the film industry: The old franchise models have lost their luster, and original films are dominating at the box office. Lucas Shaw joins to explain!
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Six Takeaways From a Wild Start to NFL Free Agency
Kirk Cousins secured another big bag, the Panthers got worse, the running back market isn’t dead, and more things you need to know from the first day of the NFL’s first wave of free agency
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What Are the Vikings’ QB Options Post–Kirk Cousins? And Where Does the Team Go From Here?
Cousins is leaving for Atlanta, Minnesota missed the boat on top free agents, and the team doesn’t have a high draft pick this spring. Who’ll be under center for 2024? And will they be the Vikings’ long-term answer?
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Kate Middleton’s Photoshop Scandal Explainer
Juliet and Amanda are here to tell you everything you need to know about the multilayered Kate Middleton scandal!
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The Top 50 Prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft
Our expanded big board has everything you need to know about the incoming draft class—from potential no. 1 picks to second-round role players, and everyone in between
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The Oscars to Viewers Everywhere: “We Are So Back”
Sunday night’s Academy Awards were genuinely the best they’ve been in years. And the positive upturn was not just a coincidence.
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NBA Mock Draft 2.0: What If the Spurs Win the Lottery Again?
Without a Victor Wembanyama–type prospect in this year’s class, the top of the draft is wide open. How might things play out if San Antonio gets the top pick?
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The NFL Quarterback Carousel Is Officially in Motion. Which Players Will Wind Up Where?
Russell Wilson and Baker Mayfield are already off the board, signing with the Steelers and re-signing with the Bucs, respectively. But where will Kirk Cousins, Justin Fields, and other QBs land? And what will their moves mean for the market overall?