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The Comeback After the Collapse
There’s more to Keyontae Johnson’s story than just the moment everyone remembers. "I don’t want to be remembered as just the person that collapsed," he says.
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Dame and Harden Aren’t the Only NBA Offseason Questions Left
There’s nothing like a fresh Damian Lillard or James Harden trade rumor, but there are still important teams with other big decisions to make in free agency this summer
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How Much Is Carrie Bradshaw Worth Now? Does It Matter?
The former spendthrift lead of ‘Sex and the City’ is now a financial titan in ‘And Just Like That …’ How does that shift change her reality—and viewers’ perception of her?
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‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 3 Recap: “Betrayed” Tries the Same Trick Again
Halfway through its season, the MCU series, unlike the Skrulls, seems to be stuck with one shape
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Examining the Electric Scoot Henderson
J. Kyle Mann takes a deep dive into Henderson’s game and details his potential impact on the Trail Blazers
Boston’s Gamble, the GOAT Blazer, Philly’s Future, and ‘The Idol’ Flames Out With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris
Plus, Bill and Chris discuss the James Harden situation, the new 76ers coach, and NBA in-season tournament takes
Young NBA Players: Who Doesn’t Have Next? Plus, NFL Summer Story Lines and Going Abroad With Kevin Clark.
Russillo places second- and third-year NBA players into four categories based on their standing in the league, and Kevin Clark talks Aaron Rodgers, Stefon Diggs, and Formula One
This Is What the Summer Does to Black Men
Jason talks Drake concerts, the new Killer Mike album, and his expectations for the Bulls’ offseason
Will James Harden Be a Sixer for All of Next Season?
With pictures from the Hamptons white party floating around, we’re wondering if Harden will be back with the Sixers for the 2023-24 season
The Grant Williams Trade With Brian Robb. Plus, Do the Red Sox Have an Ace?
Later, Brian ends with a Metric Man breakdown of Brayan Bello’s recent streak of excellence and pushes for a contract extension (sooner rather than later)
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The Streaming Wars Might Be Over
With Warner Bros. Discovery licensing HBO series to Netflix, the era of companies hoarding their assets and competing against each other is ending. What comes next might look a lot like what came before.
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The Biggest Cheating Scandals in Sports Movie History, Ranked
We don’t talk enough about how the 1994 California Angels clinched the pennant with the help of a bunch of spiritual beings …
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The Offer Sheet: Dallas Gets Grant Williams
The Mavs’ interesting, all-in offseason continues with a sign-and-trade for the Boston restricted free agent. Check out our analysis of that deal and every other major move this summer.
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Every Second Counts at Ever, the Chicago Restaurant Where Richie Stages in ‘The Bear’
The real-life two-Michelin-star fine-dining establishment serves as the backdrop and inspiration for "Forks," one of the best episodes of television this year
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The Offer Sheet: Is Dame to Miami Inevitable?
The chase for Damian Lillard is on, but does any suitor have the means to trump a Miami offer? We take a look at the blue-chip assets that could be on the table.
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Money Isn’t Winning in MLB This Season. Is That Good or Bad for Baseball?
The high-payroll Mets and Padres are flailing. The low-budget Rays, Diamondbacks, Orioles, and Reds are thriving. What’s behind MLB’s topsy-turvy standings? And what could it portend about the future of the sport?
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How the Digital Workplace Broke Our Brains
Calvin Newport and Derek Thompson discuss why the ability to perform deep, focused work is becoming rare at exactly the same time it is becoming most valuable in our economy
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The Long, Sad Story of the Stealing of the Oakland A’s
On the most bizarre relocation campaign in modern sports history—and the fan base that fought back
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‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s’: Nate Dogg, Warren G, and the Apex of the G-Funk Era
Talking "Regulate," Michael McDonald, and the effortless brilliance of the late gangsta crooner Nate Dogg
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Six Pressing Questions About the Financial Predicament in ‘The Bear’
Just how financially screwed is the restaurant in ‘The Bear’ Season 2? Tax lawyers have some thoughts.
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Damian Lillard and the Consequences of Loyalty
Dame gave everything he had to the Portland Trail Blazers for a decade-plus. But that doesn’t mean the franchise will do everything to fulfill his trade request.
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The Heat Aren’t a Lock to Land Damian Lillard
Lillard wants to team up with Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler in South Beach, but does Miami have enough to get a deal done with Portland? And are we sure the Heat would give Dame his best shot at a championship?
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Ten Takeaways From the Start of 2023 NBA Free Agency
Kyrie Irving’s new contract might as well be a middle finger to common sense. Plus, my thoughts on Fred VanVleet and Bruce Brown getting paid, the Bulls and Pistons continuing to depress, and the Warriors living to fight another day.
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The Most Interesting Deals of 2023 NBA Free Agency So Far
The Most Lucrative Contract Ever Given to a Nanny? The Most Soul-Crushingly Static Move? We break down the first night of free agency with some superlatives.
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‘Hijack’ Is Idris Elba at His TV Thriller Best
Though he’s once again playing a middle-aged divorcé, Idris Elba seems rejuvenated in ‘Hijack’ after a disappointing conclusion to ‘Luther’
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Where Will James Harden Be Traded This Time?
For the third time in less than three years, the Beard reportedly wants out. Where could he be headed? We examine potential landing spots and propose one mutually beneficial blockbuster.
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The 2023 MLB Midseason Power Rankings
Halfway through Major League Baseball’s regular season, it’s time to take stock of the topsy-turvy standings
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‘Dial of Destiny’ Is a Reckoning With the Legacy of Indiana Jones
Through the use of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s character, Helena Shaw, ‘Dial of Destiny’ examines the evolution of the franchise’s hero, whose past contains both triumphs and flaws
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Instant Reactions to Domingo German Throwing the 24th Perfect Game in MLB History
JJ returns to recap Domingo German’s perfect game in the New York Yankees’ 11-0 win over the Oakland A’s
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Where Are All the NBA’s Superstar Free Agents?
For the fourth summer in a row, the NBA’s free agent class is short on star power. What’s behind this trend, how are teams adjusting, and will it reverse anytime soon?
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‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 2 Recap: “Promises” Picks Up the Exposition, But Not the Pace
The second installment of the MCU series fills in narrative gaps but doesn’t deliver much more suspense or payoff than the premiere
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Forget MVP. Shohei Ohtani Is Building a Case as the GOAT.
With two more home runs at the plate and 10 more strikeouts on the mound, the Angels’ two-way superstar is leaving his competitors behind and adding to his growing legend
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This Is the Summer of the Flawed Free Agent Point Guard
From James Harden and Kyrie Irving to Fred VanVleet, Russell Westbrook, and D’Angelo Russell, each of the guards in this year’s free agent class comes with an awful lot of questions
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‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Is Big, Silly, Stupid, and Awe-Inspiring
Not everything works in James Mangold’s newest addition to the Indy franchise, but you have to appreciate its relentless nature
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The Post-NBA Finals Trade Value Rankings
Bill Simmons’s ranking of the best assets in the NBA is back, and there’s a brand-new no. 1
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‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s’: PJ Harvey’s Scary Movies
Talking Polly Jean and "Down by the Water" with Yasi Salek from ‘Bandsplain’ and ‘24 Question Party People’
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What Just Happened in Russia This Weekend?
Paul Poast joins ‘Plain English’ to break down Yevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion and discuss the background of the Wagner Group
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The ‘Bachelorette’ Season 20 Premiere and a Special Interview With Charity Lawson
Juliet and Callie discuss their overall thoughts on Charity’s first night, talk about Charity’s brother going undercover to get information about the guys, and give their first impressions of the cast
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Liz Phair on 30 Years of ‘Exile in Guyville’ and the Most Money She Ever Turned Down
Welcome to a new interview show from the brain trust behind ‘Bandsplain.’ In the first episode, host Yasi Salek brings on the legendary Liz Phair for a free-flowing conversation.
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The Most Intriguing NBA Players and Teams of Free Agency
Can the Miami Heat afford to just run it back? Where might Fred VanVleet end up? And what is Houston’s plan this summer? We run through nine of the biggest story lines ahead of what promises to be an exciting NBA free agency period.
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The 20th Anniversary of ‘Shattered Glass’ With Writer-Director Billy Ray
Billy Ray joins to discuss his movie ‘Shattered Glass,’ which covers the Stephen Glass New Republic scandal
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How the Marcus and Richie Episodes Define Season 2 of ‘The Bear’
The episodes "Honeydew" and "Forks" stage some of the most significant developments of characters and themes in the series so far