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An NBA Title Mystery, a “Historic Scoring” Dilemma, Atlanta’s Woes, and March Madness With Ryen Russillo

Bill and Ryen go into why the NBA title race is so wide open and give their March Madness takeaways

Round 2 Wrap-Up Special With Michael Lombardi

Tate Frazier recaps the entire slate of games on Sunday with his most notable tidbits, including Sean Miller’s Sweet 16 return, Coach Cal’s exit, Creighton’s statement win, and Miami’s big move for the ACC

‘Adventureland’ With Bill Simmons and Juliet Litman

Bill and Juliet revisit the 2009 coming-of-age classic starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, and Ryan Reynolds

“Parameters” in the Fantasy Suites, Predictions for the Finale, and a ‘Love Island’ Recap

Juliet and Callie discuss the latest from ‘The Bachelor’

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn Finally Hug It Out!

Plus, talking the best types of wrestling shirts and what defines a "dream match"

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The Identity Crisis of ‘Ted Lasso’

AFC Richmond tries to balance winning and culture in the show’s third season—while the series at large seems headed toward its end

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The 10 Best Shows to Stream Right Now

‘The Last of Us’ may be over, but that doesn’t mean streaming TV has slowed down

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Khris Middleton Could Change the Calculus of This Year’s Title Race

The Bucks didn’t have their do-it-all wing last postseason and for most of this season. But with Khris Middleton finally back in the lineup, Milwaukee has looked like the NBA’s most well-rounded juggernaut.

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The Shortest Team in College Basketball Just Pulled Off the Greatest Tourney Upset Ever

Purdue was supposed to be an NCAA tournament giant. It was no match for 16-seed Fairleigh Dickinson and the short kings of March Madness.

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Mailbag: Why Does the Internet Make Us Depressed? Where Does Good Writing Come From? Is College Worth It Anymore?

Derek answers your burning questions in a special mailbag episode!

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Introducing ‘Blackballed’

‘Blackballed,’ a new podcast, covers Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Bill Willis, and Marion Motley, who reintegrated professional football in 1946. The burying of their story, and the secret ban on Black players that came before, is a critical piece of the history of the NFL’s complicated relationship with race.

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Day 1 March Madness Rapid Reactions With J. Kyle Mann

Tate and J. Kyle Mann go over the upsets, close calls, and standout players from Day 1 of March Madness

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The Life of the Party on the Raptors’ Sidelines

The story of how a little-known Division I basketball coach became Canada’s least likely basketball icon

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Will Cason Wallace Boost His NBA Draft Stock During March Madness?

The Kentucky freshman is a potential lottery pick. Can he lead the Wildcats on a deep tourney run?

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Making a Monster: Danny Cage’s Pro Wrestling School Enters the Spotlight

Meet the man behind the New Jersey–based pro wrestling school that is the subject of a new Apple TV+ docuseries on the journey to (hopefully) becoming a wrestling superstar

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Donald Glover’s New Show, ‘Swarm,’ Is Designed to Make Headlines

The first series from Glover following the conclusion of ‘Atlanta,’ ‘Swarm’ obviously aims to provoke—or, in a more on-theme metaphor, pack some sting

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How Worried Should the Warriors Be About Falling Into the Play-in?

Steph scored 50, but Golden State dropped yet another road game—and a spot in the West standings—to the Clippers

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The Ringer’s Updated Top 125 NBA Player Rankings

As the playoffs approach, we’ve expanded our list of basketball’s best players. Who is on the rise, and who is on the decline?

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The Past, Present, and Future of M83

After nearly seven years between proper albums, Anthony Gonzalez returns this week with ‘Fantasy,’ his immersive ninth album that hits his nostalgic sweet spot but doesn’t wallow in his history

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On the Eve of Eras, Ranking Taylor Swift’s All-Time Best Live Performances

Swift is about to launch her first tour since 2018. Join us for a look back at the five best live performances from her previous eras.

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In Moving on From Aaron Rodgers, the Packers Shift From Quarterback Stability to Uncertainty

The Packers have successfully executed a quarterback succession plan once before. Can they do it again with Jordan Love?

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What Version of Aaron Rodgers Will the Jets Be Getting?

Rodgers’s stats plummeted in Green Bay last season. We dove into the data and his 2022 film to determine whether the Jets are getting a QB in decline.

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Zach Edey Is Just Different

Purdue’s 7-foot-4 center might be college basketball’s biggest lightning rod, but Zach Edey’s learned how to harness the hate, turning him into arguably the best big man in the country. "I play better when I’m pissed off," he says.

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Where Do Aaron Rodgers and the Jets Go From Here?

Nora and Steven break down what landing the all-time great would mean for the Jets next season

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The ‘Mandalorian’ Chapter 19 Recap: “The Convert” Flies Into an ‘Andor’-Shaped Shadow

Season 3’s third installment strays from the Outer Rim to the Core Worlds, from core characters to a supporting player, and from lore to politics, taking it out of the Mando sweet spot

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The 2023 NBA Pre–March Madness Mock Draft

There are six college stars inside the top 10 of our updated mock draft. Could there be more by the end of the NCAA tournament? Here’s how the first round projects.

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Greg Oden’s Long Walk Home

Basketball gave Greg Oden everything. Then took it all away. No one would blame the former no. 1 pick for walking away from a game that brought him so much pain, but Oden simply can’t quit basketball. He still, miraculously, loves it. Now he’s back home again in Indiana, searching for purpose on the sidelines at Butler.

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Ranking the NFL’s Best Remaining Free Agents

It’s time to reset the free agent big board. As the market officially opens, these are the best players still looking for new deals.

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The SVB Debacle: The Biggest Myths, the Out-of-Control Blame Game, and the Worst Takes

Derek, Michael Batnick, and Ben Carlson also discuss whether this will change the direction of monetary policy and whether the U.S. has too many banks in the first place

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The Ringer Staff’s 2023 March Madness Brackets

We set out looking for one perfect bracket and found 24 of them

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The 2023 March Madness Cinderella Guide

From hot shooters to adorable mascots to small programs experiencing a glow-up, here’s everything you need to know to pick upsets in the 2023 men’s NCAA tournament

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NFL Mock Draft: Who Will the Panthers Take at No. 1?

Carolina made a bold decision to take control of the draft. Now they have to decide what they are looking for in their QB of the future.

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The Warriors’ Road Woes Are One of the Season’s Most Confounding Mysteries

The defending champs are winless in their last eight away games and are just 7-26 on the road this season. Can Golden State reverse this perplexing trend tonight at the Clippers?

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Why ‘The Last of Us’ Succeeded—and What Other Video Game Adaptations Can Take From It

The hit HBO series was uniquely suited to thrive, but there are a few lessons for any show looking to follow in its footsteps

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Tracking the Top 100 (and Counting) NFL Free Agents of 2023

First, The Ringer ranked the 100-plus best available free agents. Now that the market is open, follow along as we track where all these players end up.

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The Big-Man Revolution Is Coming for March Madness

Purdue’s Zach Edey is expected to make waves at this year’s NCAA tournament, but he’s not the only big guy in a big spot. The stars for plenty of top teams are 6-foot-8 or taller—and this movement has been years, and one notable rule change, in the making.

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What’s in Store for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2?

A spoiler-heavy look at how the showrunners of the hit HBO series could adapt ‘The Last of Us Part II’ in the show’s second season—and beyond