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The king of the press conference is back. The meme-generating, grass-eating former LSU coach has returned to helm the nation’s most downtrodden program. What can go wrong? A lot. Will it be fun? Absolutely.
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Washington has put its entire roster on the trading block after a demoralizing start to the season, but Ernie Grunfeld’s poor planning might have locked the franchise into its current dysfunctional core
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It’s Game Over. Duke Has Won the Battle for Our Attention.
We’re several months away from the Final Four, but there’s a clear winner in college basketball. The Blue Devils’ freshman core of Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett, Cam Reddish, and Tre Jones is the most exciting thing the sport has seen in years. It’s all we’re talking about, which is exactly the way Mike Krzyzewski wants it.
The Saints Can Beat You With Anyone and Week 11’s Game-Changing Plays
A new week, a new role player emerges for Drew Brees and the explosive New Orleans offense. Plus: The Jags’ QB woes are laid bare against the Steelers, Lamar Jackson is as elusive as advertised, and the Cowboys’ ground game finds its footing.
The ‘Widows’ Exit Survey
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The Five Defining Lines of William Goldman
The late screenwriter possessed a singular gift for crafting language that could stick in your head and live on forever
I Do Know Her: The Undying Diva Power of Mariah Carey
With a new album, Mariah continues one of the most successful yet underrated careers in pop music history
The Guy Behind Net Neutrality Wants to Break Up Facebook
In his new book, legal scholar Tim Wu traces the history of antitrust enforcement in the United States and illustrates how breaking up tech giants wouldn’t have seemed so radical in a different era
A World of Pain: The Definitive Ranking of Coen Brothers Movies
With the release of ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,’ the Coens have continued one of the most prolific, essential streaks in movie history. Where does the latest stack up?
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In a movie full of terrific performances, a 15-pound West Highland white terrier still stands out
‘The Little Drummer Girl’ Gets John le Carré Right
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