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“It’s a Lot of Suffering”: The Audacious Filmmaking Behind ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’

The latest ‘John Wick’ might be the most entertaining chapter yet—and one of the best action films in recent memory. It required the creative minds behind the assassin to up the ante in every way imaginable—while also laying the groundwork for the future of the Wick universe, with or without Keanu Reeves.

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A Mavs Tailspin, Luka’s Future, LeBron’s Feet, and Playoff Seed Dodgeball With Ryen Russillo

Plus, Bill and Ryen talk scariest Eastern play-in teams, the Warriors’ playoff hopes, the Grizzlies finding their groove, and more

MVP Impact After Embiid Sits Out vs. Jokic, Ryan Whitney on Hockey Guy vs. NBA Guy, Plus ‘Succession’ Is Back!

Ryen also talks Kings-Timberwolves, the 8-seed New Orleans Pelicans, and the Houston Rockets in Tales From the Couch

‘Cape Fear’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

The crew looks back on Martin Scorsese’s 1991 psychological thriller

Lamar Jackson Asks to Be Traded. Will He Ever Suit Up for the Ravens Again?

Sheil and Ben discuss which teams should pursue him and the potential fallout if a trade doesn’t occur

Rapid ‘WrestleMania’ Predictions, Ronda Rousey’s Downfall, and the NXT Rabbit Hole

Rosenberg and SGG also take a deep dive into NXT, talk Andy Kaufman’s career, and look ahead to ‘WrestleMania’

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Odds Machine: Can Minny Climb Out of the Play-in Muck?

The Timberwolves have won four in a row and moved into sixth in the West. How good are their chances to stay there?

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Lamar Jackson Asks to Be Traded. Will He Ever Suit Up for the Ravens Again?

Sheil and Ben discuss which teams should pursue him and the potential fallout if a trade doesn’t occur

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The MVP Debate Is No Longer About Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid

The two superstar centers are natural foils who play the same position in completely different ways, which has whipped the MVP race into a frenzied referendum about analytics, defense, the history of the award, and other issues that are much bigger than the players involved

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Why the Cult of Achievement in Schools Is Making People Miserable

Derek talks with psychologist Lisa Damour about how our high school and college systems might be teaching us the wrong lessons about achievement and personal progress

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Vikingo and Kenny Omega Turned Their Dream Match Into a Beautiful Reality

Elsewhere, Ilja Dragunov and JD McDonagh continue their battle while Timothy Thatcher takes on AIW hero Dominic Garrini

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Winners and Losers of the Elite Eight

Forget about the blue bloods of college hoops—this March has been defined by underdogs. Here are the winners and losers from the Elite Eight as Miami, Florida Atlantic, San Diego State, and UConn formed the most surprising men’s Final Four ever.

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$10 Billion Should Do It: Breaking Down the Season 4 Premiere of ‘Succession’

With the Roy siblings (sans Connor) finally working together for once, Logan’s unwelcome birthday party goes from bad to worse

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‘Succession’ Season 4 Premiere Recap

Bill, Sean, and Joanna discuss the premiere of the final season, unpack the characters’ relationships, and make predictions for the rest of the season

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A Ranking of the Best Effing F-words in ‘Succession’ History

Over the course of 29 episodes, the HBO drama has made the word "fuck" its MVP. Before Season 4 premieres, here are the 100 best deployments of the word.

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Winners and Losers of the Sweet 16

As the men’s no. 1 seeds busted brackets, Miami enjoyed its best basketball day ever. Here are the winners and losers from the NCAA tournament’s Sweet 16.

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A TikTok Ban Feels Closer Than Ever. Tech Privacy Protection Still Feels Miles Away.

Thursday brought Congress one step closer to banning the Chinese-owned TikTok in the U.S. It also raised questions about user data and privacy regulation throughout the tech sector as a whole.

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The Making of Tom Wambsgans

Before the final season of ‘Succession,’ Matthew Macfadyen and others explain the creation and expansion of the show’s most unlikely power player

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Ski Accident Court Case: An FAQ

Because there are many questions to be answered, such as: Why did Gwyneth show up to court looking like Adam Driver in ‘House of Gucci,’ and is this the richest, whitest dispute ever put on trial?

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Markquis Nowell Went Home and Became a March Madness Legend

The Harlem native put on a show at Madison Square Garden, setting an NCAA tournament record with 19 assists and propelling Kansas State to the Elite Eight

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Kingdom Come: Booker T’s Influence Will Be on Full Display During WrestleMania Weekend

With almost 40 years in the sport, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T brings a lot of experience to the table. Lucky for tomorrow’s superstars, Booker is eager to teach.

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It’s the Busiest TV Month of 2023 So Far. Here’s What to Watch First.

While ‘The Mandalorian’ chugs along and ‘Shrinking’ comes to an end, ‘Succession’ and ‘Yellowjackets’ make their return

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A Mind-Expanding Conversation About Human History and Happiness With Tim Urban

Derek talks to Tim Urban—who takes not the 30,000-foot view on life, but the 300,000-foot view of life, history, and human nature—about the meaning of life

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‘Succession’ and the F-word, by the Numbers

Because there’s no better way to honor the HBO drama’s verbose vulgarity, here is the show’s usage of "fuck," broken down in explicit fucking detail

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Jaylen Brown Is Trying to Find a Balance

Celtics star Jaylen Brown wants to be known for more than just basketball, even as he tries to help Boston to a repeat NBA Finals bid. But recent missteps, largely stemming from his affiliation with Kyrie Irving and Ye, have shown just how difficult that may be.

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Some Questions Are Better Left Unanswered in ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2

The mystery thriller is more interested in illustrating its protagonists’ profound psychic wounds, whether or not they’re paranormal in nature

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Men’s College Basketball Is in Its Upset Era

From Princeton and Fairleigh Dickinson this year to Florida Gulf Coast a decade ago, Cinderellas come from very different places. But there are common threads that have allowed these smaller, unheralded programs to shine in March.

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How Black Journalists Forced the NFL’s Hand on Integration

In Episode 2 of our new audio documentary ‘Blackballed,’ we look at the four men who reintegrated the NFL, starting with two larger-than-life figures in Los Angeles

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State of the Disunion: The ‘Succession’ Preseason Power Rankings

Ahead of the fourth and final season of ‘Succession,’ let’s take stock of who wields the most guile and influence among the Roy family and its associates

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2023 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: What If the Blazers Pick First?

How would Victor Wembanyama fit next to Dame? We play out a lottery hypothetical and update draft stocks after the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament.

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Kendall Roy Can Still Win—and Jeremy Strong Already Has

The no. 1 boy of ‘Succession’ is inextricably linked with the actor who plays him. And for better or worse, the pair’s evolution will play a big part in the show’s fourth and final season.

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The ‘Mandalorian’ Chapter 20 Recap: “The Foundling” Takes Us Into Grogu’s Past—and Back to the Show’s Sweet Spot

A narrative course correction back to our favorite characters and a surprising (and satisfying) answer to a long-standing question put a season that’s still running a little low on propellant back on track

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Ja Morant’s Suspension Is Over. The Journey He’s Embarked on Is Just Beginning.

Morant will likely make his return to basketball on Wednesday, following his suspension from the NBA. But you can’t put a timetable on the kind of growth he is seeking, even as the PR machine is already working.

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One Big Question for Each Men’s Sweet 16 Matchup

Can UCLA handle Drew Timme? Does Princeton have what it takes to keep up its Cinderella run? And can Texas run Xavier’s limited lineup off the floor? That and more ahead of the Sweet 16.

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We Demand More World Baseball Classics

The WBC concluded in spectacular, Marvel-esque fashion on Tuesday night, and it’s a travesty that we have to wait until 2026 for the next one

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All of the Lingering Questions Ahead of Season 2 of ‘Yellowjackets’

Seriously, like, all of them—because when a question is answered in this cannibal-teen mystery, it only raises more questions