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Daniel Jones Is Real, and on Sunday, He Was Spectacular

What wasn’t clear to the Giants last offseason is crystallized now after an impressive wild-card win against the Vikings: No player embodies the new ethos in New York better than Jones, and it’s time to commit to him

By Danny Heifetz

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Tragedy, Comedy, and Many Shanked Kicks: A Complete History of the Chargers’ Failures

Marked by boneheaded plays and historic futility in one-score games, the Chargers have revolutionized the art of losing in the NFL

By Danny Heifetz

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It Was Always the Jags—Whether the Chargers Liked It or Not

Saturday night’s wild-card matchup featured two pieces of NFL folklore: the Jaguars’ newfound inevitability, and the Chargers’ unavoidable curse. The two combined to form a comeback for the ages—and present plenty of offseason questions for Los Angeles.

By Ben Solak

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Where Do Geno Smith and the Seahawks Go From Here?

Seattle’s season ended Saturday in a wild-card loss to the 49ers, and now the team faces some big decisions—one being what to do about a new deal for their soon-to-be free agent QB

By Steven Ruiz
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Tyrese Maxey Is New Balance’s Newest NBA Athlete

Big Wos also covers the Air Jordan 12 "Cherry" and some Taj Gibson, Ja Morant, and Darius Bazley off-court fits

By Wosny Lambre

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True or False: 10 Controversial Predictions About the Future of Streaming, Tech, and Media

Derek runs through several predictions and provocations that he’s hearing and throws all of them at smart media analyst Rich Greenfield

By Derek Thompson

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Young Talent, Veteran Exposure, and How Highlight Culture Has Killed Basketball

Austin and Pausha wrap things up with a rapid-fire round of questions focusing on your favorite players

By Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

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‘The Last of Us’ Lifts the Video Game Adaptation Curse

After years of subpar live-action adaptations of game IP, the quality, prestige trappings, and mainstream reach of HBO’s acclaimed new series make it a precedent-setting tentpole for the industry

By Ben Lindbergh

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The NFL Wild-Card Round Entrance Survey

Which team should you trust most this weekend? Which QB will have the best game? And which coach has the most at stake? That and more ahead of wild-card weekend.

By The Ringer Staff

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There’s No Doubt the Vikings Have Been Lucky. But Have They Been Good?

Minnesota won 11 one-score games on its way to the playoffs. Does winning close games mean Kirk Cousins and Co. will be dangerous in the playoffs, or will they be revealed as frauds?

By Nora Princiotti

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Can ‘Break Point’ Do for Tennis What ‘Drive to Survive’ Did for F1?

Netflix and the team behind the popular Formula One docuseries turn their attention to another sport ripe for a potential breakout: tennis

By Miles Surrey

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NFL Wild-Card Round Playoff Picks Against the Spread

Oddsmakers are predicting a few blowouts for wild-card weekend. But which teams do we see pulling off an upset? Here are our picks for each game in the wild-card round.

By Sheil Kapadia

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Joe Buck on Damar Hamlin, Year 1 of ‘Monday Night Football,’ and Dreaming About His Dad

The ESPN commentator joins to discuss his career and recent experience calling the Bills-Bengals game

By Bryan Curtis

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The Art of Calling a Timeout in the NFL

Even the smallest margins become incredibly important in the playoffs, and timeouts are one of the most overlooked—and misused—aspects of the game. How do coaches use them? How should they use them? And what role will that play this postseason?

By Steven Ruiz
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How Roquan Smith Helped Change the Ravens Defense

Ben Solak breaks down the evolution of Baltimore’s defense and discusses the team’s chances against the Bengals

By Ben Solak

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Darwin Núñez Only Represents Liverpool’s Frustrations

The young Uruguayan striker is a classic Jekyll and Hyde and encapsulates the up-and-down experience that is this 2022-23 Liverpool team

By Micah Peters

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Gerard Butler Knows Exactly Who He Is

The gloriously named ‘Plane’ is yet another action movie that showcases the actor’s talents, and proof that they just don’t make ’em like this anymore

By Adam Nayman

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Does the NBA Have Any More Statue-Worthy Superstars?

The Mavericks honored Dirk’s two decades in Dallas with a new bronze sculpture, but all the movement of today’s stars makes it tough to figure how many more busts will be built in the coming years

By Rob Mahoney

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The NFL Playoffs Are Showcasing the AFC Quarterback Arms Race

It’s been a post-Brady conference for a while. Now it’s one packed with star passers.

By Ben Solak

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Why There Is So Much Bullshit in Science

Derek speaks with professor Russell Funk about the decline of progress in science

By Derek Thompson

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Hootie & the Blowfish and a Janglier Vision of ’90s Rock

On our latest episode, we’re exploring the grunge counterprogramming of Darius Rucker and the boys’ "Only Wanna Be With You"

By Rob Harvilla

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The 14 NFL Playoff QBs, Ranked

We all know who the best passer in this postseason is, but there is plenty at stake for the rest of the QBs in the mix, as well

By Steven Ruiz

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10 Rules for Hiring an NFL Head Coach

Five NFL teams are looking for a new head coach, and we’re here to help with these simple guidelines for who NFL owners should hire. Presenting: The Ringer’s Guide to Hiring a Head Coach.

By Sheil Kapadia

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The Winners and Losers of the 2023 Golden Globes

Hollywood’s most tumultuous award show returned to television and offered a surprising number of pleasing moments—even if the play-off music almost stopped them from happening

By Alison Herman and Miles Surrey

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Georgia’s Dominant Title Defense and a Curtain Call for the Ages

Georgia’s second consecutive national title was years in the making, through class after class of five-star recruits and Kirby Smart’s gamble on a former walk-on quarterback. Now, the Bulldogs have earned their spot among the greatest teams in college football history.

By Rodger Sherman