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Around the NFL, Divisional-Round Reactions, and an Australian Open Update With Cousin Sal and Katie Baker
Plus, talking about the latest season of ‘True Detective’!
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Week 4 Reactions, Disastrous New York Football, and Track to the Future With Cousin Sal and Katie Baker
Tate and Cousin Sal talk the New York Giants’ matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, and Katie Baker joins to discuss the New York Jets and Coco Gauff’s first Grand Slam singles title
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The Legend of Coco Gauff Begins Now
The 19-year-old phenom just won the U.S. Open, potentially just the first stop on her march toward greatness
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Carlos Alcaraz Has Ushered In a Thrilling New Era of Unpredictability in Tennis
After two decades of dominance from Tennis’s Big Three, Alcaraz has offered a sudden, shocking reminder of what it feels like to watch a sport in which nothing is known in advance
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Another Glitch From Mitch, and Coco Gauff Rightfully Goes Off
Van and Rachel also discuss the heat-related death of a UPS driver
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College Football Is Back, US Open Tennis Preview, and ‘Undisputed’ 2.0
Bryan Curtis joins to talk Caleb Williams, Arch Manning, and this season of college football, and Katie Baker previews the US Open and the celebrities who will make an appearance
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Is There One Good Argument for Paying Running Backs? Plus: Dianna Russini Stops By and Tennis and Heckling With Mardy Fish.
Russillo weighs in on the conversation about devalued NFL running backs before talking with ESPN’s Dianna Russini, followed by renowned former tennis pro Mardy Fish
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Celebrity Watch at the Wimbledon Finals, SAG-AFTRA Strike, Lindsay Lohan’s Baby Room, and More
Juliet and Amanda discuss all the celebrity sightings at the men’s Wimbledon final this weekend, including sightings of Ariana Grande, Brad Pitt, Princess Charlotte and Prince George, Nick Jonas, and more
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João Félix Sees Red As Fulham Beat Chelsea, the WSL’s Return, and a Weekend Look Ahead
Ian, Flo, and Mayowa also chat about the unveiling of the new Emirates Stadium artwork and negative press around Emma Raducanu and other young athletes
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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
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The Ringer’s 52 Favorite Sports Moments of 2022
From Argentina’s long-awaited World Cup victory to Serena Williams’s farewell to the greatest 13 seconds of football in history, here are the sports moments that defined our year
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Lamar Jackson’s Contract Problem, Worst Take, Plus Chris Fowler on ‘GameDay’ Stories and His Career
ABC and ESPN’s Chris Fowler joins Ryen to discuss the U.S. Open, the unique approach to broadcasting tennis, meticulous college football prep, and stories from his many years on ‘College GameDay’
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How Serena Williams Reshaped Tennis Forever
If she is in fact done, the 23-time Grand Slam champion’s legacy will be measured not only by the accolades and accomplishments, but also by how she reshaped the sport
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Serena Retires, Figo Documentary, and Flowers for Bellerín, Rashford, and Iwobi
Plus, Ian, Musa, and Ryan react to Manchester United’s win over Arsenal
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Mississippi Water Crisis and Serena the Great
Van and Rachel also discuss Jay-Z’s relationship with capitalism
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The Power of Serena, on Full Display One More Time
Everyone seemed nervous during Williams’s win over Anett Kontaveit at the U.S. Open on Wednesday. Everyone except Serena, that is.
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The Washington Post’s Sally Jenkins on Column Writing, Her Dad, and Serena Williams
Sally also reflects on winning the Dan Jenkins Medal for Excellence in Sportswriting lifetime achievement award
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Trump’s Troubles, Plus Talking Monkeypox With Dr. Sabrina Assoumou
Plus, Van and Rachel wonder if Serena Williams is the greatest athlete of all time
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Becoming a Man, Dissecting Roquan Smith’s Note, and Happy Retirement to the GOAT
Plus, checking in on the White Sox and reacting to Tim Anderson’s injury
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Met Gala Reactions, Brad and Bradley at U.S. Open, and Bennifer’s Red Carpet Debut
Plus, Juliet and Amanda talk about Nicki Minaj’s infamous tweet regarding her absence from the Met Gala and offer a huge congratulations to Britney Spears on her engagement
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At the U.S. Open, the Weight of History Was No Match for Pure Joy
The dominance of older players has meant that tennis has become captive to a kind of static reverence for its past. This U.S. Open ushered in something different—and far more thrilling.
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Drake’s Dodgers Date, Yacht Season, and a Bennifer Update
Plus, reacting to the best celebrity outfits from Wimbledon and the European Championship
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MLB Prospect Cards to Watch For
Plus, Mike and Jesse give an NBA Finals update, discuss Novak Djokovic’s card value, and answer mailbag questions
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Dua Lipa’s ‘Vanity Fair’ Cover, Cardi B’s Pregnancy, and Ed Sheeran’s Sense of Humor
Plus, honoring the 10-year anniversary of ‘Monte Carlo’ on the latest edition of Cringe Mode
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Naomi Osaka Doesn’t Need to Talk
Bryan and David reflect on Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open and discuss the evolving media-athlete relationship
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Mental Health, Mo’Nique’s Critiques, and Ellie Kemper Won What?
Plus, Van and Rachel reflect on the massacre in Tulsa 100 years later, and why it’s only now becoming common historical knowledge
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The Nuance of the Naomi Osaka Story
Osaka withdrew from the French Open after declining to sit for the tournament’s mandated press conferences. Does her decision affect the future of sports journalism?
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Naomi Osaka and the Press, Double Dating in Hawaii, and a ‘Friends’ Reunion Recap
Juliet and Amanda weigh in on how the press plays a role in the celebrity landscape, touch on Miles and Keleigh Teller’s Hawaii vacation with Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers, and recap the ‘Friends’ reunion show
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Serena Williams and the Battle Against Time
The end may not be here for the 23-time Grand Slam champion, but as Thursday’s Australian Open loss to Naomi Osaka shows, every moment now carries added significance
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Naomi Osaka Endures a Storm to Ascend Tennis Again
The 22-year-old seized control of her voice and her game at the U.S. Open, outlasting Victoria Azarenka in a final—and tournament—unlike any other
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No Novak, No Problem. Men’s Tennis Needs Some New Champions, Anyway.
Novak Djokovic’s early dismissal from the U.S. Open might alter the course of the sport’s history. For now, it’s an opportunity for a young generation of players to emerge from the shadow of the Big Three.
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Does Tennis Owe Its Players a Living?
Can average tennis players afford to keep competing—and can the sport survive without them?
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A Summer With No Slams
The tennis schedule has not been spared the desolation wreaked by the coronavirus. But perhaps no other sport features so many epic champions at the late stages of their careers.
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Maria Sharapova’s Strange, Successful, Paradoxical Career Comes to an End
Sharapova, who announced her retirement on Wednesday, built a successful brand as an emblem of tennis glamour at the same time that her dogged, counterpunching game could look like a grunting antithesis of style