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‘The Last of Us’ is further evidence that Pascal does some of his best work when paired with another person—or adorable alien, for that matter
How ‘80 for Brady’ Wildly Rewrote NFL History
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What the Kyrie Irving Trade Could Mean for Kevin Durant
Plus, breaking down what’s next for LeBron James and the Lakers
The Grammys Failed the Beyoncé Question Yet Again
She became the most decorated artist in the ceremony’s history on Sunday, but she lost out on Album of the Year again—and again to a lesser competitor
Kyrie Traded to the Mavs, Knicks Bench Comes Alive Against Philly, and AMA
Plus, Justin Termine on the Kyrie-Nets saga