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The Victor Wembanyama Interview: Wemby Goes Deep on His Historic Rookie Season
The Spurs sensation sits down (thankfully) for an exclusive with The Ringer to talk about Jokic, Embiid, Pop, and a rookie season unlike any other. "I always want more, so I’m not surprised," he says.
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The Twisted Irony of the Jontay Porter Scandal
Jontay Porter couldn’t resist the temptation to gamble. Neither can the NBA.
A Wild NBA Weekend, Playoff Preview, NBA Awards Ballots, Eastern Conference Thoughts, the Masters, and UFC 300 With Ryen Russillo
Bill and Ryen talk about the Nuggets’ defeat, the Knicks’ 2-seed, health concerns for the Bucks, and more!
End of the Warriors, Knicks’ Ceiling, Zion, and Lillard’s Future With Frank Isola. Plus, Comedian Dan Soder.
And, of course, Ceruti and Kyle join for some Life Advice: How do we kick the bad player out of our pick-up games?
The ‘Ringer NFL Draft Show’ Live First-Round Mock
Who will Washington take at no. 2? Where will J.J. McCarthy land? And how could the rest of the top 32 picks unfold? The ‘Ringer NFL Draft Show’ crew makes their predictions.
Victor Wembanyama on His Rookie Season, Learning From KD, and His All-Time Great Potential
Wemby also talks about his relationship with Gregg Popovich and why he feels immune to all the distractions
A Sportswriter Introduces Himself to Caitlin Clark, the Trump Trial Isn’t on TV, and NPR-mageddon With Derek Thompson
Derek Thompson comes on to discuss Donal Trump’s trial, reactions to Uri Berliner’s essay about NPR, and how boring the presidential election is
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Disney+ Is One Step Closer to Reinventing Cable TV
From the makers of "bundling multiple networks for one price" comes a totally brand-new idea: "always-on television channels"
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The Zion Williamson Conundrum Looms Once Again
Zion brought his best against LeBron and the Lakers, only for the worst to happen once again. As great as he is, how can the New Orleans Pelicans commit to a player who can’t stay on the floor?
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Odds Machine: Do the Lakers Have a Shot Against the Defending Champs?
L.A.’s reward for advancing through the play-in? A rematch with the Nuggets, who swept them in last year’s Western Conference finals. What do the numbers say about LeBron and Co.’s chances this year?
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Six Questions About the Jontay Porter NBA Gambling Scandal
What comes next for Porter, the NBA, and legalized sports betting? We try to untangle the messy situation involving the Toronto Raptors forward.
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Into the Tubi-Verse
The growing popularity of a free streaming service with a wonky algorithm and a library that’s both massive and confounding may shed some light on what exactly viewers want from their TV experience
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19 Burning Questions About Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Rap’s Civil War
"Push Ups." Rick Ross’s "Champagne Moments." Whatever Ja Morant is doing here. The beef that ignited over Kendrick Lamar’s "Like That" verse became a sprawling mess this weekend. Let’s make sense of it.
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How ‘Civil War’ Staged an Attack on Washington, D.C.
Alex Garland’s latest fire starter, ‘Civil War,’ builds and builds toward one harrowing crescendo: an uninterrupted 15-minute siege on Washington, D.C. Here’s how he and his team turned the nation’s capital into a war zone.
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The End for LeBron and Steph Is Uncomfortably Close
For nearly two decades, James and Curry have been the NBA’s two defining stars, but Father Time is approaching quickly. Will fate give us one more clash?
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The Hundred: Our Daily NBA Best Bets Through the Playoffs
Looking to beat the odds during the best time of the NBA calendar? We have you covered. From now through the Finals, we’ll be giving out picks on our 100 favorite lines. Your go-to betting guide is back.
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Scouting Caleb Williams, the NFL Draft’s Best Quarterback
Ben dives into Williams’s college tape and discusses some of the concerns he has with Williams at the pro level
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Who Won the 2024 WNBA Draft?
Seerat Sohi recaps the 2024 WNBA draft with producer Victoria Valencia
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10 Most Memorable Dystopian Movies
Inspired by the release of ‘Civil War,’ Adam Nayman reflects on some of the most iconic dystopian movies
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Picking Every Award on the NBA’s 2023-24 Ballot
From Nikola Jokic’s MVP candidacy to All-Defensive honorable mentions, we go deep on every award on our official ballot as the season comes to a close
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The Biggest Story Line for Each 2024 NBA Play-In Game
No, the Lakers should not lose the 7 vs. 8 game on purpose. But there is still plenty to watch for in the first four games of the NBA postseason, including Zion Williamson’s chance at redemption, the health of Joel Embiid’s knee, and more.
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U.S. Economy FAQ: Skyrocketing Insurance Prices, Stuck Inflation, Higher Rates, and Wrong Experts
Derek welcomes Jason Furman back to the show to talk about some of the most pressing economic questions right now
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The Ringer MMA April Pound-for-Pound Rankings
Alex Pereira won his UFC 300 bout by knockout. Where does that put the champ going into UFC 301?
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Jamal Murray Talks Playoffs, Lakers, and the Olympics
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray to talk about the NBA playoffs, the Lakers-Nuggets rivalry, and the possibility of playing against Nikola Jokic in the Olympics
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Williams, Maye, or Daniels: Which QB Should Go First Overall?
The top of the 2024 NFL draft is quarterback heavy, which means picking the right one is all the more important
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Professional Golf Is at a Crossroads. How—and When—Will It Find a Resolution?
Nearly a year after the announcement that the PGA Tour and LIV Golf would merge, pro golf is in a confusing place. The tours are still separate; government investigations are ongoing; players are defecting; and fans are lost. So where does the sport stand in 2024? And where is it going?
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The Winners and Losers From the NBA’s Musical-Chairs Finale
The NBA playoff picture shifted drastically on the final day of the regular season. Who played Game 82 right, and who failed miserably? We examine Sunday’s ripple effects.
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Scottie Scheffler Has Become Golf’s Most Pleasant Destroyer
Don’t let the aw-shucks exterior fool you. With his second Masters win, Scheffler is proving he’s a generational force capable of much more than he lets on.
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Will Caitlin Clark Dominate in the WNBA?
Seerat Sohi talks Caitlin Clark’s WNBA transition and possible landing spots for draft prospects
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Unsung Hero of UFC 300? Jim “F------” Miller.
He’s the only fighter to appear at UFC 100, 200, and 300, and he just might be the greatest fighter you’ve never celebrated
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Will the Spurs Be Able to Build a Contender Around Victor Wembanyama?
San Antonio has a resplendent rookie and a storied history of success, but assembling a winner from the ground up is a new type of challenge
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Every Episode of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ Ranked
Larry David’s masterpiece has come to an end. Here’s our final ranking of every ‘Curb’ episode ever.
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If the 2024 Election Is So Important, Why Does It Feel So Boring?
Josh Barro and Derek Thompson talk about the roots of voter ambivalence, what Trump’s second administration could look like, and the biggest differences between a Biden and Trump White House
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Park Chan-wook’s ‘The Sympathizer’ Confronts Hollywood’s History of the Vietnam War
In this satire from HBO and A24, Robert Downey Jr. plays four (!) different characters: a CIA operative, a college professor, a conservative politician, and an eccentric Hollywood director (sometimes all at once)
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Prosecutors Say Ippei Mizuhara Stole $16 Million From Shohei Ohtani. Here’s What We Know.
On Thursday, authorities released a document detailing their investigation into Ohtani’s former translator. The findings shed new light on the gambling scandal that has engulfed MLB.
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O.J. Simpson Lived and Died in Infamy, Never Out of the Spotlight
Simpson died Wednesday at age 76. His murder trial nearly three decades ago, with its confluence of celebrity and violence and cable news, changed modern media forever.
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Kram Session: Eight Numbers to Know Ahead of the 2024 NBA Playoffs
Postseason seeding is completely up in the air, but here are the key facts and figures that define the field. Plus, we analyze Boston’s historic conference lead and whether the sterling clutch résumés of the Mavs and Lakers mean anything for their playoff chances.
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MLB’s Next Order of Business? Saving Pitchers.
In 2023, baseball addressed its pace problem. Now, it’s trying to address its ace problem. After years of rising injury rates for hurlers, MLB has initiated a comprehensive study of pitching. Why have injuries become so prevalent? And what, if anything, can the league do to prevent them?
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‘Fallout’ Is a Different Nolan Approach to Nuclear War
Unlike ‘Oppenheimer’—or fellow video game adaptation ‘The Last of Us’—Jonathan Nolan’s new series embraces a much wackier tone