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The Field Guide to Modern NBA Point Guards
Examining the five types of point guards in today’s game reveals a vast and varied positional landscape—one that traces the evolution of basketball and reminds us that playing the point is (still) essential work
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Grading Every Team’s Performance in the 2024 NFL Draft
All 257 picks are in. Which NFL teams aced this draft? And which teams came up short? We’re handing out grades to all 32 squads.
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The 10 Shows to Watch Right Now
Another Netflix surprise hit; the end of the best show of the year so far; and the return of Robert Durst?
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Our Final 2024 NFL Mock Drafts
The big day is finally here. But if you just can’t wait for tonight, here is how our experts see the first round of the draft playing out.
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NFL Mock Draft: What If the Patriots Trade Down?
The draft is just one night away, but it’s still difficult to make sense of the QB shuffling we expect to see. Here’s the latest look at how it could all unfold.
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You Merely Adopted the Grind. Tom Thibodeau Was Born in It.
The famously hard-nosed Knicks coach has his team in their best position in decades—and he got them there by staying true to himself
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Coachella Isn’t Dead—but It May Be Haunted
This used to be the most prominent music festival in America. Now it’s a wasteland for influencers, technical meltdowns, and hollow spectacle. But while you’re there, please make some noise for ‘The Simple Life.’
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Can James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers Save Each Other?
Harden might not be capable of carrying an offense the way he once was, but he just may be the perfect point guard to elevate the Clippers. Heading into the most consequential playoff run of the Paul George–Kawhi Leonard era, can Harden and his team transcend years of playoff disappointment?
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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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When Fans Fight Back
Oakland has become a new center of sports fan activism. But with the A’s headed to Las Vegas, what are the fans there still fighting for? Why should fans elsewhere care?
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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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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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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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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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Larry David’s Last Stand
As the series finale of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ approaches, everything, it seems, has been building toward one of David’s most strongly held beliefs: that, actually, the ‘Seinfeld’ finale was pretty, pretty good
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Inside the NBA’s Twin-flux
Twins are popping up everywhere in the NBA this season—and the league has more on the way. Why is that? And what’s it like navigating the NBA alongside (and against) your twin? "There’s no connection like it," says Brook Lopez.
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Jrue Holiday’s Season of Change
Being traded is a rattling experience. But this summer’s blockbuster paled in comparison to a previous newsbreak in Jrue Holiday’s life. "I think it helped prepare me for [the trade]," he says.
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Ten Years Later, ‘Monument Valley’ Is a Monument to Mobile Gaming’s Bygone Era
In 2014, ustwo’s wistful puzzle game was a smash hit at launch, the flag bearer for gaming on iOS, and a guiding light for a cohort of similarly artful mobile titles. Now, free-to-play titles reign supreme, and the dream of premium mobile gaming is a distant memory.
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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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The Secret History Behind Pitchfork’s Most Notorious Review
A deep dive into the "authorship" of the infamous Jet monkey-piss review and the early days of the influential indie music publication
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All 94 ‘Sex and the City’ Episodes as Taylor Swift Songs
With the HBO classic arriving on Netflix, we couldn’t help but wonder: What Taylor songs pair best with the series?
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The DH Is Universal, but Good DHs Are Rare
Two years into the universal DH era, and more than 50 years after the role was first introduced, DH production has dried up. Why is designated hitting so hard?
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Ian Eagle
Eagle was raised in the wings of a nightclub stage by a comedian and a singer. How the child of show business became the voice of the Final Four.
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The Oral History of “I’m the Juggernaut, Bitch!”
As ‘X-Men ’97’ hits Disney+, it’s time to look back on a different time of the internet, when two friends from Chicago made a dub of the original ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ and created something deeply funny, crass, and unforgettable
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What Really Happened to Markelle Fultz
You’ve heard the Fultz story a thousand times. A mysterious hitch in his jump shot. A no. 1 pick who couldn’t live up to the promise. An eventual trade to the Magic. But for the first time, Fultz explains exactly what happened to him with the Sixers and how he’s found peace—and a place for himself in the NBA—on his own terms.
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Are the Lakers Fated for the Play-In?
Last night’s loss to Sacramento had major implications for the Western Conference standings. Did it doom the Lakers? Check out The Ringer’s Odds Machine for updated playoff projections.
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‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s’: The Complete Collection
After three-plus years and countless trips down memory lane, it’s time to end this chapter of ‘60 Songs.’ To celebrate the occasion, we’ve cataloged each episode, including website excerpts, interview highlights, and everything in between.
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The NBA Top 100: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is Officially Top Five
Check out the new order in our NBA player rankings—plus fresh takes on virtually every player that made the cut
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What Happens to Harlem When It’s White?
A century after the Renaissance, Harlem as we once knew it is dying a slow, strange death
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The Wait and Weight for Bronny James
The world is watching impatiently as LeBron’s oldest son tries to follow in his father’s impossible footsteps. But despite unfathomable pressure, Bronny isn’t crumbling. "It’s who he is as a person," says USC coach Andy Enfield.
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Can Draymond Green Find Peace?
The NBA’s most combustible competitor is trying to maintain his fire while avoiding another explosion. And like another volatile NBA champion before him, he’s putting in the work. "The reality is we all got trauma," says Green.
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NFL Mock Draft: Post-Combine Edition
The league’s annual week of testing and interviews in Indianapolis gave some clarity on how things may unfold in April’s draft. How high will combine standouts like Amarius Mims, Quinyon Mitchell, and Jared Verse rise?
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The G League Isn’t Just for NBA Long Shots Anymore
A record 18 of last summer’s 30 first-round picks have played in the NBA G League this season, following the developmental path of breakout players like Jalen Johnson and Peyton Watson. Why are more top prospects taking this route? And what does it mean for the future of the G League?
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The Video Game Remake Boom Is Producing Nostalgic Hype and Uncomfortable Questions
Video game remakes like ‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ are the definitive single-player trend of the past decade. But they also represent a distinct set of challenges for an art form that doesn’t really "age" like other entertainment does.
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Grading Every NBA Team’s 2023-24 Season So Far
Which teams have surprised and disappointed the most this season? With two-thirds of the season in the books, we’re handing out report cards.
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NFL Mock Draft: Which Teams Might Trade Up for a QB?
With a top-heavy quarterback class, several teams might be looking to deal. In this first-round mock draft, who is moving up to snag Jayden Daniels at no. 3?
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MGMT Is More Than Just ‘Saltburn’ Nostalgia Fodder
The indie rock duo talk ‘Saltburn,’ TikTok, their highs and lows, and their new album, ‘Loss of Life’