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The Offer Sheet: Jalen Brunson Takes a Friendship Discount
The Knicks have built a contender around Brunson and his Villanova buddies. On Friday, he signed a surprise extension that will help keep the good times rolling.
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Why Each Team Will and Won’t Win the Euro 2024 and Copa América Finals
With the Euro 2024 and Copa América finals both happening on Sunday, July 14, we examine the strengths (and weaknesses) of each team heading into each game
An NBA Summer Movement Review With Ryen Russillo
Plus, an Olympic basketball preview
‘For Love of the Game’ With Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin
Bill and Mallory take the mound for their final game as they rewatch this 1999 baseball classic
The Evil in ‘Longlegs’ and the Serial Killer Movie Canon
Plus, ‘Longlegs’ director Osgood Perkins joins to talk about what elements he was most interested in exploring in the film, the audience’s reception, and more
“The Weirdest Housing Market in Recent History”
Mike Simonsen and Lance Lambert join Derek to unravel the many mysteries of the current U.S. housing market
‘The Acolyte’ Episode 7 Mailbag
Mal and Joanna take to the mailbag to see what we can gather from this episode and the impending finale of the ‘Star Wars’ drama
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The Complete History of Guys Getting Their Junk Destroyed in Horror Movies
The best scene in ‘MaXXXine’ got us wondering: Just how many times have men been on the wrong end of the ultimate jump scare?
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How Mia Goth Became the Ultimate Horror Scream Queen
Justin Sayles highlights Mia Goth’s ascent as the most important actor in horror, and explores the history and evolution of Hollywood’s iconic scream queens
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Reporting on the Biden Age Question, Interviewing Kamala Harris, and the Democrats’ MSNBC Problem With NYT’s Astead Herndon
Plus, they talk of Biden’s initial intentions in his first run as president, and Biden’s growing online presence
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Emergency Pod: Grading the Biden Presser
Abby Livingston joins Tara to talk about Joe Biden’s press conference at the NATO summit and the next steps for his candidacy
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A Bronny-Free Preview of 2024 NBA Summer League
Who could shine this year in Las Vegas? From the Risascher vs. Sarr showdown to the second-year players primed to break out, we preview what to watch.
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Reigns of Terror: Introducing the Scream Queen Championship Belt
The complete history of the horror queen line of succession, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Mia Goth, and, of course, Shelley Duvall
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How Nicolas Cage Became Our Unlikely Scream King
With ‘Longlegs,’ the actor solidifies the later-career renaissance in which he’s transformed into something of a horror movie icon
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‘The Acolyte’ Episode 7 Recap: The Jedi Blame Game
We have to go back … to Brendok. In the penultimate episode of ‘The Acolyte,’ we finally learn whether the Jedi were naughty or nice, which answers some questions but leaves many more for next week’s finale.
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The Orlando Magic Quietly Won the NBA Offseason
Could the young Magic become this year’s Oklahoma City Thunder? After acing its offseason, Orlando might be a force much sooner than expected.
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‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 4 Mailbag: High Valyrian, Motherf---er, Do You Speak it?
Spoiler-free answers to questions raised by the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel’s fourth installment of Season 2, including looks at dragon combat experience, Targaryen genealogy and lines of succession, High Valyrian learning, and more
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The Slasher Movie Superlatives
Great slashers don’t just embrace established tropes: They take old ingredients and create something fresh and inventive. Let’s celebrate the very best the genre has to offer.
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The Heat Is On, Again: The Oral History of Axel Foley
With the ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ reboot hitting Netflix, Eddie Murphy and friends dive deep into the backstory of the comedy star’s most iconic character
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Power Rankings: The Red Dragon and the Gold
The Dance of the Dragons begins in earnest—and finally features a dragon battle
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I Don’t Like It When the Dragons Get Hurt
‘Game of Thrones’ reminded us that all men must die; ‘House of the Dragon’ is teaching us that many dragons must die, too. But we don’t have to like it.
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Can Steve Kerr Make a Star-Studded Team USA Work Like a Dream?
The U.S. is sending a modern Dream Team to the Paris Olympics. Now it’s up to Kerr to make it all fit, against a more competitive international field than ever before.
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‘Twister’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
The 1996 film stars Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt
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Rhaenys Targaryen Has Never Needed a Crown to Be the Queen of ‘House of the Dragon’
An appreciation of the Queen Who Never Was (except on our screens)
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The Sacramento Kings Double Down With DeMar DeRozan
DeRozan’s arrival won’t transform the Kings (or help their defense), but it will accentuate their strengths and diversify one of the NBA’s best offenses
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 4 Breakdown: The Civil Wars Within the Civil War
In this week’s ‘HotD’ deep dive, we look at Aegon and Aemond, Valyrian steel armor, woods witches, and more
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 4 Reactions
Chris, Mallory, and Joanna are here to discuss shocking deaths and a huge battle
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Civil War in Westeros Is Hell
The first big battle on HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ drives home the horrors of war in Westeros, turning "The Red Dragon and the Gold" into a tragic triumph
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‘MaXXXine’ Is Punch-Drunk on Pastiche
Ti West’s stalk-and-slash set pieces hit all the classic marks but rarely transcend them
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Bron Breakker Has the Bark, the Bite, and WWE’s Best Interest in Mind
Before his first singles match at a WWE premium live event, Bron Breakker reflects on his football past, his pro wrestling present, and his NXT class’s future potential
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Can England Bore Its Way to Euros Glory? History Says: Why Not?
Jude Bellingham. Harry Kane. Phil Foden. Somehow with all this talent, England look lifeless at the 2024 Euros. But as past tournament winners show, there’s plenty of reason to be optimistic.
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Watchability Rankings for the 2024 Euro and Copa América Quarterfinals
With the Copa América and Euro 2024 quarterfinals both going down July 4-6, here’s a look at the watchability of each match
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‘The Bear’ Strived for Michelin Quality in Season 3. Its Regulars Preferred the Comfort Food.
At its heart, ‘The Bear’ still captures the promise and the ruin of the restaurant industry. But in its latest season, it also fell prey to another industry reality: losing the ability to taste its own cooking.
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Can Hollywood Sequel Its Way to Box Office Success?
Studios are relying on franchises to bolster their bottom lines. But eventually, that strategy has diminishing returns.
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Five Questions as the Dust Settles on 2024 NBA Free Agency
From dream Lauri Markkanen trades to favorite under-the-radar deals, we analyze the most notable offseason moves so far and the potential ones still on the table
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Fever Dream Dinner: A Yelp Review of The Bear
Find out what this local Yelp Elite Squad member had to say after dining at that hot new restaurant seen on FX’s ‘The Bear’
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‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 3 Mailbag: Leggo My Aegon
Spoiler-free answers to questions raised by the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel’s third installment of Season 2, including looks at a case of mistaken Aegon identity, travel times in Westeros, and what’s considered canon
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The USMNT Has No Good Options After a Disastrous Copa América
With a rare opportunity to play some of the world’s best teams in meaningful competition, and in their own country, the Americans failed on every level. And replacing Gregg Berhalter ahead of the 2026 World Cup on home soil isn’t as easy as it sounds.
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Klay Thompson Made the Warriors Human
Steph Curry was the face and undisputed best player of Golden State’s dynasty, but Klay was the superstar everyman who made the greatest team of its era feel approachable. Now, he’s signed a three-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks in free agency. What will Thompson’s legacy be in Golden State?