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DYNASTIC DUO
After 24 years and six titles, the New England Patriots are done with Belichick. It’s about time.
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NOT THIS AGAIN
The odious Adelson family joins the devious DeVoses as right-wing dark-money juggernauts owning NBA franchises. This could dramatically alter the league more than you think.
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NEW BLOOD
The league needs a new hero. Jokic, Giannis, Curry, Wembanyama, and more are making their cases.
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$EEING GREEN
After joking about taking a deal to play in Saudi Arabia—and amid the kingdom investing in international sports to launder its public image—the NBA star was seen in Riyadh.
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JUST LET IT BE FUN
Inter Miami’s new superstar arrived with a splash, but MLS is still a niche in America.
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NO RESPECT
Sports media is in a sorry state if the league’s most dynamic team on the court is deemed “uninteresting” by those whose job it is to cover the NBA finals.
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REDEMPTION TRAIL
The bearded irritant of the 2010s has long been a controversial figure in the NBA. Against the Celtics, that’s finally changing.
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ENLIGHTENMENT IN THE MEADOWLANDS
“This is the way of all men as they get older: seeking one last bite of the apple and hoping it doesn’t turn to ashes in your mouth,” writes Corbin Smith.
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SAD TROMBONE
The dour “injury version” of Fox’s epic theme song is the perfect metaphor for consuming, producing, and broadcasting professional football. Because we’ll all keep watching anyway.
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GARBAGE FIRE
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving shared an antisemitic propaganda film and then refused to apologize. Instead of reprimanding him, the Nets chose to fire their coach. What a mess.