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tv review Apr. 16, 2021

Big Shot Shoots and Mostly ScoresJohn Stamos plays basically the anti–Ted Lasso in Disney+’s new family drama centered on a girls’ basketball team.

By Jen Chaney

splits Apr. 15, 2021

J.Lo and A-Rod Split, Officially This Time“We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so,” they said in a joint statement.

By Justin Curto

game theory Apr. 6, 2021

Jeopardy! Contestant Thoroughly Zings Aaron Rodgers Over Field-Goal FlopDuring the Green Bay Packers quarterback’s first episode as guest host.

By Halle Kiefer

sports Mar. 25, 2021

Tall Men Bo Burnham, Jason Segel Cast in Basketball ShowAn untitled HBO series about the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers is providing Hollywood’s tallest men with opportunity.

By Anne Victoria Clark

interviews Mar. 17, 2021

Last Chance U Team Talks Pandemic Season and the Emotional Moment You Didn’t See“You know what? I shed a tear watching how they put the story together.”

By Scott Tobias

vulture sports Feb. 24, 2021

Tiger Woods Hospitalized After Rollover Car Crash in L.A.He is recovering from a surgery on his right leg and ankle, according to a statement.

By Justin Curto

vulture sports Feb. 18, 2021

Naomi Osaka Shouts Out Serena Williams After Emotional Australian Open Win“For me, I want her to play forever.”

By Justin Curto

super bowl lv Feb. 7, 2021

Thrill of Fan Running Onto Super Bowl Field Ruined by Realization It’s an AdIn case you thought he was just moved by the love of the game.

By Halle Kiefer

tv review Feb. 2, 2021

We Are the Brooklyn Saints’ Concerns Go Well Beyond Winning and LosingRudy Valdez’s Netflix docuseries reclaims dignity for its characters by seeking beauty, even poetry, in outwardly unremarkable scenarios.

By Matt Zoller Seitz

trailer mix Jan. 28, 2021

Don’t Be a Quack, Watch The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers TrailerThey’re the villains now.

By Devon Ivie

vulture sports Jan. 28, 2021

Shaq Dares to Compete Against the Puppy BowlSHAQ Bowl will feature Ochocinco, Diplo, and two-thirds of Migos.

By Zoe Haylock

obits Jan. 4, 2021

Gerry Marsden of Gerry and the Pacemakers Dead at 78His band’s cover of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” became the anthem for Liverpool Football Club.

By Justin Curto

vulture sports Dec. 13, 2020

Cleveland Indians One Step Closer to Being the Cleveland SpidersThe MLB franchise will reportedly change their name, but no word on the team’s new moniker.

By Halle Kiefer

chump of the week Oct. 28, 2020

Congrats to the Dodgers, Except This One DodgerJustin Turner tested positive for coronavirus and proceeded to hug his teammates.

By Rebecca Alter

casting Oct. 19, 2020

Queen Latifah Gets Drafted to Adam Sandler’s Basketball Film HustleNetflix’s just announced more of the dream team.

By Zoe Haylock

vulture sports Sept. 7, 2020

IOC Says Tokyo Olympics Are Happening ‘With or Without COVID’Starting on July 23, 2021.

By Halle Kiefer

today in the nba bubble Aug. 26, 2020

Milwaukee Bucks Go On Strike Before Playoff Game to Protest Jacob Blake ShootingThe Lakers and the Clippers reportedly voted to suspend their NBA seasons in response to the Jacob Blake shooting.

By Nate Jones

in memoriam Aug. 23, 2020

Vanessa Bryant Remembers Kobe on What Would Have Been His 42nd Birthday“Thank you for showing me what real love is.”

By Halle Kiefer

today in the nba bubble Aug. 12, 2020

NBA Bubble to Allow Family and ‘Friends,’ Prompting Uncomfortable ConversationsUnfortunately, people “known by the player only through social media” will not be allowed in.

By Nate Jones

vulture sports July 28, 2020

Yankees Reportedly ‘Surprised’ to Hear Trump Throwing Out First Pitch Next MonthAs neither the club nor the White House had heard about it.

By Halle Kiefer

vulture sports July 23, 2020

Dr. Fauci Is Exactly As Good at Throwing a Baseball As You Think He Would BeWhich is to say, not very.

By Chris Murphy

vulture sports July 21, 2020

Natalie Portman, Uzo Aduba, and More Are Bringing a Women’s Soccer Team to L.A.Including Alexis Ohanian, America Ferrera, and former FIFA World Cup champs.

By Zoe Haylock

trailer mix July 20, 2020

Michael Phelps, Fellow Olympians Discuss Mental Toll in Weight of Gold TrailerShaun White, Lolo Jones, and other athletes discuss their struggle to receive mental health support in the world of elite sports.

By Halle Kiefer

play ball July 20, 2020

Dr. Fauci to Throw Out First Pitch at Washington Nationals’ Opening DayThe director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases will bring the heat Thursday, July 23.

By Halle Kiefer

vulture sports June 22, 2020

NASCAR Community Rallies Around Bubba Wallace After Noose IncidentDrivers and crew members walked alongside Wallace’s car before the Talladega racing event.

By Devon Ivie

rip June 22, 2020

Snoop Dogg Raps Emotional Tribute to Kobe Bryant at the ESPYS“Man, it was Mamba insanity.”

By Zoe Haylock

movie review June 7, 2020

Be Water Is a Sports Doc with Righteous RageIn fact, it doesn’t feel like a sports doc at all. You walk away convinced that Bruce Lee was an artist more than anything else.

By Bilge Ebiri

vulture sports June 5, 2020

Drew Brees Called Out by Teammate and Other Athletes for Comments About the FlagBrees apologized for a second time in an Instagram video: “I just want you to see in my eyes how sorry I am.”

By Chris Murphy

chat room May 21, 2020

John McEnroe Learned About Thirst Traps on Never Have I Ever“I get razzed by my kids. ‘You don’t even know thirst trap?’ No, I don’t know it.”

By Jen Chaney

vulture lists May 18, 2020

The 83 Non-M.J. Talking Heads in The Last Dance, RankedAll have something to say, but with dozens of interview subjects, not all of what they have to say is equally valuable.

By Nate Jones

close reads May 18, 2020

What Did The Last Dance Tell Us About Michael Jordan, Really?It boosted Jordan’s standing as the greatest ever, but, like Mike himself, there was a hollowness at its center.

By Scott Tobias

overnights May 18, 2020

The Last Dance Recap: The Final CutMichael Jordan has lived his life as a battle of wills against the whole world. Why would he surrender control now?

By David J. Roth

last night on late night May 18, 2020

John Oliver Looked Everywhere and Found Your New Sports Obsession: Marble Racing“It’s a beautiful, competitive event, and the world needs those more than ever right now.”

By Devon Ivie

the last dance May 11, 2020

Is This Guy Really Michael Jordan’s Best Friend?His name is George Koehler, he lives in Chicago, and his friendship with Jordan has a surprising backstory.

By Dan McQuade

the last dance May 11, 2020

Why Did Michael Jordan Star in Space Jam?Why did the most competitive athlete of his generation spend a summer shooting a kids’ movie? Brand synergy, baby.

By Nate Jones

the last dance May 7, 2020

Watch an Exclusive Last Dance Clip of Michael Jordan Being ‘an A-hole’This clip from ESPN’s The Last Dance provides a look at Jordan’s cold-eyed practice demeanor.

By Nate Jones

explainers May 4, 2020

The Controversy Behind Michael Jordan’s ‘Republicans Buy Sneakers, Too’ QuoteThe Last Dance clears up one lingering Jordan mystery, but the answer probably won’t change your mind about him.

By Nate Jones

vulture sports May 3, 2020

Watch Game of Thrones Actor Hafthor Bjornsson Break Deadlift World RecordThe Mountain made a molehill out of more than 1,104 lbs.

By Halle Kiefer

overnights May 3, 2020

The Last Dance Recap: Branded Discontent“Episode V” rewinds to 1992, the year Jordan went from being an NBA star to a colossal, worldwide celebrity.

By David J. Roth

vulture lists Apr. 26, 2020

19 Outrageous Dennis Rodman StoriesIf The Last Dance has you craving more Dennis Rodman stories, we’ve got you covered.

By Nate Jones

overnights Apr. 26, 2020

The Last Dance Recap: Dennis Rodman AgonistesWhy rush through a life as interesting as Rodman’s to get to yet another Michael Jordan anecdote?

By David J. Roth

vulture sports Apr. 21, 2020

Jennifer Lopez Wants to Buy the Mets and We Should Let HerJ.Lo and A-Rod are reportedly sussing out financing for a potential bid.

By Halle Kiefer

overnights Apr. 19, 2020

The Last Dance Recap: The Second FiddleThe Scottie Pippen Episode, like everything else about the actual Pippen, is pulled inexorably back toward Jordan.

By David J. Roth

overnights Apr. 19, 2020