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Dashed Dreams: Remembering the Cringiest Episode of ‘The Office’
Even by the standards of a show that made its name finding comedy in incredibly uncomfortable situations, "Scott’s Tots" towers above the rest as too painful to watch
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“At Their Best”: Breaking Down the Final Moments of ‘Better Call Saul’
Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn, and Peter Gould on how they ended the ‘Breaking Bad’ spinoff by focusing on the relationship between its two co-protagonists
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When Will We See the Next American Formula One Driver?
It’s been seven years since an American driver took part in an F1 race, and 44 years since one brought home a drivers’ title. But with the series taking off in the U.S., and a talented driver pipeline starting to heat up, it feels like only a matter of time until there’s an American on the grid.
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The Best Episodes of ‘Better Call Saul,’ Ranked
Looking back at the funniest, scariest, and most gripping hours of the show before its series finale
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Sylvia Fowles’s Final Ride and the Last Days of a Legend
The Minnesota Lynx star’s final season hasn’t gone exactly according to plan, but the future Hall of Famer is still cherishing every little moment—and lesson—before she walks away from the game she relentlessly dominated for 15 years
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Newcastle United Is Finding Out What Winning in the Premier League Really Costs
This year, following a Saudi takeover, the club from North East England finds itself at the center of a debate about the soul of sports
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How David Leitch Became the King of Hollywood Action
Since co-directing 2014’s ‘John Wick,’ the stuntman turned director has revamped what action movies look like, with star vehicles for everyone from Brad Pitt to Charlize Theron to Ryan Reynolds
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The Baseball Stadium That “Forever Changed” Professional Sports
Camden Yards, which opened 30 years ago this summer, is revered for its design and downtown location. But its influence—along with its lessons—extends beyond architecture.
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When Panic! at the Disco Ditched the Exclamation Point—and Emo
2008’s ‘Pretty. Odd.’ was a shocking sophomore pivot. It was also a sign that the genre’s pop moment was on the way out.
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Moral Panics Come and Go. Sex Bracelet Hysteria Is Forever.
In 2003, a media frenzy led schools across the country to ban colorful jelly bracelets out of concern they were being used for a teen sex game. The origins of that frenzy—and the speed with which it spread—offer enduring insight into moral panic.
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The Rules to Making the Perfect Emo Music Video
Shane Drake has directed videos for Paramore, Panic! at the Disco, and dozens of other bands. This is his guide to making essential emo visuals.
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Complicity and Deflection at the LIV Golf Traveling Circus
The golfers, organizers, and sponsors associated with LIV don’t care if you ask questions about the fledgling, Saudi Arabian–financed tour. But whether they’re willing to answer, and honestly account for, them is a different story.
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Such Great Heights: How Hot Topic Defined a Generation of Emo Kids
As bands like Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, and My Chemical Romance took over in the 2000s, there was only one store in the mall where their fans felt at home
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The Ringer’s 2022 Fantasy Football Rankings
Jonathan Taylor or Christian McCaffrey? Stefon Diggs or Cooper Kupp? The fantasy football season is fast approaching. Use our top-200 rankings to dominate your league.
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Through With Being Cool: How Emo Nights Across the World Became Big Business
The nostalgia themed dance nights are a safe space for 20-somethings and aging scenesters to scream out the lyrics to "Teenagers" and hold each other tight to Dashboard Confessional
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The Eternal March of the Black Parade: The Case for My Chemical Romance As the Last Great Rock Band
Twenty years after their debut album and more than a decade after the critics dismissed them, My Chemical Romance stands as one of the defining bands of the 21st century. How did we end up here?
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The Dictionary of All Things Emo
There’s no consensus definition for "emo," but there are plenty of things related to the culture we can break down. From Rites of Spring to the Fifth Wave and all points in between, here’s a handy guide that will help you avoid being labeled a poser.
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The Best Emo Songs of Every Year, 1985 to Now
We’re going from the genre’s roots through the Fifth Wave to break down the best and most popular tracks that have defined the evolution of a hard-to-pin-down genre
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“It Spreads Like Wildfire”: The Heroes, Lore, and Language of ‘Elden Ring’
The fantasy epic’s unique multiplayer system has facilitated the creation of community tales, legends, and lingo—giving rise to a distinct subculture that has bled into the real world
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Allyson Felix Is Running Her Last Race—and Getting Ready For a Mission
The most decorated woman in American track and field history is on the verge of retirement. What comes next will be the hard part.
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How Kevin Costner Helped ‘Bull Durham’ Find Studio Backing at the 11th Hour
In an exclusive excerpt from his new book ‘The Church of Baseball: The Making of Bull Durham,’ screenwriter and director Ron Shelton describes how close the movie was to never getting made—and how Costner’s attachment pushed it across home plate
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Andrej Stojakovic Is Paving His Own Path to the NBA
The 17-year-old with the familiar last name and silky shooting stroke is out to prove he’s much more than just a famous hooper’s son. "Proving to them that I can make it as Andrej—and not Peja’s son."
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“How Would You Like a Lap Dance?”: The Oral History of ‘Magic Mike’
Ten years ago, Channing Tatum turned his past as a male stripper into movie gold with the help of Steven Soderbergh—and tapped into a thirst in a way Hollywood never had before
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The Golden Age of the Aging Actor
Tom Cruise in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ isn’t the exception—he’s the rule. There’s long been anecdotal evidence that top-line actors and actresses are getting older. Now, The Ringer has the data to back it up.
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Will the Real Tim Heidecker Please Stand Up?
Most know him for ‘Tim and Eric’ and his surrealist brand of humor. But this week, he’s back with ‘High School,’ a new album that may change what you think when you hear the name Tim Heidecker.
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The Best Pixar Character Bracket Final: A ‘Toy Story’ Showdown
There could be no other way, could there? Woody vs. Buzz Lightyear, the toys that were promised.
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The Warriors Want More
Even after winning a fourth title in eight years, Golden State is thinking ahead. By investing in a young core, the Warriors hope their own "short Tim Duncan" can lead them on a run of success that rivals the greatest dynasties in NBA history.
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The Best Pixar Character Bracket: The Final Four
The inevitable is near—unless Sulley or Wall-E can avert a classic ‘Toy Story’ finale
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What Happened With ‘The Good Dinosaur’?
Pixar’s three-decade-long run is full of massive hits and Oscar trophies. There’s only one movie that failed to live up to the studio’s stratospheric standards.
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Let Bartees Strange Cook
The hard-to-define, easy-to-love musician is back with ‘Farm to Table,’ a new album that can only be described as "Bartees Strange"
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Pixar’s Bittersweet Symphony
In the 27 years since the release of ‘Toy Story,’ the music behind Pixar has changed substantially—united by its power to elicit raw emotion
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The Warriors’ Game 5 Win Gives Them Control. Can the Celtics Come Back?
Boston needs to win two straight, including Game 7 on the road, to win the Finals. What are the odds that Jayson Tatum and Co. can pull off that feat? Our model breaks it down.
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Inside the Brilliant, Heartbreaking First 10 Minutes of ‘Up’
"We figured the best way to make the audience understand—and care—would be to connect his house to a relationship, and unfinished business," says director Pete Docter
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2022 NBA Mock Draft: Jabari Moves to No. 1
Do the Magic have their man? Plus, there’s a slew of new names inside the top 10. Here’s the latest intel and buzz as draft night rapidly approaches.
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When the Lamp Switched On: How Pixar Went From Experimental Studio to Commercial Juggernaut
From the stewardship of George Lucas to Steve Jobs to Mickey Mouse himself, the story of Pixar is marked by breakups, risk-taking, and sheer creative flair
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Gary Payton II Found the Right Space at the Right Time
Six years after Payton went undrafted, the Warriors finally created enough space to let him in