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Everything You Know About the First Woodstock Is Wrong
Episode 2 of ‘Break Stuff’ explores the 1969 festival, which wasn’t everything the famous documentary would have you believe
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Live Forever: Oasis, ‘Definitely Maybe,’ and the Definitely Misunderstood Legacy of Britpop
Thirty years after the Gallagher bros.’ breakthrough—and just days after their reunion tour announcement—we look back at the era of British tabloids, bickering bands, and designer-drug-fueled nationalism
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The Word of God: An Interview With Rakim
The most influential MC of rap’s golden age discusses his craft, his origins and influences, and hip-hop’s place in history
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The Dawn of a New Era, in Nick Saban’s Shadow
Alabama enters the 2024 season without the greatest coach in college football history. Saban’s absence leaves the Crimson Tide seeking a new identity—and the sport as a whole seeking a familiar force amid the chaos.
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Limp Bizkit Got the Blame for the Woodstock ’99 Riots. But It’s Not That Simple.
The first episode of ‘Break Stuff,’ The Ringer’s documentary podcast series about the doomed festival, explores whether the bad boys of nu metal were really the cause of the chaos
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“That’s the Way Life Is”
Ten years after its premiere, Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Will Arnett, Aaron Paul, and more reflect on the creation and legacy of ‘BoJack Horseman,’ an animated series that was born in an already bygone era and found comedy in the exploration of our existence
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How to Start a Professional Sports Team, Win Games, and Save the Town
After the A’s announced they were leaving Oakland, a pair of lifelong fans set out to do something audacious: start a beloved pro baseball team of their own. Remarkably, they pulled it off. Now the Oakland Ballers need to survive.
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The Spiritual Realm of Sydney McLaughlin
The 400-meter hurdles world-record holder is once again on the cusp of Olympic glory. To get there, she had to find transcendence—both on and away from the track.
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How Michael Cole Got Over
Charting the WWE play-by-play announcer’s curious path from resident DX wedgie receiver to the "voice of the WWE"
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Dunkin’, Accents, and Keno: Matt Damon and Casey Affleck Talk Their Perfectly Boston New Movie
An interview with the stars of ‘The Instigators,’ a fun, anti-heist film that’s guaranteed to get Massholes tawking
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Behind the Scenes of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Go-for-Broke Summer
How did Daryl Morey deliver Paul George to Philly? With a mix of bad fortune and good luck. "It almost was like sort of fate," Morey says. Now, nine months after shaving off The Beard, the Sixers may have assembled their best team of the Joel Embiid era.
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Brittney Griner Came Home. Her Journey to Rediscover Herself Was Only Beginning.
With a new son and a chance to earn her third Olympic gold medal, Griner is finding joy and healing after enduring months of hell
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Simone Manuel Has Already Won
Three years ago, the American swimming star was physically depleted, unhappy in the pool, and unsure whether she’d be able to swim at an elite level ever again. After an impressive and unlikely comeback, now Manuel’s aiming for another Olympic medal in Paris.
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The Remarkable Reinvention of Chase Budinger
Injuries may have cut Budinger’s basketball career short, but they didn’t end his Olympic dream. How did the former NBA role player become an American beach volleyball star?
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“You Gotta Hear This One Song”: The Oral History of the ‘Garden State’ Soundtrack
Twenty years after the release of ‘Garden State,’ the movie endures as the epitome of love-it-or-hate-it, twee indie. But if there’s one thing most people can agree on, it’s that the soundtrack was really, really good. Below, Zach Braff, James Mercer of the Shins, Imogen Heap, and more explain how it all came together.
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The Case for Widening the MLB Foul Lines
And the forgotten history of an obscure proposal that might finally be ready for its call-up
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The Ringer’s Definitive ‘Entourage’ Episode Ranking
In honor of the HBO show’s 20th anniversary, the best—and worst—of Vince, E, Turtle, Drama, and Ari, from Queens to Hollywood to Medellin and all points in between
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Why We Remain Fascinated With Twisters
The sequel to the tornado-chasing movie hits theaters this weekend. But our obsession with the violent wind vortexes extends far beyond the big screen—even as the science on them continues to evolve.
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I Fought the Greatest Horror Movie Villains Ever. It Got Ugly.
The Ringer’s resident survivalist watched more than 200 horror movies to figure out the unimaginable: Could he take Freddy, Jason, and dozens of other villains one-on-one?
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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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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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The 111 Best Horror Movie Kills of All Time, Ranked
With ‘MaXXXine’ and ‘Longlegs’ hitting theaters—and with the ‘Blair Witch Project’ 25th anniversary fast approaching—we look back into horror history to find the most iconic deaths ever to grace the screen
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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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The True Story of Bruno Caboclo: The NBA Draft’s Last Mystery Man
Ten years later, the story of how the Toronto Raptors kept a secret hidden 5,000 miles away and drafted a player who was "two years away from being two years away"
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Gio Reyna Is Growing Up and Ready to Seize His Copa América Chance
After a stunted few years defined by injury and scandal, the prodigious USMNT playmaker is primed to star for the national team and reinvent his club career. "I’m looking forward to getting back out there and staying healthy and playing games for … whoever it is," he tells The Ringer.
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The Growing Legend of Brad Stevens
First, he dominated the college game. Next, he steered several overachieving Celtics teams. Now, he’s built an unprecedented five-out destroyer that just won Boston’s 18th championship.
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Go Balls Deep: The Oral History of ‘Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story’
Twenty years ago today, a first-time director and a mostly green group of actors led by Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller introduced the world to the five Ds of dodgeball. In the process, they defied box office expectations, revitalized a fading sport, and left behind a cultural footprint that still resonates today.
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Are We Missing the Forest for the Trees With Jayson Tatum?
Tatum’s deficiencies have popped up again in these NBA Finals, but so have the qualities that make the Boston Celtics superstar unique. "There are a lot of things in this job that I lose sleep over," says Brad Stevens. "What someone thinks about Jayson Tatum or Jayson Tatum playing well is not one."
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Creature Feature: The Oral History of ‘Gremlins’
Don’t feed them after midnight. Don’t get them wet. But do read this deep dive into Gizmo and the nasty Gremlins, featuring words from director Joe Dante, actors Phoebe Cates and Zach Galligan, and many more.
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The Seven Commandments of Scoring in the NBA Playoffs
Getting buckets in the regular season is one thing. Doing it in the postseason is something else entirely. We talked to Kyrie Irving, Steph Curry, and other NBA vets about the unique challenges—and extraordinary demands—of playoff basketball.
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The Reinvention of Kyrie Irving
Reneged promises. Sabotaged superteams. Trade requests. A suspension. And now ... quiet. How did the NBA’s most turbulent personality become the stabilizing force of the Dallas Mavericks? "The more that you get out of your own way and you become more selfless, the more opportunities come to you," Irving says.
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How “Born in the U.S.A.” Became an Anthem for Everything That It Wasn’t
On the deep, rich history and many misinterpretations (accidental or otherwise) of the Bruce Springsteen classic, which turns 40 on Tuesday