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Search ArticlesLife as the Spectacle
WNBAWNBA Olivia Miles seems to freeze time on the basketball court. As she prepares for her first postseason elimination game, the world around her is speeding up. Getty Images/Ringer illustration By Seerat SohiSept. 29, 7:06 pm UTC • 13 min Spectacle (.n) 1. Something exhibited to view as unusual, notable, or entertaining especially: an eye-catching or dramatic public display 2. Something suggesting a pair of glasses The exact origin of the nickname is hard to trace.
The Ball Knower’s Notebook: Dissecting Brock Purdy’s Hot Start
By Diante LeeSept. 29, 1:07 pm UTC • 17 min NFLNFL Let’s go to the tape to understand why Purdy is surging, Drake Maye is struggling, and more. Getty Images/Ringer illustration By Diante LeeSept. 29, 1:07 pm UTC • 17 min Welcome to the Week 3 edition of The Ringer’s Ball Knower’s Notebook. We’re back to take a closer look at the best players, most interesting plays, and developing story lines on the field.
The NBA’s Missing State
NBA Vermont is the only state that has never produced an NBA player, but its basketball culture is alive and … well, it’s alive Getty Images/Ringer illustration By Jack McCluskeySept. 29, 10:30 am UTC • 12 min Steve Pratt laughed. Cackled, really. Pratt is a longtime basketball trainer and skills coach who’s worked with the likes of Elton Brand, Jon Scheyer, Brad Miller, Jewell Loyd, Matas Buzelis, and Terrence Shannon Jr. over the years.
Why Each 2026 MLB Playoff Team Will—or Won’t—Win the World Series
MLBMLB Are the Dodgers headed for a three-peat? The unpredictable nature of October baseball gives every team reason for hope. Getty Images/Ringer illustration By Anthony DabbundoSept. 29, 10:20 am UTC • 18 min The MLB playoffs begin Tuesday with a familiar question hanging over the bracket: Can anyone stop the Dodgers? Los Angeles is chasing the first World Series three-peat in more than a quarter century. But “Dodgers vs.
The Winners and Losers of the NFL Week 3
NFLNFL Drake Maye looks toast, Lamar Jackson looks like he’s back, and the 49ers look injured … again Getty Images/Ringer illustration By The Ringer StaffSept. 28, 5:24 am UTC • 17 min Every week this NFL season, we will break down the highs and lows—and everything in between—from the most recent slate of pro football. This week, Drake Maye looked toast, Trevor Lawrence looked like a potential MVP, and the 49ers suffered even more devastating injuries. Welcome to Winners and Losers.
The Death of the NHL Jersey Tuck
About the episode The NHL has clamped down on players tucking in their jerseys during games, culminating in a penalty on Trevor Zegras in one of the Flyers’ preseason games. Thankfully, Philly didn’t make a big deal about it AT ALL! We discuss that and more as we get ready for the return of regular-season hockey tomorrow, and we’re joined by Steve “Petey” Peters to help us get ready. Plus, Icethetics reveals new details about some of the Hometown Remix jerseys coming to the league this season.
Old Movies vs. New Movies: How ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Beat Brad Pitt, Robert Pattinson, and an Awesome Weekend Movie Lineup
What does it mean when old movie rereleases make more money than ever at the box office? Sean and Amanda try to answer that question on today’s show by discussing Avengers: Endgame Encore outperforming a slew of new releases this weekend, including Heart of the Beast, Forgotten Island, and Primetime. Then, they cover a handful of other recent releases in The Weight, The Love Hypothesis, and The History of Concrete.
‘Lanterns’ Episode 7 Recap: No-Hit Hal
DCDC In “The Jordan Boys’ Legacy,” Hal gets his close-up—despite being dead HBO Max/Ringer illustration By Daniel ChinSept. 28, 2:51 am UTC • 12 min Content warning: This story contains mentions of suicide. At the end of the series premiere of Lanterns, creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King implemented a bold creative decision: They killed Hal Jordan.
Drake Mayday, a Raiders Revival, Bleakest 0-3 Teams, MLB Playoffs, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to the Rams-Broncos SNF game before recapping the rest of the matchups of Week 3 and going on to Guess the Lines for Week 4. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers
Ranked-Game Roundup, Prospect Pass-Fail, 2027 QB Letdowns, and McShay After Dark
Todd and Steve break down the biggest ranked games of the weekend, put top 2027 NFL draft prospects through a pass-fail test, and examine the disappointing performances from some of the class’s most highly touted quarterbacks. The guys close the show with another edition of McShay After Dark. Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara