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Olympics

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.

By Mirin Fader

The Offer Sheet: The Westbrook-Jokic Partnership Might Just Be Weird Enough to Work

And yet, it’s jarring to consider the devolution of what was recently the NBA’s most complementary roster

By The Ringer Staff

Movies

The Best Movies of 2024 (So Far)

It’s been a banner year for genre fare like horror, but 2024’s best films to date are full of diverse and surprising offerings

By Adam Nayman

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

By Ben Lindbergh

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

By Paul Thompson

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An NBA Summer Movement Review With Ryen Russillo

Plus, an Olympic basketball preview

By Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo Jul 8, 2024, 12:50am EDT

Russillo Summer Book Club: ‘The Wide Wide Sea’ With Hampton Sides, and Life Advice

Russillo kicks off his Summer Book Club by welcoming in ‘The Wide Wide Sea’ author Hampton Sides to learn more about Captain James Cook and his final voyage

By Ryen Russillo Jul 18, 2024, 8:00am EDT

Emmy Noms, ‘Presumed Innocent’ Episode 7, and René Redzepi and Matt Goulding on ‘Omnivore’

Plus, talk of whether or not ‘The Bear’ should be in the comedy category, the next two ‘Avengers’ movies that are in the works, and more. Then, chef René Redzepi and executive producer Matt Goulding join to talk about their new Apple TV+ series, ‘Omnivore.’

By Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Jul 18, 2024, 4:19pm EDT

A Report From the Republican Convention With The Washington Post’s Chris Suellentrop

Bryan and Chris discuss J.D. Vance’s speech, how the assassination attempt against Donald Trump has become a part of the convention, and more

By Bryan Curtis Jul 18, 2024, 11:49am EDT

‘The Acolyte’ Episode 8 Deep Dive

Jo and Mal are here to dive deep into the season finale of ‘The Acolyte’

By Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Jul 18, 2024, 6:04pm EDT

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The Latest

After the Season 4 Finale, What’s Next for ‘The Boys’?

The Prime Video superhero series wrapped up its penultimate season in typically explosive fashion. What did we learn about the franchise’s next steps?

By Daniel Chin July 18

Features

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.

By Hal Sundt July 17

The Winners and Losers of the 2024 Emmy Nominations

FX’s ‘Shogun’ reigns supreme and ‘The Bear’ isn’t far behind on the "comedy" side. Watch out, HBO.

By Miles Surrey July 17

Star Wars

‘The Acolyte’ Episode 8 Recap: The ‘Star Wars’ Song Remains the Same

The season (and, possibly, series) finale of ‘The Acolyte’ featured Jedi loss, a Sith spotting, a familiar move for the franchise, and more mysteries to solve

By Ben Lindbergh July 17

House of the Dragon

‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 5 Mailbag: Daemon’s Mom Has Got It Going On

Spoiler-free answers to questions raised by the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel’s fifth installment of Season 2, including looks at Targaryen incest exceptions, free-agent dragons, Valyrian linguistics, and more

By Zach Kram July 17

The 49ers Need Brandon Aiyuk More Than Aiyuk Needs the 49ers

The 49ers hold all the leverage as contract negotiations with their star receiver have reached an impasse. Will Aiyuk finally get his new deal, or will he get his wish to be traded to a new team?

By Diante Lee July 17

Movies

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?

By Austin Gayle July 11

The Best TV Shows of 2024 (So Far)

Peak TV is supposedly over. These 10 standout series beg to differ.

By Miles Surrey July 16

House of the Dragon

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 5 Breakdown: Mommy, Where Do Dragons Come From?

In this week’s ‘HotD’ deep dive, we look at the ties between Targaryens and dragons, Rhaenyra’s role model, Daemon’s mother, dragon math, and more

By Riley McAtee July 15

House of R

‘The Acolyte’ Episode 8 Deep Dive

Jo and Mal are here to dive deep into the season finale of ‘The Acolyte’

By Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson July 18

Movies

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

By The Ringer Staff July 8

The Ringer's Philly Special

Eagles Training Camp Preview With Jimmy Kempski!

The season is approaching...

By Sheil Kapadia July 18

The Watch

Emmy Noms, ‘Presumed Innocent’ Episode 7, and René Redzepi and Matt Goulding on ‘Omnivore’

By Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald July 18

‘SpongeBob’ at 25: How “Sweet Victory” Became a Defining Pop Cultural Anthem

On the 25th anniversary of ‘SpongeBob,’ look back on how a stock catalog song became a defining anthem of a generation

By Jake Kring-Schreifels July 17

House of the Dragon

Who’s Having the Worst Time on ‘House of the Dragon’?

Westeros is officially in the middle of a civil war, and all parties involved—from the masterminds to the royalty to the smallfolk—are miserable. But who’s the most miserable, and why?

By Jodi Walker July 17

What Should I Watch on Streaming?

From ‘House of the Dragon’ to ‘The Bear,’ it’s a huge summer for TV. Here’s your guide for all the best shows on streaming.

By The Ringer Staff July 12

Golf

Nine Questions Ahead of the 2024 Open Championship

Can Rory McIlroy overcome his U.S. Open disappointment? What should we expect from Royal Troon? And who will win? That and more ahead of the Open.

By Elizabeth Nelson, Matt Dollinger, and 1 more July 17

The 2024 MLB All-Star Game Superlatives

Paul Skenes dazzled in his Midsummer Classic debut. Jarren Duran took his breakout season to a new level. And Shohei Ohtani—with some help from his dog, Decoy—stole the show.

By Daniel Comer July 17

House of the Dragon

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Power Rankings: Regent

The greens and the blacks recuperate from the battle at Rook’s Rest. Here are the power rankings after ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 5.

By Claire McNear July 16

The Winners and Losers of the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby

Teoscar Hernández wins big, and Alec Bohm looks great, but that poor pink carpet

By Claire McNear July 16

Movies

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?

By Brooke Knisley July 10

Soccer

Spain’s Young Stars Dominate Wimbledon and Euro 2024

On Sunday, Spain showed its dominance in tennis and soccer, with young star Carlos Alcaraz and the Spanish national team winning big at Wimbledon and Euro 2024, respectively

By Anthony Dabbundo July 15

Five Takeaways From 2024 NBA Summer League So Far

Reed Sheppard’s across-the-board production, Stephon Castle’s outsize impact, and the most interesting things we saw during the first weekend in Las Vegas

By The Ringer Staff July 15

Your Gambling Guide to the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby

Ahead of Monday night’s MLB Home Run Derby, we break down the journey of each player competing this year and who’s most likely to leave Texas with the trophy

By Anthony Dabbundo July 15