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April 28, 2023

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As we eagerly await the next round of picks, let’s take some time to appreciate all of the winners and losers from the first night of the 2023 NFL draft. 

Best Quote: “Shortly before Roger Goodell took the stage for his annual soak in a wave pool of boos prior to the first round—insiders report that these draft-night boos nourish him, that he feeds off the hatred, and that he appears younger than ever—a minor bit of humiliating news broke.” —Rodger Sherman

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Ringer Draft Guides
 
For a complete assessment of each first-round pick, check out our official NFL Draft Guide, curated by Danny Kelly. How did your team fare?

NBA

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In an unexpected turn of events, the heavily favored Milwaukee Bucks have been eliminated from the 2023 playoffs. But what actually led to the demise of one of the NBA's best regular-season teams?

Best Quote: “All 18 of ESPN’s experts who predicted the series selected the Bucks, and none thought the Heat would even push the top seed to seven games.” —Zach Kram

Full story here

 

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Television

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Now that we’re halfway through the second season, how concerned should we be for each Yellowjackets character? And we’re not just checking in with our favorite soccer team and their adult counterparts; we’re also assessing the safety of their pets. 

Best Quote: “Listen, I am extremely worried for Steve the tiny dog, on a personal level. But on a logistics level, Steve is getting safer by the day.” —Jodi Walker

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