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May 12, 2023

Happy Friday from your friends at The Ringer! Here are some things you might have missed on our site this week.

NFL

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’Tis the NFL offseason to be strategic. While we wait for September, allow us to assess the essential chess moves each AFC and NFC team has made during their time off.

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Movies

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Who would have thought Bradley Cooper’s best role would be voicing a raccoon for a Marvel movie? James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy rounded up its trilogy this month, and we’re ready to give Cooper an Oscar for his performance.

Best Quote: “Yet there are still moments that hint at the story behind how he evolved from an ordinary raccoon—an animal he consistently rejects being identified as—into a highly intelligent, gunslinging mercenary.” —Daniel Chin

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NBA

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Despite a slow start, the Warriors appear to have figured things out in their matchup against the Lakers. Before tonight’s game, we explore how Los Angeles can alter its approach to head to the conference finals.

Best Quote: “It feels silly to call closing out Golden State an uphill battle, but if the Lakers have the same lethargic approach to Game 6 as they did to Game 5—and if they let the Warriors dictate matchups and pace—that’s exactly what it will look like.” —Michael Pina

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Television

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Are time jumps poisonous to television shows or secret weapons? We explain why Barry’s eight-year time jump might have been the best thing for the dark comedy series.

Best Quote: “Given the shocking state of affairs, you could forgive some viewers for believing that Barry was delivering another surreal dream sequence, which has become a calling card for the series.” —Miles Surrey

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Pod Spot:
Is Ice Cream Good for You?

Perhaps the most important question we’ll ever ask on one of our podcasts. Derek speaks to public health historian David Johns about the surprising health benefits of ice cream.

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