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May 19, 2023

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

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As Davante Adams enters his 10th NFL season, the 30-year-old reflects on his transition from Green Bay to Las Vegas, securing his first Pro Bowl spot without living under Aaron Rodgers’s shadow, and becoming the face of the Raiders franchise. 

Best Quote: “You can erase all the numbers. You can just write in: He didn’t need Aaron Rodgers.” —Davante Adams

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After being outscored in the regular season and securing the no. 8 seed in the Eastern playoff bracket, Miami has stolen Game 1 from the Boston Celtics. Can Jimmy Butler and the Heat be stopped? 

Best Quote: “Earthly explanations don’t suffice; something supernatural must be at play. How else can NBA viewers fathom what’s happened to Miami this postseason?” —Zach Kram

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Ringer Rankings

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We found it pivotal to update our rankings of each Fast & Furious character as the 3,000th film from the blockbuster franchise, Fast X, releases today. But which of our 54 favorite family members raced to the top of our list?

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Television

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It's been downright impossible to escape the term “Scandoval” these past few weeks, even if you’re someone who refrains from watching reality television. But who are the winners and losers from the Vanderpump Rules cheating scandal, which definitely sounded like a terrible celebrity baby name at first? 

Best Quote: “Tom Sandoval decided to take things to full sleep paralysis demon night terror territory and make an unsanctioned visit to Howie Mandel’s podcast (A thing! Apparently!) to give his first official statement on the Scandoval.” —Jodi Walker

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Pod Spot:
A Conversation With Courtney Love

Rob is joined by the lead singer of Hole and the wife of Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love, for an unforgettable conversation about Nirvana’s hit song “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” 

Listen to 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s
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