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Bill Belichick parted ways with the New England Patriots this week after designing one of the most decorated and dynamic football dynasties. What led to his departure, and where will he go next?

Best quote: “His tenure lasted long enough that kids born in the early years of the dynasty finished college and entered the workforce between his hiring and his exit.” —Justin Sayles

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As good as the regular season is, there’s nothing like NFL super wild-card weekend. 
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And just like that, we’re entering the first week of the NFL playoffs. Will the Dolphins redeem themselves? And can the Steelers steal the show? Find out how we’re betting this week. 

Wild-card picks

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Grab your plates of gabagool as we head back to New Jersey this week in honor of The Sopranos’ 25th birthday. Meet us at the diner to find out where your favorite episode landed in our rankings.

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Mean Girls, released this week, is a musical, even though it had a trailer that showcased zero songs. We unravel this marketing mystery while millennials wonder why they’re being called mothers.

Best quote: “We have jobs now—we can buy movie tickets. Are they mad that we probably sneaked into Mean Girls the first go-round?” —Jodi Walker

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