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January 19

It’s Dolly Parton’s birthday. Shouldn’t this be a federal holiday? 

NFL

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Did the Buffalo Bills turn their season around by sacrificing several fans to a construction pit near Highmark Stadium? We investigate what’s going on in Orchard Park, New York. 

Best quote: “The only thing that can make the Pit stronger is if it eats Taylor Swift.” —Andrew Gruttadaro

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As the playoffs heat up, there’s nothing like the NFL divisional weekend. And new customers get started with $150 in bonus betsguaranteedwhen you place your first $5 bet!

Picks Against the Spread

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And then there were eight. Can the Texans continue their Cinderella run? How dramatic will the Chiefs-Bills reunion be? Find out how we’re betting this week. 

Divisional-round picks

Television

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Following a four-month delay, the Emmys returned to our television screens with wonky eligibility windows and thoughtful tributes. We unpack all of the winners and losers from the 2024 ceremony.  

Best Quote: “The way Ted Lasso collected so many awards for its first two seasons before failing to win anything for its send-off feels a lot like a soccer team blowing a 2-0 lead at halftime.” 
—Miles Surrey

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NBA

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Which team is set to make a memorable playoff run in the 2023-24 NBA season? We answer this question and more in our midseason roundtable. Pull up a chair and join us. 

NBA midpoint check-in

Pod Spot

Join Andy Greenwald as he debates whether beloved television shows successfully concluded their series finale story lines in Stick the Landing! First up: Friday Night Lights

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Guess the Movie Quote!



“First name Mister. Last Name Glass.”

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