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July 3, 2024

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We're donning blue jeans, white Adidas, and Detroit Lions jackets today because Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley in the fourth Beverly Hills Cop film streaming on NetflixWe chat with the comedy legend and friends about crafting the iconic character. 

Best quote: “I remember that the original Beverly Hills Cop script was not funny at all. So my initial reaction was 'You want me for this?'" —Eddie Murphy

The oral history of Axel Foley

House of the Dragon

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Our House of the Dragon mailbag returns for the third episode of Season 2 to answer your questions on misunderstood prophecies, travel logistics in Westeros, and more. 

Best quote: “The end result for the story we’re now seeing each week is that viewers and readers can pick and choose which parts they like from each version, page and screen.” —Zach Kram

Episode 3 mailbag

NBA

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Which team is setting up for success in 2025? Our NBA writers are here to analyze the best free agency moves. 

Best quote: “The Thunder have become a defense-oriented, five-out juggernaut out West—and that was before they added Caruso.” —Danny Chau

Five free agency questions

Television

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Are you someone who relies on Yelp to direct you to the best food establishment nearby? Fortunately, we sent one of our writers to assess the Bear restaurant in Chicago, where stress and Scandinavian simplicity abound.  

Best quote: “Be warned—if you have any kind of anxiety disorder, I might recommend a different restaurant.” —Jodi Walker 

A Yelp review of the Bear

Pod Spot

Matt speaks with John Ourand about the massive NFL Sunday Ticket antitrust lawsuit that is costing the league $4.7 billion in damages. 

Full episode here

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