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In the April 22 newsletter:
A look at this year's Oscars, rookie comparisons for the 2020 NBA draft class, and what to expect from the finale of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

The European Super League Never Stood a Chance

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A dozen elite soccer teams tried to remake the competitive balance of the sport. They failed swiftly and spectacularly, but it’s naïve to think they’ve learned the right lessons from the debacle.

[Michael Baumann on the failure of the European Super League.]

This Year’s Oscars Are Anticlimactic—and an Encouraging Opportunity

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It’s difficult to celebrate movies after a trying period of theater closures and production delays. But this year's Oscars field is promisingly diverse and unconventional.

[Join Alison Herman as she previews Sunday's Oscars and what they could look like.]

Rookie Comps: 2020 Draft Class

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Is LaMelo the next Luka? Will Anthony Edwards end up following the career path of Dion Waiters? We ran the numbers to come up with five comps for every notable (qualifying) rookie from the 2020-21 season.

[Zach Kram on five comparisons for the most notable NBA rookies.]

Kevin Clark is joined by Canelo Álvarez to discuss his upcoming fight against Billy Joe Saunders, how he remains such an active fighter, and his best golfing habits and fashion tips.

What to Expect in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Finale

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With many of the series’ main characters poised to meet in New York, the sixth episode should tie up many of the season’s loose ends.

[Here's Daniel Chin on what to expect on the season finale of The Falcon and Winter Soldier.]

Which DeVonta Smith Draft Questions Are Legitimate, and Which Are Just Hot Air?

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The Alabama receiver won the Heisman Trophy last year after one of the best college football seasons of all time. But as concerns are raised over his size, age, and star-studded former team, it’s time to ask: Should they really affect his NFL draft stock?

[Danny Heifetz on the questions surrounding DeVonta Smith.]

“It's OK, honey. I ... I was just talking to the cornfield.”
—Ray Kinsella, Field of Dreams

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The European Super League Never Stood a Chance

The European Super League Never Stood a Chance

This Year’s Oscars Are Anticlimactic—and an Encouraging Opportunity

Rookie Comps: 2020 Draft Class

What to Expect in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Finale

Which DeVonta Smith Draft Questions Are Legitimate, and Which Are Just Hot Air?

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