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In the April 27 newsletter:
The winners and losers of Sunday's Oscars, an NFL draft update, and an interview with Rickie Fowler on Slow News Day.

The Top 100 Players in the NFL Draft

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This is Danny Kelly’s Big Board, his ranking of the top available prospects in the 2021 class. The list was assembled by incorporating factors like physical traits, college production, and skills that seem translatable to the next level.

[Join Danny Kelly for an updated look at his picks for the 2021 NFL draft.]

The Winners and Losers of the 2021 Oscars

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With a reduced guest list and a handful of relatively unsung Best Picture nominees, this year’s Academy Awards were nontraditional—and that was true even before the bizarre climax.

[Didn't watch the Oscars this past Sunday? Miles Surrey has you covered.]

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Was Riddled With Contradictions

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Following the conclusion of the six-part Marvel series, it’s clear the show was never equipped to explore the complex issues it raised.

[Alison Herman reviews the first season of the hit Marvel series.]

PGA Tour star Rickie Fowler joins Slow News Day with Kevin Clark to talk about how he's preparing for upcoming tournaments, what it's like to be a regular golf buddy of Michael Jordan, and how he sees some of his bold fashion choices.

The Case for the First-Round Quarterback Draft Mulligan

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From Josh Rosen to Dwayne Haskins to Sam Darnold, NFL teams are moving on from their highly drafted QBs faster than ever before. What does that mean for the 2021 class? And what does it say about the state of modern team building?

[Join Rodger Sherman as he looks at the state of the first-round QB.]

The Mortal Kombat Exit Survey

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A buzz saw hat! Kano! Sub-Zero, the Ice Terminator! Our staff reacts to the gory new movie, which hit no. 1 at the box office this past weekend.

[Decide whether or not to see Mortal Kombat by taking a look at our exit survey.]

“Honey, I know that your mother walked out on you and what that butthole Willie Jack did. But that is what makes them trash, not you.”
—Lexie Coop, Where the Heart Is

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These Are the Top 100 Players in the NFL Draft

The Top 100 Players in the NFL Draft

The Winners and Losers of the 2021 Oscars

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Was Riddled With Contradictions

The Case for the First-Round Quarterback Draft Mulligan

The Mortal Kombat Exit Survey

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