Simone Biles, Bucks-Heat, and Pokémon Snap

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In the May 28 newsletter:
A look at the latest controversy in gymnastics, a review of the La Liga season, and some words on the Bucks’ series-long humiliation of the Heat.

Simone Biles Made Gymnastics History. Now a Different Kind of History Is Repeating Itself.

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Biles recently became the first woman ever to attempt the Yurchenko double pike in competition. By nailing the remarkably difficult maneuver, she not only expanded the boundaries of her sport—she ignited a controversy that feels all too familiar.

[Join Lex Pryor as he looks at Simone Biles's historic vault and the scoring controversy around it.]

The Bucks Aren’t Just Beating the Heat, They’re Humiliating Them

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Milwaukee could have ducked Miami after being bullied by the Heat in the bubble. Instead, the Bucks faced their nemesis head-on, and have exacted sweet, unrelenting revenge against the team that eliminated them last postseason.

[Dan Devine recaps the latest in the Bucks-Heat series.]

A Farewell to (Taemin’s) Arms

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Lee Tae-min is by no means the first K-pop star to be forced to put his career on hold to fulfill a mandatory obligation to join the South Korean military, but still, this enlistment feels different.

[Kate Halliwell says goodbye, for now, to K-pop icon Taemin.]

Celebrating a Year of Higher Learning, Plus Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, and Diddy | Higher Learning

Happy one-year anniversary, Thought Warriors!!!

La Liga Season Review: Atlético Madrid Outran the Competition

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The closest league title race in years went to Diego Simeone’s side. How will Barcelona and Real Madrid respond? And head here for a 2021 season review for Europe's Big Five leagues.

[Join Ryan Hunn as he recaps the latest from La Liga.]

We Got Professional Photographers to Judge Our Pokémon Snap Competition

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Two Ringer staffers set out to be the very best, like no one ever was, at the New Pokémon Snap on Nintendo Switch. But instead of leaving it to Professor Mirror to judge the wildlife pictures, pro photographers determined the winner.

[Aric Jenkins and Charles Holmes get their Pokémon Snap on with professional shutterbugs.]
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