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The mother of Easttown, the failure to close by the Sixers, and what to stream this month.

What Happened to Home-Court Advantage?

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Being the home team this NBA postseason has mattered as much as it did in the Orlando bubble.

[Zach Kram investigates whether home-court advantage even matters anymore.]

The Maternal Hum of Mare of Easttown

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The mystery of who killed Erin McMenamin gave the show its plot, but over the course of seven episodes, it became clear that the series was most interested in exploring the contradictions and conundrums of motherhood.

[Katie Baker takes a look at the phenomenal Mare of Easttown and its relationship to motherhood.]

The Sixers Can’t Close, Which Opens Up a Host of Questions

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Philadelphia had to put away the brooms after failing to sweep the Wizards. Losing Game 4 isn’t a big deal for the Sixers, but Joel Embiid’s injury and Ben Simmons’s free throw woes could loom large.

[Dan Devine looks at the Sixers' current predicament.]

 The Bucks Demolished the Heat | The Bill Simmons Podcast

Bill Simmons talks with J. Kyle Mann and Rob Mahoney about how one-sided the Bucks-Heat NBA playoff series was, and whether a Bucks-Nets showdown is inevitable.

The Ringer Guide to Streaming in June

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A sampling of the best stuff hitting Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and more.

[Join the Ringer staff as they take you on a journey of what to stream this June.]

The Greatest Shohei on Earth

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The Angels’ two-way star has been one of the most valuable players in MLB this year, even before accounting for the unprecedented nature of his skills in the modern game. Let’s marvel at all the things that have made his 2021 special—and could make him even more special in the future.

[Ben Lindbergh doesn't think we appreciate Shohei Ohtani enough.]
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