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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.]

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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 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.