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In the July 9 newsletter:
An assessment of the NBA Finals thus far, a look at Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension, and the state of true-crime documentaries.

The Suns Have All the Answers

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It's not looking great for the Bucks after Game 2 of the NBA Finals. No matter what the Bucks have thrown out, the Suns have had the perfect counter.

[Dan Devine reacts to the 2-0 lead Phoenix has over Milwaukee.]

Sha’Carri Richardson Can Outrun Everything Except a Broken System

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Richardson was poised to become the breakout star of the Olympics. After testing positive for THC, she won’t get to compete. Her story is cause for outrage—and a reminder of the costs of a system that refuses to change.

[Lex Pryor looks at the World Anti-Doping Agency's outdated drug policy and its human cost.]

Five Years Later, Pokémon Go Is Still a Sensation

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Long after the first crowds dissipated, Niantic’s game is setting user and profit records and has inspired a community of die-hard fans.

[Claire McNear looks at the unstoppable power of Pokémon Go, and why it's better today than it was in 2016.]

The Evolution of NBA Fashion, Plus Best Fits From the NBA Finals | Full Court Fits

Wosny Lambre discusses Chris Paul’s and Devin Booker’s NBA Finals outfits, PacSun getting into the sneaker resale business, and the Aleali May x Air Jordan 4 collab.

Lionel Messi’s Divine Fury

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Messi has never won a major trophy with the national team. Saturday’s Copa America final against Brazil might be his last good chance to do so.

[Musa Okwonga assesses Lionel Messi's chance at a win with Argentina this Saturday.]

The Bloody Bubble

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From Tiger King to The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel to The Vow, true-crime documentaries are more popular than ever. But as filmmakers wrestle with the ethical concerns that come with the genre, some are asking whether it needs to adapt to stay afloat.

[Justin Sayles on the state of true-crime documentaries.]

“Parley. I invoke the right of parley.”
—Elizabeth Swann, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl

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The Ringer - It’s Not Looking Good for the Bucks

The Suns Have All the Answers

Sha’Carri Richardson Can Outrun Everything Except a Broken System

Five Years Later, Pokémon Go Is Still a Sensation

The Evolution of NBA Fashion, Plus Best Fits From the NBA Finals | Full Court Fits

Lionel Messi’s Divine Fury

The Bloody Bubble

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