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In the December 14 newsletter:
A final Succession Season 3 power ranking, five remaining questions about The Beatles: Get Back, and NBA observations as trade season draws near.

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Succession Season 3 Finale Power Rankings: Make Your Own Pile

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A gut-wrenching end to the season makes it clear who’s on top—and who’s on the bottom.

[Justin Sayles takes on the final Succession power rankings for Season 3.]

Zion’s Injury Setback Has Ripple Effects on the Trade Deadline and Beyond

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Even though the former no. 1 draft pick has no return in sight for the foreseeable future, the Pelicans could improbably be buyers come February 10.

[Dan Devine on what Zion's injury means for the NBA trade deadline.]

Five Lingering Questions About The Beatles: Get Back

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Nearly three weeks after the docuseries’ release, there are a few things we can’t shake: What did Get Back teach us about the Beatles? And should we lament the band’s breakup?

[Ben Lindbergh has remaining questions about The Beatles: Get Back.]

The Brandon Staley Shift | How NFL Defenses Are Fighting Back: Part 1

In this first of three installments of How NFL Defenses Are Fighting Back, Ben Solak explains the defensive schemes of first-year Los Angeles Changers head coach Brandon Staley.

NFL Power Rankings: The Buccaneers Are Starting to Feel Inevitable

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Tom Brady is back at it. Plus, the 49ers have an extraordinary collection of offensive playmakers and the Packers may have an Achilles heel.

[Danny Kelly's NFL Week 14 power rankings.]

The Jazz Are Fine-Tuning As Trade Season Draws Near. Plus, Six Other Observations From Around the NBA.

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Brandon Boston Jr.’s quick rise for the Clippers, the Celtics’ existential crisis, and much more.

[Kevin O'Connor has seven NBA observations as trade season draws near.]

“That's a tough one. I would have to say April 25th. Because it's not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket.”
—Cheryl Frasier, Miss Congeniality

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NFL Offenses Are Highly Sophisticated. The Defenses Are Fighting Back.

Succession Season 3 Finale Power Rankings: Make Your Own Pile

Zion’s Injury Setback Has Ripple Effects on the Trade Deadline and Beyond

Five Lingering Questions About The Beatles: Get Back

The Brandon Staley Shift | How NFL Defenses Are Fighting Back: Part 1

NFL Power Rankings: The Buccaneers Are Starting to Feel Inevitable

The Jazz Are Fine-Tuning As Trade Season Draws Near. Plus, Six Other Observations From Around the NBA.

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