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In the February 8 newsletter:
How the Bengals went from rebuild to Super Bowl in two years, the winners and losers of the 2022 Oscar nominations, and NBA GMs ranked by their active/inactive decision-making skills.

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The Bengals Rebuild Will Be the Envy of the NFL. How Replicable Is It?

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A cautionary note for a woebegone franchise that thinks it can have a two-year rise akin to Cincinnati’s.

[Kevin Clark looks at Cincinnati's effective rebuild.]

The Winners and Losers of the 2022 Oscar Nominations

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On a morning in which seemingly every Oscar hopeful got a piece of the nomination pie, the only thing that’s clear is the Academy’s disdain for House of Gucci.

[Andrew Gruttadaro and Aric Jenkins recap the snubs and surprises of today's Oscar nominations.]

How Raheem Morris Has Kept the Rams Defense on Track

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Los Angeles is on its third defensive coordinator in as many seasons. But despite that constant turnover—and some key injuries in 2021—the Rams have maintained their elite performance.

[Ahead of the Super Bowl, Kaelen Jones looks at the Rams' defensive coordinator, Raheem Morris.]

Bill Simmons’s Wild Ja Morant Comparison | The Bill Simmons Podcast

Bill Simmons dials the hyperbole meter up to 10 as he talks with Kevin O’Connor and Jackie MacMullan about why Ja Morant reminds him of a young Michael Jordan.

Know Your Early-1880s Drama: 1883 vs. The Gilded Age

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TV is suddenly a hotbed of late-19th-century content. Let us help you figure out which period piece is best for you.

[Ben Lindbergh is here to help you decide which 1800s-themed show is right for you.]

Which NBA GM Is the Biggest In-Season Wheeler and Dealer?

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We ranked every team’s lead decision-maker by how active (or inactive) they are on the trade market heading into the deadline.

[Where does your team's GM rank among the NBA's best wheelers and dealers? Zach Kram takes stock.]

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—Jimmy McGill, Better Call Saul

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These Are the Winners and Losers of the 2022 Oscar Nominations

The Bengals Rebuild Will Be the Envy of the NFL. How Replicable Is It?

The Winners and Losers of the 2022 Oscar Nominations

How Raheem Morris Has Kept the Rams Defense on Track

Bill Simmons’s Wild Ja Morant Comparison | The Bill Simmons Podcast

Know Your Early-1880s Drama: 1883 vs. The Gilded Age

Which NBA GM Is the Biggest In-Season Wheeler and Dealer?

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