Steven Louis Goldstein

Almost three decades after his (fictitious) Tour Championship triumph, Adam Sandler is back on the links in "Happy Gilmore 2."

It got us thinking about all the other sports movies that deserve a part II … or III or IV.

The sports movie sequels we want to see ⤵️

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When the Baseball Hall of Fame balloting results were released, and Ichiro Suzuki wasn't a unanimous pick, a longtime Cleveland sportswriter was quick to clarify:

It wasn’t him this time.

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The contemporary NBA Draft broadcast is so many things. It’s a coronation of new talent and a hinge point for each franchise.

It’s also basketball’s closest thing to a red carpet: http://dlvr.it/TLYf2S

The 2025 NBA Draft comes to us live from the borough of Brooklyn. Dallas improbably holds the No. 1 pick. Let the chaos rip.

How to watch the draft: http://dlvr.it/TLYHN6

The evolution of NBA Draft fashion and the most emblematic suits from each era From Olajuwon's Michael Jackson look to the bespoke threads of today's rookies, NBA Draft night is a bellwether of evolving league fashion.

From @theathletic.bsky.social: The NBA Draft is basketball’s closest thing to a red carpet.

We revisited past eras to see how the league’s most emblematic draft-night suits reflect its fashion evolution.

The evolution of NBA Draft fashion and the most emblematic suits from each era From Olajuwon's Michael Jackson look to the bespoke threads of today's rookies, NBA Draft night is a bellwether of evolving league fashion.

Olajuwon looking like the Off The Wall cover
LJ looking like The Fresh Prince of Charlotte
Samaki Walker's all-timer
Drew Gooden's aversion to buttons
Brandon Jennings matching with David Stern

Wrote about draft night suits for @theathletic.bsky.social !

The Rap-Up: Week of June 23, 2025 Boldy James is one of the game’s gods. Los Angeles stays scorching hot. Chris Crack lusts for Iggy Azalea.

A tribute to Boldy's absurd '25 run

The rise of Tommy Gunz from SoCal obscurity to rising star

Street anthems from Whittier, Blaccmass reworks Dre into Clipse & Chris Crack has a point to make about Iggy Azalea

A classic Rap Up by @slgonsports.bsky.social www.passionweiss.com/2025/06/23/t...

Pacers at Thunder Game 7 picks, odds, how to watch: OKC favored in NBA Finals finale We get an NBA Finals Game 7 for the first time since 2016 and just the fifth time in the 21st century. OKC opens as Sunday's home favorite.

21st century Finals G7s

'16: CLE > GS
Did the team to force G7 win? Yes
Home team win? No

'13: MIA > SAS
Did the team to force G7 win? Yes
Home team win? Yes

'10: LAL > BOS
Did the team to force G7 win? Yes
Home team win? Yes

'05: SAS > DET
Did the team to force G7 win? No
Home team win? Yes

New York Liberty favored to set single-season WNBA wins record despite loss to Fever The teams' odds shifted to suggest a new league benchmark is possible this year.

The New York Liberty’s regular-season win total moved up to 35.5 at BetMGM last week.

The most games won in a single season by a WNBA team is 34.

Can they do it?

The Rafael Devers blockbuster has greased the transaction wheels in baseball.

Let's keep the deals coming — a former MLB GM has six trades that he'd like to see.

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The Rap-Up: Week of May 26, 2025 Cuzzos and Hot Girls go off from the cool table. Anycia and Dc2trill channel the 2000s. Plus, Atlanta team ups and Bay house-rap.

The CUZZOS return with a summer heater.

Tha Hot Girls reimagine Cash Money for the '25 & '26.

Anycia should be on top the 106th & Park countdown.

Enphamus, Real Recognize Rio & BHM Pezzy drop an instant classic

The Rap Up is here. By @slgonsports.bsky.social www.passionweiss.com/2025/05/27/t...

The Rap-Up: Week of June 9, 2025 Che Noir rips an Evidence beat. Louie Ray does not use the word “coochie.” Lucki and Chuckyy have matching Jeep trucks. Plus, Jaclynn’s phonk and Frak’s 3-iron.

Che Noir is the platonic ideal on an Evidence beat

Louie Ray goes Amazing Spiderman

Chuckyy offers coolant for the summer ahead

Jaclynn channels the holy spirit of Gangsta Boo

Frak & Nef The Pharaoh hit the links

A mighty Rap Up by @slgonsports.bsky.social

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Trey Hendrickson's camp continues to voice their frustrations publicly with the Bengals and his contract status.

But what are sources close to the situation telling me about Cincinnati's position?

I tell @chasedaniel.bsky.social ⤵️

The Rap-Up: Week of May 12, 2025 Steven Louis is your tour guide through Brooklyn sample drill, Funk Flex freestyles, legendary TN duos, a Boldy x El-P linkup and YN Jay giving us all five Pinocchios.

Kyle Richh drops sample drill for crowded Brownsville sidewalks

Key Glock reworks Willie Hutch

Starlito x Don Trip become WWE kings

YN Jay attacks lies & lying liars

Boldy James xEl-P!

Jaz the Rapper kills a Flex freestyle

A @slgonsports.bsky.social Rap Up

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Ranking 2025 Kentucky Derby horse names: From Journalism to Chunk of Gold and Tiztastic The 2025 Kentucky Derby hopefuls have some rather strange names. We ranked our favorites, including Render Judgment and Chunk of Gold.

No. 1 is Journalism. It’s what’s happening right here, folks. This correspondent even got a Bachelor of Science in it (?!). Why is there a horse named Journalism? Why is there a horse named Luxor Cafe?

My ultra-scientific Kentucky Derby work for @theathletic.bsky.social @nytimes.com

Does the NBA playoffs have a physicality problem? ‘I think it’s gone too far’ With several series getting very physical and the game slowing down, four NBA writers wonder if the league has gone too far.

I "chopped it up," as the kids are saying, with @fredkatz.bsky.social, @lawmurraythenu.bsky.social and @kellyiko.bsky.social about the physicality in this year's playoffs.

The Rap-Up: Week of April 28, 2025 A meditation on youth, alligators and zombies, plus new heat from DJ.Fresh, The Alchemist, Fly Anakin and BigXthaPlug.

Bear1Boss dreams the dream that keeps us younger

BabyChiefDoit x Babyfxce E are the new midwest realm keepers

Kent Loon x Skrilla make bangers for alligators on Xylazine

Fly Anakin reimagines elevator music

The Rap Up by @slgonsports.bsky.social never misses

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The Rap-Up: Week of April 14, 2025 Blu celebrates his 40s, Lord Sko becomes Jeff Bridges and Wakai records an anti-goofy PSA.

Blu, August Fanon & Chester Watson bask in triumphant stoic maturation

Boldy James continues his hit streak

Lord Sko is a Lebowski achiever

Wakai does some essential cloudsurfing

LaRussell for president

@slgonsports.bsky.social drops another gem of a Rap Up

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How to watch the Yankees at Tigers series as Aaron Judge faces Detroit’s top arms The Yankees and Tigers, atop the AL East and Central, respectively, face off in a three-game series running Monday through Wednesday.

Fun series to start the MLB week. Tigers have great arms. Yanks have great bats.

Most home runs in both jerseys:

Cecil Fielder (245 DET, 26 NYY)
Curtis Granderson (115 NYY, 102 DET)
Charlie Keller (184 NYY, 5 DET)

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The Rap-Up: Week of April 1, 2025 We’re back with new freestyles, 2000s explorations, a tireless LaRussell and an all-star Harry Fraud joint.

A$AP Twelvyy pulls up in a '03 Explorer & Allan Houston jersey

Babyfxce E goes MyPlayer

LaRussell is First-Team All-Earnestness

Curren$y & Harry Fraud & Babyface Ray & Styles P & Greedo need to be a super group

Only at The Rap Up by @slgonsports.bsky.social www.passionweiss.com/2025/04/02/t...

when god sings with his creations will Busch Stadium Slinger Dog not be part of the choire?

Mascot fight! Ranking 2025 March Madness hopefuls by their chances in a battle royale Here are the answers to your most pressing questions, like, "Which program would win if March Madness were determined by mascot fights?"

🌐 Mascot fight! Ranking 2025 March Madness hopefuls by their chances in a battle royale

#Mascot

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6159940/2025/03/18/march-madness-bracket-mascot-fight/

The 1936 Packers media guide listed players' offeseason jobs.

Wayland Becker's occupation is given as "Cheese".

Second half rebounds tonight at LA!

Cleveland Cavaliers: 12
Ivica Zubac, by himself: 12

The Rap-Up: Week of March 17, 2025 ANKHLEJOHN for GTA lead development. Dody6 for comeback player of the year. God Body Bingo for rap ombudsman.

Post-Thug ATLiens committing heists in horse & alien masks

The afro-futurist boom-bap of Errol Eats Everything

ANKLEJOHN x Cookin Soul go GTA

Dody6 enters heat check mode

God Body Bingo has the best new name

Only on the Rap Up by @slgonsports.bsky.social

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Ok, Broomer
Frankie Fidler on the Roof
Lipsey’s Hustle
Littlejohn and the Eastside Boyz
Silkk Da Shaka
Toppin My Collar
For Auriemma, Forever Ago
Boom Boom Paopao
Lawson’s Creek

Ya, I put a lot of thought into these bracket names.

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HALFTIME: Knicks 66, Kings 51.

Everything going well for the Knicks because they're playing really good defense. Active hands. Active in lanes. All the goof stuff.

Team is 8-17 from 3, McBride and Hart have both hit 3-of-4 from distance.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's pacing is unlike anyone else's. But then again, so is his preparation.

Story on an unconventional megastar who reached the highest levels of basketball through science and, naturally, unconventional training: www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...

How to watch, odds for Thunder at Grizzlies with surging Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and OKC favored The shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies are underdogs at home against the dominant Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Wednesday night.

Thunder-Grizzlies preview! Here's the starting five of players to wear both jerseys:

Ish Smith
Chucky Atkins
Ronnie Brewer
Jeff Green
Steven Adams

We’ve been doing this exercise for all the primetime matchups, and this has to be the worst team assembled so far

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How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander forged his own path to the MVP conversation

For years, I've wanted to know how, exactly, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander learned to move like he does on the court.

My guy @fredkatz.bsky.social delivered. www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...