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Let the Belichick-to-the-Chargers Rumors Begin

Brandon Staley did not survive the weekend as the coach of the Chargers

Is “Godzilla Minus One” the Best and Most Important Monster Movie Ever?

The recent film from Takashi Yamazaki deserves all the praise it's getting

NFL Best Bets: Experts Pick Week 15 Games

A trio of sharps look at five of the week's most intriguing games

After Great In-Season Tournament, the NBA Is Embarrassing Itself

Draymond Green was suspended indefinitely by the NBA on Wednesday

Is the AFC or the NFC the NFL’s Best Conference?

Only one team from either conference has clinched a playoff spot

30 Years Later, Shaquille O’Neal Reflects on “Shaq Diesel”

According to Shaq, the Boys and Girls Club played a key role in the 1993 album

Can Knowing a Place’s History Make You a Better Traveler?

Mary Quade’s “Zoo World” contains multitudes — and that’s before the ducks show up

Pair of Unheralded Rookie Quarterbacks Star on “Monday Night Football”

Will Levis and Tommy "Cutlets" DeVito both led furious fourth-quarter comebacks

Colonizing Space Might Be More Difficult Than Anyone Expected

“A City on Mars” explores the big questions of space exploration — including booze and cannibalism

Is Social Media Killing Stand-Up Comedy?

Platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube have been a boon to the careers of comics. Their unintended consequences, however, have also been quite disruptive.

Is Shohei Ohtani the New Bobby Bonilla? 

Per ESPN, a “majority” of Ohtani’s $700-million contract is deferred

What It Takes to Be a Great Explorer, From a Trained Expeditionist

From adventuring the depths of the ocean to exploring outer space, Richard Garriott talks about his most daring adventures — and how to find the explorer within you

The 10 Best Books of 2023

This year’s best books embraced contradictions and big ideas