“One of the most unusual — and fun — events in college sports is a high-stakes spreadsheeting competition in Las Vegas.”
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Brass Bands
“I quite like the brass band version of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, but I’m not sure it’s what Freddie Mercury had in mind.”
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Inside the World of “The Great British Bake Off”
“The show captures disastrous custard-making, quintessentially British faux-modesty, and the blistering hubris of bakers—including me.”
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Inside the Enhanced Games, Where Athletes Compete on Steroids. And Growth Hormones. And Adderall.
“Most drugs are banned in the world of elite sports, but not here. In this competition—backed by Peter Thiel, Donald Trump Jr., and Saudi royalty—the athletes are guinea pigs. And if those backers have their way, you’re next.”
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Spreadsheet Superstars
“An elite handful of analysts, actuaries, and accountants have mastered Excel, arguably the most important software in the business world. So what do they do in Vegas? They open a spreadsheet.”
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The Unbearable Greatness of Djokovic
“Novak Djokovic may be the greatest tennis player ever—and I can’t stand him.”
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Queen of Darts
“Two champions navigate the high-pressure Dutch Open darts competition.”
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Gone in Seven Seconds
“Racing pigeons hightail it home in competitions across the state.”
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
In this edition: the jaws of history; war and piece(s); the last day of camp; stay a while; picture me rollin’.
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‘They’re Gonna Make Me Cry’: I Competed at a Speed Puzzling Championship
“You might think of puzzling as leisurely, but it’s now a sport. I entered a national competition and discovered a passionate community.”
