After converting to Islam in the ’90s, the point guard began to pray during the national anthem. He was soon traded.
Matt Giles
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A Deep Dive Into ‘Face/Off’: The Best, Most Absurd Action Film Ever Made
Face/Off made Nic Cage. Sure, he won an Oscar in Leaving Las Vegas, but this film, which marked John Woo’s Hollywood debut, is the beginning of Cage’s descent into acting lunacy—and we mean that as a compliment. This oral history of the 20-year old action film delves into the minutiae of the filming, from almost landing […]
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The Fading Relevance of the NBA Draft
Building a contender the old-fashioned way takes a patience few teams are willing to endure.
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How Temple of the Dog Pioneered a New Genre of Music Videos in the ’90s
Fronted by Eddie Vedder and Chris Cornell, Temple of the Dog was the original rock supergroup. Their music video “Hunger Strike” helped launch a musical movement.
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Good Coffee Shouldn’t Have to Cost More Than $1
American’s infatuation with coffee, and the quest to see whether a delicious, $1 cup of joe is possible.
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Is Butter the Future?
Why you should enjoy—guilt free—that blue cheese-topped burger.
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The 2017 James Beard Award Winners: A Reading List
Congrats to all the winners of the 2017 James Beard awards.
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Dalvin Cook and the Stories Behind the Red Flags
Dalvin Cook, a 21-year old running back from Florida State, should juke and stiff-arm his way into the promised land these next four days, joining the likes of Devonta Freeman, Chris Thompson, and Greg Jones (among other Seminoles) to be selected in the NFAL draft. So why are so many people trying to sabotage Cook’s dream?
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The Masterful Storyteller: A David Grann Reading List
With ‘The Lost City of Z’ now in theaters, we revisit a few favorites from the ‘New Yorker’ writer’s tales of obsession.
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The 2017 Pulitzer Prize Winners
This year’s Pulitzer winners include The Salt Lake Tribune, East Bay Times, Colson Whitehead, Heather Ann Thompson, and more.