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What's Inside

Deep dive:A feature on the week's biggest story—no fluff.
Run the tape:A curated roundup of sports news that goes beyond the box score.
Group chat ammo:Stats, stories and breakdowns tailormade for your GC.
Parlay of the Week:Two ridiculous hits from HotTakes users.
Flashback:A day in sports history, every week.
Game Time:You get grids. You get glory. Everyone eats.