This is unfortunate. Duke ‘17. Formerly: @ringer, @BaseballPro. Some stuff for @SINow. Best American Sports Writing 2022. Also other things.
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“Things are going to be different now.”
On the changes and challenges Muslim athletes have faced in the 20 years since 9/11, for @SInow: si.com/nba/2021/09/10/muslim…
Sports & media people - How much $$$ did you make your 1st job in the industry? Let's get some salary transparency going.
tiktok.com/@stormbuonantony?…
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One of the best stories I’ve read in ages:
For @washingtonian, I spent the last few months talking to the influencer Tony P in DC and trying to figure out why we chase after attention even when it hurts us.
washingtonian.com/2026/08/06…
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hope she sees this, bro
3 free biz lessons tonight from @taylorswift13 the CEO:
1) Time: Think of your energy as it is expensive. Not everyone can afford it.
2) Focus: My business is making music and taking care of my fans.
3) Demeanor: Lose your shit, lose your leadership.
Do these and succeed👍
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If you need a laugh this week, here's the first chapter of STUPID TV, BE MORE FUNNY. It's about all the influences that went into The Simpsons. Book's out tomorrow! theringer.com/2025/06/09/tv/…
Imagine being stupid enough to let go of Claire. Incredible fumble. Can’t wait to see which publication is made better by her presence.
This calls for a financially debilitating number of old fashioneds at the Black Cat
Breaking my Twitter absence to say: There will never be another like Zach Kram. He’s the best coworker, the best leader, the best writer, fact-checker, night-shift partner, and just the best the Ringer had to offer. Salute to the GOAT. On to the next challenge.
For the first time, some personal news: After nearly 9 years, today is my last day at the @ringer.
Few people are lucky enough to ever work their dream job—and I landed mine right out of college. I'm verklempt, and can never say enough about how much I love and value this place.
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got an interesting answer about the tennis balls ATP players have been complaining about - companies use worse material and the balls die in the air “like a shuttlecock”
Aidan Hutchinson’s 7.5 sacks are fifth-most in the NFL through 10 weeks. He only played in five games.
Did one of you send a bunch of cookies and some flowers to my house and then not leave a note because I am excited but confused
