“Game Theory,” his HBO talk show, has pulled off the difficult feat of mixing sports and comedy with a political bite. Now he’s trying to up his game by going unscripted.
Category: Content Type: Personal Profile
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‘Game Theory’ Host Bomani Jones Calls an Audible
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A Decade After U.S.T.A. Sidelined Her, Taylor Townsend Is Moving On
The New York Times – Sports:When Townsend was the world’s top junior player, the leaders of tennis in the United States told her to hit the gym. A decade later, she’s determined to play the best tennis of her career.
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Book Review: ‘Roald Dahl, Teller of the Unexpected’ by Matthew Dennison
The New York Times – Movies:“Teller of the Unexpected,” an elegant new biography, sidesteps the ugly side of the children’s book author while capturing his grandiose, tragedy-specked life.
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26 Years After Its Singer’s Sudden Death, Brainiac (Briefly) Returns
The New York Times – Music:The indie-rock band from Ohio was poised for a breakout when it lost its frontman, Tim Taylor, in a 1997 car accident. Now the group is releasing an EP of demos and taking the stage once again.
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Building a House Is Stressful, Even if You’re Sanjay Gupta
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The CNN correspondent was traveling for work during construction of his family’s house, leaving the decision-making to his wife. (Yes, they’re still married.)
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Tony Jacklin Reflects on His Career and on LIV Golf
The New York Times – Sports:He was on top of the world in 1970 after winning the British and U.S. Opens. And while he lived well, he said making money was never his top goal.
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At the Australian Open, Shang Juncheng Leads Wave of Talent From China
The New York Times – Sports:Shang, once the world’s top-ranked junior, Wu Yibing and Zhang Zhizhen played men’s singles in Melbourne, the first time three men from China competed at a Grand Slam in the Open era.
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At 80, the Saxophonist Billy Harper Is Still a Towering Force
The New York Times – Music:He spent years playing with Art Blakey, Lee Morgan and Max Roach, earning praise for his sax’s piercing cry. He’s still composing and turning heads live.
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Japan’s Kodai Senga Brings Ghost Fork Pitch to Mets
The New York Times – Sports:When pitchers and catchers report next month, the Mets will get a look at Kodai Senga’s signature pitch: the ghost fork. Those who have seen it say it delivers on the hype.
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Nick Kyrgios Is Coming For Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:On the eve of the Australian Open, the electric, sometimes eccentric tennis star, has become the sport’s biggest draw but also its riskiest pitchman.
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John Cale’s Musical Journey Knows No Limits
The New York Times – Music:At 80, the musician who helped found the Velvet Underground before a prolific run as a producer and solo artist is releasing a new LP and mentoring new generations of avant-garde creators.
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Holger Rune Making a Name for Himself in Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:As the 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz rose through the ranks in 2022, Rune, also 19, was marching through the top players. He even beat Alcaraz.