Hang Up and Listen
A weekly sports discussion from Slate.
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1
The Caitlin Clark Dilemma
How high expectations for the Indiana Fever star have captivated and polarized the WNBA.
61 min
2
This NBA Final Was About the Losers
57 min
3
Carnage at Oakmont
How J.J. Spaun came out on top at a grueling and dramatic U.S. Open.
63 min
4
A New King of Clay?
Carlos Alcaraz’s masterful French Open win echoed performances of past greats.
74 min
5
Finals Week
How the championship series for both the NBA and NHL have taken shape.
51 min
6
The WNBA’s Fever Dream
69 min
7
What Went Wrong in Boston?
58 min
8
We’re All Knicks Fans Now
A New York squad can definitely be the scrappy bandwagon team we all dream of, right?
66 min
9
Bill Belichick Doesn’t Want to Talk About It
But we do.
51 min
10
Shedeur: The Hype vs. Reality
68 min
11
The Angstiest Stanley Cup Yet?
It’s shaping up to be a chase for the ages.
75 min
12
Rory McIlroy Makes History
The golfer from Northern Ireland becomes only the sixth man ever to complete a Grand Slam.
67 min
13
How UConn Reclaimed the Throne
55 min
14
The PGA Tour's Saudi Stalemate
LIV Golf and the PGA Tour’s divides deepen as Saudi Arabia continues to invest in the sport.
70 min
15
Hot Dogs and Tommy Johns
We break down what we’re most (and least) excited about this MLB season.
61 min
16
Tiger's Last Round?
Will the legendary golfer finally retire following another devastating injury?
50 min
17
UNC’s March Sadness
The Tar Heels continue to flounder while Duke dominates.
56 min
18
Robo Calls: The Umps of the Future Are Here
How will the introduction of robot referees fundamentally affect football and baseball?
65 min
19
A Reckoning for Luis Rubiales
Luis Rubiales’ trial and its broader impact on Spanish and European soccer.
54 min
20
The NHL Puts Up a Fight
The wild and thrilling new 4 Nations Face-Off tournament is just what hockey (and all-star games) needed.
48 min
21
The Not-So-Super Chiefs
The Eagles dominated the big game.
53 min
22
Luka’s A Laker
“Yes, this is real.”
72 min
23
Chiefs vs. Bills: Different Year, Same Story
The AFC championship game ended with predictable results.
69 min
24
The Buckeyes Are Champs Again
How the Scarlet and Gray from Ohio State snapped a ten-year title drought.
71 min
25
Doinks and Domination
The NFL’s wild Wild Card weekend
58 min