"Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh examine the NBA's growing tanking problem and the league's ongoing struggle to make the All-Star Game competitive. Then they're joined by sportswriter, Neil Paine, to discuss the rise of Connor Zilisch, a young NASCAR driver drawing comparisons to Jeff Gordon. To close, Hang Up vet, Josh Levin, returns to talk all things Winter Olympics and what he's looking forward to in its last week."
"Ben also has an Afterball on the Snoop Dogg-ification of the Olympics and sports in general. Read Eric Koreen at the Athletic on the embarrassment of the NBA's tanking situation Read Neil Paine's recent profile of Connor Zilisch. Check out Alex's piece for Slate on the possibility of a reverse "Miracle on Ice." On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel talks about the NCAA's messy player eligibility lawsuits."
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NBA tanking has grown, and the league continues to struggle to make the All-Star Game competitive. Connor Zilisch, a young NASCAR driver, is rising and drawing comparisons to Jeff Gordon. Coverage looks ahead to the final week of the Winter Olympics and highlights events and storylines to watch. An Afterball segment examines the Snoop Dogg-ification of the Olympics and sports culture more broadly. Bonus content on Slate Plus covers NCAA player eligibility lawsuits and offers weekly bonus episodes and ad-free listening. Subscription details, an email contact at hangup@slate.com, and production credits for Kevin Bendis and Patrick Fort are provided.
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