"Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs are joined by tennis writer Ben Rothenberg for a breakdown of the U.S. Open's final days - where Trump was booed, Alcarez and Sinner battled, and Osaka was defeated. They also delve into the recent Steve Ballmer controversy, as well as Week 1 of the NFL. Finally, Ben has an afterball on the legacies of goalie Ken Dryden and second baseman Davey Johnson."
"On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts speak to Monash University researcher Erik Denison about homophobia plaguing Australian football. U.S. Open (2:28): Arthur Ashe vs. Trump Clippers (18:13): Examining Pablo Torre's recent investigation into Steve Ballmer and the Clippers. NFL (33:02): The Bills' Sunday night stunner Afterballs (55:46): Ben remembers Ken Dryden and Davey Johnson.(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)"
U.S. Open final days featured Trump being booed, a battle between Alcaraz and Sinner, and Naomi Osaka’s defeat. A Steve Ballmer controversy connected to the Clippers and a Pablo Torre investigation is highlighted. NFL Week 1 coverage includes the Bills’ Sunday night stunner. An afterball reflects on the legacies of goalie Ken Dryden and second baseman Davey Johnson. A bonus episode for Slate Plus members includes a conversation with Monash University researcher Erik Denison about homophobia in Australian football. Read links, subscription options for Slate Plus, an email contact, and podcast production credits are provided.
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