The World Cup, the Knicks, and LeBron James’s Fate: An All-Time Summer in Sports
The New Yorker Radio Hour episode hosted by David Remnick features a wide-ranging sports conversation with staff writer Louisa Thomas, covering the NBA Finals, the World Cup, LeBron James’ future, and Serena Williams’ emotional comeback. The discussion blends sharp analysis with cultural
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