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Hot Takedown Tackles Race In The NFL, Plus NHL And NBA Playoffs

Welcome to the latest episode of Hot Takedown, FiveThirtyEight’s sports podcast. On this week’s show (May 2, 2017), we’re joined by Jane McManus to discuss the NFL’s racial divide and why many positions are so segregated. Next, ESPN’s Craig Custance helps us break down playoff hockey. As we’ve previously discussed, the Washington Capitals have been […]

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Sidney Crosby’s Out, And The Penguins May Be Next

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a rough Monday night, losing their superstar center Sidney Crosby after a hit to the head by Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen, then losing Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series in overtime. Tuesday afternoon was arguably even worse, as news arrived that Crosby was diagnosed with a concussion and […]

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Sidney Crosby’s Out, And The Penguins May Be Next

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a rough Monday night, losing their superstar center Sidney Crosby after a hit to the head by Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen, then losing Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series in overtime. Tuesday afternoon was arguably even worse, as news arrived that Crosby was diagnosed with a concussion and […]

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It’s Too Early To Talk About A Penguins Dynasty

Welcome to the latest episode of Hot Takedown, FiveThirtyEight’s sports podcast. On this week’s show (June 14, 2016), we welcome The Undefeated’s Justin Tinsley to discuss the NBA Finals and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ unlikely victory in Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors. Then, The Washington Post’s Neil Greenberg joins to talk about the Pittsburgh […]

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It’s Too Early To Talk About A Penguins Dynasty

Welcome to the latest episode of Hot Takedown, FiveThirtyEight’s sports podcast. On this week’s show (June 14, 2016), we welcome The Undefeated’s Justin Tinsley to discuss the NBA Finals and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ unlikely victory in Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors. Then, The Washington Post’s Neil Greenberg joins to talk about the Pittsburgh […]

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