Kyle Williams
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Current: Sun-Times sports writer /The Full Go pod (Ringer)/Medill alum/ RFA/SNL enthusiast Past: @nandosports/@WatchMarquee
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Kyle Williams
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· Dec 31
https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2024/10/04/bulls-guard-ayo-dosunmu-ready-to-elevate-in-fourth-season
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I'm not going to do a long 2024 post, but I'll share some of my favorite stories.
After a strong end to the season, Ayo Dosunmu entered the offseason eager to improve. He planned to elevate by mastering the fundamentals.
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2024/1...
After a strong end to the season, Ayo Dosunmu entered the offseason eager to improve. He planned to elevate by mastering the fundamentals.
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2024/1...
White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that he believes the team will be more competitive next season.
But his prediction is based on internal projections. How active the Sox will be on the trade and free agency market remains to be seen.
chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...
But his prediction is based on internal projections. How active the Sox will be on the trade and free agency market remains to be seen.
chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...
White Sox GM Chris Getz on free agency approach: 'We're going to be aggressive in the right places'
Any optimism that exists can be found in Montgomery’s power surge to end the season, Teel’s impressive bat-to-ball skills and the rapid ascent of Smith, who became an All-Star.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that he believes the team will be more competitive next season.
But his prediction is based on internal projections. How active the Sox will be on the trade and free agency market remains to be seen.
chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...
But his prediction is based on internal projections. How active the Sox will be on the trade and free agency market remains to be seen.
chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...
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This week’s newsletter:
Celebrities are meeting the moment with a mixture of self-interest and evasion. Celebrities will not save us
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Celebrities are meeting the moment with a mixture of self-interest and evasion. Celebrities will not save us
Read! Subscribe! It’s free!
Celebrities will not save us
Celebrities are meeting the moment with a mixture of self-interest and evasion
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November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This week’s newsletter:
Celebrities are meeting the moment with a mixture of self-interest and evasion. Celebrities will not save us
Read! Subscribe! It’s free!
Celebrities are meeting the moment with a mixture of self-interest and evasion. Celebrities will not save us
Read! Subscribe! It’s free!
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In Netflix’s “A House of Dynamite,” Chicago is the target of a nuclear attack
In real life, Chicago is also home to Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, founded in 1945 by people involved in the Manhattan Project to warn us about these very risks
I talked with them about the movie’s themes
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In real life, Chicago is also home to Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, founded in 1945 by people involved in the Manhattan Project to warn us about these very risks
I talked with them about the movie’s themes
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In Kathryn Bigelow’s new film, Chicago is the target of a nuclear attack. Does the movie reflect reality?
Experts with the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists in Chicago analyze the risks, both as they’re depicted in the movie and in the real world.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
In Netflix’s “A House of Dynamite,” Chicago is the target of a nuclear attack
In real life, Chicago is also home to Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, founded in 1945 by people involved in the Manhattan Project to warn us about these very risks
I talked with them about the movie’s themes
Gift 🔗
In real life, Chicago is also home to Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, founded in 1945 by people involved in the Manhattan Project to warn us about these very risks
I talked with them about the movie’s themes
Gift 🔗
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New PRESS BOX w/ @joelanderson.bsky.social:
Mamdani + Fox News
Putting the Gone in Pentagon
Nuzzi's Book
Awkward Coach Audio
A Call for Football Cliches
J School
--Weiss memo, Joel's mistakes, D'Angelo RIP
open.spotify.com/episode/2WYV...
Mamdani + Fox News
Putting the Gone in Pentagon
Nuzzi's Book
Awkward Coach Audio
A Call for Football Cliches
J School
--Weiss memo, Joel's mistakes, D'Angelo RIP
open.spotify.com/episode/2WYV...
Zohran Mamdani Goes on Fox News, the Great Pentagon Walkout, and Awkward NFL Coach Audio
open.spotify.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
New PRESS BOX w/ @joelanderson.bsky.social:
Mamdani + Fox News
Putting the Gone in Pentagon
Nuzzi's Book
Awkward Coach Audio
A Call for Football Cliches
J School
--Weiss memo, Joel's mistakes, D'Angelo RIP
open.spotify.com/episode/2WYV...
Mamdani + Fox News
Putting the Gone in Pentagon
Nuzzi's Book
Awkward Coach Audio
A Call for Football Cliches
J School
--Weiss memo, Joel's mistakes, D'Angelo RIP
open.spotify.com/episode/2WYV...
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Nick Offerman’s life is a circus. It’s also a rousing manifesto against AI
We talked!
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We talked!
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Nick Offerman’s life is a circus. It’s also a rousing manifesto against AI.
His busy schedule includes a new book that is “guide to tools and tomfoolery,” plus a Netflix miniseries about a presidential assassination
www.chicagotribune.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Nick Offerman’s life is a circus. It’s also a rousing manifesto against AI
We talked!
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We talked!
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The Blue Jays will start Max Scherzer in Game 4 of the ALCS.
October 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The Blue Jays will start Max Scherzer in Game 4 of the ALCS.
I didn’t expect to be covering baseball as much as I did this season. But thank you to everyone who read a story and followed along!
October 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I didn’t expect to be covering baseball as much as I did this season. But thank you to everyone who read a story and followed along!
This was so much fun to read
Every dynasty starts with a missed train. For the Ringer's quarter-century project, I explored some of the biggest sliding-doors moments of the 21st century. (h/t Gwyneth Paltrow)
NBA Sliding Doors: The What-Ifs That Changed Everything
Forget Oden vs. Durant or ‘The Decision’—these five forgotten twists altered the course of the league forever
www.theringer.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This was so much fun to read
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What do Arch Manning’s struggles this season tell us about him as a player—and the system that hailed him as the Next Big Thing? I talked to some folks and wrote about it. www.theringer.com/2025/10/09/c...
The Arch Manning Experience vs. the Arch Manning–Industrial Complex
What do Manning’s struggles this season tell us about him as a player—and the system that hailed him as the next big thing?
www.theringer.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
What do Arch Manning’s struggles this season tell us about him as a player—and the system that hailed him as the Next Big Thing? I talked to some folks and wrote about it. www.theringer.com/2025/10/09/c...
“He’s become the guy in the lineup that everybody’s thinking about.”
Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is making his impact felt on the postseason stage.
chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2025/10...
Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is making his impact felt on the postseason stage.
chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2025/10...
'He's come into his own': Michael Busch sets the tone as Cubs force Game 4
The Cubs' offense scored four runs for the first time in the playoffs in their Game 3 victory.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
“He’s become the guy in the lineup that everybody’s thinking about.”
Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is making his impact felt on the postseason stage.
chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2025/10...
Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is making his impact felt on the postseason stage.
chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2025/10...
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League Sources: The Knicks have hired Peter Patton as a shooting coach. He’s been the director of player development in Chicago and a shooting coach for Minnesota and Dallas.
October 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
League Sources: The Knicks have hired Peter Patton as a shooting coach. He’s been the director of player development in Chicago and a shooting coach for Minnesota and Dallas.
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The three-time Grammy Award winner is the third artist to perform at UNC’s pregame concert series during the football season.
Why is Ludacris performing at UNC Saturday? What you need to know before you go
The three-time Grammy Award winner is the third artist to perform at UNC’s pregame concert series during the football season.
bit.ly
October 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The three-time Grammy Award winner is the third artist to perform at UNC’s pregame concert series during the football season.
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Column: Hollywood is in a state of confusion, no more so than with the Glen Powell sports comedy ‘Chad Powers’
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Column: Hollywood is in a state of confusion, no more so than with the Glen Powell sports comedy ‘Chad Powers’
A sports comedy without any jokes, the Hulu series is based on an Eli Manning bit that wasn’t funny to begin with.
www.chicagotribune.com
September 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Column: Hollywood is in a state of confusion, no more so than with the Glen Powell sports comedy ‘Chad Powers’
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New, from me: wrote about Marvin Harrison Jr and Brian Thomas Jr, their struggles and how they can get back on track www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/sop...
Sophomore slump or worse? What's going on with Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. and Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr.?
Both promising second-year receivers are struggling to produce. We break down why, and if it can be fixed
www.cbssports.com
September 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
New, from me: wrote about Marvin Harrison Jr and Brian Thomas Jr, their struggles and how they can get back on track www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/sop...
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What a pass from Chelsea Gray to Jackie Young
September 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
What a pass from Chelsea Gray to Jackie Young
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🚨FRESH & NEW CHGO Wrestling🚨
⭐ @kwilliamsmedia.bsky.social joins the show
😡 Wrestlepalooza & All Out Recap
👑 We play @dlls-mavs.bsky.social own Kevin Gray Jr.'s interview with Stephanie Vaquer
🤔 Is Triple H ruining John Cena's final run?
📝 PWI Top 500 Wrestlers list
www.youtube.com/live/a6Vy9UO...
⭐ @kwilliamsmedia.bsky.social joins the show
😡 Wrestlepalooza & All Out Recap
👑 We play @dlls-mavs.bsky.social own Kevin Gray Jr.'s interview with Stephanie Vaquer
🤔 Is Triple H ruining John Cena's final run?
📝 PWI Top 500 Wrestlers list
www.youtube.com/live/a6Vy9UO...
John Cena's Retirement Tour was RUINED by WWE | CHGO Wrestling Podcast
YouTube video by CHGO Sports
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September 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
🚨FRESH & NEW CHGO Wrestling🚨
⭐ @kwilliamsmedia.bsky.social joins the show
😡 Wrestlepalooza & All Out Recap
👑 We play @dlls-mavs.bsky.social own Kevin Gray Jr.'s interview with Stephanie Vaquer
🤔 Is Triple H ruining John Cena's final run?
📝 PWI Top 500 Wrestlers list
www.youtube.com/live/a6Vy9UO...
⭐ @kwilliamsmedia.bsky.social joins the show
😡 Wrestlepalooza & All Out Recap
👑 We play @dlls-mavs.bsky.social own Kevin Gray Jr.'s interview with Stephanie Vaquer
🤔 Is Triple H ruining John Cena's final run?
📝 PWI Top 500 Wrestlers list
www.youtube.com/live/a6Vy9UO...
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Brand new CHGO Wrestling for you with @bigdavechgo.bsky.social @seanwanderson.bsky.social and @kwilliamsmedia.bsky.social!
www.youtube.com/live/a6Vy9UO...
www.youtube.com/live/a6Vy9UO...
John Cena's Retirement Tour was RUINED by WWE | CHGO Wrestling Podcast
YouTube video by CHGO Sports
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September 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Brand new CHGO Wrestling for you with @bigdavechgo.bsky.social @seanwanderson.bsky.social and @kwilliamsmedia.bsky.social!
www.youtube.com/live/a6Vy9UO...
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The Golden Knights asked me to leave their practice facility and revoked my credential because I asked one of their players about the Hockey Canada 5.
Their sensitivity underscores the dicey nature of the decision VGK and Carolina are facing.
My story:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
Their sensitivity underscores the dicey nature of the decision VGK and Carolina are facing.
My story:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
As Hockey Canada players’ NHL return nears, how will they be embraced by their new teams?
The players carry significant baggage, and signing them could come at a cost for teams that goes beyond finances.
www.nytimes.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The Golden Knights asked me to leave their practice facility and revoked my credential because I asked one of their players about the Hockey Canada 5.
Their sensitivity underscores the dicey nature of the decision VGK and Carolina are facing.
My story:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
Their sensitivity underscores the dicey nature of the decision VGK and Carolina are facing.
My story:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
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"We’ve got to be willing to adapt and be willing to change ... If you want to win, you’ll do it. It’s that simple."
At Y! Sports: Went to Westchester for Knicks media day, and wrote about the weight of expectations, the tricky task of speed-running evolution, and fine lines: yhoo.it/4pDymc0
At Y! Sports: Went to Westchester for Knicks media day, and wrote about the weight of expectations, the tricky task of speed-running evolution, and fine lines: yhoo.it/4pDymc0
'Whatever it takes': Knicks know expectations are higher than ever, but will they embrace change?
New York begins training camp with title aspirations and a new coach.
yhoo.it
September 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
"We’ve got to be willing to adapt and be willing to change ... If you want to win, you’ll do it. It’s that simple."
At Y! Sports: Went to Westchester for Knicks media day, and wrote about the weight of expectations, the tricky task of speed-running evolution, and fine lines: yhoo.it/4pDymc0
At Y! Sports: Went to Westchester for Knicks media day, and wrote about the weight of expectations, the tricky task of speed-running evolution, and fine lines: yhoo.it/4pDymc0
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Lock in with me, Tate and Van at 7 pm ET Saturday for our live reactions to Auburn-Oklahoma, Michigan-Nebraska, Texas Tech-Utah and so much more.
Also make sure to subscribe and like and leave a nice review (if the spirit moves you, ofc) for the Ringer Tailgate.
Also make sure to subscribe and like and leave a nice review (if the spirit moves you, ofc) for the Ringer Tailgate.
CFB Week 4 LIVE Reactions to Auburn vs. Oklahoma, Michigan vs. Nebraska and More! | Ringer Tailgate
YouTube video by Ringer Tailgate
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September 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Lock in with me, Tate and Van at 7 pm ET Saturday for our live reactions to Auburn-Oklahoma, Michigan-Nebraska, Texas Tech-Utah and so much more.
Also make sure to subscribe and like and leave a nice review (if the spirit moves you, ofc) for the Ringer Tailgate.
Also make sure to subscribe and like and leave a nice review (if the spirit moves you, ofc) for the Ringer Tailgate.
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Joined @seeratsohi.bsky.social on the Ringer WNBA Show to discuss what we saw in the four Game 2s the last two nights and look ahead to three deciding games on tap tonight and tomorrow: www.theringer.com/podcasts/the...
Lynx Edge Out Valkyries, Fever Shut Down the Dream, Storm Come Back in Seattle, and More! - The Ringer
Seerat is joined by Kevin Pelton of ESPN to discuss the massive games that came down to the wire this week as the WNBA playoffs are underway! They begin with Minnesota, who just came out on top agains...
www.theringer.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Joined @seeratsohi.bsky.social on the Ringer WNBA Show to discuss what we saw in the four Game 2s the last two nights and look ahead to three deciding games on tap tonight and tomorrow: www.theringer.com/podcasts/the...
It’s scary how easily government is using its power to censor opposing viewpoints.
September 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
It’s scary how easily government is using its power to censor opposing viewpoints.
Doing a coach interview during play in the playoffs seems suboptimal
September 17, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Doing a coach interview during play in the playoffs seems suboptimal
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Column: If the Emmys can’t muster excitement for television, why should anyone else?
Seriously, what are we doing here?
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Column: If the Emmys can’t muster excitement for television, why should anyone else?
The 2025 Emmys were a reflection of an entertainment industry that doesn’t know whether it’s coming or going.
www.chicagotribune.com
September 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Column: If the Emmys can’t muster excitement for television, why should anyone else?
Seriously, what are we doing here?
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Seriously, what are we doing here?
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That Bears loss looks so much worse
September 15, 2025 at 3:11 AM
That Bears loss looks so much worse