Artem Apalkov

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Hard to Be a God: What Kind of Baseball Player Was Michael Jordan?

BasketballApril 9, 2026Artem Apalkov Hard to Be a God: What Kind of Baseball Player Was Michael Jordan?A short but remarkably important chapter in His Airness's career.

A Franchise Without a Sequel: Why Space Jam 3 Remains a Beautiful Theory

BasketballApril 9, 2026Artem Apalkov A Franchise Without a Sequel: Why Space Jam 3 Remains a Beautiful TheoryThe first film became iconic, the second proved divisive—so why would anyone need a third?

Not About Winning, But About the Game: What Makes White Men Can't Jump So Special

BasketballApril 8, 2026Artem Apalkov Not About Winning, But About the Game: What Makes White Men Can't Jump So SpecialLooking back at the most honest basketball masterpiece in cinema history.

Did you know Chandler from FRIENDS was a top tennis player? Here's the story of Matthew Perry's true love

TennisApril 7, 2026Artem Apalkov Did you know Chandler from FRIENDS was a top tennis player? Here's the story of Matthew Perry's true loveBefore becoming Chandler Matthew heatet up tennis courts in Canada.

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