Interview

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All hottest conversations with players and coaches

Esports Party with Senator: How It Went and Why It Matters for Uzbekistan

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Salid Martik
08/08/25

In July 2025, an informal gathering of Uzbekistan’s esports community took place. Streamers, pro players, and content creators came together at a villa to spend two days — to chat, stream, play Mafia, and simply recharge among like-minded people. The main organizer was a popular PUBG Mobile streamer...


“Not His League”: Chimaev — On Finishing Whittaker and the Gap in Wrestling Levels

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Salid Martik
08/08/25

After a first-round submission win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 308, Khamzat Chimaev broke down his performance without grandstanding. In this brief conversation—why he seized the initiative so quickly, how grappling in the Octagon differs from Olympic wrestling, and why, in his view, the opponent h...

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“Batman, Robin and the Other Strangers”: A Rapid-Fire Interview With Jimmy Butler

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Nevin Lasanis
07/08/25

During a break between practices we caught up with Jimmy Butler—the forward who juggles the ball and metaphors with equal flair. What began as a light joke about Golden State suddenly turned into a mini play: Butler kept handing out roles as though he were dishing passes around the perimeter. “W...


“The Crown Passes to a New King”: How LeBron James Welcomes the Luka Dončić Era in the Lakers

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Nevin Lasanis
06/08/25

Los Angeles has long lived under the shimmering glow of stars, yet now the legendary Hollywood lights are joined by another bright spotlight—the one illuminating the words “Luka Magic.” While fans savor the details of Dončić’s record-setting extension, a far subtler story unfolds behind the scenes:...


From Lecture Hall to Hardwood: Kyrie Irving on Returning to University

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Salid Martik
05/08/25

After speaking with the Dallas point guard, you realize you are dealing not only with an NBA star but also with an eager student rushing to clear an academic debt. Kyrie Irving is convinced that the roar of the crowd does not drown out the professor’s voice, and his years on the court have only stre...


“Coming of Age Without the Noise”: Pau Cubarsí — On Lamine Yamal's Birthday and Life Inside Barça

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Nevin Lasanis
05/08/25

In summer, when Barça’s training centre is simmering with heat and expectations for the new season, even personal moments like a player’s birthday fall under the close scrutiny of the cameras. Centre-back Pau Cubarsí told us how the team lived through Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday and why calm reigns...


Pause at the Peak: Pep Guardiola on Pain, Setbacks and Why He'll Hit Stop after City

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Salid Martik
30/07/25

When a man wins almost everything imaginable, he is often viewed as ironclad. Pep Guardiola shatters that myth with cold-blooded honesty: in a wide-ranging interview he admits his fatigue, worries about his health, outlines plans for life away from the touchline and even jokes about his new moustach...


“I Wish I Had Been There” — Laporta on Lamin Yamal's 18th Birthday Bash

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Nevin Lasanis
29/07/25

Lamin Yamal, Barcelona's rising winger, marked his coming of age with a boisterous party attended by top streamers, influencers, teammates, and musicians. The celebration soon became the subject of rumours: allegedly, people with achondroplasia were hired to entertain the guests, and the Ministry of...


“Yamal a Star? Give the Kid Time” — Pep Guardiola on Why We Shouldn't Rush to Put Lamine on the Same Level as Messi

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Nevin Lasanis
28/07/25

Lamine Yamal’s very first standout season with the Catalan club made the football world talk about a “new Messi.” However, Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola, in a conversation with a journalist from our editorial team, suggested dialing down the hype. “Please, Don't Stick Labels” Corres...