In the September 14 newsletter:
A look back at Ichiro Suzuki's debut season 20 years ago, a review of the brothers Manning on Monday Night Football, and the winners and losers from Monday night's Met Gala.
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The Colossal Legacy of Ichiro’s Rookie Season, 20 Years Later
In 2001, Ichiro Suzuki made his MLB debut for the Seattle Mariners. What happened next was not only the greatest rookie season in baseball history—it was a glimpse at both the past and future of the sport.
It wasn’t the first Monday in May, but it was fashion’s biggest night, defined by Kim Kardashian in a mask, Lil Nas X in a C-3PO suit, and Nicki Minaj not showing up at all.
The Manning Brothers Take Over Monday Night Football
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Peyton and Eli’s broadcast had the closeness and casual feel of a Twitch stream, except that the streamers were two of the most famous football players alive.
