Welcome to the Weekend Read. This week we dive into the best lingering storylines in the NFL, list our favorite stories of the week and dust off an old photo of Dirk for his birthday. Enjoy.
Recommended Reading
• A peripatetic former G-League coach, a daring front office, untested youngsters, vets who had never experienced this kind of pressure before and a stoic superstar: The Raptors all came together—with an entire nation behind them—to deliver Canada’s first NBA title in a true team effort. (By Andrew Sharp)
• A wake-up call from a disappointed father.