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24 alternatives to The Ringer

Bill Simmons is back with a new site and team

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Ringer launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   ESPN.com▲135

   A new, redesigned and responsive ESPN.com

   2015 · espn.go.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Rookie.com▲60

   Sports Stories Told by the Players, Coaches, and Insiders

   2014 · rookie.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   The Bill Simmons Podcast Ep. 88: Willie Geist and JackO▲54

   HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons eulogizes “The Process,”

   2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Twenty Four▲190

   The must have app for NBA junkies

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   The Bill Simmons Podcast 90: Draymond Green▲60

   World-champion and Bill's pick for All-NBA 1st Team

   2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   The Bill Simmons Podcast - 1: Week 4 NFL w/ Cousin Sal▲83

   The premiere episode of Bill Simmons' new podcast

   2015 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   The League 2.0▲89

   You're smart, busy & ambitious. Date, intelligently

   2016 · theleague.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Bill Simmons Podcast - Al Michaels▲67

   Bill and Al talk OJ, broadcasting and Pete Rose

   2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   SportLobster▲61

   The social network for sports.

   2014 · sportlobster.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The League▲79

    Date. Intelligently.

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Edge Up Sports▲81

    Bloomberg for your fantasy sports

    2015 · edgeupsports.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    The Bill Simmons Podcast - Ep. 68: Andrew Bogut▲68

    Simmons and Bogut discuss the Warriors impressive run

    2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Daily MVP▲66

    A new day In fantasy sports

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    FiveThirtyEight▲122

    Nate Silver's new site dedicated to sports, economics, etc.

    2014 · abcnews.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The Bill Simmons Podcast - Ep 95: Billionaire Investor Chris Sacca▲128

    Bill & Chris discuss Google, Twitter, e-sports & Shark Tank

    2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    The Bill Simmons Podcast Ep 80: Mike Tollin▲52

    30 for 30 director and Mandalay Sports Media co-chairman

    2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    allBall▲60

    Combines the best of Reddit, YouTube and NBA stats

    2016 · allballapp.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    The Vertical Podcast with JJ Redick - guest: Bill Simmons▲59

    Bill Simmons joins JJ Redick's podcast

    2016 · podcasts.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    YourSportscast▲79

    Listen to Sportscasting in a New Way

    2015 · yoursportscast.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    The Bill Simmons Podcast - Ep. 85: Diana Taurasi▲54

    Diana and Bill discuss the WNBA

    2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Draft Kings▲61

    Daily Fantasy Sports For Cash

    2014 · draftkings.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    LIVE A.I.▲108

    The NFL predictive genius in your pocket

    2016 · swishanalytics.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    The Bill Simmons Podcast - Judd Apatow▲57

    Legendary producer / director / writer in the studio.

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    The Bill Simmons Podcast - Episode 87: Chuck Klosterman & David Shoemaker▲65

    Ranking March Madness + big announcement

    2016 · tumblr.com · its alternatives →

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