The Lab

Kate Fagan, Chadwick Matlin and special guest Caitlin Kelly of The New Yorker discuss the NBA playoffs, the NBA draft system, and Tim Tebow's baffling return to the NFL.

Neil Paine, Kate Fagan and Chadwick Matlin discuss Jordan Spieth's dominant Master's performance; who has the edge for NBA MVP; and Nate Silver talks to a stats skeptic.

A special edition of Hot Takedown with Chadwick Matlin, Kate Fagin, and Allison McCann breaking down the UConn women's third consecutive national championship.

Neil Paine, Kate Fagan and Chadwick Matlin discuss Duke's NCAA championship; the Padres big trade; and why hockey teams play to not win.

Live from Indy, a special podcast with Chadwick Matlin, Nate Silver, and Jody Avirgan breaking down Wisconsin's win over Kentucky, and previewing Monday's NCAA men's final.

Chadwick Matlin, Kate Fagan and Neil Paine discuss the men's and women's brackets; the Cubs decision to keep Kris Bryant in the minors; and possible changes to the point after.

This week on Hot Takedown: Tom Izzo does it again, why the women's tournament isn't getting traction, and will the Thunder preemptively trade Kevin Durant?

Hot Takedown is a new sports podcast from FiveThirtyEight w/ Chadwick Matlin, Kate Fagan, and Neil Paine. This week: advice for your bracket; NFL free agency by the numbers; more.

Hot Takedown is a new sports podcast from FiveThirtyEight with Chad Matlin, Neil Paine and Kate Fagan. Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss our first episode on 3/17!

Hot Takedown is a new sports podcast from FiveThirtyEight with Chad Matlin, Neil Paine, and Kate Fagin. Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss our first episode 3/17!

Hot Takedown is a new sports podcast from FiveThirtyEight with Chad Matlin, Neil Paine, and Kate Fagin. Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss our first episode 3/17!