šØ @theathletic.com's World Cup simulator is live šØ
Incredibly cool, interactive tool where you can play out any set of results, in any group, and see how it impacts any given team's probability of advancing:
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Why has the U.S., the planet's richest and most successful sporting nation, never produced a men's soccer superstar?
It boils down to one word: culture.
@henrybushnell.bsky.social breaks it down.
Read more about the forces that have prevented a world-class men's soccer star from emerging in the U.S., for free: nyti.ms/4vlaUTH
From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: These unique products produced for the World Cup have already sold out before the tournament even kicks off. nyti.ms/3RZ27rK
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he does not regret the choice of the United States as co-host of the 2026 World Cup, and defended his organization amid controversies surrounding visas, ticket prices and Iranās participation in the tournament.
More details: nyti.ms/4e2ipZt
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have agreed to a contract extension with an NFL record total value of $504.75 million, Mahomesā agency announced.
The agreement adds two years to the QB's deal, according to multiple reports, putting him under contract with Kansas City through 2033.
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šµ Sources: Sporting KC pushing to sign winger FC Toulouse winger Yann Gboho.
Gboho valued at $20m by Toulouse.
Nothing advanced at all yet, ambitious pursuit with European interest. One of several DP targets for SKC.
With @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...
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The Carolina Hurricanes take Game 4 and tie the Stanley Cup Final 2-2! šæ
The chaos moves to Carolina for Game 5 on Thursday.
From @candacedbuckner.bsky.social, Monday night was a giant F--- you to Knicks fans, free to read.
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Any potential deal would easily be a club-record fee for Sporting KC.
