Great stuff here from @garyhphillips.bsky.social

Gary Phillips@garyhphillips.bsky.social · 5h ago

I spent a few minutes with George Lombard Sr. as his son dazzled in his MLB debut for the #Yankees. George Jr. was surprised that the #Tigers, in Seattle, let his dad make the trip, but it was something A.J. Hinch signed off on in advance.

As George Lombard Sr. watched his son make his big league debut with the Yankees on Tuesday, he laughed at how he didn’t quite take a hint that was meant to get him to New York on time. The current Tigers bench coach was with his club in Seattle on Monday when Shelley Duncan gave him a call.

How George Lombard Jr.’s dad soaked in son’s ‘unbelievable’ Yankees debut

The younger Lombard was surprised that his dad, the Tigers’ bench coach, was able to make it to Yankee Stadium.

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Just dawned on me: Sarah and I have both witnessed a Spain World Cup triumph in person. Sarah was in Sydney at Stadium Australia as Spain beat England, 1-0, in the 2023 Women's World Cup. I was in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium on Sunday as Spain beat Argentina, 1-0, in the 2026 Men's World Cup.

Sat next to @williamfleitch.bsky.social in the MetLife Stadium press box (how does he not get a better seat?) on Sunday for the World Cup final. Here is the story he wrote off the game and the tournament. Really enjoyed his piece.

Spain-Argentina Wasn’t a Classic, But This World Cup Was

Spain deserved their win, and America desperately needed a feel-good summer.

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Another terrific piece here from @leanderalphabet.bsky.social ...

Leander **BUY THE LONG GAME** Schaerlaeckens@leanderalphabet.bsky.social · 2w ago

I wrote about being at the FIFA World Cup final and the entire sordid scene. I spoke to a few people who bought five-figure tickets. I tried to make sense of the senseless. @defector.com (This is a gift link, but you should subscribe to Defector, the rare outlet that would commission this.)

Despite FIFA’s, and Trump’s, best efforts to steal the rhythm and joy of the sport, there is no denying that soccer won the summer.

Despite FIFA’s best efforts, this World Cup was one to celebrate

There is nothing better than a soccer summer. But that sentiment was very much in doubt even in the final days leading up this World Cup.

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Despite FIFA’s best efforts, this World Cup was one to celebrate

Despite FIFA’s best efforts, this World Cup was one to celebrate

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After 39 days and covering 6 of the 8 games at MetLife Stadium, including yesterday's final, I wrote up my final thoughts on this World Cup for the @nydailynews.com ...

Despite FIFA’s best efforts, this World Cup was one to celebrate

There is nothing better than a soccer summer. But that sentiment was very much in doubt even in the final days leading up this World Cup.

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A few of us wrote about our most memorable moments from covering these World Cup games at MetLife Stadium this last month in today’s @nydailynews.com … and of course my memories take me back to DU and hockey. The press box at the old DU Arena was a great place to grow up.

A World of Memories: Our favorite moments of this New York (New Jersey) World Cup

A World of Memories: Our favorite moments of this New York (New Jersey) World Cup

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The Americans were outclassed and discombobulated from the start against Belgium.

USA falls short in ugly loss to Belgium ending World Cup run at Round of 16

All the fuss, the Fox hype, the controversy, the expectations — they all amounted to absolutely nothing Monday night when the U.S. team was embarrassed in the Round of 16 by a soccer nation with the p...

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The perfect way to get ready for tonight's huge USMNT knock-out round game is to order a copy (or hit up a local bookstore) and buy my pal @leanderalphabet.bsky.social's book: THE LONG GAME ... all you need to know about this American team.

New York’s Tyler Adams’ rise to USMNT star chronicled in new book ‘The Long Game’

Melissa Russo was twenty- three and a single mother to an energetic, outgoing, headstrong boy. In day care, Tyler had an unusual gift for getting the other kids to follow his lead, to play what he was...

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Did Germany anger the soccer gods when they ran up the score on Brazil 7-1 in the 2014 World Cup semifinals in Belo Horizonte? My thoughts for @nydailynews.com ...

It’s another disaster at the World Cup for Germany: ‘We blew it’

Did Germany anger the soccer gods when they ran up the score on Brazil 7-1 in the 2014 World Cup semifinals in Belo Horizonte?

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Great looking End Zone in Sunday’s @nydailynews.com … had a blast writing this piece about our World Cup adventure. Been doing this for 20-plus years, but still get a (free) kick out of seeing my words in the print edition.

Yes, there is plenty to dislike about FIFA and the bullies that run this tournament, but getting to attend a game with our pal Fabio reminded me that the fans are the ones that make this tournament special. Here is my @nydailynews.com article about our experience in Boston last week.

The spirit of the World Cup: One fan’s mission to spread his love for the game

Fabio Oliveira’s replica World Cup trophy was one of the top attractions at the group-stage match between Scotland and Morocco outside of Boston last week.

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After back-to-back disasters on soccer’s biggest stage, the German national team is back in the knock-out round at the World Cup for the first time since winning it all in Brazil in 2014. But Germany hasn’t proven anything yet.

Germany heads to knock-out round at World Cup, but plenty of questions remain

For Germany, all is right in the World (Cup). At least for now.

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@alexbores.nyc stole Sunday’s front page of the Daily News from FDNY widows, Monday’s from the man who fell to his death at MSG (in the district he’s running to represent), and today’s from a young father killed in a Brooklyn hit-and-run

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Polls close in the primaries today. And again, this political ad pretends to be our wood.

What a miserable embarrassment this is. The @nydailynews.com isn't endorsing anyone in this race, but that won't stop our trashy hedge-fund owners from extracting a few bucks out of our reputation and running this front-page ad, from an Anthropic-backed PAC, for two days right before the election.

Daily News Union@nydnunion.bsky.social · last mo.

This looks like an endorsement, but its not -- the wood of the Daily News should not be for sale! Our staff was mortified to wake up to a front page covered by a deceptive political ad for two days straight. Shame on Heath Freeman and Alden for selling our good name for a buck.

The Daily News front page should NOT be for sale!

Daily News Union@nydnunion.bsky.social · last mo.

This looks like an endorsement, but its not -- the wood of the Daily News should not be for sale! Our staff was mortified to wake up to a front page covered by a deceptive political ad for two days straight. Shame on Heath Freeman and Alden for selling our good name for a buck.

Germany World Cup Preview: Die Mannschaft arrives in U.S. looking to recapture former glory

Germany World Cup Preview: Die Mannschaft arrives in U.S. looking to recapture former glory

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Since earning a fourth star at the 2014 edition in Brazil — which included an epic 7-1 romp over the hosts in the semifinals — winning hasn’t come easy for Die Mannschaft. ... My preview of the German squad for the @nydailynews.com

Germany World Cup Preview: Die Mannschaft arrives in U.S. looking to recapture former glory

Since earning a fourth star at the 2014 edition in Brazil — which included an epic 7-1 romp over the hosts in the semifinals — winning hasn’t come easy for Die Mannschaft.

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My first World Cup story for this edition of the tournament is a preview of the German national team. Germany 🇩🇪 has been a disappointment in recent WC campaigns, does that change here in North America? @nydailynews.com

The third excerpt of THE LONG GAME is up at ESPN.com. It's about Ricardo Pepi, and his extraordinarily long road from the borderlands to this World Cup with the U.S. men's national team. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Pepi's unlikely path to the USMNT, World Cup began on the pitches of El Paso

Ricardo Pepi's family pawned the title of their car and borrowed money from employers as they funded the now-USMNT striker's journey to the World Cup.

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Went out to MetLife Stadium this morning to pick up my media credentials for the World Cup. A lot of activity at the Meadowlands just a week out from the start of the tournament.

The first excerpt of THE LONG GAME is up at the New York Daily News (and in print tomorrow). It's on Tyler Adams, from one of my favorite chapters. (Gift link.) The book is out Tuesday. Order here! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722130... Or get it signed: splitrockbooks.com/book/9780593...

New York’s Tyler Adams’ rise to USMNT star chronicled in new book ‘The Long Game’

Melissa Russo was twenty- three and a single mother to an energetic, outgoing, headstrong boy. In day care, Tyler had an unusual gift for getting the other kids to follow his lead, to play what he was...

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23 years ago this month, this email: "andy: you aced it! well, maybe not aced it, but damn close! we are working out final budget and it ain't over till it's over, but i think you can expect an offer. have a good weekend." ... This came from the head of the @nydailynews.com digital department.

Anyone remember what the international outrage was during the '06 World Cup in Germany? Tourists finding out that you needed a euro to access public bathrooms. Times have changed.

NJ Transit says $150 World Cup train ticket price needed to offset extra security, labor costs

Train tickets to see the World Cup games in New Jersey this summer will run $150 a pop, round trip, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said, in an effort to keep workaday commuters from subsidizing the cost ...

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“It was like every single pitch had some stupid sound effect,” he said. “It was just so obnoxious.” “They’ve turned it into a nightclub." Thoughts? What is your take on the @yankees.com gameday experience?

Yankees fans are begging: Stop the ‘incessant’ stadium sounds

The Yankees have ratcheted up usage of their thunderous sound system since midway through the 2024 season, playing sound effects between nearly every pitch. Fans have had enough, but players want more...

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Well-played, @zeit.de and Ben Wiseman.

MEET THE MESS ... “They’re pissed, they’re frustrated, they’re not happy about it,” Mendoza said. “And I want them to be pissed.”

Mess continues as Mets get crushed by Dodgers, 8-2: ‘I want them to be pissed’

The Mets losing streak reached eight games Wednesday night, punctuated by an 8-2 drubbing at Dodger Stadium that got out of hand in the eighth inning. But the game was lost long before that.

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