Nobody knew, not even the 76ers. LeBron James didn't tell Philadelphia he had chosen them until shortly before Friday's announcement, sources tell The Athletic. Inside the 25-day free agency saga and how the Sixers won the final LeBron sweepstakes: nyti.ms/4wo1pDq

Wish McQuade was around on a day like this.

cars up and down my block are all honking, people are screaming "LEBRON JAMES IS A SIXER" this is baffling and insane

Hearing reports that Girard Ave "is going nuts"

GO BIRDS

The Athletic@theathletic.com · 2w ago

LeBron James will play his 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers, The Athletic confirms. The King is headed to The City of Brotherly Love 👑

A reminder to hit mute on the TV this week. www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...

The Open Radio sounds different, which is why everyone from Hawaii to Royal Portrush listens

"It's like you're telling stories over a beer, reflecting on the day at the pub. There's an intimacy and loyalty."

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Go Norway

That was cool until it totally wasn’t.

need to meet some irl who is watching this jameis and gronk soccer show

I am *very biased* but this is awesome. @codystavenhagen.bsky.social on DELC❤️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

Delco shaped Kevin McGonigle’s gritty style. Now he’s the county’s local kid-turned-All-Star

Delaware County forged Kevin McGonigle. Now the Philadelphia suburbs proudly welcome him home as an All-Star.

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Happy 250. Here’s to our collective spirit and honoring the real stories of those who ignited it youtu.be/qv6OOuPI5c0?...

George Washington- [Brad Neely]

YouTube video by DuckDuckCamel1996

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That was exhausting. Love you, Cape Verde.

What I know about soccer: Nothing What I am certain of: That call was a load of bullshit.

. @byameek.bsky.social nails it www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

Why can’t college sports be fixed? Look at Michigan’s response to Dusty May leaving

Michigan’s president calling for reform without sacrificing “competitive advantage” is why college sports aren’t getting fixed.

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The ban is heinous for what it does to transgender athletes. But if you think cisgender girls and young women won’t be caught up in the fallout, too, you are woefully ignorant

It's Josh Schertz szn in Ann Arbor

The Athletic@theathletic.com · last mo.

The Dallas Mavericks have named Michigan Wolverines' Dusty May as their new head coach, The Athletic confirms. May won a national championship with Michigan in April. www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

Four days in the Hamptons did not suck. Wrote about Harry Higgs. No, not the old one. The new one. www.nytimes.com/athletic/737... And asked Mike Whan where everyone was. www.nytimes.com/athletic/737... And wrapped with our live gamer on Wyndham's win. www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

headline writer enjoyed a loooong drag of a cig after this

Bradford Pearson@bradfordpearson.bsky.social · last mo.

Harry Higgs. Go Birds.

pulling this shit in indie ball is grim. hating gay people so much you'd rather go back to working at autozone than be a professional athlete is insane

Harrisburg & Central PA Local News@hbgpalocalnews.bsky.social · 2mo ago

York Revolution forfeit game after some players refuse to wear 'Pride Night' jersey The York Revolution has forfeited its game Thursday night against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs after an internal controversy surrounding "Pride Night" and the prid…

if, like me, you've only followed the Sorsby Shitshow with passing interest, this well-reported piece by our Justin Williams is very good and very handy www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

Why Texas Tech, Brendan Sorsby gave up the fight roiling college football (Gift Article)

Escalating pressure from the Big 12 and a counter legal move contributed to Brendan Sorsby deciding to take his chances in the NFL.

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who'd have guessed — over two thousand comments all saying Grant is spot-on. great job everyone! www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

Grant Brisbee@grantbrisbee.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Started in WWII, currently in WWV. I believe we can get these comments to WWX.

fellow sportswriting dorks rejoice – @dvnjr.bsky.social & @jacobfeldman.bsky.social are adding a bi-weekly sports-specific version of the Sunday Long Read. Check it out here: mailchi.mp/sundaylongre... Subscribe to it (and SLR), here: sundaylongread.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

NEW from me: If you're in Times Square today, you'll see a massive Elon Musk effigy looming over passersby on the eve of the SpaceX IPO. @wired.com www.wired.com/story/massiv...

Massive Effigy of Elon Musk Raised Over Times Square to Protest Grok

Activists raised a 40-foot-tall inflatable Elon Musk in Manhattan to draw attention to the risk he allegedly poses to investors.

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Folks: my magnum opus. The 2026 World Cup, and all 48 teams, through the lens of their college basketball counterparts. Uruguay is Marquette, the USMNT is Wisconsin, Cote d'Ivoire is Davidson, and yes, Germany is Kentucky www.basketunderreview.com/the-2026-wor...

The 2026 World Cup, Explained by College Basketball

In 2010, I stumbled across a post via a long-defunct message board that has probably informed more of what I do than I'd care to admit. THE WORLD CUP, TRANSLATED INTO AMERICAN(DISCLAIMER - I’m new to...

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What an incredible photo of the scorekeeper for the Durham Bulls.

Love my man @jledwardsiii.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

I asked Jalen Brunson about pressure to better understand my own anxiety. Here’s what he said (Gift Article)

Jalen Brunson is facing tremendous pressure to deliver a title for New York. How does he deal with it? And what can we all learn from it?

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Game 1 of the NBA finals is tonight. No better time to be on the sports app! Here are NBA and basketball accounts to follow for the next 4-7 games and beyond go.bsky.app/FGmgtea

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