Patrick Iversen

@eyeversehen.bsky.social

Deputy Managing Editor, F1 and Motorsports at @theathletic.com theathletic.com/primetire

This may get me canceled, but I'll say it -- stop bringing babies to movie theaters. Or small children. Or phones. Or yourself. Stop going to movies. Only I am allowed from now on. Vote for me this November

24 teams within 4 1/2 games of a playoff berth. I know I keep hammering this point, but it's because parallel to this, MLB has built an entire labor strategy, including a media campaign, around this not being true.

From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lashed out against criticism of his leadership, accusing critics of “spreading hate” and telling them to “meditate, pray or watch a football match” instead of spending their energy “hating” FIFA.

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino lashes out at critics for ‘spreading hate’ in wake of World Cup

Infantino said in an Instagram post that critics of his leadership should “meditate, pray or watch a football match.”

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🚨 Real Madrid working on deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City. Clubs not yet in talks but #RMFC now operating on basis of 30yo midfielder joining this summer. #MCFC still hope #Spain  international captain stays with/without new contract @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...

Real Madrid working on deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City

Rodri, 30, has entered the final year of his City contract, which runs until 2027.

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The ’94 World Cup influenced a generation of Americans. What will 2026’s impact be? “It’s been a terrific 39 days, but bringing the Cup to the U.S. has always been about: What does it do to accelerate the growth of the game? So it’s Monday that matters.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

The 1994 World Cup influenced a generation of Americans. What will 2026’s impact be? (Gift Article)

There's no denying a landmark World Cup will leave an indelible mark on America. But what will be its legacy? And who will it galvanize?

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