I’d wondered if she’d go one more season after shredding her knee last year. What a career.
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Columnist for USA TODAY Sports, writing about little bit of everything. Runner; book lover; Starbucks junkie.
Minnesota doesn't fuck around and I love them so much for it.
Erika M.@rinkrebel.bsky.social · 3d agoThere is someone directly behind the Fever bench in a “Protect Trans Kids” shirt. Minnesota showing up today.
"So, you see, Ms. Cunningham, I will admit that I don’t understand what you’re aiming at here with your public concerns about trans youth in sports. I don’t get it."
What Do I Think About Sophie Cunningham?
I'll tell you.
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This is Rooster. He has his hammock, a giant fan, and no responsibilities. 12/10 living the dream (TT: clousehouse)
Caitlin Clark’s flopping isn’t just annoying — it’s becoming dangerous.
Caitlin Clark’s flopping isn’t just annoying — it’s becoming dangerous | Opinion
Clark has repeatedly berated refs after not getting calls replays show she doesn't deserve
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Five World Cup games had more viewers than CFP title game. Two games (and a hair within three) had better viewership than either the NFC/AFC title game.
Jonathan Tannenwald@jtannenwald.bsky.social · 2w agoThe final 2026 World Cup U.S. tote board: 63 games (of 104 in the tournament) drew over 10 million viewers. 31 over 15m 18 over 20m 11 over 25m 5 over 30m Norway vs. England 34.796m #USMNT vs. Bosnia 36.195m Mexico vs. England 46.690m U.S. vs. Belgium 50.125m Spain vs. Argentina 66.400m
Missing the World Cup already? Good thing there’s another kicking off in less than a year! @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social tells you all you need to know for 2027 tournament in Brazil. (And if you’re considering responding with misogynistic bullshit, take that crap to X)
5 reasons to get excited for 2027 women's World Cup in Brazil
The men's World Cup is barely over, but the women's World Cup is on its way next year with plenty to watch between now and next summer.
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Keyne, ranch dressing and The Tartan Army. Oh, some soccer, too. A look at 26 defining moments of the 2026 World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup in 26 unforgettable moments
Spain won, Argentina thrilled, and Erling Haaland won hearts. From a crazy third-place game to 'Country Roads', these are the moments we'll remember.
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The great thing about this tournament is every game has started on time. If kickoff was at noon, it started at noon. If it was 7, it started at 7. Now for the final we have to go full American. Kickoff scheduled for 3 pm and we still have cameras on the field.
The worst thing about Trump butting in at the final? It’s going to the last memory of what’s otherwise been a mostly wonderful tournament.
Trump butts in (again) to tarnish U.S. shine at wonderful World Cup final | Opinion
Donald Trump will hand the trophy to the World Cup winners, something other host leaders haven't done, in his insatiable search for another spotlight.
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Pretty sure FIFA single-handedly keeps Robbie Williams employed.
Also wrote about Argentina and Spain made it here because they stayed committed to their ideals.
Argentina, Spain got to World Cup final by staying 'faithful' to identities
Argentina, Spain show what happens when you stick to your gameplan
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Nancy Armour@nrarmour.bsky.social · 2w agoI wrote about the specialness of this final, where we have the GOAT and the game’s next great.
I wrote about the specialness of this final, where we have the GOAT and the game’s next great.
Messi and Lamine Yamal: The GOAT, his heir apparent and a World Cup gift to us all
In a World Cup final that feels written by fate, Messi faces teenage superstar Lamine Yamal for the first, and likely only, time.
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Nancy Armour@nrarmour.bsky.social · 2w agoAnother good one from @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social on Messi and Argentina’s legacy being secure no matter the outcome. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Another good one from @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social on Messi and Argentina’s legacy being secure no matter the outcome. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
This is Spain's World Cup final, no matter who wins. Its DNA runs through both teams.
From Lionel Messi to Lamine Yamal, Barcelona and Spanish soccer helped shape the stars, styles and ideas that define both finalists.
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Nancy Armour@nrarmour.bsky.social · 2w agoA really one by @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social on how Spain’s imprint is all over both World Cup finalists.
A really one by @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social on how Spain’s imprint is all over both World Cup finalists.
This is Spain's World Cup final, no matter who wins. Its DNA runs through both teams.
From Lionel Messi to Lamine Yamal, Barcelona and Spanish soccer helped shape the stars, styles and ideas that define both finalists.
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Nancy Armour@nrarmour.bsky.social · 2w agoOK party people. Last game of the tournament, let's make it a good one. If you're looking to kill time in the next 30 mins, here are some links:
OK party people. Last game of the tournament, let's make it a good one. If you're looking to kill time in the next 30 mins, here are some links:
Scaloni always has a bit of a surprise up his sleeve, and today, for me, it's dropping Paredes - though the midfielder did come into the summer with fitness concerns and has done a lot of running. Nico Gonzalez we somewhat saw coming to help shore up that side.. Big call to put De Paul back in.
Getting Messi and Lamine Yamal, the GOAT and his heir apparent, in a World Cup final is such a gift.
Messi and Lamine Yamal: The GOAT, his heir apparent and a World Cup gift to us all
In a World Cup final that feels written by fate, Messi faces teenage superstar Lamine Yamal for the first, and likely only, time.
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This third-place game is everrrrrything. I would like it never to end.
Spain has canceled training because of the continued lightning strikes.
Trainings for both Argentina and Spain being delayed because of lightning. There has to be 30 minutes without lightning before they can train, and there was just another one where Spain is.