You feel bad for these young men, who are so skilled and largely seem like decent cats, and the non-obnoxious fans who support the side. But getting them out of the tournament is a huge relief before the political pawn game can be further stepped up.

Thank god Seattle breaks the string with Alive. Apt and with Ed in the house. #MusicaDeLaPausaDeHidratacion

Belgium looks 100x better in these first 65 minutes than it did against Senegal. Lineup change, Senegal better, something else?

lol

Ream’s man bun flapping helplessly in slo mo.

So many beautiful, full heads of hair among the Belsh. Well-coiffed. Much respect.

happy it sucks to suck day to all who celebrate.

Pod Save America? NO NO NO, POD DAMN AMERICA!

so sad they have a prefab playlist for every stadium. that's some generic-ass ncaa shit.

honestly kind of a relief to not have to play Lucy-with-the-football with Maine voters. what a horrifying story, and a lesson likely unheeded by the party.

The #Pirates finally spent some money. You'll never guess what happened next. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

a defining MAGA characteristic is wanting it both ways - the power to act without objection, yet also playing the upstart, aggrieved, bootstrapping underdog. this Balogun situation kind of crystallizes it all.

The #Pirates finally spent some money. You'll never guess what happened next. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

una mas esquina

gearing up for an absolutely absurd amount of extra time. "Veinte minutos más!"

Gentle with Raúl

Harry Kane always looks a little bit like he just lost a toddler at the supermarket

nothing better than a fusillade of español broken up for a split-second by "Declan Rice"

Q, otra vez

"This is the first time since 1962 FIFA has reversed a red decision in a World Cup." www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

Moderately unsettling outing for Cade Cavalli, who gave up four runs in 2 1/3 innings, was visited by a trainer before finishing his last batter and is done after 63 pitches.

oh wow. the #Nationals have designated outfielder Robert Hassell III for assignment. The lone piece of the Juan Soto trade that hasn't popped.

Naval bro killin’ that solo!

so, uh, who paid to keep it running 'til (at least) 2am?

If the left even thought about blocking traffic to this extent the entire town would smell like tear gas and the NYT would already have written two op-eds about this Not Being The Right Way Instead, ambulances are creeping through at like 2mph, sirens blaring, as everyone gets soaked

Sometimes it feels like you're being held hostage by Fox Sports.

both the meadowlands and philly have gone Bon Jovi for the pausa de hidratacion. "we can and must do better."

“It’s all happening”

"Members of the group Patriot Front ride the metro as a commuter looks on, during the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2026. REUTERS/Cheney Orr"

You’d expect Bucks County would get First Edition, but can’t believe they didn’t hold Metro to get that in.

No Lee Greenwood, more John Doe. youtu.be/K_tyWt_9Bfs?...

Aw he did good!

Que partido!

Tres minutos mas? El oh el.

"Two, 15-minute overtimes" increasingly feels like store credit at an establishment you'd rather not visit. Let's just do those PKs.

Messi would pass concussion protocol if his head got cut off.

oh wow they just canceled the Fourth of July parade in My Community. Was supposed to tip at 10 a.m. Just nuts. Fireworks are still on at 9:30p, with no pre-bloviations or fireworks, bless up. #SafetyFirst

A real-time example of one of the MLBPA's CBA asks: "Pitchers who record at least 9 outs or throw at least 50 pitches and are optioned afterwards would be credited with 4 days major-league salary/service. If within 7 days of All-Star break, would receive salary/service up to four games after break"

'finessed a The Whispers song title into a mock draft headline achievement unlocked'

Seven Corners, Virginia Pop: 8,576 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Corners,_Virginia Images: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=153714359 https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=84362717 https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=58182202

#Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli has been suspended seven games by Major League Baseball for "his actions initiating and during the benches-clearing incident" against Boston. Willson Contreras, Red Sox: 7 games. Nate Eaton: 3 games. Miles Mikolas, Nationals: 5 games.

Faces of Death: Freedom 250

"Is tomorrow the Fourth?" -- John Kruk

if you don't believe in evolution you really should watch that mlb

Melat Kiros's political origin story is inspiring - giving up her burgeoning law career to stand on business regarding campus free speech in 2023-2024. wapo.st/44Mzoct

Right next to the Rough-Hewn Lounge

pausa de hidratación

81 degrees at 6:30 am. You all be careful wherever you are today.

And I never want to hear again about how black people are unique in prioritizing athletics over academics. Why can’t these affluent, pampered motherfuckers make good grades and test scores to earn money for college? Do they not know how long the odds are of getting athletic scholarships?