In his first interview since being kicked out of the US, FIFA referee Omar Artan tells’s the NYT’s Matt Bigg that the biggest dream of his professional life has been shattered. The World Cup ref was questioned for 11 hours, held in a cell and then dumped on a plane. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/w...

If you’re making the trip to LA on Thursday, this will be fun.

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Reports that a referee on FIFA’s World Cup list from Africa has been turned back after trying to enter the US for the tournament. Surely, this is basic stuff FIFA should have ironed out well before now. FIFA has been, as usual, contacted for comment.

In all seriousness who cares if election results aren’t finalized on election night? Literally nothing is delayed.

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"WCCBBV Whatever It Is..." open.substack.com/pub/dsmithsh...

🔊 Madison Square Garden erupts as the Knicks take Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.

I love this team

Knicks losing but it's a St. John's guy killing them?

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😯

Mexico rising star Gilberto Mora is confirmed as the youngest player to make a 2026 FIFA World Cup roster.

Monday Podcast! Nando Homers, Padres drop 2/3 to the Nats. Bob Scanlan joins us from Philly. NBA Finals tix insanity. open.substack.com/pub/dsmithsh... 🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6Bmo... 📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE9H...

Monday Podcast! Nando Homers, Padres drop 2/3 to the Nats. Bob Scanlan joins us from Philly. NBA Finals tix insanity. open.substack.com/pub/dsmithsh... 🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6Bmo... 📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE9H...

Grade A hating right here 😂

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Thursday Pod! Off day for the slumping Pads; Manny - playing for his fifth manager in eight years -isn’t blaming coaches. USMNT roster is set. Thoughts and analysis with @ericgomez.bsky.social. “After Messi, Zendejas might be the best club player in CONCACAF” open.substack.com/pub/dsmithsh...

Tuesday Podcast! Padres hitting is bad BUT they keep winning; Knicks sweep to NBA Finals despite the Cavs "analytically" being ahead in series. USMNT roster reveal: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3s8r... YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/zqGd4-V...

Tuesday Podcast! Padres hitting is bad BUT they keep winning; Knicks sweep to NBA Finals despite the Cavs "analytically" being ahead in series. USMNT roster reveal: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3s8r... YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/zqGd4-V...

“We are watching one of the most incredible runs in NBA history” is not something I ever thought I’d hear someone say about the Knicks. I am without speech. 🥹

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🇺🇸 BREAKING: United States World Cup roster info, per sources w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social ✅ Players informed they are IN - Gio Reyna - Seb Berhalter - Brenden Aaronson - Mark McKenzie - Matt Turner ❌ Players informed they are OUT - Diego Luna - Zavier Gozo www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...

New Pod! -Liga MX Final: Pumas or Cruz Azul? -World Cup in three Weeks -Produced Reveals: cool or nah? -Final dance for Neymar, Messi, CR7 & James -Potential first time winner? Chopping it up with @ericgomez.bsky.social: open.substack.com/pub/dsmithsh...

He’s very good at this

New Friar Territory for your Wednesday: youtu.be/XgWSpXUJkKs?...

New Friar Territory for your Wednesday: youtu.be/XgWSpXUJkKs?...

Tuesday Pod! Talking about Michael King's "best" outing and Rodolfo Duran's game changing plays. open.substack.com/pub/dsmithsh...

Tuesday Pod! Talking about Michael King's "best" outing and Rodolfo Duran's game changing plays. open.substack.com/pub/dsmithsh...

there are only two things in this world Wemby hates: capitalism's exploitation of working class labor and Chet Holmgren

🎧🎧🎧 San Diego FC got back in the win column on Wed night. A few thoughts from a dominating win and then, we're on to Cincinnati. Enjoy this preview podcast with guest Tommy Gelehrter, PXP voice of FCC. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/65xA...

NEW POD!!! We had a great time talking Pads and SDFC with @dsmithshow.bsky.social. Check it out. Darren Smith - TKF Pod #270 www.keptfaith.com/uncategorize...

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Protesters staged noise demo through the rich Seattle neighborhood of #Laurelhurst that lobbied against noisy helicopters flying sick and injured kids over their mansions to Children's Hospital. 🤪 It got a bit noisy.

Where Stammen got it wrong against the Cards; defense takes a back seat and Ty France joins the show: youtu.be/j17uP3DjTDc?...

Thanks for the invite! 🫡

It's been over a decade of propaganda from the US far right podcast/YouTube circuit at this point. And like the rest of the far right it went from niche to mainstream.

Argentina fans have provided dramatic backdrops to many FIFA World Cups. Now they find that passion comes at a cost as they are hit harder than most by FIFA’s dynamic ticket prices. “They are making business from our passion.” Our story from Buenos Aires www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/w...

Wednesday ⚽️ Pod: Arsenal vs PSG in the Champions League Final Toluca vs LAFC in Concachampions tonight. A preview and the crazy Toluca player availability subplot with @ericgomez.bsky.social Plus, World Cup commercials are coming. Let’s laugh at one. open.substack.com/pub/dsmithsh...

Does Tatis need to take a page from The Book of Campusano? open.substack.com/pub/dsmithsh...

Tuesday Podcast! open.substack.com/pub/dsmithsh...

Tuesday Podcast! open.substack.com/pub/dsmithsh...

Friday Pod! Preview: San Diego FC vs Portland Timbers, Pt VI Joined by @adam-susman.bsky.social from The Timbers Review. open.substack.com/pub/dsmithsh...