Coming soon: Minnesota United Soccer Celebration, a 10-day fan zone experience in downtown Minneapolis! Featuring food vendors, DJs, special guests, and live viewings of select FIFA World Cup™️ matches on our extra-large outdoor screen. Learn More » https://utd.mn/4dit5CM

When (if) Iran competes at the 2026 World Cup, it will be their national team’s second-ever visit to the United States. This is the little-known story of the first — a 2000 tour full of complexities and, most of all, joy. Feature @theathletic.com:

NEW: Lionel Messi got a 38.5% raise, extending his record salary to $28.3M. He earns more than 28 entire rosters in MLS. Plus! Chucky's lucrative vacation, every team's top and median earners, Budget and Thank-Your-Agent XIs, and more from MLSPA salary drop day: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

“It’s not like you go out to eat here and Brad Pitt is sitting at the table across from you or Timothée Chalomet,” Zoran Krneta told The Athletic. “We know who we are. It’s important to know that.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/725...

I'm being told this is not a handball

Earning points and miles isn’t just about big, splashy purchases – it’s about stacking rewards on everything you’re already spending money on. And that’s exactly why Delta and Airbnb's latest update is worth your attention.

Go bananas with the Donkey Kong font & logo generator! But please don't make anything inappropriate and get me sued by the infamously litigious Nintendo of America

Ok there's a lot of incorrect information going around on this, so I want to be clear that the problem with the Big 3 and EV's isn't that the Big 3 didn't want to make EV's. The problem, as with so many things, is Trump. I'm gonna do a little thread on this because people don't seem to be aware. 1/x

omaha, nix king kong, but: block 16 fizzy's yoshitomo everetts boiler room la buvette coneflower creamery

If you haven't seen the Jimmy Kimmel WHCD roast yet, do yourself a favor and watch it youtu.be/GRjKhsJc95o?...

White House press secretary: "shots will be fired."

Nico O’Reilly on repeat 🪄 @ManCity

"Strategically, Ukraine has a theory of victory that looks increasingly plausible, while Russia’s is crumbling....Russia bet the farm on the theory that meat waves would overwhelm Ukraine while the United States and Hungary blocked Western support, and failed." www.thebulwark.com/p/ukraines-s...

🚨 Erling Haaland: “Woah… sometimes, I get a good feeling!”, told Sky Sports.

Great stuff from Bobby and Noah, also the pod with Pablo. Congratulations!

The report about the surveillance at Madison Square Garden and other James Dolan properties is insane and towards the bottom, there’s a reveal that this kind of surveillance will also be used against fans during the World Cup www.wired.com/story/madiso...

An argument in the aftermath of Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Red Bull New York this weekend preceded Javier Mascherano's decision to resign. On the relationship between Javier Mascherano and Lionel Messi + Guillermo Hoyos taking over and more. www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

While they're more popular than ever, Amex Centurion Lounges are still among the best in the U.S.  Here's where you'll find them (including new lounges in the works) and how to get in. 

new from me! this was a fun one

It’s tournament game day! (MSU-UConn on ESPN2!)

The yearly "how stats and history would pick the NCAA Tournament" article is now up. If you want the most value in your bracket while also picking a 1 seed, Michigan is my champion of choice for 2026. www.basketunderreview.com/how-stats-an...

In 2022, a group of USMNT players staged a minor revolt over their World Cup kits. Four years later, many of them helped design the best pair of kits the team has had in decades. On the @us.theguardian.com, my inside at how the US’ new kits came to be: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

The most beautiful non-sentient thing in the world, to me. The 2026 men's NCAA Tournament bracket WITH tip times, TV channels and all tournament sites included. You're welcome!

NCAA TOURNAMENT TIP TIMES. FIRST ROUND, CHANNELS AND ANNOUNCING TEAMS

Here's your printable NCAA Tournament bracket: www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

RivianTrackr Tire Guide has been updated to now include all compatible R2 tires that are available. You can search by Size, toggle the vehicle filter, or ask the AI agent. riviantrackr.com/rivian-tire-...

Here’s a breakdown of what you get in each Rivian R2 trim from tow hooks to paint colors and which one is right for you! riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

Good article on Malik Hall and his evacuation from Israel www.cnn.com/2026/03/12/s...

I broke down EVERY SINGLE color, badge, trim, and wheel option offered on the Rivian R2. Enjoy yet another fancy table on my site :) riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

Video – Rivian R2 Software, Audio, and More with Wassym! riviantrackr.com/news/video-r...

Illinois had its 2nd-worst offensive game of the season and yet it was the 5th-best performance by a team facing Michigan this season.

BREAKING Former ICE agent: On my first day training new cadets, I received secretive orders to teach them to violate the Constitution by entering homes without a judicial warrant.

WHAT AN ENDING

NEW: Another great day at the Olympics has me asking the question: How and why does Norway continue to dominate the Winter Olympics? The CBC Olympics and CBC Sports column for Day 14. www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...

Why yes. If you follow me you will see me using this as a reaction to good things happening.

Alysa Liu: "THAT'S WHAT I'M FUCKING TALKING ABOUT" 🗣️

Hilary Knight deflects a Laila Edwards shot from the point past Desbiens, the US has tied it

Seattle homies, if you need anything, Tactical Norm is here for you.

nobody posted the clip anywhere so i went and dug the whole episode up

The great folks at @carwowuk.bsky.social just dropped their thoughts on the Rivian R2 youtu.be/3eepauvC5LU?...

[Michael Stipe voice]: Here’s an ICE stop inside of St. Peter

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

Feel free to post your own fave solidarity-expressing businesses in replies. One list here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... 9

The hilarious thing is that two major members of this proposed "Board of Peace" cannot attend the ceremony as there is an international warrant out for their arrest for Genocide & War Crimes! You couldn't make it up!

You obviously haven't met "Republican Jesus"

Ex-MLS coach Adrian Heath thought the offer of a coaching job in Saudi Arabia could be a logical next career step. Instead, it led to the former Everton player being kidnapped in Morocco, held at knifepoint, and left fearing for his life. @paultenorio.bsky.social

Shut down the Congress and travel to Minnesota is what every Democrat politician should be doing

I went to Minneapolis last week. What I saw was horrifying and inspiring in equal measure. Gift link to my latest column: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/o...

El Burrito Mercado on St. Paul's West Side has ways to help right on the front of their website now. Please pass it on! @whstancil.bsky.social @indivistwincities.bsky.social @wesburdine.bsky.social #TwinCities #SaintPaul #ICE