Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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World Cup fever came to Chicago for a cameo, but we’re on the outside looking in
For all the appropriate doom and gloom about FIFA, U.S. cities and fans will love having Cup games. Chicago lost something by not buying in.
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Will Canada fall victim to the Drake Curse at the World Cup?
The Canadian rapper’s clothing brand helped design the team’s tracksuit – but does his involvement come at a cost?
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F1 Monaco GP live updates: Latest from today’s race with Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli starting on pole
Follow live coverage as Monte Carlo hosts Round of the 2026 Formula 1 world championship.
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French Open 2026 live updates: Men’s final latest as Alexander Zverev takes on Flavio Cobolli today
Follow live from today’s final as both aim to win their first Grand Slam.
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How a Harry Kane goal led England past New Zealand in their 2026 World Cup warm-up friendly
Recap as captain Kane scored his 67th of the season for club and country.
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How Mirra Andreeva beat Maja Chwalinska in French Open final for her first women’s singles Grand Slam title
Andreeva fought through a tough first set and dominated the second for a 6-3, 6-2 win in Paris.
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India march ahead despite Saleem’s strikes, Pant misses out on century
India lost three wickets in the morning session, of Gill, Jurel and Pant
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Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights live updates: Stanley Cup Final 2026 Game 3 in double overtime
Follow our live coverage as Carolina and Vegas meet in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final with the series tied 1-1.
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A team-by-team guide to the 2026 World Cup: What to expect and who to watch
How do the teams play? Who is their star player? What can we expect from them when the tournament starts?
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New Zealand are the World Cup’s lowest-ranked team. But their fans believe the Kiwis can fly
As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture
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