Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Can Nikola Jokić, after his worst-ever NBA playoff game, respond like Nikola Jokić?
None of this means Nikola Jokić can’t flip a switch in Game 4 and remind the world he’s the greatest. But now he must.
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Fantasy baseball waiver wire targets: Time to pay up for Payton Tolle and Daylen Lile
John Laghezza spans the diamond and offers up his top fantasy baseball waiver wire adds this week at each position.
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Caleb Lomu is good news. New England Patriots fans could use that
As drama with Mike Vrabel continues to swirl, the selection of an offensive lineman Thursday was a good breather for New England.
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Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid are stuck in a contract standoff. What’s going on?
The 25-year-old Brazil forward’s contract expires in June 2027, and there are no signs of progress in talks, with the World Cup coming up
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Cavaliers unravel against Raptors in Game 3, but there’s little reason to panic
The stars aligned in the worst way for Cleveland on Thursday. But it still had a chance to win going into the last 12 minutes.
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Group chats, Coach Poce and an OC: Inside the Astros’ new offensive coaching infrastructure
Houston brought in new voices focused on data and communication, both before and during games: “I think it’s the way the game is going.”
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Deandre Ayton’s ‘thankless work’ has Lakers in control heading to Houston
In his first taste of the playoffs in a few years, Ayton is embracing whatever responsibilities come his way. But he won’t get comfortable.
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Is the roof open? Not in Houston, where the Astros keep Daikin Park closed, rain or shine
An open roof used to affect pivotal playoff games in Houston, but Daikin Park’s roof has become retractable in name only.
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‘Ornery’ Jaden McDaniels backs up ‘bad defenders’ talk with a playoff masterpiece
Throughout his six NBA seasons, McDaniels has developed a proven formula: the more he dislikes his opponent, the better he seems to play.
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Lamine Yamal and other stars’ race to be fit for the World Cup. Plus: English club’s Ku Klux Klan row
Why a Yamal hamstring injury has an entire nation sweating, and an unusual controversy involving a Championship team
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