Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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It’s taken Iraq 20 matches and 28 months to get a shot at the World Cup. Now comes the hard part
Geopolitical tensions had raised the prospect of Iraq being denied the chance to compete at their first World Cup in 40 years
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Premier League Matchweek 30: The numbers to know
A record nine English clubs competed in European knockout football this week, but now the focus shifts back to the domestic league
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From Kevin Garnett to Pat Cash, these are sport’s greatest celebration moments
The Dominican Republic’s celebrations at the World Baseball Classic got The Athletic thinking about the most memorable in sport
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Alyssa Thompson interview: Adapting to life in London, tumult at Chelsea and the League Cup final
In a challenging season, the USWNT winger has been arguably Chelsea’s best player. Now she can win her first piece of major club silverware
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Why Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka’s head to head has a hidden final twist
The world No. 1 and world No. 2-to-be will meet in the BNP Paribas Open final for the second time.
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Why Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes should win player of the year
Bruno Fernandes’ goals and assists have been worth 23 points so far this campaign, more than anyone else in the Premier League
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WNBA: Urgent need to reach new CBA by Monday
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert told reporters on Friday that there’s urgency to get a new collective bargaining agreement done by Monday to avoid disruptions to the preseason calendar, including training camp and preseason games.
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U.S. tops Canada, advances to showdown vs. D.R.
The United States booked its spot in the WBC semifinals with a 5-3 victory against Canada on Friday night, joining the Dominican Republic team that mercy-ruled Korea in a 10-0 win in seven innings.
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WNBA commissioner stresses urgency to get labor deal done as negotiations drag on
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert told reporters the league needs to get a collective bargaining agreement in place by Monday.
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Team USA beats Canada to advance to WBC semifinals against Dominican Republic: Live updates and reaction
Follow our live coverage as USA makes the final four in Winter Baseball Classic
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