Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Why Michigan-Ohio State should move to October if the Playoff expands to 24 teams
I love Michigan-Ohio State as is, but I worry the greatness of the rivalry will be wasted if played after a 24-team CFP is mostly set.
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Where do Mauricio Pochettino’s Milan talks leave USMNT? Plus: Barcelona’s transfer splurge
Is Pochettino already thinking about life beyond managing the U.S. men’s team? And Barca ready a £87million offer for Julian Alvarez
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Victor Wembanyama says what he needed to say on the court to keep Spurs alive
Wembanyama turned in a special performance in Thursday night’s 118-91 win that spoke volumes about his moxie.
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Inside Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw’s record deal to stay at Man City and its possible butterfly effect
The striker’s new deal makes her the highest-paid player in women’s football, according to sources
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The NBA’s top moments of the 2025-26 season: Records, rookies and rivalries
From Bam Adebayo’s stunning 83-point game to a potential budding Western Conference rivalry, this NBA season had many memorable moments.
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Your philosophical sports questions, answered. Plus: Is the Spelling Bee sports?
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Why Bears coach Ben Johnson is buying Luther Burden III stock entering Year 2
The Bears have big shoes to fill after trading DJ Moore. They see big things ahead for Burden after a promising end to his rookie year.
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The quiet improvements that have the surprising Chicago White Sox dreaming of the playoffs
The White Sox are ahead of schedule. They know they aren’t a finished product, but can they still slip into a playoff spot now?
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How ‘artist’ Lucas Beckman has emerged as a top goalie prospect for Senators
Beckman, a 2025 fourth-round pick by Ottawa, led Chicoutimi to the Memorial Cup after a midseason trade.
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The SEC could have dunked on the Big Ten, but instead just went even dumber
These are unserious people. Who at some point may actually try to say they were joking all along.
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