Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Why Edmonton Oilers rookie Josh Samanski is thriving on the third line
Signing Samanski out of Germany’s DEL in the offseason was a significant addition for the Oilers.
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Does the Lakers’ recent win streak make them a contender? What the numbers say
Their recent run of play has given the Lakers a chance to run with the West’s best, but there’s still a lot of work to do in the season.
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The Bounce: Are Mavericks fans still miserable? Plus, the East traffic jam
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
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Dodgers predictions for 2026: MVP returns, Teoscar bounces back and a looming blockbuster trade
Will the Dodgers make a blockbuster trade? How many homers for Freddie Freeman? Our Dodgers beat writer peers into the crystal ball.
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The Tony Vitello era begins for Giants: ‘Bring on the good, bring on the bad.’
SAN FRANCISCO — Tony Vitello loves to read about sports. He does not love to read about himself. If there’s a criticism leveled his way in 280 characters or less, he’ll probably hear about it second hand. If there’s a column that questions his credentials or his readiness to manage a major league game, it’ll…
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For Ilia Malinin and Amber Glenn, figure skating worlds bring a fresh start
After stumbling on the Olympic stage, the U.S. stars are back this week at world championships, both searching for something personal.
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How will the Mets season go? Beat writer predictions go head-to-head with fan picks
More than half of our fan survey voters predicted the Mets will win the NL East. They were less optimistic about Marcus Semien’s future.
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Colorado Rockies viewers’ guide 2026: How to watch games for rebuilding franchise
The Rockies won’t turn into a contender overnight, but they should be more watchable in 2026. Here’s how to catch their games.
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Experts don’t believe the Minnesota Twins can win in 2026. The team doesn’t agree
“I don’t think our guys really give a s—” about projections, said starting pitcher Bailey Ober.
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Why those close to Randy Bennett say the 63-year-old will thrive at Arizona State
Bennett took over a program coming off a two-win season. Over the next two decades, he turned the school into a mid-major power.
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