Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Football’s most controversial transfers: ‘Judas’ chants, mocking billboards and a pig’s head
Arsenal’s interest in signing Cristian Romero from rivals Tottenham brings to mind notorious anger-inducing player moves
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Spain’s collectivism, England’s hero worship and how a nation’s societal norms can shape its football
How much is footballing success determined by a country’s culture? The Athletic takes a look…
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Manchester United have had a quiet transfer window. Which might not be a bad thing
Churn has been a constant at Old Trafford in the post-Ferguson era, so some stability may give today’s coaches and players space to breathe
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The man who found ‘art’ in this World Cup final scrap
Flashpoints in football and other sports can often be ugly. But one man has made them an artform on social media
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Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 9, 2026, puzzle No. 685
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
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WNBA commissioner stresses integrity, respect on topic of transgender athletes in league-wide memo
Engelbert listed off three guiding principles for the league in the discussion, but did not clarify if trans athletes can play in the WNBA.
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Aryna Sabalenka falls to Ekaterina Alexandrova in biggest upset of Canadian Open
The world No. 1 lost in three sets to Ekaterina Alexandrova on Saturday in the round of 16.
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How to watch the 2026 Wyndham Championship: Streaming options for Round 4
Find out how to watch the 2026 Wyndham Championship, with time, TV channel and streaming information.
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Boston’s winning streak stops at 9 when another late Red Sox rally runs out of gas
Even with the loss, Boston is 32-6 since June 25 — a run that also included a franchise-record 15-game win streak in July.
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Sophie Cunningham says DiJonai Carrington ‘just trying to get attention’ with flagrant foul
“I guess she has some pent-up stuff. So get your s— off. That’s fine. I can take it,” the Fever guard said of the Sky’s Carrington.
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