Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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What’s it like to play against Lionel Messi, the greatest footballer of all time?
Surprise shots, deceptive acceleration and lots of walking — opponents describe what they see when facing the greatest of all time
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Jude Bellingham has matured and is making the World Cup his own
England’s midfield totem looks happier and more mature this summer — and his team is reaping the rewards
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Crystal Palace, the National Sports Centre and why a return home was an impossible dream
The football club began life playing in the shadow of Sir Joseph Paxton’s steel and glass edifice, but attempts to return have been thwarted
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Selling players like Andrey Santos can be lucrative for Chelsea – but does it help them win?
Does selling some helpful, if not quite essential, players while keeping others who are less productive edge Chelsea closer to contention?
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Hugo Ekitike has a long road ahead but has a reason to smile — walking naturally again
Hugo Ekitike is walking again unassisted after an Achilles injury but there are months of rehabilitation still ahead for the striker
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Why Norway can knock England out of World Cup – and it’s not only down to Haaland
Norway are in the quarterfinals for the first time, but with Haaland, Odegaard and solid team setup, they will take some beating
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Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 10, 2026, puzzle No. 655
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
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Mustafizur Rahman ruled out for four weeks with hamstring and knee injuries
He has been ruled out of the remainder of Bangladesh’s tour of Zimbabwe
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Can the Anaheim Ducks build a Stanley Cup contender around an $18 million player?
The Ducks firmly believe the best version of Carlsson is coming. They’ve put $90 million behind that belief.
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Grimmond replaces injured Henry in West Indies squad for Ireland ODIs
The three-match series in Ireland is West Indies’ third of the 2025-29 Women’s Championship
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