Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Robots, records and renewal define an important Opening Day for MLB
Coming off a stellar World Series and World Baseball Classic, MLB has momentum. It felt that way on Thursday, even if a work stoppage looms.
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Top remaining NFL free-agent fits, plus early look at best and worst teams for 2026
Jauan Jennings to the Bills? Joey Bosa to the 49ers? Tyreek Hill back to the Chiefs? Our best fits for top free agents still available.
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How a landmark ruling in chess could challenge Russia’s sovereignty over Ukraine
Following a landmark decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the burden is now on Russia to dissolve its chess presence in Ukraine
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McSweeney’s 52 keeps SA afloat in knife-edge Shield final
Will Sutherland took 4 for 54 to bowl SA out for 198 before Victoria were 110 for 4 in replay with Nathan McAndrew taking two key wickets
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Men’s March Madness 2026: What to watch for in Friday’s Sweet 16 games
Previewing the Sweet 16 matchups in the East and Midwest regions of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in Washington, D.C., and Chicago.
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Women’s March Madness watch guide 2026: UConn, UCLA star in Friday’s Sweet 16 action
The tournament’s first weekend is for introductions and recalibration. Its second weekend is when everything intensifies.
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Mohamed Salah and Liverpool: Why the love affair ended – and what happens now
The Egyptian’s departure has been a long time coming and Liverpool are already starting to plan for a future without him
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Viktor Gyokeres’s hat-trick for Sweden could also be well-timed for Arsenal
Gyokeres hit a hat-trick for Sweden right before Arsenal play crucial games in their season
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Weight of history easing off Italian shoulders as Tonali puts them one step from World Cup
Having missed out in 2018 and 2022, a play-off win over Northern Ireland leaves Italy just one game for reaching World Cup 2026
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Wales and a missed opportunity to play at a World Cup: ‘My heart hurts’
Wales were knocked out of World Cup qualification after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties
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