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I write stuff for The Athletic https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/brendan-quinn/ Detroit, via Philadelphia

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a man in a suit and tie is smoking a cigarette with smoke coming out of his mouth ALT: a man in a suit and tie is smoking a cigarette with smoke coming out of his mouth
24.11.2025 00:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Having the thought, "It's annoying when they're bad, so it's arguably more annoying when they're this good," right as the camera cuts to a mean-mugging Nick Sirianni.

<eye twitches, teeth grind>

23.11.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man is laying on the floor with a man standing next to him and a caption that says `` it was glorious '' . ALT: a man is laying on the floor with a man standing next to him and a caption that says `` it was glorious '' .

AJ Brown. Touchdown. In Kelly Green. At Dallas.

23.11.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

sorry, did the Giants just send Russell Wilson out for the OT coin toss? are they trolling him, themselves, or all of us?

23.11.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

love that this can apply to just about anything he does

23.11.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

for god's sake, Jameis

23.11.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

i know a team that this exact plan worked out smashingly for

23.11.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Marquette King was one of the NFL’s best punters, then he was gone: β€˜I’m definitely blackballed’ King carved out a distinct persona at a position known for anonymity. It may explain why his NFL career was shorter than it could have been.

Good story here from Michael-Shawn Dugar.

(and let's g'head and toss it into the pile of evidence for "jon gruden is exactly who you think he is")
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

21.11.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

this one rules. all hail the long snapper.

20.11.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The New York Knicks, after 25 long, humbling and frustrating seasons, are back New York basketball is back, relevant and thriving, and this just might be the beginning of what's to come.

🧡 Writing contest winners: Columns
1st @jledwardsiii.bsky.social, www.nytimes.com/athletic/636...

2nd @gxjones.bsky.social, www.libertyballers.com/2025/6/12/24...

3rd @michaelgrangenba.bsky.social, www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...

18.11.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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The moment is not too big for Jalen Williams, who has taken over these NBA Finals

🧡 Writing contest winners: Game Coverage
1st, @thompsonscribe.bsky.social, www.nytimes.com/athletic/643...

2nd @loganmmurdock.bsky.social, www.theringer.com/2025/06/17/n...

3rd @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social, www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...

18.11.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Yoooooooooo

18.11.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Eagles offense being pathetic has nothing to do with my comment.

17.11.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes it would’ve been interesting to see the Lions offense get dump-trucked again

17.11.2025 05:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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17.11.2025 04:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Collinsworth saying that pass interference will β€œdecide the game” is one of the dumbest moments in a night of very dumb moments

17.11.2025 04:32 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Something very existential about Tyler Steen being punished for doing the right thing there.

17.11.2025 03:16 β€” πŸ‘ 108    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

I listen to about 18 hours of Eagles podcasting a week and have no idea who Kylen Granson is.

17.11.2025 03:19 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kai Trump is not the solution to the LPGA’s problem The No. 461 junior golfer in America was given a coveted sponsor exemption because of her last name and massive social media following.

Kai Trump will be a college golfer.

But she's not ready for the LPGA tour.

Don't blame her. Blame those who are desperate enough for attention that they thought it was a good idea to invite the No. 461 junior golfer.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

13.11.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4
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Had the good fortune last night of listening to two great writers (@sethwickersham.bsky.social & @michael-rosenberg.bsky.social) at a great bookstore (Ann Arbor’s Literati) discussing a great book (American Kings).

Wickersham is about as good as it gets in this game. Buy the book (at a bookstore).

13.11.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Nah

11.11.2025 01:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That might be the funniest false start ever. Eat it, LaFleur.

11.11.2025 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

this is a perfect Take β€” one hundred percent petty, and one hundred percent correct

09.11.2025 03:06 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

if any sportswriter in Happy Valley is curious, the bible verse on Omar Cooper's wrist band isΒ Jeremiah 29:11 ... β€œFor I know the plans I have for you plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future"

08.11.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That. Was insane.

08.11.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

zero chance any of your stupid football games are currently as good as Alabama-St. John’s at the Garden

08.11.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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The NFL’s first regular-season game in Berlin, which sees the Falcons take on the Colts, will be played on Sunday at the Olympiastadion β€” a stadium originally built and funded on the orders of Adolf Hitler.

Its events have shaped a profound and complicated history.

08.11.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 211    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 6
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Will Russians compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics? A look at where things stand With the 2026 Winter Games three months away, Russia will be sending one of its smallest delegations ever because of ongoing Olympic bans.

If you, like me, have been fairly confused about the status of Russian athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics, here's @mjslater.bsky.social laying it all out. Good, informative read. www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

07.11.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Accurate statement.

04.11.2025 03:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nepotism, thy name is Bethune.

04.11.2025 03:09 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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