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Christmas came early: Trump endorses an MLB salary cap
His historic unpopularity is good for us fans
Jun 7
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Brendan Dentino
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May 2026
World Cup ticketing might be criminal, but no one's coming to save us
It's all about power
May 31
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Brendan Dentino
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The unknowable World Cup
Four questions to figure out what the hell is going on.
May 25
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Brendan Dentino
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New Jersey may have a 'chilling effect' on the World Cup. Does FIFA have a point?
The battle between New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill and FIFA is about more than money.
May 17
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Brendan Dentino
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The three-and-a-half things I learned about French football this year
An American gets a cultural education
Published on Ligue Huh?
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May 10
April 2026
Walking in Europe, Vol. II
What would James Joyce think about my trek through Dublin?
Apr 26
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Brendan Dentino
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Everything is private equity now :(
Thoughts on the impending sale of the San Diego Padres
Apr 19
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Brendan Dentino
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What are the 2026 San Diego Padres? I am about to find out
Plus: thoughts on the NBA's tanking crisis
Apr 12
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Brendan Dentino
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March 2026
The first step of recovery is admission: I am a Tottenham Hotspur supporter
Why it's so embarrassing to cheer for one of England's "Big 6" clubs
Mar 29
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Brendan Dentino
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San Diego sent four teams to March Madness and no one cared
For three days, the city stood alone
Mar 22
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Brendan Dentino
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Everything Frank McCourt touches turns to crap
Why the billionaire sports executive ruins everything
Mar 15
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Brendan Dentino
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Baseball's Not Dead, and Neither is America
But it's not looking great
Mar 1
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Brendan Dentino
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