Politics

Four great things about America

Unqualified praise from an expat

Aug 23 • Brendan Dentino

Philadelphia is America's best city. The 2026 World Cup proved it.

I'm exaggerating only a little

Jul 22 • Brendan Dentino

Everything insane about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ranked

Don't worry, there's only one mention of Alexi Lalas

Jul 12 • Brendan Dentino

World Cup Dispatch: Gianni Infantino was right

I've got to give credit where it's due

Jul 5 • Brendan Dentino

World Cup Dispatch: I was right

All became right with the world after the games started

Jun 21 • Brendan Dentino

Christmas came early: Trump endorses an MLB salary cap

His historic unpopularity is good for us fans

Jun 7 • Brendan Dentino

World Cup ticketing might be criminal, but no one's coming to save us

It's all about power

May 31 • Brendan Dentino

The unknowable World Cup

Four questions to figure out what the hell is going on.

May 25 • Brendan Dentino

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 • Brendan Dentino

Everything is private equity now :(

Thoughts on the impending sale of the San Diego Padres

Apr 19 • Brendan Dentino

What are the 2026 San Diego Padres? I am about to find out

Plus: thoughts on the NBA's tanking crisis

Apr 12 • Brendan Dentino

Everything Frank McCourt touches turns to crap

Why the billionaire sports executive ruins everything

Mar 15 • Brendan Dentino

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