Sports

The Europa League quarterfinals were madness. The US could never.

What closed leagues take from us

Apr 20 •

Brendan Dentino

Is Alec Bohm good? An existential investigation

In which we explore what ‘good’ is

Apr 13 •

Brendan Dentino

Did you miss it? The best sports day of the year?

The games on March 29, 2025, are what make life good

Mar 30 •

Brendan Dentino

San Diego sent four teams to March Madness and no one cared

For three days, the city stood alone

Mar 23 •

Brendan Dentino

What, exactly, is San Diego FC?

Some thoughts from covering the launch of San Diego’s newest team

Mar 9 •

Brendan Dentino

The political guide to the 2025 MLB season

Everything you need to know to be a good and just fan

Feb 16 •

Brendan Dentino

I can’t quit the Eagles, either

Thoughts on the Super Bowl-bound Philadelphia Eagles

Feb 2 •

Brendan Dentino

[Updated] The 76ers aren't causing gentrification. They're exploiting it.

This essay from April is more relevant than ever

Dec 15, 2024 •

Brendan Dentino

The 2024 MLB Bald-Star Team

A different way to look back on the baseball season that was

Nov 3, 2024 •

Brendan Dentino

Why can't I quit the NFL?

Thoughts on the sport after a brutal Monday Night Football game

Oct 27, 2024 •

Brendan Dentino

Why “Don’t Look Back In Anger” should be the Phillies’ new victory song

Move over Calum Scott

Oct 4, 2024 •

Brendan Dentino

Relaunching Out in Left

Introducing a new format and subscriptions

Oct 3, 2024 •

Brendan Dentino

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