Sports

The people vs. ICE and sports team owners

Thoughts on freedom

Jun 8 •

Brendan Dentino

The New York Times has it all wrong about stadiums (and politics)

Deconstructing Binyamin Appelbaum’s opinion piece

Jun 1 •

Brendan Dentino

Five reasons why Ange Postecoglou is the best coach in the world in any sport

May 25 •

Brendan Dentino

Why MLS needs to give up its TV dreams

Let the people have soccer

May 11 •

Brendan Dentino

Can we all just admit that MLS is terrible?

Why US’s top flight is bad, why it matters, and what to do about it

May 4 •

Brendan Dentino

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

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