WOOOOOO Friday and even more World Cup matches! Canada takes on not only Bosnia, but also Herzegovina (this doesn't seem legal) at 3:00 ET, and then we have US v Paraguay at 9:00. Come by for the chat in the live thread later today! I'd personally prefer some more morning/daytime games, but no complaints in this economy and in this sports doldrum.
Let's hit a few links to busy ourselves while waiting for Les Rouges v Zmajevi.
Our World Cup(s!) Runneth Over
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obscure sports americaNicholas Bond and Brad Hill
The 2026 World Cup, Explained by College Basketball
In 2010, I stumbled across a post via a long-defunct message board that has probably informed more of what I do than I’d care to admit. THE WORLD CUP, TRANSLATED INTO AMERICAN(DISCLAIMER - I’m new to this site and I’m having a hard time getting the
Basket Under ReviewWill Warren
Omar Artan scandal reveals Gianni Infantino for what he is: one of sport’s greatest cowards | Jonathan Liew
The Fifa president has prostrated the organisation before Donald Trump and lost control of his own tournament as a result
The GuardianJonathan Liew
Why does your school know how much your house cost?
Welcome to wealth screening.
FOIAballDavid Covucci
When Rural Populists Took on Reagan
A new book examines the impacts of the Congressional Populist Caucus in the Reagan era and the economic message that countered arch-conservative power.
Barn RaiserMatt L. Barron
^psst. You should really click on this one.
Trump Boys Bulk Up For UFC Fight By Chugging Sour Cream
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The OnionThe Onion Staff