Thursday July 9 Links and Banter

These non-holiday weeks really do linger on, don't they?

Thursday July 9 Links and Banter
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Morning, all. I hope you all survived yesterday's lack of World Cup games and made it to see the sunrise. Good god, the mother of all sports hangover is looming ahead of us. Thankfully, we have a Consequential Soccer Match today at 4:00/3:00 GTZ. Stick around for our expert analysis generalized thoughts on the France-Morocco match, plus our usual shittalk on Minnesota and Wisconsin college football.

What more could you ask for in mid July?

USMNT World Cup Flameout Fuels Youth Sports Debate
The USMNT’s World Cup exit has intensified debate over whether pay-to-play soccer is narrowing the talent pool.
Today in Sports! Yikes!
After an inspiring month, the USMNT left the World Cup with a fart. PLUS, Cristiano Ronaldo’s (maybe, maybe not) final World Cup game, Summer McIntosh making swimming history, and more!
Retro spotlight: 1942
The game that made Capcom into a major player, both in arcades and the living room.

^I know that some of you played this game too. (Yes, I'm a yout, but I love me some arcade games.)

Guy Who Goes To Bar Every Day At 10 A.M. Must Be Huge Soccer Fan
PITTSBURGH—Noting that the man could often be seen waiting outside O’Malley’s Tap with his hands shaking in anticipation before the doors even opened, sources confirmed Thursday that local 54-year-old Brian Munson, who goes to the bar every day at 10 a.m., must be a huge soccer fan. “You can just tell he lives and breathes […]

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World Cup Recaps and Previews, Friday July 10: Of Flan and Waffles, Paella and Mussels

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Spain should show Belgium a bit more toughness than the USA did on Monday

Minnesota Golden Gophers 2026 Predictions: Row, PJ, Row

Minnesota Golden Gophers 2026 Predictions: Row, PJ, Row

8-5 yet again? Yeah, probably.