Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Let the celebrations begin for Michael Skubala & Lincoln City 🎊 🎥 @eduardotansley.bsky.social 1455
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyChris Vannini @chrisvannini.com · 04/03/2026News: There is expected to be a college football game at Wembley Stadium for the next three years, with an option for a fourth, per our @eduardotansley.bsky.social Arizona State and Kansas play there in Week 3 this year. Free story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...nytimes.comCollege football set to play games at London’s Wembley Stadium for next 3 years (Gift Article)Arizona State and Kansas will play in London's Wembley Stadium on Sept. 19. 252
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 14/02/2026An interview with chess content creator and world No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura ahead of the Candidates tournament. Including how to make the game more entertaining and why he wouldn’t want his newborn son to pursue it www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...nytimes.comInside the mind of Hikaru Nakamura, the chess world No 2 whose streaming career comes firstThe top U.S. chess player discusses his YouTube channel, how he would change the game and why he doesn't want his son to pursue it 010
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026▪️ Players stunned and upset by high-profile departure ▪️ Months of difficulties behind the scenes ▪️ Increased influence of men’s sporting directors ▪️ Chelsea believe changes necessary for future success This is the inside story of what is going wrong at Chelsea Women. 🔗 bit.ly/3ZtKqks 1153
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyFelipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 11/02/2026James Rodríguez Exclusive 🎙️ In a candid interview, the Colombian star talks about the mistakes he's made and said this to his detractors: "They are the gasoline that fuels me. What they don’t realize is that they’re actually doing me a favor.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...nytimes.comJames Rodríguez interview: The ‘gasoline that fuels him’ and the truth about playing in the coldJames Rodríguez has heard it all, but for Minnesota United's unlikeliest signing, his sense of duty to Colombia has never waned. 1345
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyAnantaajith Raghuraman @anantaajith.bsky.social · 21/12/2025Instant thoughts from Morocco 2-0 Comoros in the #AFCON2025 opener w/ @eduardotansley.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social: - Hosts struggle but find a way in 2nd half - How good was El Kaabi's goal? 🚲 - Brahim Diaz's importance - Is there hope for Comoros? www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...nytimes.comMorocco 2 Comoros 0: El Kaabi’s wonder strike and Diaz delivers in AFCON openerOur writers analyse the key talking points from the opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations 021
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 21/11/2025From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: The World Cup draw will take place in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5. Let’s take a look at the possible groups, including what the "group of death" could be.nyti.msWorld Cup draw: What are the possible groups? Which teams are in which pots? How tough can they be?The latest FIFA rankings have been released, so we have the clearest idea yet of what the pots will look like for the December 5 draw 3163
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Eberechi Eze went back to his old school this week, returning to talk about his love of chess. But he also received a grilling by pupils about all things football. 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/674... 1212
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Nutrition plays a crucial role in performance. Story here on how the Red Roses have tackled nutrition during the Women's Rugby World Cup 🌹🍽️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...nytimes.comFuelling England for the Women’s Rugby World Cup final: 4,000 calories and 600g of carbs a dayThe English are favourites to beat Canada and be crowned champions on home soil this weekend, but what has fuelled their success? 021
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Spoke to the only Brazilian in the NFL, Cairo Santos, ahead of the NFL Brazil game. www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...nytimes.comCairo Santos left Brazil for the U.S. to make it in soccer but became an NFL star insteadSantos, the first Brazilian-born player to feature in an NFL regular-season game, on why Brazil could have lots of potential NFL stars. 010
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 25/06/2025US Vice-President JD Vance, an Ohio native, watched on at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati as Jobe Bellingham helped Borussia Dortmund reach the last 16 of the Club World Cup. @eduardotansley.bsky.social and @sebsb.bsky.social break down what happened ⤵️ 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/644... 38144
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 19/06/2025The UK is not known for its basketball courts. In fact, as content creators SBB show, some courts here can be pretty strange. But the Hoopsfix foundation/ Sam Neter and designer Sam Sure are changing that. @theathletic.bsky.social Read here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...nytimes.comBasketball in Britain and how aesthetic court renovations are boosting the cultureThere is still a long list of problems with British basketball, but beautiful court renovations could be a seed for better things to come. 010
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Individual walkouts are commonplace in lots of American sports but it's new for football at the Club World Cup. What do players think of it? Will it be rolled out elsewhere and will anyone have some fun with it? ✍️ @eduardotansley.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/643... 1141
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Justin Reid... the NFL's chess champ 🏆 @theathletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/643...nytimes.comJustin Reid picks off Kyler Murray to win NFL chess tournamentThe New Orleans Saints safety is now a two-time champion of the competition. 020
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Scotsman Richie Gray helped innovate a football play the Philadelphia Eagles have made so effective that NFL owners were two votes away from banning it last month. “Nobody else in the world is doing what I do,” he says. @theathletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...nytimes.comThe Scotsman who helped the Eagles perfect the tush push: ‘Nobody else is doing what I do’He's a former rugby player himself, but Richie Gray pushes back against those who dismiss the Eagles' QB sneak as a rugby play. 110
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 02/06/2025From @TheAthletic: Chess world champion Gukesh Dommaraju beat Magnus Carlsen in a classical match for the first time, causing the world No. 1 to slam the table in frustration. trib.al/Z4EqWHXtrib.alMagnus Carlsen suffers surprise loss to Gukesh Dommaraju, slams table in frustrationPieces toppled over as Carlsen, widely regarded as one of chess' greatest players, punched the table after realising defeat. 1584
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 22/05/2025I considered this question after watching the pair at Brentford vs Fulham last weekend. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/636...nytimes.comBrentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa: What clubs might want the duo this summer?With their contracts set to expire at the end of the 2025-26 season, could Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa be on the move? 000
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyKeegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Daulton Varsho is back. #BlueJays 1012710460
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 27/04/2025The NBA awards season is in full swing — and the categories are quite different to those in the Premier League. Who's the Premier League’s Rookie of the Year? How about Defensive POTY, Most Improved, Sixth Man, and Clutch POTY? ✍️ @eduardotansley.bsky.socialnytimes.comPremier League meets NBA awards: What if football had Rookie of the Year and more?What if the Premier League's end-of-season awards were the same as the NBA's? Chris Wood, Liam Delap and Jhon Duran would be in the mix 2193
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyBeren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 21/04/2025Leeds United are back. At the second time of asking, they have returned to the Premier League. This is the inside story of the past season. #lufcnytimes.comInside Leeds United’s promotion: Play-off wake, captain Ampadu’s impact and 49ers’ Farke faithLeeds have managed to win promotion to the Premier League, ending a two-year spell in the Championship 212310
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Last night, Bournemouth fans were angered by the long wait as Fulham made a substitution. Marco Silva, just as bewildered, was helplessly trying to push Ryan Sessengnon back onto the pitch. Why was a coach trying to get a player he had just taken off to return to the field? 🔗 bit.ly/44u7B1F 0101
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 15/04/2025🔄 How Ryan Sessegnon was substituted by mistake in Fulham’s defeat to Bournemouth @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/627...nytimes.comHow Ryan Sessegnon was substituted by mistake in Fulham’s defeat to BournemouthSessegnon was substituted in the 57th minute with Fulham chasing the game – despite his coach Silva having no intention of taking him off... 000
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 29/03/2025Mariano Diaz had not scored for 1,135 days or played in 304 before breaking both droughts for the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 Read about his return with insight from Dominican Republic head coach Marcelo Neveleff. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...nytimes.comThe ex-Real Madrid striker who had not scored for 1,135 days or played in 304 – and a glorious returnMariano Diaz has been without a club since leaving Sevilla last summer - but he's aiming to help his country to their first World Cup 000
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 28/03/2025💪🏼 A BBC Gladiator ⚖️ A barrister 🏆 A Super Bowl champion Me and Peter Carline spoke to graduates of the NFL International Players Pathway (IPP) to see what they are doing now: @TheAthletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...nytimes.comThe NFL International Player Pathway’s legacy: A TV star, a barrister, a Super Bowl winnerThe International Player Pathway (IPP) aims to get athletes NFL-ready, but not everyone makes the grade. Some become stars in other ways 000
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe Athletic @theathletic.com · 27/03/2025Commissioner Adam Silver will pitch the NBA Board of Governors his early sketches of a plan to start a new pro basketball league in Europe as early as 2026, sources tell The Athletic. The venture could include 16 teams: dlvr.it/TJnLTT 8348
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyIntelligencer @intelligencer.com · 16/03/2025Juan Soto spurned the Yankees for the Mets — and his Dominican fans in New York are following suit, Jason Schwartz writes.nymag.comNew York’s Raucous Dominican Baseball Fans Have a New TeamJuan Soto spurned the Yankees for the Mets — and his Dominican fans in New York are following suit, Jason Schwartz writes. 065
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyJacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Three players symbolise #AVFC's rise. Each characterise an unlikely ascent, with underdog careers and a determination to elevate their levels in keeping with Villa. 2012 was the year it begun. Piece from a memorable Champions League night @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...nytimes.comMings, McGinn and Watkins symbolise Aston Villa’s rise to the Champions League quarter-finalAston Villa advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals by beating Club Brugge on Wednesday night 2222
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Lizbeth Ovalle evolved the scorpion kick and used it in a way many had not envisaged. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...nytimes.comLizbeth Ovalle’s adapted ‘scorpion kick’ – the most startling goal of 2025The Mexican winger whose wonder goal has gone viral - and how she scored it 000
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 23/02/2025Pigalle Duperré is not just a basketball court but a community hub, a social media sensation - a work of art. @theathletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...nytimes.comBasketball’s social media sensation: Pigalle Duperré is a work of art in ParisA basketball court in Paris brings colour and a sense of community to a neighborhood and the fans who visit. 020
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is set to miss the rest of the season after sustaining a torn hamstring during the team’s training camp in Dubai. Full story from @david-ornstein.bsky.social and @gunnerblog.bsky.social ⤵️nytimes.comArsenal’s Kai Havertz set to miss rest of season due to hamstring injuryThe injury to Havertz adds to Arsenal's fitness issues up front, with Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli all currently out. 3713124
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 01/02/2025Southampton manager Ivan Juric thinks Tyler Dibling will stay at the club beyond the January transfer deadline. For all updates read more in @theathleticfc.bsky.social’s live-blog: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...nytimes.comJuric thinks Dibling will stay at SouthamptonSouthampton manager Ivan Juric has said he thinks Tyler Dibling will stay at the club beyond the January transfer deadline. Speaking after his first victory in charge of Southampton and their first a... 000
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Aston Villa are considering a move for Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford as one of multiple options to strengthen their forward line. More from @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social, @adamcrafton.bsky.social and @jacobtanswell.bsky.social ⬇️ 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/604... 5763
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Manchester City will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the knockout round play-offs. Then either Atletico Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16 🤯 Runs don’t get much tougher. Full explainer, including how the knockouts works here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...nytimes.comExplained: How do the Champions League play-offs work?With the Champions League's revamped 'league' stage over, attention turns to the play-off round, which takes place in two weeks 001
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe Athletic @theathletic.com · 25/01/2025It takes a lot to turn heads during Paris Fashion Week, but the homecoming of Victor Wembanyama did just that in the French capital. The San Antonio Spurs center has had fans of all ages screaming at the sight of him. @eduardotansley.bsky.social is in Paris to experience ‘Wembymania’ for himself.dlvr.itWembymania: What Paris feels like when Victor Wembanyama is in townIt takes a lot to turn heads during Paris Fashion Week, but the homecoming of an NBA phenom did just that. 11036
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 25/01/2025It takes a lot to turn heads during Paris Fashion Week but the homecoming of NBA phenom ‘Wemby’ did just that. www.nytimes.com/athletic/608...nytimes.comWembymania: What Paris feels like when Victor Wembanyama is in townIt takes a lot to turn heads during Paris Fashion Week, but the homecoming of an NBA phenom did just that. 010
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 11/01/2025Aston Villa were rewarded for taking more risks and offering more intent in the second half against West Ham, as epitomised by their second and winning goal. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...nytimes.comAston Villa’s blistering winner was a reward for taking risksUnai Emery's side had to be bolder after the break against West Ham, with the decisive goal indicative of their more urgent approach 010
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Ross Barkley has left the game early with an injury for Aston Villa replaced by Amadou Onana. Barkley played well scoring against Leicester in Villa’s last game. #AVLWHU 000
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Emi Martinez has a small injury making him unavailable for selection against West Ham. Should be good to go for Villa’s next game against Everton in the Premier League on Wednesday #AVLWHU 000
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyNick Miller @nickmiller79.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Two years ago today, maybe the greatest World Cup final ever…the celebrations of which were crashed by Salt Bae. Piece on how it happened, why footballers are so fascinated with a celebrity restauranteur & why he was emboldened enough to do what he did. www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...nytimes.comHow did restaurant owner Salt Bae end up holding the World Cup in 2022?Burak Yilmaz was the first. The first of many. Baetient Zero, if you will. April 28, 2013. The then-Galatasaray forward started a trend which in the subsequent decade has swept through the football wo... 83410
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has tested positive for a banned substance. More from @david-ornstein.bsky.social, @adamcrafton.bsky.social and Simon Johnson. bit.ly/41CHrbKbit.lyChelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk tests positive for banned substanceChelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has tested positive for a banned substance. The Premier League club confirmed the “adverse finding in a routine urine test” on Tuesday morning and said Mudry... 012215
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 12/12/2024From @theathletic.bsky.social: India’s 18-year-old prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju capped his meteoric rise by becoming the youngest world chess champion in history. nyti.ms/4fhwjnQ 1339859
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe Athletic @theathletic.com · 12/12/2024India’s 18-year-old prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju capped his meteoric rise by becoming the youngest world chess champion in history after defeating Ding Liren 7½-6½ in a tense championship in Singapore. All the details from @eduardotansley.bsky.social ⤵️ bit.ly/3OSAV8Zbit.lyGukesh Dommaraju, 18, becomes youngest chess world champion in historyGukesh Dommaraju secures world title, defeating Ding Liren after an extremely tense championship 210718
Reposted by Eduardo TansleyThe Athletic @theathletic.com · 11/12/2024Tom Brady’s personal collection titled “The GOAT Collection: Watches and Treasures from Tom Brady” sold for a combined total of over $9 million at auction Tuesday. It included Brady’s 2000 NFL Combine shirt, his final college jersey and more. Details ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...nytimes.comTom Brady’s collection of watches and memorabilia sells for $9 million at auctionTom Brady's collection included watches, jerseys and a football. The highest-selling of the 41 items was a $1.14 million Rolex watch. 6223
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 09/12/2024An agonising loss for Ipswich means the wait for a home win continues but Kieran McKenna says they are "not far away against really good sides." www.nytimes.com/athletic/597...nytimes.comIpswich’s home problems summed up by late Bournemouth goals as wait for Portman Road win continuesDespite losing to Bournemouth, Ipswich have plenty of reasons to believe they can end their wait for a Premier League home win 000
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 29/11/2024United States head coach Emma Hayes says her side does not have time to talk politics as the former Chelsea boss returns to England. www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...nytimes.comEmma Hayes says USWNT doesn’t have time to talk politics ahead of England friendlyUnited States head coach Emma Hayes says her side does not have time to talk politics as the former Chelsea boss returns to England. The United States women’s national team (USWNT) is in its fir... 000
Eduardo Tansley @eduardotansley.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Something different as the 2024 World Chess Championship starts on Monday. In a game of strategy and thinking two steps ahead, Gukesh Dommaraju became a chess star by accident. www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...nytimes.comGukesh Dommaraju, 18, has made history. Can the prodigy become the youngest chess world champion?Gukesh Dommaraju could become the youngest chess world champion in history, but those who know him best say his success wasn't preordained 060
