Writer at The Athletic. Knight-Wallace fellow 2023-24. Author of KINGDOM QUARTERBACK, a book on Patrick Mahomes and the history of Kansas City. Order below:
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The first review of KINGDOM QUARTERBACK—our book about Patrick Mahomes and the history of Kansas City—is here from Kirkus.
They called it "lively and meaningful."
"Chiefs fans will find this a revelation, and urban planners might learn a thing or two, too."
It’s out Aug. 22.
Review: kirkusreviews.com/book-revie…
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From @TheAthletic: Brad Lidge was one of baseball’s top closers, winning the 2008 World Series with the Phillies. When he threw his last pitch in 2012, he decided to do something incredibly rare for a former major leaguer. He became an archaeologist. nyti.ms/4yVCN63
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The making of Cavan Sullivan:
👶volleys in diapers at age 2
⚽️a dad who trained him, and not only allowed parents to yell on sidelines; “I expect them to yell"
🧠a "fuck-you mentality"
👦brothers who shaped him
Much more, free to read @TheAthleticFC:
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Great article and an incredible read! You never know which conversation, lesson or interaction will stick with someone. Always pay it forward.
When Thunder GM Sam Presti was 17, he played one-on-one against a random guy at a health club outside Boston.
The moment was so memorable and formative, he decided to track the guy down 30 years later.
And that was just the beginning of the story.
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Just read this article + it's incredible. One person, one interaction, a couple of words can have a lifetime impact! The 🏀 world is amazing!
When Thunder GM Sam Presti was 17, he played one-on-one against a random guy at a health club outside Boston.
The moment was so memorable and formative, he decided to track the guy down 30 years later.
And that was just the beginning of the story.
nytimes.com/athletic/7578278…
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When Thunder GM Sam Presti was 17, he played one-on-one against a random guy at a health club outside Boston.
The moment was so memorable and formative, he decided to track the guy down 30 years later.
And that was just the beginning of the story.
nytimes.com/athletic/7578278…
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This article is incredible. Anybody who has been in basketball for a long time has experienced this many times over. When you can’t pay back, you pay forward.
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“What’s a life worth? Is a life worth $11,000?"
Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair was fined for writing "Hind Rajab" (5-yr-old Palestinian girl murdered by Israeli forces) on his eye black in Week 1.
He explains why he did it and what it means to him 👇🏽
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This is an amazing and joyful story to read.
The whole thing is an incredibly important and universal message, and one that I don’t want to spoil.
But whether it’s parenting, or a doctor-patient relationship, or mentorship, it’s important to be generous and humble; to recognise our actions echo; that small experiences for us can be incredibly momentous for others; and that people may not always remember what you did, but they’ll always remember how you made them feel.
When Thunder GM Sam Presti was 17, he played one-on-one against a random guy at a health club outside Boston.
The moment was so memorable and formative, he decided to track the guy down 30 years later.
And that was just the beginning of the story.
nytimes.com/athletic/7578278…
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Howie Rose says goodbye from the Mets on Sunday. He never had to leave New York to become a legend. No voice has ever better connected us to our teams and our home...and no voice ever will.
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I think we all miss Rustin on the Kansas City beat, but I always enjoy it when he comes out of the bullpen, throws 104 mph for an inning, and then disappears until next time. This is no exception.
When Thunder GM Sam Presti was 17, he played one-on-one against a random guy at a health club outside Boston.
The moment was so memorable and formative, he decided to track the guy down 30 years later.
And that was just the beginning of the story.
nytimes.com/athletic/7578278…
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When Thunder GM Sam Presti was 17, he played one-on-one against a random guy at a health club outside Boston.
The moment was so memorable and formative, he decided to track the guy down 30 years later.
And that was just the beginning of the story.
nytimes.com/athletic/7578278…
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This story is wonderful, and then becomes something more than that
When Thunder GM Sam Presti was 17, he played one-on-one against a random guy at a health club outside Boston.
The moment was so memorable and formative, he decided to track the guy down 30 years later.
And that was just the beginning of the story.
nytimes.com/athletic/7578278…
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Yep! That’s Hollywood icon, @TomCruise, standing next to the life-size statue of Martin Dihigo with his 1942 KC Monarchs cap! The legendary actor visited the @NLBMuseumKC yesterday after attending the @Chiefs vs @Broncos Monday night game!
@VisitMO @VisitKC @sn_mlb @kmbc @KCTV5
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This article is a refreshing reminder about the importance of coaching and mentorship in the game of basketball — across generations. nytimes.com/athletic/7578278…
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It was only a moment, a random encounter on an ordinary day, but Sam Presti never forgot it.
How a pickup basketball game led Presti to become the Oklahoma City Thunder GM: nyti.ms/3Tzg2Wn
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Programming note: This week marked the end of my 2026 season ⚾️ A bit early, yes, but baby’s arrival is getting close! It’s safe to say year six on the Royals beat was unlike any other for me. Thanks as always for reading this year, through all the good and the bad.
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part of what makes the War on Drugs even more remarkable: if you play one of their songs on Spotify Radio, you are met with a dozen other contemporary bands trying to do what they do and not nearly as successfully... the divide is rather large.
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I would like to give a shout out to this @usopen staffer who does not earn a Carlos or Ben salary, but helps make it possible for the fans to watch their matches.
Ben Rothenberg
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