"Like Muhammad Ali, his greatness is defined by his struggle to transcend the toxic politics, discrimination and hatred of his era." My analysis of why @DjokerNole #Djokovic is the greatest champion in history (in any sport). grandslammagazine.com/2023/0…

Best World Cup fan interview so far. Gotta love the Japanese fans.

I increasingly think that Brazil’s early success in football was due in part to the fact that they were the first country to have the ethnic and racial balance that globalization and mass migration have since made common among the most successful teams. They were the first major side to field players of west African descent, mixed-race players, and European players, guided by a European coach. After the enormous human movement of the last few decades, this demographic mix looks remarkably similar to the makeup of many successful club and international teams today. Brazil were simply ahead of their time. Now that Brazil are competing against Germany, Spain, England, and other nations operating with a similar “model”, it is inevitably much harder for them to maintain the same advantage. @Steve_Sailer thoughts?

Spurs led game 1 by 14 points Spurs led game 2 by 12 points Spurs led game 3 by 12 points Spurs led game 4 by 29 points Spurs led game 5 by 16 points

With a little luck, Canada gained its first ever World Cup point by drawing Bosnia 1-1 before 43,000 in Toronto. Inserted late in game, Cyle Larin's shot deflected off Bosnian defender and into the net. My story and photos globalitemagazine.com/2026/0…

OG oh my

“I’m just like the loudest fan.” 🎶 Tucked at the top of Madison Square Garden… Knicks organist Ray Castoldi has been providing the live arena soundtrack at @nyknicks home games since 1989. And now, for the third time, he gets to do so for the NBA Finals.

The #FIFAFanFestival Vancouver schedule is your go-to guide for planning the summer! 🗓️ Kicking off on June 11, check out the week-by-week glance at match viewings, live performances, and opening and closing times at Hastings Park. Plan your visit now! #WeAreVancouver 1/3

Two dark horse teams that could surprise deep into the World Cup

Canada UPSETS USA and makes history winning their first gold medal at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup. USA had won the last seven tournaments until now. What a moment 🇨🇦

"Zverev is doing something unimaginable more than 100 years ago, when type 1 diabetes would kill half of all patients within 2 years, and 90 percent of them within five years." My analysis after his win @RolandGarros. grandslammagazine.com/2026/0…

Devastating news, if true. Canada faced a tough challenge last week: play Bombito in the Edmonton rain, or save him for later in World Cup. He slid on wet pitch, collided with Cornelius, and limped off after 30 minutes. Canada now down 3 top defenders: Bombito, Davies, Flores.

Zverev making 75% of first serves, and 6 of 14 on break points. He's in a good position: only 1 set away from winning @RolandGarros. Coboli showed great courage in TB with drop shot and epic forehands. He didn't have to play a semi. But Zverev has more 5th set win experience.

An incredible bit of sports journalism by The Guardian here. A short summary of the playing style of all 48 World Cup nations and a short profile of all 1248 World Cup players. Bookmark and refer to the resources when watching the obscure matches: theguardian.com/football/ng-…

If fans are wondering how Sinner and Sabalenka can suddenly fall apart after big leads over relatively unknown players, I'll hand you over to Mr. Andy Murray

Was this Felix AA's best chance to win a slam? Relatively easy draw (no Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic, Shelton etc). Quarter final indoors. But Coboli broke down FAA's shaky backhand -- his better side before Toni Nadal changed his game. My analysis. grandslammagazine.com/2026/0…

Coboli, seeded #10, is a much better player than Felix AA, now ranked #4. Super quick on clay, hitting massive run-around forehands from outside doubles alley. FAA doesn't have big weapons on clay, and he struggled to hit backhands on topspin balls bouncing high off the clay.

Felix Auger Aliassime whiffed an overhead during his match against Flavio Cobolli at Roland Garros. The wind today had other plans. 😭😭😭😭

At age 25, this is FAA's best chance at winning a grand slam. No Sinner, Alcaraz, Djokovic in the way. Mensik, Fonseca, Jodar, others too young. A quarter-final indoor. But Feiix has history of blowing leads in Paris. He needs to overcome these demons. grandslammagazine.com/2026/0…

Rare footage of legendary George Gershwin performing a piano solo of his iconic hit, “I Got Rhythm” filmed during a Manhattan theater opening 🎹(1931)

Ravaged by injuries, Team Canada @CanadaSoccerEN showed a lot of depth and firepower in the second half in their 2-0 win over Uzbekistan before 46,000 in cold rainy Edmonton ahead of their opener in Toronto June 12 @FIFAWorldCup. My post-game analysis: globalitemagazine.com/2026/0…