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⚽️ “Welcome to America: the problematic host”

One America sees a grand, hospitable version of itself. Another America sees diverse crowds filling its stadiums and feels threatened by their flags and languages and hyphenated identities, by the very diversity that is supposed to make American soil fertile for this tournament.

On Wednesday, the French sports daily L’Équipe published an alarming front page. (…) It was sharp. It cut deep. (…) The French sports press is now a moral conscience.

Connections: Sports Edition #627 Blue first today: 42% 🔵🔵🔵🔵 🟢🟢🟢🟢 🟡🟡🟡🟡 🟣🟣🟣🟣

Connections: Soccer Edition #2 Green first today: 58% 🟢🟢🟢🟢 🔵🔵🔵🔵 🟣🟣🟣🟣 🟡🟡🟡🟡

”Back to it like a crack addict”

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New project brewing — rarely felt so aligned with myself in my entire life! ☕️

Been meaning to go back on the skateboard but I either didn’t have the time or didn’t have the weather to do it

A person sitting on a skateboard is in the foreground, with Strava running stats and the text Lil’ lunch break running errands today overlaid on the image.

I swear these people are corrupt and incompetent criminals!

With less than two weeks until the 2026 World Cup kicks off, FIFA suddenly will no longer allow fans to bring reusable water bottles into stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Updated my /now page for the month

❤️‍🔥 Great little date night tonight:

A group of people are gathered around a bar counter in a grand, ornately decorated room with chandeliers and mirrors.An elegant indoor setting features arched doorways, intricate wall designs, ornate lamps, and individuals standing and walking through the space.A large arched window reveals a view of people walking by trees outside.An ornate theater with a grand stage setup features a microphone stand and a backdrop promoting Stunning Tour with Nikki Glaser, as a small audience gathers.A smiling couple is seated in a theater or auditorium, with one holding a cup of beer.A person is walking along a dimly lit city street lined with trees, buildings, and parked cars in the evening.A street scene at dusk features a bustling Parisian sidewalk with neon signs illuminating a brasserie, bicycles lined up, and people walking by.A person's hands are holding a burrito over a table with a colorful rice bowl, sauces, and a glass of frozen margarita.

Another great memory: getting invited to our Colombian neighbors’ summer party!

A person holding a child wearing a yellow jersey, while another hand holds a tray of mixed food, outdoors near a staircase and plants.A child wearing a yellow shirt and white shoes is enjoying an ice cream cone on a sidewalk.

🏆🇫🇷⚽️ Was able to get to the Parc Des Princes this Saturday to watch the #ChampionsLeague final at PSG’s stadium, courtesy of my cousin!

Incredible atmosphere with 48.000 PSG fans!

Some of y’all here will know I’m not a PSG fan, but when it’s Paris VS London, always happy to support the city! What a great atmosphere in town and an exciting start to the summer season

A crowd of people at a subway platform hold up their phones, possibly capturing a scene or event.A large group of people gathers around a central area on a city street, with some smoke rising into the sky.A crowded stadium with a large screen is set for a sporting event, featuring a green soccer field surrounded by stands filled with spectators.A lively stadium scene at Parc des Princes features a large stage with Paris Saint-Germain on screen and an enthusiastic crowd.Fans at a stadium are energetically celebrating with red flares, creating a lively atmosphere.Two people are smiling in a stadium filled with spectators, possibly during a sports event.A lively football stadium scene with a cheering crowd, vibrant lights, and a large screen displaying action on the field.A person holds a red flare in a crowded stadium during an event or celebration.Fans inside a stadium cheer as a large screen displays a Back to Back message and images of trophies.Two people are smiling and posing for a selfie in a stadium with a sports field in the background, along with another person standing behind them.

Connections: Sports Edition
My stats are in! I had 3 mistakes on puzzle #616. Average mistakes: 2.1
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Connections: Sports Edition
My stats are in! I solved puzzle #615 ranked average difficulty. Average solve rate: 84%
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Connections: Sports Edition
My stats are in! I solved puzzle #611 ranked average difficulty. Average solve rate: 82%
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First #ParisBasketball game of the playoffs, going in, we’re the first seed, playing at home against Strasbourg.

Definitive 95-64 victory and hoping to sweep then in 48h!

Also a big Rudy Gobert sighting: love to see him in person in our arena!

People walk along a paved path next to a modern building with reflective windows, silhouetted by the bright sun behind them.A basketball game is taking place in an indoor arena with players warming up on the court and spectators watching from the stands.A crowded indoor arena hosts a basketball game with spectators watching from the stands and large screens displaying the event.Two people take a selfie in a crowded basketball arena with a game taking place in the background.

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Connections: Sports Edition
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