Rustin Dodd

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-reviews/m…

Lots of people have posted this extraordinary image of Lionel Messi without any credit to the photographer. Someone has even edited the credit out, which is just pathetic. It was taken by Julian Finney.

That Wimbledon final just went to another level in the final game. Wow!

The U.S. has been in the round of 16 (and lost) in five out of the last seven World Cups. They made the quarters 24 years ago. At some level, it’s hard to feel like this is progress.

Declan Rice's dream 'away day' win 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💪 #FifaWorldCup

This is what tennis was meant to be all along

Man, Fox commentator Darren Fletcher is vibing with Arrowhead Stadium. He can’t get enough.

I need to visit Cabo Verde. I need to kiss the ground. I need to shake every person’s hand and thank them individually for what they’ve given us.

There's a great "Switched on Pop" pod episode on how “Take Me Home, Country Roads" became incredibly popular in Asia: open.spotify.com/episode/62SLuD… But also the song is not out of place at all in global football. Listening to 75K fans at Old Trafford last fall was unforgettable:

ELECTRIC reactions in Kansas City to Malik Tillman's free kick goal ⚡️

The first time the USMNT ever played Bosnia and Herzegovina, they trailed 2-0 after the first half, and this was how Bob Ley led off the halftime report. (The USA ended up winning the match 4-3, thanks to a Jozy Altidore hat trick.)

The breathtaking celebrations are on in Mexico City after El Tri's historic win 🤯

@lucas_g93 I can’t argue against the other guys, but Thierry Henry just said it best on the studio show: “If you want to learn how to play football, watch Michael Olise.”

@rustindodd Third-most electric on his team; but you’re more of a seam-head, anywho, Rusty. ⚾️ 😉

Michael Olise is the most electric player in the World Cup.

Every year, NBA teams use a number of different tests to evaluate prospects — cognitive exams, processing tests, psychological profiles. So I tried one. The big takeaway: We don't always talk about athletic intelligence in the right way. nytimes.com/athletic/73905…

@rustindodd at @TheAthletic took the AIQ himself, one day before the NBA Draft. The same test thousands of prospects sit for. Length and athleticism still decide most of it. The AIQ gives the mind behind the game its due. Good read. nytimes.com/athletic/73905…

@BoomerDZ The Country Club Plaza shopping center was built in the 1920s and actually has an interesting history. It was created by a developer who played a prominent role in segregating American subdivisions. The architecture was inspired by Seville. The Cheesecake Factory is funny.

I thought this building had some socio-cultursl significance. It turns out to be just a Cheesecake Factory restaurant.... 😂 🤷🏻‍♂️

“There was a plan for this boy never to be born, for my own children never to be born, for any of our children never to be born…Their laughter is our greatest revenge.” What a line from @suljagicemir1. On Srebrenica and Esmir Bajraktarevic. nytimes.com/athletic/74028…

David Samson's daughter died this week, at 28, nine months after she was diagnosed with brain cancer. This afternoon, I asked David to tell me about Kyra. It was as heartwarming as it was heavy: "The magic of Kyra." Here's a link to read for free: nytimes.com/athletic/73946…

Speechless 🥹🫶 #NothingLikeOranje #FIFAWorldCup #TUNNED

happy father's day