@ZPathletic

Senior managing editor @TheAthletic. Olympics and more. “I don’t know who this individual is.” — @danbarreiroKFAN

 Minneapolis, MN
theathletic.com/mn/
Joined December 2011
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Replying to @tomnweston
Figure of a Child Seated atop a Pig, 2nd–1st B.C, 📸 by @tomnweston
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jakes graphs@jakesgraphs9h
The Timberwolves bring sort of a “no one can stop us on offense or score against our defense” vibe to the game that opposing teams don’t really like
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When my 5-year-old tries to D me up on the Little Tikes hoop. (My 8-year-old watching from across the room is Ant.)

3-pointer by LaMelo Ball

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Replying to @ClaireMPLS
I’m not sure anyone’s nailed it better than this among the subset of teams that tweaks their uniforms every three years. They look classic and iconic and yet fresh and modern.
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Replying to @jeff_gluck
What’s your shoe size though? Wide? Double wide? What are we working with?
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First-class dude. Good job, Wolves fans.
Jon Krawczynski@JonKrawczynski10h
Very cool. Kyle Anderson comes to scorer's table to check in and the crowd stands and salutes
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I won’t do it.
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Replying to @JoshExotic69
Very fair.
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Replying to @bighatguy
Good thing the playoff is expanding to 24? (Ducks.)
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I understand PJ Fleck has had his ups and downs. I understand the Gophers laid an egg last week against Purdue. But if, like me, you’re 48 or younger, they’ve never beaten their three biggest rivals all at the same time in your lifetime until today. Choose joy.
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Replying to @Jordan_Bianchi
That game doesn’t count, Jordan, because there’s no traveling trophy.
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For the first time in 48 years, the Gophers have the Pig, the Axe, and the Jug all at the same time. Amazing.
Zack Pierce@ZPathleticOct 3
On Oct. 14, 1978, the Gophers beat Iowa to become active holders of the Pig, the Axe, and the Jug. Two weeks later, they lost to Michigan and haven’t held all three at once since. They can end that streak in three weeks at home against the Hawkeyes. Wild.
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Per Opta Stats, this is the first time ever both the Timberwolves and Vikings have been undefeated at the same time (min. 2 games played). Enjoy, Minnesota sports fans!
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Seems good.
Jon Krawczynski@JonKrawczynskiOct 24
Ant and LaMelo are a combined 8-33 and 4-16 from deep. And the Wolves are up 26 after 3. It's 50-31 on the boards. The Magic don't have a second-chance point. Ayo, Shannon, Beringer, Lyles all with great minutes off the bench.
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Evan Drellich
@EvanDrellichOct 23
Competitive balance sits at the heart of the fight that will soon shut down MLB. So @TheAthletic took a deep dive into what the state of parity in MLB really is. @enosarris ran the numbers, the league and union were interviewed — and two takeaways stood out. Unlocked: nytimes.com/athletic/7716072…

Does MLB have a competitive balance problem? We ran the numbers to find out (Gift Article)

What does competitive balance actually mean? With a small-market World Series about to begin, MLB's salary cap fight hinges on that answer.

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World Gymnastics@gymnasticsOct 23
The moment you realise the World All-Around title is yours. 🥹❤️ #WorldGymnastics #Gymnastics #Rotterdam2026
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We're good, Simone. You've done enough. nytimes.com/athletic/7718144…

U.S. gymnast Skye Blakely, after Olympic heartbreaks, wins all-around world title

The victory strengthens Blakely's position heading towards the Los Angeles 2028 Games, where she will hope to make her Olympic debut.

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New @TwinCitiesShow with @DanHayesMLB and @TheDoof13: Lessons for the #MNTwins from the World Series participants, a free-agent frenzy might be coming, and more. YT: youtube.com/watch?v=NJ2mvWkQ… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4RX… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

Lessons for the Twins from a low-spending, small-market World Series | Twin Cities Territory

What can the Twins learn from a World Series matchup featuring Tamp...

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Tay@__LuhTay__Oct 22
watch mcdaniels as the shot go up bro is funny asf he emote every time somebody take a 3😂😂 bro put a cigarette out and stepped on it
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The Miami Heat bench got Anthony Edwards going. And LaMelo Ball made sure he stayed hot. A rollicking debut for a Timberwolves backcourt that figured to be loud all season long. Free read nytimes.com/athletic/7712229…

Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball are talking the talk and walking the walk (Gift Article)

The new teammates had all the fuel they needed in a season-opening win for the Timberwolves in Miami on Wednesday night.

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