@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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Jace frederick@JaceFrederick2h
DirecTV reached a multi-year agreement to air Timberwolves DAZN broadcasts on channel 668 twincities.com/2026/10/26/ti…

Timberwolves games to air on DIRECTV

A “choice” sattelite package or higher is required to get the channel.

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Jon Krawczynski@JonKrawczynski7h
Like any true showman, LaMelo Ball made a captive audience wait. Then he delivered his first Minnesota moment. (Free read) nytimes.com/athletic/7724975…

LaMelo Ball gives Timberwolves fans everything they have been waiting for (Gift Article)

"I feel like I’m always feeling myself," Ball said after Minnesota's 3-0 start. "As long as we winning, I’m feeling myself more."

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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@jakesgraphs19h
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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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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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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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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Jaden McDaniels on his extension: "I just love the place I'm at. Love Minnesota, love the fans, the atmosphere, just everything. Just being here for seven years already, it's just a no-brainer adding another year. "
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Chad Johnson
@ochocincoOct 22
Ant hits a 3 then trash talks me & I’m just a innocent civilian 😂
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This is a bludgeoning of a team that has a lot of defensive weapons. Edwards and the Wolves have just run right through them.
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Rudy Gobert: +27 Bam Adebayo: - 28
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How many times can Twins ownership ask fans to believe in the SAME promises? 🤨 @DanHayesMLB wants ACTION this offseason after Minnesota made “the dumbest move ever” by slashing payroll in 2023.
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It’s Gabby Williams’ world. nytimes.com/athletic/7693445…
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Jeff Gluck
@jeff_gluckOct 16
New story from me and @Jordan_Bianchi. Free to read. nytimes.com/athletic/7695996…

How Brad Keselowski and RFK’s ‘decades’ of partnership fell apart in just five years (Gift Article)

RFK Racing and Brad Keselowski's breakup comes after years of misalignment over how best to run the team, according to multiple sources.

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After just five years, Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing are parting ways. An inside look at what transpired that culminated in this partnership ending far shorter than either side anticipated. (w/@jeff_gluck) nytimes.com/athletic/7695996…

How Brad Keselowski and RFK’s ‘decades’ of partnership fell apart in just five years (Gift Article)

RFK Racing and Brad Keselowski's breakup comes after years of misalignment over how best to run the team, according to multiple sources.

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NFL
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"In fact, he told me if I score I had to do your dance." A jersey swap with Justin Jefferson turned into a birthday gift for Drew Brees' son. @drewbrees @insidethenfl Week 5 Mic'd Up on X
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Rafael Devers to the TWINS?! Hear @DanHayesMLB out... Dan has an ambitious solution to Minnesota's offensive problems, but convincing San Francisco to eat part of his $211 million contract is another story.
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Could Paul Goldschmidt be Minnesota's next Jim Thome? 👀 @TheDoof13 thinks the former MVP could be the PERFECT veteran addition to the Twins' lineup.
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