DNC scraps midterm convention plans
The Democratic National Committee has decided against hosting a midterm convention, as the party faces a fundraising crunch. The DNC also announced Monday that it would hold the 2028 presidential convention from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, 2028. Five cities — Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver and Philadelphia — are under consideration to host it, officials…
Centrist Dems met to plot 2028. Then Iran happened.
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Hours after the American military strikes in Iran started, Third Way co-founder Matt Bennett scrambled to write up a presentation on how centrist Democrats should talk about foreign policy in 2028. On stage during Third Way’s “Winning the Middle” conference, Bennett described focus groups before the war in Iran started, where “the…
2026 NFL Draft: 10 Biggest Risers, Fallers From the Scouting Combine
With a perspective gained after attending the majority of the NFL’s Scouting Combines held this century, I can share a secret: Despite all the buzz generated by the TV-friendly athletic testing held in Indianapolis each year, few prospects actually impact their stock with NFL teams there. The vast majority of the athletic testing held at…
World Cup 100 Days To Go: 12 Teams To Be Excited For, Including Curaçao?!
We’re pumped to see 48 teams, the largest field ever, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But some teams will carry a bit more buzz than others. From title favorites to teams under pressure. Dark horses to feel-good stories. These 12 teams will have some of the best storylines throughout the 2026 World Cup. 2026…
Balogun or Pepi? Former USA and Fulham Striker Brian McBride Weighs In
The United States men’s national team will play its first game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in 100 days, and the debate over who should start at striker for Mauricio Pochettino against Paraguay isn’t close to being settled with Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi trading goals every week. But for USA Soccer legend Brian…
Messi! Mbappé! Ronaldo? The 10 World Cup Stars Who’ll Define The Tournament
From living legends to rising youngsters to non-stop goal machines. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is often defined by incredible individual performances, and we shouldn’t expect this summer to be any different. The 48-team World Cup will feature plenty of stars, and many more will emerge. But these are 10 players who we expect to…
The USA’s Top-5 Burning World Cup Questions With 100 Days To Go
Ready or not, here it comes. Only 100 days until the World Cup commences, and we’re in store for a tournament for the ages. And there will be plenty of attention on the United States men’s national team, who are one of the three tournament co-hosts alongside Canada and Mexico. There’s not much time left…
Predicting the USA’s 2026 World Cup Starting Lineup, 100 Days Out
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will start in 100 days and even sooner than that, United States men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will sit down and choose the 26 players he’s going to call up for the tournament. Trying to get into Pochettino’s head is dangerous, as I said before when he first started….
World Cup Spotlight: Which USA Players Have A Pivotal Next 100 Days?
When it comes to the U.S. men’s national team, there are plenty of players in the pool who fans are keeping regular tabs on. Beyond the best-friend trio of Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie, there are other players who’ll be under the spotlight with only 100 days before the World Cup begins. USA…