Meg Linehan
@meglinehan.com
Women's Sports Lead at The Athletic & co-host of Full Time. Currently on parental leave 👶🏻 (& also UTFG.)
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Meg Linehan
@meglinehan.com
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a stuffed animal with big ears is sitting on a rock
ALT: a stuffed animal with big ears is sitting on a rock
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Doing a new pinned tweet to explain why I’m not On Here as much: I’m on parental leave through May, so the work takes and links will return later this year. Response time will definitely be slow if you hit me up here or elsewhere. Okay byeeeee 👶🏻
charles leclerc in a pokémon ad, what is happening
February 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM
charles leclerc in a pokémon ad, what is happening
okay time to disappear from this app for days because the replies are annoying me to a level that is bad bye go USA women’s hockey
February 7, 2026 at 1:36 AM
okay time to disappear from this app for days because the replies are annoying me to a level that is bad bye go USA women’s hockey
team USA for the love of god wash your hands all the time
NEWS: The entire Swiss women’s hockey team is in isolation after a player was diagnosed with norovirus.
Switzerland is scheduled to play Canada — whose Olympic debut was already delayed because of a norovirus outbreak on Finland's team — on Saturday.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
Switzerland is scheduled to play Canada — whose Olympic debut was already delayed because of a norovirus outbreak on Finland's team — on Saturday.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
Swiss women’s Olympic hockey team in isolation after player diagnosed with norovirus
Switzerland is scheduled to play Canada — whose Olympic debut was already delayed because of a norovirus outbreak — on Saturday.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM
team USA for the love of god wash your hands all the time
Need the remix dropped asap
February 6, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Need the remix dropped asap
I don’t think a broadcaster should be allowed to cut to commercials with sound during the Parade of Nations
February 6, 2026 at 8:35 PM
I don’t think a broadcaster should be allowed to cut to commercials with sound during the Parade of Nations
I do love the parade happening across all the locations, that rules
February 6, 2026 at 7:49 PM
I do love the parade happening across all the locations, that rules
so it’s impossible to follow the paris 2024 opening ceremony huh
February 6, 2026 at 7:11 PM
so it’s impossible to follow the paris 2024 opening ceremony huh
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We're thrilled to announce a partnership with @pentzhomes.bsky.social to raise funds for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
For every 2026 season ticket sold, Aurora will donate $1 to ILCM, and Pentz Homes will provide an additional $4 for a total donation of $5.
Season tickets on sale soon!
For every 2026 season ticket sold, Aurora will donate $1 to ILCM, and Pentz Homes will provide an additional $4 for a total donation of $5.
Season tickets on sale soon!
February 5, 2026 at 6:27 PM
We're thrilled to announce a partnership with @pentzhomes.bsky.social to raise funds for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
For every 2026 season ticket sold, Aurora will donate $1 to ILCM, and Pentz Homes will provide an additional $4 for a total donation of $5.
Season tickets on sale soon!
For every 2026 season ticket sold, Aurora will donate $1 to ILCM, and Pentz Homes will provide an additional $4 for a total donation of $5.
Season tickets on sale soon!
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My every-four-years tradition of watching grown ass professional athletes bounce off of Hilary Knight like they're malnourished children
February 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
My every-four-years tradition of watching grown ass professional athletes bounce off of Hilary Knight like they're malnourished children
Hilary getting the ancient athlete treatment is low key cracking me up
February 5, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Hilary getting the ancient athlete treatment is low key cracking me up
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From @theathletic.com: Crystal Dunn is one of the most versatile players in American soccer history. Her career will, and should, be remembered as such.
Her retirement at 33 should also serve as a reminder of those who failed her.
Her retirement at 33 should also serve as a reminder of those who failed her.
To celebrate ex-USWNT Crystal Dunn’s career is to also acknowledge how others failed her
The midfielder's impact on the sport extends far beyond her versatility.
nyti.ms
February 5, 2026 at 3:12 PM
From @theathletic.com: Crystal Dunn is one of the most versatile players in American soccer history. Her career will, and should, be remembered as such.
Her retirement at 33 should also serve as a reminder of those who failed her.
Her retirement at 33 should also serve as a reminder of those who failed her.
History, doomed to repeat, etc etc etc, but the kinda harmless version? #furt
When you see it, you can be it. When you believe in her, you empower her.
We’re proud to announce, with Portland Fire, under the RAJ Sports, the launch of EmpowHER.
More here: www.thorns.com/news/portlan...
We’re proud to announce, with Portland Fire, under the RAJ Sports, the launch of EmpowHER.
More here: www.thorns.com/news/portlan...
February 4, 2026 at 8:55 PM
History, doomed to repeat, etc etc etc, but the kinda harmless version? #furt
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Breaking News: The Washington Post began sweeping layoffs that were slated to shrink the scope of the publication.
Washington Post Begins Sweeping Layoffs
The layoffs are slated to shrink the newsroom by hundreds of journalists, cutting into The Post’s local, international and sports coverage.
nyti.ms
February 4, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Breaking News: The Washington Post began sweeping layoffs that were slated to shrink the scope of the publication.
….how.
Lindsey Vonn says in press conference from Italy that she tore her ACL in a crash Friday — but aims to race in the Olympic downhill Sunday anyway. Said she skied today, and will wear a knee brace.
February 3, 2026 at 3:06 PM
….how.
can’t wait to attend the 2028 los angeles olympics in queens
February 3, 2026 at 12:23 PM
can’t wait to attend the 2028 los angeles olympics in queens
finally caving and getting flannel lined jeans has made a significant difference in quality of life this winter
February 1, 2026 at 10:42 PM
finally caving and getting flannel lined jeans has made a significant difference in quality of life this winter
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In a very real sense, Zendaya is Meechee
January 30, 2026 at 12:56 AM
In a very real sense, Zendaya is Meechee
I like how this is turning into a fun little puzzle for people who aren’t as Online. Have fun trying to figure out the correct context, you will not be right!
Trinity Rodman is Greenland: immediately added to the pantheon of weird NWSL social media memes. Breathtaking stuff.
January 30, 2026 at 1:21 AM
I like how this is turning into a fun little puzzle for people who aren’t as Online. Have fun trying to figure out the correct context, you will not be right!
Trinity Rodman is Greenland: immediately added to the pantheon of weird NWSL social media memes. Breathtaking stuff.
January 30, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Trinity Rodman is Greenland: immediately added to the pantheon of weird NWSL social media memes. Breathtaking stuff.
Idk what’s happening but I’ll be honest, first time I’ve had work fomo since starting parental leave.
January 28, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Idk what’s happening but I’ll be honest, first time I’ve had work fomo since starting parental leave.
it’s all happening
The USL W League has confirmed that the Northeast Division will launch with five founding clubs in May 2026.
The Green will form the new division alongside Hartford Athletic, AC Connecticut, New England Mutiny, and Hudson Valley Crusaders.
The Green will form the new division alongside Hartford Athletic, AC Connecticut, New England Mutiny, and Hudson Valley Crusaders.
USLW Confirms Northeast Division Will Kick Off in 2026 - Vermont Green Football Club
The USL W League has confirmed that the Northeast Division will launch with five founding clubs in May 2026.
vermontgreenfc.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:18 PM
it’s all happening
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Coming soon 👀
With the Winter Olympics right around the corner, we’ve got a new, daily newsletter for all your Milan-Cortina Games coverage.
Sign up to get the Games Briefing, launching on Monday, Feb. 2: http://dlvr.it/TQbn1w
With the Winter Olympics right around the corner, we’ve got a new, daily newsletter for all your Milan-Cortina Games coverage.
Sign up to get the Games Briefing, launching on Monday, Feb. 2: http://dlvr.it/TQbn1w
January 27, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Coming soon 👀
With the Winter Olympics right around the corner, we’ve got a new, daily newsletter for all your Milan-Cortina Games coverage.
Sign up to get the Games Briefing, launching on Monday, Feb. 2: http://dlvr.it/TQbn1w
With the Winter Olympics right around the corner, we’ve got a new, daily newsletter for all your Milan-Cortina Games coverage.
Sign up to get the Games Briefing, launching on Monday, Feb. 2: http://dlvr.it/TQbn1w
It’s what everyone has been waiting for.
Vermont Green FC will host professional club Portland Hearts of Pine of USL1 in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup First Round. The match will be played on Tuesday, March 17 at 7pm on Virtue Field in Burlington.
Ticket information will be shared in the coming weeks.
New England.
Ticket information will be shared in the coming weeks.
New England.
January 27, 2026 at 4:04 PM
It’s what everyone has been waiting for.
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NEW: Reflections on a soccer Saturday, from a state under siege by the FIFA Peace Prize winner. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
A Saturday and a state killing: soccer as Minnesota is torn apart | Jeff Rueter
On the whims of Fifa’s Peace Prize winner, a life usually so focused on sports has found anything but peace
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:17 PM
NEW: Reflections on a soccer Saturday, from a state under siege by the FIFA Peace Prize winner. www.theguardian.com/football/202...