Alex Iniguez
@alexiniguez.bsky.social
The Athletic. Pittsburgh. Formerly of the Seattle Times, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Daily Illini and Viking View.
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Alex Iniguez
@alexiniguez.bsky.social
· Feb 9
The real big game is here.
Connections: Sports Edition, a spin-off of @nytimes.com Connections, is now in the @theathletic.bsky.social app.
Can you find the common thread? Test your knowledge
www.nytimes.com/athletic/con...
Connections: Sports Edition, a spin-off of @nytimes.com Connections, is now in the @theathletic.bsky.social app.
Can you find the common thread? Test your knowledge
www.nytimes.com/athletic/con...
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Our full episode, btw, is a full-length doc about how two Democratic politicians from Harvard are behind a $2.3B scheme centered around climate change.
They had a key donor: the richest owner in sports.
They hired Drake, Leo DiCaprio, Robert Downey Jr...
And, secretly... youtu.be/1OwzYk6OCFM?...
They had a key donor: the richest owner in sports.
They hired Drake, Leo DiCaprio, Robert Downey Jr...
And, secretly... youtu.be/1OwzYk6OCFM?...
Kawhi Leonard Signed a Secret $28M Deal. Steve Ballmer Funded a Fraud. We Followed the Money. | PTFO
YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
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September 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Our full episode, btw, is a full-length doc about how two Democratic politicians from Harvard are behind a $2.3B scheme centered around climate change.
They had a key donor: the richest owner in sports.
They hired Drake, Leo DiCaprio, Robert Downey Jr...
And, secretly... youtu.be/1OwzYk6OCFM?...
They had a key donor: the richest owner in sports.
They hired Drake, Leo DiCaprio, Robert Downey Jr...
And, secretly... youtu.be/1OwzYk6OCFM?...
If you find Connections: Sports Edition too easy, give our NFL-themed puzzles (one for each of the 32 teams) a shot. Early reviews are in: They're way tougher than usual. @markcooperjr.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
Test your NFL knowledge with our Connections: Sports Edition team-themed games
During September, try your hand at our 32 team-themed Connections: Sports Edition boards, crafted by our expert NFL writers.
www.nytimes.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
If you find Connections: Sports Edition too easy, give our NFL-themed puzzles (one for each of the 32 teams) a shot. Early reviews are in: They're way tougher than usual. @markcooperjr.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
Win some, lose some, chin up Dallas
May 30, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Win some, lose some, chin up Dallas
Jakub Dobeš has an unbelievable origin story. His playoff performance with the Canadiens is just the latest chapter. www.nytimes.com/athletic/611...
April 28, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Jakub Dobeš has an unbelievable origin story. His playoff performance with the Canadiens is just the latest chapter. www.nytimes.com/athletic/611...
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Alex Ovechkin is a 39-year-old man who broke his leg on Nov. 18. He was 27 goals away. Today should not have happened.
“Yeah,” Spencer Carbery said, “you can’t rationalize that part of it.”
From Long Island:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/626...
“Yeah,” Spencer Carbery said, “you can’t rationalize that part of it.”
From Long Island:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/626...
Why Alex Ovechkin's 'amazing journey' to goal No. 895 meant so much to so many
www.nytimes.com
April 7, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Alex Ovechkin is a 39-year-old man who broke his leg on Nov. 18. He was 27 goals away. Today should not have happened.
“Yeah,” Spencer Carbery said, “you can’t rationalize that part of it.”
From Long Island:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/626...
“Yeah,” Spencer Carbery said, “you can’t rationalize that part of it.”
From Long Island:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/626...
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Alexander the Great and the Fates, by Bernardino Mei, 1667, 📸 by Sarah Stier
April 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Alexander the Great and the Fates, by Bernardino Mei, 1667, 📸 by Sarah Stier
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THE GREAT EIGHT PASSES THE GREAT ONE 💥
Move over, Wayne Gretzky. Alex Ovechkin stands alone atop the NHL's all-time goal scoring list.
Move over, Wayne Gretzky. Alex Ovechkin stands alone atop the NHL's all-time goal scoring list.
April 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
THE GREAT EIGHT PASSES THE GREAT ONE 💥
Move over, Wayne Gretzky. Alex Ovechkin stands alone atop the NHL's all-time goal scoring list.
Move over, Wayne Gretzky. Alex Ovechkin stands alone atop the NHL's all-time goal scoring list.
Andrew L., @theathletic.bsky.social commenter: "Wanted to watch Ovie break the record live, but the fam wants to get corned beef sandwich lunch today. And, I mean… have you ever had a real good overstuffed corned beef sandwich? Thank goodness for my DVR." 🥪
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Your first period Capitals-Islanders thoughts
Christopher L.: WHOA! LOOK AT ALL THOSE CAPS FANS AT UBS ARENA!Andywpg: It would be cool if he Ovie broke the record at home. Hope whichever goalie gets scored has a plan for how they will look in the...
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April 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Andrew L., @theathletic.bsky.social commenter: "Wanted to watch Ovie break the record live, but the fam wants to get corned beef sandwich lunch today. And, I mean… have you ever had a real good overstuffed corned beef sandwich? Thank goodness for my DVR." 🥪
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Tax season www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IQl...
Boo the IRS
YouTube video by xkingshroomx
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February 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Tax season www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IQl...
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The real big game is here.
Connections: Sports Edition, a spin-off of @nytimes.com Connections, is now in the @theathletic.bsky.social app.
Can you find the common thread? Test your knowledge
www.nytimes.com/athletic/con...
Connections: Sports Edition, a spin-off of @nytimes.com Connections, is now in the @theathletic.bsky.social app.
Can you find the common thread? Test your knowledge
www.nytimes.com/athletic/con...
February 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The real big game is here.
Connections: Sports Edition, a spin-off of @nytimes.com Connections, is now in the @theathletic.bsky.social app.
Can you find the common thread? Test your knowledge
www.nytimes.com/athletic/con...
Connections: Sports Edition, a spin-off of @nytimes.com Connections, is now in the @theathletic.bsky.social app.
Can you find the common thread? Test your knowledge
www.nytimes.com/athletic/con...
My favorite holiday tradition is playing the fucked-up Catchphrase at my mom's house. #CHEESEBURG
December 29, 2024 at 2:07 PM
My favorite holiday tradition is playing the fucked-up Catchphrase at my mom's house. #CHEESEBURG
@pittsburghgraffiti.bsky.social Graham Street footbridge over the busway, Shadyside, 2013
December 12, 2024 at 1:58 PM
@pittsburghgraffiti.bsky.social Graham Street footbridge over the busway, Shadyside, 2013
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At The Athletic, we tell the sports stories that matter.
And these are the pieces you connected with most in 2024.
Presenting, The Athletic Wrapped 🧵
And these are the pieces you connected with most in 2024.
Presenting, The Athletic Wrapped 🧵
December 4, 2024 at 1:45 PM
At The Athletic, we tell the sports stories that matter.
And these are the pieces you connected with most in 2024.
Presenting, The Athletic Wrapped 🧵
And these are the pieces you connected with most in 2024.
Presenting, The Athletic Wrapped 🧵
They're not even trying anymore
November 30, 2024 at 12:49 PM
They're not even trying anymore
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Like Connections? Like sports?
Did you know there's a Connections: Sports Edition?
Hard to believe we're already at puzzle No. 61 — would love for you to give our game a try @theathletic.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/athletic/con...
Did you know there's a Connections: Sports Edition?
Hard to believe we're already at puzzle No. 61 — would love for you to give our game a try @theathletic.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/athletic/con...
Play Connections: Sports Edition, our newest word game
Group sports terms that share a common thread. A new puzzle is available each day.
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Like Connections? Like sports?
Did you know there's a Connections: Sports Edition?
Hard to believe we're already at puzzle No. 61 — would love for you to give our game a try @theathletic.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/athletic/con...
Did you know there's a Connections: Sports Edition?
Hard to believe we're already at puzzle No. 61 — would love for you to give our game a try @theathletic.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/athletic/con...
Do you play Connections: Sports Edition? Do you even know it exists? If you do, I'd love your feedback. Just be kind to @markcooperjr.bsky.social, the brilliant puzzle maker behind the game.
If you have no idea what I'm talking about, I encourage you to play: www.nytimes.com/athletic/con...
If you have no idea what I'm talking about, I encourage you to play: www.nytimes.com/athletic/con...
Play Connections: Sports Edition, our newest word game
Group sports terms that share a common thread. A new puzzle is available each day.
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Do you play Connections: Sports Edition? Do you even know it exists? If you do, I'd love your feedback. Just be kind to @markcooperjr.bsky.social, the brilliant puzzle maker behind the game.
If you have no idea what I'm talking about, I encourage you to play: www.nytimes.com/athletic/con...
If you have no idea what I'm talking about, I encourage you to play: www.nytimes.com/athletic/con...
Leave it to @mbultman.bsky.social to make me care this much about an equipment manager #redwings
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
How a minor-league equipment manager became a beloved ‘heart-and-soul’ piece of the Red Wings
Red Wings players view Brad Thompson as an essential part of their experience in Grand Rapids and often beyond.
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Leave it to @mbultman.bsky.social to make me care this much about an equipment manager #redwings
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
November 15, 2024 at 7:23 PM
