Jim Reineking
@jimreineking.bsky.social
Digital sports editor at USA TODAY.
This is a bit early for a Masters commercial.
December 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
This is a bit early for a Masters commercial.
RedZone Channel having issues today.
December 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
RedZone Channel having issues today.
30 storylines for MLS Cup XXX.
30 storylines for MLS Cup: Vancouver Whitecaps in Lionel Messi's way
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will take on the Vancouver Whitecaps in a fascinating MLS Cup matchup at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
30 storylines for MLS Cup XXX.
It’s rough out there in the #MLSCupPlayoffs for Supporters’ Shield winners. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
MLS playoff winners, losers: San Diego FC, Lionel Messi in final four
While Lionel Messi and Inter Miami steamrolled into the Eastern Conference final, expansion San Diego FC and Vancouver Whitecaps survived out West.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It’s rough out there in the #MLSCupPlayoffs for Supporters’ Shield winners. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Will the MLS playoffs continue to go chalk? @usatoday.com experts make their picks. #MLSCupPlayoffs www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
MLS playoff predictions for conference semifinal games, MLS Cup
The 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs are on to the conference semifinals, with eight teams aiming to reach the championship game on Dec. 6.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Will the MLS playoffs continue to go chalk? @usatoday.com experts make their picks. #MLSCupPlayoffs www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
42 of 48 World Cup spots now are accounted for.
Which teams are qualified for 2026 World Cup? Latest updates from Concacaf, UEFA
Of the 2026 World Cup's 48 spots, 42 have been claimed. The last six spots will come via a playoff in UEFA and an intercontinental playoff.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:28 AM
42 of 48 World Cup spots now are accounted for.
I hope that the Patriots memorialize the 30th anniversary of their Super Bowl XXXI appearance and wear these as throwbacks next season.
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I hope that the Patriots memorialize the 30th anniversary of their Super Bowl XXXI appearance and wear these as throwbacks next season.
Bold move, but the right one.
BREAKING: MLS owners officially voted to flip to a "summer-spring" format beginning in mid-July and running through the end of May. Will start in 2027.
Also voted on the regular season format.
Details and quotes here from Palm Beach.
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Also voted on the regular season format.
Details and quotes here from Palm Beach.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS owners vote to flip schedule to European calendar, change format starting in 2027
MLS will soon align with leagues that play from the fall to the spring after a transformational decision made by its owners
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November 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Bold move, but the right one.
The 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs have been very chalky.
MLS playoff winners, losers: Messi, Minnesota United, LAFC impress in Round 1
Seven of the eight higher-seeded teams advanced through Round 1 of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs have been very chalky.
Unofficial list of top 5 greatest World Series of last 40 years (in reverse chronological order) …
2025
2001
1997
1991
1986
2025
2001
1997
1991
1986
November 2, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Unofficial list of top 5 greatest World Series of last 40 years (in reverse chronological order) …
2025
2001
1997
1991
1986
2025
2001
1997
1991
1986
Don’t these people know they are standing up in front of Canadian rock icon Geddy Lee?
November 2, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Don’t these people know they are standing up in front of Canadian rock icon Geddy Lee?
Leave me alone, Christmas!
November 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Leave me alone, Christmas!
Happy Halloween! ☠️ To celebrate, I've compiled a list of the scariest players in NFL history.
Who are the scariest players in NFL history? These are our choices.
From "The Assassin" to "Mad Maxx," these NFL greats are likely to strike fear in any opponent.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Happy Halloween! ☠️ To celebrate, I've compiled a list of the scariest players in NFL history.
Max Muncy as Max Munch is an easy, yet hilarious, typo to make.
October 26, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Max Muncy as Max Munch is an easy, yet hilarious, typo to make.
I want to be friends with the "hard counts don't travel like that, you know what I'm saying" guy from those NFL on FOX Tom Brady commercials.
October 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I want to be friends with the "hard counts don't travel like that, you know what I'm saying" guy from those NFL on FOX Tom Brady commercials.
The MLS playoffs start tonight with the wild-card matches. There will be two of those, with the winners advancing to the best-of-three Round 1 series.
MLS playoffs schedule, bracket, odds, how to watch wild card matches
The 2025 edition of the MLS Cup Playoffs opens with its wild-card matches on Wednesday, Oct. 22 and will conclude on Saturday, Dec. 6 with MLS Cup.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The MLS playoffs start tonight with the wild-card matches. There will be two of those, with the winners advancing to the best-of-three Round 1 series.
Happy MLS Decision Day 2025 to those who celebrate. ⚽️
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MLS playoff picture and clinching scenarios, Golden Boot leaders for Decision Day 2025
After more than seven months of play, the 2025 MLS regular season has hit its final matchday, with two playoff spots up for grabs.
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October 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Happy MLS Decision Day 2025 to those who celebrate. ⚽️
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MLB postseason afternoon game shadows. A tradition unlike any other.
September 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
MLB postseason afternoon game shadows. A tradition unlike any other.
Our alternate/throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season photo gallery is now live.
Alternate and throwback uniforms of 2025 NFL season
Take a look at the unique alternate and throwback uniforms worn by NFL teams during the 2025 season.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Our alternate/throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season photo gallery is now live.
Pregame NFL Films music on RedZone channel 👏
September 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Pregame NFL Films music on RedZone channel 👏
Wonder what Messi will do with that Leagues Cup runner-up medal.
September 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Wonder what Messi will do with that Leagues Cup runner-up medal.
Tonight, one MLS team can clinch a playoff berth, while two can be eliminated from postseason contention.
MLS playoff clinching scenarios: San Diego FC can be first to secure berth
San Diego FC can become the first team to secure a spot in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. See how they can do it.
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August 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Tonight, one MLS team can clinch a playoff berth, while two can be eliminated from postseason contention.