Steven Louis Goldstein
@slgonsports.bsky.social
Staff Writer for The Athletic in creative development. Reporting as eligible. Los Angeles rap enthusiast.
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WNBA Finals streaming primer: Schedule, lineups, odds, A’ja Wilson vs. Alyssa Thomas
Here's a brief overview of what to know and what to expect from the WNBA Finals, plus championship and MVP odds.
www.nytimes.com
WNBA Finals primer, featuring:
- A'ja Wilson as a silk and swagger pogo stick
- Jackie Young juking across history
- Alyssa Thomas diming with torn shoulders
- The gym inside the casino inside the resort
- "Mighty Mercury" for song of the year
- A'ja Wilson as a silk and swagger pogo stick
- Jackie Young juking across history
- Alyssa Thomas diming with torn shoulders
- The gym inside the casino inside the resort
- "Mighty Mercury" for song of the year
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“Ethical basketball” was born as a talking point in an ideological battle waged online for years now. It’s an ode to a straight-up version of the game most people grew up playing.
And now, it’s a movement that Victor Wembanyama, a student of the game, is preaching to the masses.
And now, it’s a movement that Victor Wembanyama, a student of the game, is preaching to the masses.
December 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
“Ethical basketball” was born as a talking point in an ideological battle waged online for years now. It’s an ode to a straight-up version of the game most people grew up playing.
And now, it’s a movement that Victor Wembanyama, a student of the game, is preaching to the masses.
And now, it’s a movement that Victor Wembanyama, a student of the game, is preaching to the masses.
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One of the last Rap Ups of the year, where @slgonsports.bsky.social highlights the 10 songs that stuck with him the most
Ft. The Musalini & DJ.Fresh, Paul Wall, ANKLEJOHN, Papo2oo4 & Subjxct 5, Kamaiyah, Bravo the Bagchaser & X4, Valee x Harry Fraud, & LaRussell
www.passionweiss.com/2025/12/22/t...
Ft. The Musalini & DJ.Fresh, Paul Wall, ANKLEJOHN, Papo2oo4 & Subjxct 5, Kamaiyah, Bravo the Bagchaser & X4, Valee x Harry Fraud, & LaRussell
www.passionweiss.com/2025/12/22/t...
The Rap-Up: Week of December 22, 2025 | Passion of the Weiss
Steven Louis looks back on the year with 10 of his most-played tracks.
www.passionweiss.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
One of the last Rap Ups of the year, where @slgonsports.bsky.social highlights the 10 songs that stuck with him the most
Ft. The Musalini & DJ.Fresh, Paul Wall, ANKLEJOHN, Papo2oo4 & Subjxct 5, Kamaiyah, Bravo the Bagchaser & X4, Valee x Harry Fraud, & LaRussell
www.passionweiss.com/2025/12/22/t...
Ft. The Musalini & DJ.Fresh, Paul Wall, ANKLEJOHN, Papo2oo4 & Subjxct 5, Kamaiyah, Bravo the Bagchaser & X4, Valee x Harry Fraud, & LaRussell
www.passionweiss.com/2025/12/22/t...
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This year’s College Football Playoff reflects the adage that you get what you pay for.
The 12-team field includes the four teams with the largest football budgets, the nation’s two highest-paid coaches and three of the four highest-paid general managers.
The 12-team field includes the four teams with the largest football budgets, the nation’s two highest-paid coaches and three of the four highest-paid general managers.
December 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This year’s College Football Playoff reflects the adage that you get what you pay for.
The 12-team field includes the four teams with the largest football budgets, the nation’s two highest-paid coaches and three of the four highest-paid general managers.
The 12-team field includes the four teams with the largest football budgets, the nation’s two highest-paid coaches and three of the four highest-paid general managers.
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With all that happened today, there's no WAY the committee could screw North Texas and James Madison again THIS wee--[committee screws North Texas and James Madison again this week]
November 30, 2025 at 4:40 AM
With all that happened today, there's no WAY the committee could screw North Texas and James Madison again THIS wee--[committee screws North Texas and James Madison again this week]
Parable symmetry in today's West standings
December 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Parable symmetry in today's West standings
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Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto's "odd couple" friendship is powering the Dodgers closer to a World Series return.
http://dlvr.it/TNhGw5
http://dlvr.it/TNhGw5
October 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto's "odd couple" friendship is powering the Dodgers closer to a World Series return.
http://dlvr.it/TNhGw5
http://dlvr.it/TNhGw5
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NEWS: Russell Westbrook has agreed to sign a minimum deal with the Sacramento Kings, a source confirmed to The Athletic.
The 9x All-Star was an unrestricted free agent before the signing, having last played with the Denver Nuggets.
Read more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
The 9x All-Star was an unrestricted free agent before the signing, having last played with the Denver Nuggets.
Read more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
October 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
NEWS: Russell Westbrook has agreed to sign a minimum deal with the Sacramento Kings, a source confirmed to The Athletic.
The 9x All-Star was an unrestricted free agent before the signing, having last played with the Denver Nuggets.
Read more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
The 9x All-Star was an unrestricted free agent before the signing, having last played with the Denver Nuggets.
Read more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
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The 2025 WNBA Finals feature a desert duel that few would have predicted at the start of the season.
◻️ How do the Aces and Mercury match up?
◻️ Las Vegas’ X-factor? Veteran leadership.
◻️ Phoenix’s X-factor? Deep bench.
Let’s preview the series:
◻️ How do the Aces and Mercury match up?
◻️ Las Vegas’ X-factor? Veteran leadership.
◻️ Phoenix’s X-factor? Deep bench.
Let’s preview the series:
WNBA Finals: Phoenix Mercury or Las Vegas Aces? Matchups and predictions
Our experts, Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman, break down the series and make predictions.
dlvr.it
October 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The 2025 WNBA Finals feature a desert duel that few would have predicted at the start of the season.
◻️ How do the Aces and Mercury match up?
◻️ Las Vegas’ X-factor? Veteran leadership.
◻️ Phoenix’s X-factor? Deep bench.
Let’s preview the series:
◻️ How do the Aces and Mercury match up?
◻️ Las Vegas’ X-factor? Veteran leadership.
◻️ Phoenix’s X-factor? Deep bench.
Let’s preview the series:
WNBA Finals primer, featuring:
- A'ja Wilson as a silk and swagger pogo stick
- Jackie Young juking across history
- Alyssa Thomas diming with torn shoulders
- The gym inside the casino inside the resort
- "Mighty Mercury" for song of the year
- A'ja Wilson as a silk and swagger pogo stick
- Jackie Young juking across history
- Alyssa Thomas diming with torn shoulders
- The gym inside the casino inside the resort
- "Mighty Mercury" for song of the year
WNBA Finals streaming primer: Schedule, lineups, odds, A’ja Wilson vs. Alyssa Thomas
Here's a brief overview of what to know and what to expect from the WNBA Finals, plus championship and MVP odds.
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
WNBA Finals primer, featuring:
- A'ja Wilson as a silk and swagger pogo stick
- Jackie Young juking across history
- Alyssa Thomas diming with torn shoulders
- The gym inside the casino inside the resort
- "Mighty Mercury" for song of the year
- A'ja Wilson as a silk and swagger pogo stick
- Jackie Young juking across history
- Alyssa Thomas diming with torn shoulders
- The gym inside the casino inside the resort
- "Mighty Mercury" for song of the year
TNF predictions:
- Los Angeles will look better in actual football
- San Francisco will look better in uniforms and mascot
- A golden retriever will give its review of the Pacific Ocean
- Mack 10 will be played. It's Inglewood, after all
- Los Angeles will look better in actual football
- San Francisco will look better in uniforms and mascot
- A golden retriever will give its review of the Pacific Ocean
- Mack 10 will be played. It's Inglewood, after all
49ers at Rams on TNF: Kyle Shanahan vs. Sean McVay, rivalry history and TV predictions
Here are a few things to anticipate ahead of Thursday's Niners-Rams showcase in prime time.
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:07 AM
TNF predictions:
- Los Angeles will look better in actual football
- San Francisco will look better in uniforms and mascot
- A golden retriever will give its review of the Pacific Ocean
- Mack 10 will be played. It's Inglewood, after all
- Los Angeles will look better in actual football
- San Francisco will look better in uniforms and mascot
- A golden retriever will give its review of the Pacific Ocean
- Mack 10 will be played. It's Inglewood, after all
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After the Aces’ series win over the Fever on Tuesday, A’ja Wilson responded to Napheesa Collier’s statement calling out WNBA league leadership and commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
October 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
After the Aces’ series win over the Fever on Tuesday, A’ja Wilson responded to Napheesa Collier’s statement calling out WNBA league leadership and commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
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JACKPOT 🎰
Las Vegas is heading to the semifinals in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs.
Las Vegas is heading to the semifinals in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs.
September 19, 2025 at 3:54 AM
JACKPOT 🎰
Las Vegas is heading to the semifinals in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs.
Las Vegas is heading to the semifinals in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs.
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The 2025 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year is… A TIE 👀
Both A’ja Wilson and Alanna Smith received 29 votes.
This is the first time two players have won the award together.
Both A’ja Wilson and Alanna Smith received 29 votes.
This is the first time two players have won the award together.
September 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The 2025 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year is… A TIE 👀
Both A’ja Wilson and Alanna Smith received 29 votes.
This is the first time two players have won the award together.
Both A’ja Wilson and Alanna Smith received 29 votes.
This is the first time two players have won the award together.
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ATL's Destin Laurel reflects on the past
BLUEHILLBILL alliterates like a gold-fronted Nabokov
ICECOLDBISHOP molds space w/ rubber flows
Wallie the Sensei launches a float-a-thon w/ Ty Dolla Sign & Blxst
An impeccable Rap Up by @slgonsports.bsky.social www.passionweiss.com/2025/09/16/t...
BLUEHILLBILL alliterates like a gold-fronted Nabokov
ICECOLDBISHOP molds space w/ rubber flows
Wallie the Sensei launches a float-a-thon w/ Ty Dolla Sign & Blxst
An impeccable Rap Up by @slgonsports.bsky.social www.passionweiss.com/2025/09/16/t...
The Rap-Up: Week of September 15, 2025 | Passion of the Weiss
Destin Laurel looks back. BLUEHILLBILL finds a coaster for his cognac. ICB falls asleep at the listening party. And Wallie hosts a float-a-thon!
www.passionweiss.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
ATL's Destin Laurel reflects on the past
BLUEHILLBILL alliterates like a gold-fronted Nabokov
ICECOLDBISHOP molds space w/ rubber flows
Wallie the Sensei launches a float-a-thon w/ Ty Dolla Sign & Blxst
An impeccable Rap Up by @slgonsports.bsky.social www.passionweiss.com/2025/09/16/t...
BLUEHILLBILL alliterates like a gold-fronted Nabokov
ICECOLDBISHOP molds space w/ rubber flows
Wallie the Sensei launches a float-a-thon w/ Ty Dolla Sign & Blxst
An impeccable Rap Up by @slgonsports.bsky.social www.passionweiss.com/2025/09/16/t...
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Where is the smoking gun in this Kawhi investigation?
@pablo.show reveals what the Clippers can’t run from 👀
@pablo.show reveals what the Clippers can’t run from 👀
September 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Where is the smoking gun in this Kawhi investigation?
@pablo.show reveals what the Clippers can’t run from 👀
@pablo.show reveals what the Clippers can’t run from 👀
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Our Week 1 power rankings are here.
Tap in:
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Week 1 NFL Power Rankings: Eagles on top, but Packers eke closer with Micah Parsons
The defending Super Bowl champs remain atop our Power Rankings, but the Packers are on the rise following their blockbuster trade.
www.nytimes.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Our Week 1 power rankings are here.
Tap in:
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Streameast — the world’s largest illegal sports streaming platform — has been shut down, according to a leading U.S-based anti-piracy organization.
The unauthorized domains generated 1.6B visits over the past year, providing free access to global sports fixtures.
Read more: http://dlvr.it/TMrtSf
The unauthorized domains generated 1.6B visits over the past year, providing free access to global sports fixtures.
Read more: http://dlvr.it/TMrtSf
September 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Streameast — the world’s largest illegal sports streaming platform — has been shut down, according to a leading U.S-based anti-piracy organization.
The unauthorized domains generated 1.6B visits over the past year, providing free access to global sports fixtures.
Read more: http://dlvr.it/TMrtSf
The unauthorized domains generated 1.6B visits over the past year, providing free access to global sports fixtures.
Read more: http://dlvr.it/TMrtSf
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Nasaan, the son of D12's Proof carries on the blues, yellows & purple legacy
Wifigawd drops a drifting dispatch of zero net weight
Doley Bernays x Chris Crack invent the world's most dangerous light show
And much more at the Rap Up
By @slgonsports.bsky.social www.passionweiss.com/2025/09/02/t...
Wifigawd drops a drifting dispatch of zero net weight
Doley Bernays x Chris Crack invent the world's most dangerous light show
And much more at the Rap Up
By @slgonsports.bsky.social www.passionweiss.com/2025/09/02/t...
The Rap-Up: Week of September 1, 2025 | Passion of the Weiss
Nasaan carries Detroit legacy. Kairo Keyz has juice. PatvFoo packs it in for Peewee. Doley Bernays studies Ottoman achievement.
www.passionweiss.com
September 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Nasaan, the son of D12's Proof carries on the blues, yellows & purple legacy
Wifigawd drops a drifting dispatch of zero net weight
Doley Bernays x Chris Crack invent the world's most dangerous light show
And much more at the Rap Up
By @slgonsports.bsky.social www.passionweiss.com/2025/09/02/t...
Wifigawd drops a drifting dispatch of zero net weight
Doley Bernays x Chris Crack invent the world's most dangerous light show
And much more at the Rap Up
By @slgonsports.bsky.social www.passionweiss.com/2025/09/02/t...
Glad to oblige, @pro-football-reference.com x @defector.com
September 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Glad to oblige, @pro-football-reference.com x @defector.com
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Newsflash: It's 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 to play QB in the NFL. It's even harder as a rookie.
And Jayden Daniels did it the best of any first-year signal caller this century, according to our expert.
http://dlvr.it/TMbLVw
And Jayden Daniels did it the best of any first-year signal caller this century, according to our expert.
http://dlvr.it/TMbLVw
August 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Newsflash: It's 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 to play QB in the NFL. It's even harder as a rookie.
And Jayden Daniels did it the best of any first-year signal caller this century, according to our expert.
http://dlvr.it/TMbLVw
And Jayden Daniels did it the best of any first-year signal caller this century, according to our expert.
http://dlvr.it/TMbLVw
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Who is the most notable omission from our expert's list of 21st-century play-by-play announcers?
It’s your turn to weigh in ⤵️
http://dlvr.it/TMbfpv
It’s your turn to weigh in ⤵️
http://dlvr.it/TMbfpv
August 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Who is the most notable omission from our expert's list of 21st-century play-by-play announcers?
It’s your turn to weigh in ⤵️
http://dlvr.it/TMbfpv
It’s your turn to weigh in ⤵️
http://dlvr.it/TMbfpv
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Fetty P Franklin stakes a claim to having next from Charlotte
Lord Sko does NYC nostalgia right
G-Len flips 'Pac for a late summer LA anthem
StlShorty channels the spirit of Dem Franchise Boyz
Evidence x Blu remain masters
As is @slgonsports.bsky.social
www.passionweiss.com/2025/08/19/t...
Lord Sko does NYC nostalgia right
G-Len flips 'Pac for a late summer LA anthem
StlShorty channels the spirit of Dem Franchise Boyz
Evidence x Blu remain masters
As is @slgonsports.bsky.social
www.passionweiss.com/2025/08/19/t...
The Rap-Up: Week of August 18, 2025
Evidence greys the past. StlShorty cranks up in white. And Fetty P. Franklin counts blue from Charlotte’s historic corridor.
www.passionweiss.com
August 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Fetty P Franklin stakes a claim to having next from Charlotte
Lord Sko does NYC nostalgia right
G-Len flips 'Pac for a late summer LA anthem
StlShorty channels the spirit of Dem Franchise Boyz
Evidence x Blu remain masters
As is @slgonsports.bsky.social
www.passionweiss.com/2025/08/19/t...
Lord Sko does NYC nostalgia right
G-Len flips 'Pac for a late summer LA anthem
StlShorty channels the spirit of Dem Franchise Boyz
Evidence x Blu remain masters
As is @slgonsports.bsky.social
www.passionweiss.com/2025/08/19/t...
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Domo Genesis chronicles a world gone mad
$ilkmoney performs darkcloud hyperspeed therapy
B is for Better with a sidewalk jam
Babytron kicks lifestyle hustle raps over Teena Marie beats
Enphamus does a No Biggie sequel
@slgonsports.bsky.social w/ The Rap Up
www.passionweiss.com/2025/08/04/t...
$ilkmoney performs darkcloud hyperspeed therapy
B is for Better with a sidewalk jam
Babytron kicks lifestyle hustle raps over Teena Marie beats
Enphamus does a No Biggie sequel
@slgonsports.bsky.social w/ The Rap Up
www.passionweiss.com/2025/08/04/t...
The Rap-Up: Week of August 4, 2025
Domo Genesis evolves. $ilkmoney ascends. B For Better asks a question. And Enphamus channels Perry the Platypus.
www.passionweiss.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Domo Genesis chronicles a world gone mad
$ilkmoney performs darkcloud hyperspeed therapy
B is for Better with a sidewalk jam
Babytron kicks lifestyle hustle raps over Teena Marie beats
Enphamus does a No Biggie sequel
@slgonsports.bsky.social w/ The Rap Up
www.passionweiss.com/2025/08/04/t...
$ilkmoney performs darkcloud hyperspeed therapy
B is for Better with a sidewalk jam
Babytron kicks lifestyle hustle raps over Teena Marie beats
Enphamus does a No Biggie sequel
@slgonsports.bsky.social w/ The Rap Up
www.passionweiss.com/2025/08/04/t...
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Almost three decades after his (fictitious) Tour Championship triumph, Adam Sandler is back on the links in "Happy Gilmore 2."
It got us thinking about all the other sports movies that deserve a part II … or III or IV.
The sports movie sequels we want to see ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
It got us thinking about all the other sports movies that deserve a part II … or III or IV.
The sports movie sequels we want to see ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
July 25, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Almost three decades after his (fictitious) Tour Championship triumph, Adam Sandler is back on the links in "Happy Gilmore 2."
It got us thinking about all the other sports movies that deserve a part II … or III or IV.
The sports movie sequels we want to see ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
It got us thinking about all the other sports movies that deserve a part II … or III or IV.
The sports movie sequels we want to see ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
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When the Baseball Hall of Fame balloting results were released, and Ichiro Suzuki wasn't a unanimous pick, a longtime Cleveland sportswriter was quick to clarify:
It wasn’t him this time.
🔗: http://dlvr.it/TM6pvt
It wasn’t him this time.
🔗: http://dlvr.it/TM6pvt
July 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
When the Baseball Hall of Fame balloting results were released, and Ichiro Suzuki wasn't a unanimous pick, a longtime Cleveland sportswriter was quick to clarify:
It wasn’t him this time.
🔗: http://dlvr.it/TM6pvt
It wasn’t him this time.
🔗: http://dlvr.it/TM6pvt