Rustin Dodd

Writer at The Athletic. Knight-Wallace fellow 2023-24. Author of KINGDOM QUARTERBACK, a book on Patrick Mahomes and the history of Kansas City. Order below:

[Rustin Dodd @rustindodd]

The first review of KINGDOM QUARTERBACK—our book about Patrick Mahomes and the history of Kansas City—is here from Kirkus.

They called it "lively and meaningful."

"Chiefs fans will find this a revelation, and urban planners might learn a thing or two, too."

It’s out Aug. 22.

Review: https://t.co/aBJiFOX2oS

[Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal]

Jake Bauers never gave up. That resilient spirit helped deliver October glory. Unlocked and free to read. https://t.co/tCm18WIcwL

[Jason Mackey @JMackey_PGH]

One of my favorite Pittsburgh/Pirates traditions: the annual gathering at the Forbes Field wall in Oakland to listen to Game 7 of the 1960 World Series.

[Rustin Dodd @rustindodd]

@Sully_2029 I did radio play-by-play for this game on KJHK, lol.

[Carrie Wittmer 👻 @carriesnotscary]

the concept of kelly clarkson being on atlantic ave

[JamesVGrimaldi @JamesVGrimaldi]

What a wonderful story, so nicely crafted by @stephapstein. Great quotes, good interviews, lovely detail about @pontifex and his love of @whitesox https://t.co/2cdxLNVuIw

[Andrew Marchand @AndrewMarchand]

NEW COLUMN: Stephen A. Smith embarrasses himself with Lane Johnson mental health "First Take"

https://t.co/lc2aW22rHr

[Conor Orr @ConorOrr]

JOURNALISM 101:

*Sits down to text and email 12 people for a story*

*Waits 39 seconds for replies, doesn't see one*

*Thinks: "Ah shit, everyone hates me and I'm gonna get fired"*

[Rustin Dodd @rustindodd]

I can remember where I was when this play happened: Playing a fall league baseball game at the 3&2 baseball complex in Lenexa — and they announced a live game update over the PA system. https://t.co/1Z8OjwwfQq

[Kevin Gallagher @KevG163]

October 1, 1995

Steve Bono's 76-yard run for the Chiefs

Then the longest touchdown run by a quarterback in NFL history

[Tyler Kepner @TylerKepner]

It’s the postseason. Why is it suddenly so dangerous to let a good starter keep rolling? A column from a Red Sox fiasco in the Bronx: https://t.co/DH0WVV0lxb

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

Mauricio Pochettino doesn't like soccer fights as much as he did when he was younger. But he loved how his young USMNT squad stuck together when things turned nasty at the end of Tuesday's win over Chile.

Pochettino described his players' instinct to protect each other as "amazing because that shows that you care for your teammate and that we are defending our shirt."

As the USMNT builds toward 2030 with a fresh, youthful squad, this was a night few of them will forget.

@PaulTenorio

https://t.co/lr482lGJkp

[🏴‍☠️ @HellaADZ]

#ChiefsWeek #RaiderNation #ChiefsKingdom intro from 1996 MNF

[Rustin Dodd @rustindodd]

@MikeVacc this sounds awesome. I can't wait to read this.

[Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur]

A phenomenal moment in the Senate.

Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., claims he has evidence Jack Smith went to a HAWKS game in Atlanta.

Smith denies it.

Schmitt declares he has busted Jack Smith for perjury.

Smith, vexed, says he went to HAWKEYES game in Maryland.

Watch the whole thing:

[The New York Times @nytimes]

From @TheAthletic: Brad Lidge was one of baseball’s top closers, winning the 2008 World Series with the Phillies. When he threw his last pitch in 2012, he decided to do something incredibly rare for a former major leaguer. He became an archaeologist. https://t.co/IgQyFUEt5P

[Henry Bushnell @HenryBushnell]

The making of Cavan Sullivan:

👶volleys in diapers at age 2
⚽️a dad who trained him, and not only allowed parents to yell on sidelines; “I expect them to yell"
🧠a "fuck-you mentality"
👦brothers who shaped him

Much more, free to read @TheAthleticFC:
https://t.co/l0yRR2aYc5

[Ryan Oliver @RyanxOliver]

Great article and an incredible read! You never know which conversation, lesson or interaction will stick with someone. Always pay it forward.

[Rustin Dodd @rustindodd]

@andersontobin Thanks for sharing, Tobin.

[Rustin Dodd @rustindodd]

@franfraschilla thanks, Fran!

[Rustin Dodd @rustindodd]

When Thunder GM Sam Presti was 17, he played one-on-one against a random guy at a health club outside Boston.

The moment was so memorable and formative, he decided to track the guy down 30 years later.

And that was just the beginning of the story.

https://t.co/2AvcyrJBSP

[Saad Yousuf @SaadYousuf126]

“What’s a life worth? Is a life worth $11,000?"

Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair was fined for writing "Hind Rajab" (5-yr-old Palestinian girl murdered by Israeli forces) on his eye black in Week 1.

He explains why he did it and what it means to him 👇🏽
https://t.co/hirFu6c8ju

[Rustin Dodd @rustindodd]

@DrJasonAndrade well said, Jason.