@DavidWaldstein

Metro reporter for The NY Times, concentrating on sports. Last name pronounced like Frankenstein. 🧟‍♂️

Joined August 2009
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Just when I was feeling good, someone stuck that dot on the ice
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From several years ago, but still helps explain the most ambiguous call in the game: Baseball Has a Rorschach Test: The Checked Swing nytimes.com/2018/10/26/sport… via @NYTimes

Baseball Has a Rorschach Test: The Checked Swing (Published 2018)

Did the batter hold up in time? Did he actually swing and miss? It depends on your point of view. Well, actually it depends on the umpire’s point of view.

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Rear Admiral
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What a real douchebag comment. 34 couples and thousands of guests have their years-long plans thwarted by Mother Nature. Plus, I’m guessing, a lotta money just went up in smoke. That’s what they get for having the gall to plan a…..September wedding. But at least they’re not double-legacies that got rejected by admissions.
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Got to read @christophclarey
Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸
@christophclareySep 6
True to himself. My missive from Newport on the Federers' Hall of Fame moment and I do mean the Federers #tennis christopherclarey.substack.c…
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A good look at the Process here
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New reporting at Bounces: The behind-the-scenes story of what happened after Venus and Serena lost their doubles match at the US Open and skipped out on press. benrothenberg.com/p/us-open-…

Too Big to Fine?

Explaining the exit of the Williamses, and other rough U.S. Open scenes.

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This is so entertaining. There’s a legit “lol” in the third-to-last paragraph. inside.fifa.com/organisation…

FIFA leadership holds constructive and positive meeting in Rabat, Morocco

Following a meeting in Rabat, Morocco, the FIFA Secretary General and members of the FIFA Management Board in attendance reaffirmed their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as the only...

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Easily the most recognizable final ever.
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The third-place game in 1990 was actually quite special. There had been so much tension and violence involving the England fans against the Italians, mostly, and when the game ended, and both Italian and England players did the Gazza hand pump dance, it was kind of heartwarming.
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So, everyone just believes in this chip they claim detected a change in movement from a lock of hair?? If it’s not obvious visually, then don’t overturn it.
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American Michael Zheng just earned a spot in the 3rd round at Wimbledon. (He also beat No. 28 Cam Norrie in the 1st round). The dude is rolling. Here’s how he got where he is. The Hard Way Into the U.S. Open: The Battle of the Qualifiers nytimes.com/2024/08/22/nyreg… via @NYTimes

The Hard Way Into the U.S. Open: The Battle of the Qualifiers (Published 2024)

Thirty-two spots remain unclaimed in the tournament, and the math is as brutal as it is simple. Win three matches, and you’re in.

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With Mano!!
S.L. Price@bySLPriceJun 29
first World Cup game I ever covered. one of the 5 most astonishing events I've witnessed, along with Goran winning Wimbledon, Bolt in Beijing, the final day of boxing at the '91 Pan Am Games in Havana, and the Haudenosaunee first half vs. USA in 2018.
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If England wins its first knockout game, which it should, the next game is at the Azteca, where…
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Joe Drape@joedrapeJun 27
‘Hard to Say Goodbye’: Aqueduct Racetrack to Close After 132 Years nytimes.com/2026/06/27/nyreg… via @NYTimes @coreykilgannon gives The Big A a warm send off. New York City’s track will be missed.

‘Hard to Say Goodbye’: Aqueduct Racetrack to Close After 132 Years (Gift Article)

An era comes to an end, as New York City’s last remaining racetrack takes a final lap.

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Cape Verde goes through, and two nations celebrate — in 3 countries. Why Everyone in This Irish Pub Is Rooting for Cape Verde’s Soccer Team nytimes.com/2026/06/26/nyreg… via @NYTimes

Why Everyone in This Irish Pub Is Rooting for Cape Verde’s Soccer Team

Cape Verde, a tiny African nation in its first World Cup, has become the underdog darling of the tournament. The Irish have a personal reason to join the bandwagon.

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“CABO…VERDE!!” Why Everyone in This Irish Pub Is Rooting for Cape Verde’s Soccer Team nytimes.com/2026/06/26/nyreg… via @NYTimes

Why Everyone in This Irish Pub Is Rooting for Cape Verde’s Soccer Team

Cape Verde, a tiny African nation in its first World Cup, has become the underdog darling of the tournament. The Irish have a personal reason to join the bandwagon.

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The World Cup creates amazing, unexpected connections. Why Everyone in This Irish Pub Is Rooting for Cape Verde’s Soccer Team nytimes.com/2026/06/26/nyreg… via @NYTimes

Why Everyone in This Irish Pub Is Rooting for Cape Verde’s Soccer Team

Cape Verde, a tiny African nation in its first World Cup, has become the underdog darling of the tournament. The Irish have a personal reason to join the bandwagon.

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The Toronto Marlies won a cup!
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How a Tiny Private School in the Suburbs Attracts World Cup Teams nytimes.com/2026/06/19/nyreg… via @NYTimes

How a Tiny Private School in the Suburbs Attracts World Cup Teams

The Pingry School hosted Italy at the 1994 World Cup. To prepare for Italy’s return this year, the school spent millions. And then Italy didn’t qualify.

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What a great win…by the Chicago Wolves in the Calder Cup. Facing elimination, they beat the Toronto Marlins in OT to force a Game 5 in the AHL’s championship.
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32 years ago today…well, it’s almost hard to believe. Has There Ever Been a Crazier Sports Moment for New York? Actually, Yes. nytimes.com/2026/06/13/nyreg… via @NYTimes

Has There Ever Been a Crazier Sports Moment for New York? Actually, Yes.

In the spring of 1994, the World Cup arrived, the Knicks were great and so were the Rangers. And in the middle of it all, an infamous White Bronco chase.

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These England shirts look a bit like 1986, with a little red added in:
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