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Jurgen Klinsmann’s Up-And-Down USMNT Tenure In One Chart

You’re reading Back of the Envelope, an experiment that aims to bring shorter, quicker content to FiveThirtyEight. Jurgen Klinsmann’s up-and-down career as manager of the United States men’s national soccer team has officially ended after five tumultuous years, with the USMNT announcing his dismissal Monday. Klinsmann arrived in 2011 after the team’s performance fell off […]

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Jurgen Klinsmann’s Up-And-Down USMNT Tenure In One Chart

You’re reading Back of the Envelope, an experiment that aims to bring shorter, quicker content to FiveThirtyEight. Jurgen Klinsmann’s up-and-down career as manager of the United States men’s national soccer team has officially ended after five tumultuous years, with the USMNT announcing his dismissal Monday. Klinsmann arrived in 2011 after the team’s performance fell off […]

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Today Is The Sports Equinox

You’re reading Back of the Envelope, an experiment that aims to bring shorter, quicker content to FiveThirtyEight. Today, the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB all play games. It’s a sports equinox, the 16th in history: Will all four leagues play at the same time? They sure will! Indians-Cubs is scheduled for 8:00 p.m ET. At […]

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Today Is The Sports Equinox

You’re reading Back of the Envelope, an experiment that aims to bring shorter, quicker content to FiveThirtyEight. Today, the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB all play games. It’s a sports equinox, the 16th in history: Will all four leagues play at the same time? They sure will! Indians-Cubs is scheduled for 8:00 p.m ET. At […]

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The Ali-Frazier Battle Of Internet Chess Is Happening This Week

You’re reading Back of the Envelope, an experiment that aims to bring shorter, quicker content to FiveThirtyEight. Magnus Carlsen, the Norwegian chess grandmaster and No. 1-ranked chess player in the world, is just over two weeks away from defending his world championship in New York City. It’ll be a grueling test, with hours-long games spread […]

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