“I think sports is an amazing thing, and it has the effect of changing the psychology of the entire city,” the Pennsylvania governor and potential 2028 candidate said.
Politics
How Josh Shapiro became a World Cup super fan
“I think sports is an amazing thing, and it has the effect of changing the psychology of the entire city,” the Pennsylvania governor and potential 2028 candidate said.
Published June 27, 2026, 8:53 PM
Updated June 27, 2026, 9:50 PM1.1K
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