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FIFA's Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup sell-off plan, NY Post reports
A name I did not expect to read today, and certainly not as a voice of reason, Scaramucci.
This would be fascinating and fun to watch if it wasn't real.
posted by tommybiden at 11:42 AM on August 04
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
What NoMich said (wrote).
posted by tommybiden at 11:40 AM on August 04
FIFA's Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup sell-off plan, NY Post reports
Infantino and everybody else with their fingerprints on this at FIFA needs to go.
The unanswered call to Trump to save his ass is just more proof that soccer needs to rid itself of these crooks.
posted by rcade at 06:11 PM on August 03
FIFA's Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup sell-off plan, NY Post reports
Two things are borne out:
1) The FIFA Peace Prize and all the other Trump sucking up that Infantino did before and during the tournament was strategic groundwork for the possibility of someday having to pitch Trump for money and help.
2) Vance and others should take note, and Scaramucci has mentioned this hazard frequently - as Infantino found out when Trump wouldn't take his repeated calls, if you find yourself dangling from a thin rope and need Trump to come to your aid, as far as Trump is concerned, you no longer exist.
posted by beaverboard at 06:10 PM on August 03
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
Would anyone mind if I set a maximum width of pages on here instead of letting them use the entire screen width. I do it on my personal blog. Ever since I got a five-year-old iMac in a University of Florida surplus auction and put Windows on it, my screen's insanely wide.
posted by rcade at 06:08 PM on August 03
Dodgers Acquire Tarik Skubal for 3 Top Prospects
They went to the White House after winning last year's title and they should have been at the Trump inauguration with Zuckerberg, Bezos and Musk.
Waiting for the renaming rights to Chavez Ravine to be auctioned off.
It would be perfect for a smaller market AL team to get hot in the fall and beat LA for the title.
More than ever I wish the Jays had beat them last year.
posted by beaverboard at 12:50 PM on August 02
Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS Sports following arrest
I think Romo's broadcast career will survive this but he's a reckless idiot for getting behind the wheel after drinking.
Fantasy guru and longtime defense attorney Drew Davenport offered his analysis. His conclusion: "The case is like a law school exam. There are good arguments on both sides. If he's got no history it'll be pled down to something minor and will end up as nbd."
posted by rcade at 10:26 AM on August 02
Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS Sports following arrest
For cause clause. Watt on deck.
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posted by ohhujqkh at 11:52 PM on July 30
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
In his own quiet way, Charles Haley discovered the placid joys of playing on both sides of the Niners-Cowboys divide.
People who complain about the caliber of individuals that teams like the Chiefs, Bengals and Steelers are drawn to may have forgotten what life in the U.S. was like when the Niners roster included both Haley and Bill Romanowski.
I still chuckle at the thought of stoic, composed, genteel coaches like Bill Walsh and George Siefert sending those two guys out onto the field of battle.
posted by beaverboard at 05:36 PM on July 30
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
That guy is so wrong. The only choice is the Cowboys because eff the Cowboys.
posted by NoMich at 01:09 PM on July 30
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
Someone on Reddit said that the team they most like to see the Jags beat is the 49ers because they are "cocky bastards" who have never known anything but winning.
It reminded me of being a kid in the 1970s when I thought the Niners were an all-but-guaranteed win for the Cowboys. They stunk it up from 1973-80.
The 1980s were a rude awakening for me.
posted by rcade at 11:19 AM on July 30
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Ward and Henke were such a reliable combination at the back of the bullpen. It's sad that he was in Toronto for the reunion but never got the chance to take part in the celebration.
https://sportsfilter.com/news/27053 fnf
posted by smaranton at 10:39 PM on July 29
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
Rivalry and emotions are part of football, but any punches or strikes should be judged consistently, regardless of the team involved.
posted by smaranton at 12:59 AM on July 29
UNC football GM Michael Lombardi placed on paid administrative leave
Especially at a public university, which isn't going to be able to keep things under wraps indefinitely.
I'm counting on NoMich to be our eyes and ears on the scene as things develop.
After a few rounds of biscuit combos begin appearing on the desks of athletic department administrative staffers, we'll get to the bottom of this.
"Sir, he sat on Wanda's lap without permission and wouldn't get off. Miss Hudson finally showed up and escorted him from the premises. In this heat, I can understand why she wasn't wearing any underwear, but she must have been sweatin' a pail in those knee high boots".
posted by beaverboard at 12:14 PM on July 27
UNC football GM Michael Lombardi placed on paid administrative leave
This is going to get interesting. It isn't standard procedure to prohibit students from talking about a school leadership change.
posted by rcade at 11:29 AM on July 27
Rookie wins PGA tournament in third start
Scottie Scheffler was the runner up for the 13th time in his career. Five of those have been this year alone.
In his career, Jack Nicklaus finished in second place 58 times.
To Jack, that was as important as his victories. He said it showed that you had put yourself in a position to win, which to him was the critical measure of tournament play.
Scottie is 30. I don't think he's going to break Nicklaus' runner up record.
I wish they would take Mickelson's name off of that college trophy. Only half of what is known about him has been published due to tireless and vigorous threats of legal action.
posted by beaverboard at 10:10 PM on July 26
LeBron Chooses the 76ers
The Sixers only got one title out of the Moses Malone - Dr. J team.
That one title was a corker, though.
The Celtics were lucky to get swept by the Bucks in the 1983 playoffs, which led to the resignation of Bill Fitch.
The Bucks then got trampled by the Sixers. However, they were the only team to win a playoff game against Philly that year.
Part of Malone's synergy with the Sixers was that they had been released from their futility by trading Darryl Dawkins.
Part of KC Jones' synergy with the Celtics the following season was that they had been released from the iron grip of Fitch.
posted by beaverboard at 11:49 AM on July 26
LeBron Chooses the 76ers
My son and I have the same opinion. There's a couple of different scenarios. First, LeBron acts as the mature and honored veteran who stabilizes the team, gets them working harmoniously, and the 76ers absolutely crush the East. Second, after initial success, one or more of the 4 principals becomes dissatisfied with his role, and he begins playing for himself rather than within the overall scheme. This causes some slippage in the standings, and the 76ers begin the playoffs as a top 4 team but not as the overall leader. Good coaching from LeBron straightens things out in time for a strong playoff run. Third, scenario 2 happens and neither Nick Nurse nor LeBron can stop the damage. The result is an early exit from the playoffs.
One thing about Jaylen Brown is that he wants to be the number 1 on the team. That doesn't mean the best on the court, rather he wants to be the "featured" player. In Boston, a pecking order of sorts was established among the starters by the order of their pre-game introduction. The top of the order was established by whomever was introduced last. When Tatum was playing, he was the one. It didn't matter how anyone else was playing, nor did Tatum's performance matter. Tatum was the Lone Ranger, and Jaylen Brown was his Tonto. Indispensable but not the top. Now Brown is free of Tatum's shadow, but now it's LeBron. How will the 2 of them handle it? Will it affect the play of Maxey, Embid, or Edgecomb? Hang on, Philadelphia, it's going to be a fun ride.
posted by Howard_T at 01:51 PM on July 25
LeBron Chooses the 76ers
I was glad to see Iverson gone from Philly, never cared to watch him try to do that much stuff by himself.
I enjoyed the Miller-Dalembert-Iguodala Sixers that followed. That was a fun bunch to watch.
Time will tell how much fun this new group will be.
posted by beaverboard at 12:03 AM on July 25
LeBron Chooses the 76ers
In two years, LeBron will be gone, Embiid will be gone or on fumes, Paul George will be gone, and someone will owe Jaylen Brown over 65 million dollars guaranteed.
The Sixers will rest LeBron and Embiid during the regular season to the maximum extent that the league will allow.
posted by beaverboard at 10:27 PM on July 24
LeBron Chooses the 76ers
If it wasn't going to be one of the more obvious three of GSW/CLE/MIA, I was kind of hoping he'd land in Minnesota (ANT and LaMelo were reportedly campaigning). That would've been fun.
But here we are! If Kawhi actually winds up playing meaningful basketball in Toronto this season the Atlantic Division is going to be pretty fascinating.
Edit: It almost certainly won't happen, but I'm selfishly wondering if this opens up the idea of a Kyrie for VJ Edgecombe trade.
posted by Ufez Jones at 02:59 PM on July 24
LeBron Chooses the 76ers
I was expecting him to become a Golden State Warrior. The additions of Brown and LeBron make them a fun team to watch this season, but I won't be expecting a credible championship run.
posted by rcade at 02:46 PM on July 24
Why Raptors' Kawhi Leonard Trade May Not Be Resolved Before Training Camp
Sam Presti doesn't want the league to force Ballmer to sell the Clippers. He's too much fun to do business with.
But Ballmer is an idiot and the league would be better off without him.
He'd make good money out the door selling the team as Donald Sterling did when he sold to Ballmer.
posted by beaverboard at 09:40 PM on July 22
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
I wish Uruguay currently had a national team that played at the level of Argentina.
It's a much better country, despite the presence of Count Soccula Luis Suarez.
By rights, Suarez should have been born across the river. He'd be a natural Argentine player.
posted by beaverboard at 05:18 PM on July 21
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
posted by NoMich at 10:08 PM on July 20
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
Half of the players who have ever been given a red card in the World Cup final have been from Argentina.
posted by beaverboard at 05:55 PM on July 20
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Former Blue Jays setup man, then closer, Duane Ward (Wardo) passed away (62) this weekend.
The club had the '92-'93 teams back in Toronto to celebrate the unveiling of a statue at the park, of Joe Carter.
Duane was in town, but did not make the celebration yesterday.
As Toronto fans, we knew that the game was about over after 7 with Ward and Henke looking after the 8th and 9th.
posted by tommybiden at 04:28 PM on July 19
USA Red Card Overturned: New Information
What amazes me is that FIFA is the most corrupt sports organization in the world and Trump found a way to make it more corrupt. I didn't think that possible.
My homerism made me happy Balogun was playing but the decision will forever be a mark of shame on the U.S. role in this World Cup.
posted by rcade at 11:04 AM on July 17
USA Red Card Overturned: New Information
Well, I'm shocked, shocked I tell you.
Well, maybe not that shocked.
posted by tommybiden at 05:26 PM on July 15
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
With knockout victories over Portugal and France in this World Cup, the Spanish National Football Team now has more playoff wins at JerryWorld (2) than the Dallas Cowboys do (1).
posted by Ufez Jones at 03:58 PM on July 15
USA Red Card Overturned: New Information
No need to worry, the IOC is investigating. If anyone can clear up a corruption scandal, it's the masters themselves.
posted by Ufez Jones at 12:33 PM on July 15
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Holy shit. And damn it to hell.
People who have reported on this should think twice before accepting any invitations for lunch at the UAE embassy.
Anyone can buy a bonesaw at Surgical Supply.
posted by beaverboard at 10:43 PM on July 14
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
OK by me. My 'droid phone doesn't handle a lot of width in portrait mode anyway.