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SEC Threatens to Expel LSU
If there's a coach to call the SEC's bluff, it's Lane Kiffin. Though I wasn't aware of the stuff with Will Wade (or ever heard of him). I agree that it probably won't come to that vote, but I've got my popcorn ready if this isn't over yet.
posted by bender at 07:31 PM on September 08
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My picks:
Seahawks by 6
Rams by 10
Bears by 4
Bengals by 7
Lions by 13 (lock)
Texans by 3
Ravens by 4
Browns by 13 (lock)
Falcons by 3
Jets by 6
Chargers by 10 (lock)
Raiders by 4
Vikings by 6
Eagles by 7
Giants by 3
Broncos by 6
Hey everyone! I need to spend more time around these parts; hoping my picks are good enough early to keep me interested!
posted by tahoemoj at 02:58 PM on September 08
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
As an alumnus of a MAC school (Miami), seeing WMU get jobbed out of a high profile win like that pissed me off.
posted by tahoemoj at 02:53 PM on September 08
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Seahawks by 10 (lock)
Rams by 7 (lock)
Bears by 6
Bengals by 7
Lions by 13 (lock)
Bills by 7
Ravens by 7
Jaguars by 12 (lock)
Falcons by 2
Jets by 2
Chargers by 8
Raiders by 5
Packers by 1
Eagles by 9 (lock)
Cowboys by 8 (lock)
Chiefs by 4
posted by tommybiden at 11:06 AM on September 08
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Seahawks by 7
Rams by 3
Bears by 3
Bengals by 7
Lions by 10 (lock)
Bills by 3
Colts by 3
Jaguars by 14 (lock)
Steelers by 3
Titans by 3
Chargers by 17 (lock)
Raiders by 7
Packers by 3
Eagles by 3
Cowboys by 3
Broncos by 3
Welcome back, NFL! I am counting the days until the Jaguars/Cowboys Super Bowl predicted by Pete Prisco of CBS.
posted by rcade at 10:04 AM on September 08
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posted by rcade at 10:03 AM on September 08
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
All of the "did time expire?" controversies make me wish football games ended with one untimed down after the clock hit 0.
This is a bad time to suggest it because Michigan just got one anyway. But replays about the clock at a game's end always bog things down.
posted by rcade at 05:29 PM on September 07
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Complete neutral, did not attend school anywhere in the u.s.a.
From this comfy chair watching that game, Western Michigan was R O B B E D.
posted by tommybiden at 01:29 PM on September 06
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
At least Michigan grad and major fanboy Rich Eisen was "almost" at a loss for words and swilling grape juice in the aftermath of Western Michigan getting robbed by the refs.
Spouting "Go Blue" isn't entirely appropriate at the moment.
posted by beaverboard at 01:14 PM on September 06
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
Not on my field! Now get off my lawn
posted by tommybiden at 09:23 AM on September 05
Clippers Lose 5 First-Round Picks for Cheating Salary Cap
Could it be similar team shenanigans or more to the Ohtani gambling story?
I want it to be team shenanigans.
posted by tommybiden at 08:26 PM on September 04
Clippers Lose 5 First-Round Picks for Cheating Salary Cap
I've been wondering if there's a free-agent signing strategy that could mitigate the catastrophic loss of five first-round picks.
If you can sign Mikal Bridges, the Knicks would say you're all even.
posted by beaverboard at 03:13 PM on September 04
Clippers Lose 5 First-Round Picks for Cheating Salary Cap
I've been wondering if there's a free-agent signing strategy that could mitigate the catastrophic loss of five first-round picks. Ballmer isn't going to want to let the Clippers endure a 10-year run of futility.
posted by rcade at 10:05 AM on September 04
Clippers Lose 5 First-Round Picks for Cheating Salary Cap
Pablo dropped a hint yesterday alluding to the Dodgers. Could it be similar team shenanigans or more to the Ohtani gambling story?
posted by NoMich at 09:12 AM on September 04
Clippers Lose 5 First-Round Picks for Cheating Salary Cap
Only reason that I can see he gets a simple slap on the wrist (with a wet noodle) is the NBA doesn't want to go to war with the NBPA.
I think it's mostly this, combined with Uncle Dennis serving as a fall guy with his five-year suspension, plus the fact that any suspension to Kawhi, even without pay, would inadvertently hurt a Raptors team that is hoping to compete in a very tough Eastern Conference.
We'll never know, of course, but I am curious if there was any sort of negotiation or other behind-the-scenes communications between the vested parties here before the decision was finalized.
Also, how lucky is Adam Silver that it's the Clippers involved and not one of the cornerstone franchises? I can't see him taking a crowbar to the knees of the Lakers, Celtics, or Knicks like this.
posted by Ufez Jones at 01:20 PM on September 03
Clippers Lose 5 First-Round Picks for Cheating Salary Cap
I don't even want to watch Kawhi play at this point.
Popovich must be thanking his lucky stars that he doesn't have to deal with that guy any more.
Ballmer should be gone for good. Donald Sterling didn't do anything horrible to the mechanics of the league. He was just a terminally toxic racist. Ballmer went deep to play by his own rules and damage the integrity of the league, such as it is.
Most of the articles on this mention how rich Ballmer is. Who cares? He was in the right place at the right time and cashed in. And he's dumber than a garden gnome with his money.
There's only one guy who wants to see Ballmer and other Clips execs reinstated ASAP and that's Sam Presti.
posted by beaverboard at 12:55 PM on September 03
Clippers Lose 5 First-Round Picks for Cheating Salary Cap
What NoMich said.
Only reason that I can see he gets a simple slap on the wrist (with a wet noodle) is the NBA doesn't want to go to war with the NBPA.
posted by tommybiden at 11:25 AM on September 03
Clippers Lose 5 First-Round Picks for Cheating Salary Cap
Why is Kawhi not being punished in any meaningful way? It's not like this happened to him without his consent.
posted by NoMich at 11:15 AM on September 03
Clippers Lose 5 First-Round Picks for Cheating Salary Cap
The only similar situation would be Joe Smith and the Timberwolves, right?
5 1st Rd picks (2 returned)
$3.5M fine (largest at time)
Owner suspended 1 year
G.M. resigned
posted by tommybiden at 10:13 AM on September 03
Clippers Lose 5 First-Round Picks for Cheating Salary Cap
Losing first-round draft picks is kind of a nice double-whammy. Not only does it make it difficult for them to add young talent, those things are incredibly valuable in the current trade market.
I don't know if this is "appropriate" or not since there isn't much of a precedent set, but yes, hooray for some real-ass consequences.
The article doesn't state this outright: Safe to assume this clears up any remaining obstacles in Kawhi's return to Toronto?
posted by Ufez Jones at 05:41 PM on September 02
Clippers Lose 5 First-Round Picks for Cheating Salary Cap
Wow! OK. There are consequences. Good.
posted by NoMich at 05:08 PM on September 02
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
I cannot find a link yet, but apparently the NBA has dropped the hammer on the Clippers
Preliminary reports
L.A. Clippers $30,000,000 fine
L.A. Clippers loss of FIVE 1st round picks
L.A. Clippers
Steve Balmer
Leonard Frank
Gillian Zucker
all suspended
Toronto Raptors
No punishment
Kawhi Leonard
$700,000 restitution
posted by tommybiden at 04:45 PM on September 02
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
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SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
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posted by wanderzil at 04:21 AM on September 02
Colorado defenseman Cale Makar signs richest deal in NHL history at $163.2 million over 8 years
As a Stars fan I hate to see it. Unless it prevents a lot of future signings.
posted by rcade at 03:13 PM on September 01
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
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posted by mmconsultants01 at 12:42 AM on September 01
Colorado defenseman Cale Makar signs richest deal in NHL history at $163.2 million over 8 years
We got us our first $20 million per season man in the NHL. Too bad that Colorado can't afford a better defense now.
posted by NoMich at 03:31 PM on August 30
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
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posted by Valerie at 12:54 AM on August 29
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle
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posted by Valerie at 12:47 AM on August 29
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
With its cartoon art style and smooth animations, FNF delivers a fun arcade rhythm experience that rewards timing, practice, and pure musical instinct.
posted by Valerie at 12:45 AM on August 29
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
I hope Haynes King makes the Panthers 53 man roster.
Does anyone know if tahoemoj and his property are OK in the midst of the Reno wildfires?
posted by beaverboard at 05:25 PM on August 28
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle
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posted by Yucar123 at 07:32 AM on August 28
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
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posted by NoMich at 12:54 PM on August 27
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
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posted by virtualsolutin at 11:29 PM on August 23
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
Victoire's PWHL championship Walter Cup trophy missing after not arriving in Alberta
posted by NoMich at 09:21 AM on August 22
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
The overall sale can still happen. What's in dispute is whether Jeanie's siblings are breaking an agreement by selling the combined Buss stake without her approval. She can't stay as team governor until 2030 if their stake falls below 15 percent.
What I don't know is what she gains. Four years as governor doesn't seem like a prize worth the fight.
posted by rcade at 01:10 PM on August 21
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
Lakers sold? "Not so fast, my friend," says Jeanie Buss. Lakers governor Jeanie Buss says siblings cannot sell family's stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner
posted by NoMich at 02:48 PM on August 20
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My picks:
Seahawks by 10 (lock)
49ers by 3
Bears by 7
Bengals by 1
Lions by 4
Texans by 3
Ravens by 7
Jaguars by 14 (lock)
Falcons by 3
Titans by 7 (lock)
Chargers by 10 (lock)
Raiders by 5
Vikings by 2
Commanders by 2
Giants by 3
Broncos by 4
Wednesday night game?! We don't need football *that* much.