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SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
I'm not going to say too much about it since I figure some folks are waiting for the prime time replay, but mon Dieu, that was a *fantastic* Opening Ceremony.
posted by Ufez Jones at 05:37 PM on July 26
CFL Pickem Week 8: We Know Nothing Jon Snow
My picks:
Stampeders by 10 (lock)
Argonauts by 4 (lock)
Elks by 7 (lock)
posted by scooby10672 at 05:33 PM on July 26
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
Cricket therapy for Mexico's prisoners.
posted by NoMich at 04:00 PM on July 25
CFL Pickem Week 8: We Know Nothing Jon Snow
My picks:
Alouettes by 3 (lock)
Redblacks by 3 (lock)
Argonauts by 3 (lock)
Elks by 3 (lock)
Live by the Lock or die by the Lock.
posted by ic23b at 03:25 PM on July 25
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
Pat McAfee should begin every episode with sleeves and tear them off when he gets worked up about something.
posted by rcade at 02:15 PM on July 25
CFL Pickem Week 8: We Know Nothing Jon Snow
My picks:
Alouettes by 11 (lock)
Redblacks by 4
Blue Bombers by 4
Tiger-Cats by 8
The Horror!
The Horror!
posted by tommybiden at 08:35 AM on July 25
CFL Pickem Week 8: We Know Nothing Jon Snow
My picks:
Roughriders by 6 (lock)
Redblacks by 3 (lock)
Argonauts by 8 (lock)
Tiger-Cats by 2 (lock)
posted by jagsnumberone at 10:39 PM on July 24
CFL Pickem Week 8: We Know Nothing Jon Snow
My picks:
Roughriders by 7 (lock)
Stampeders by 3 (lock)
Blue Bombers by 3 (lock)
Tiger-Cats by 10 (lock)
Lock 'em all, baby.
posted by rcade at 10:07 PM on July 24
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
Damn. One link and I love Harbaugh now.
posted by rcade at 09:22 PM on July 24
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
If you're a Chargers fan, you're doing OK until you find out he hired Greg Roman as OC.
posted by beaverboard at 05:36 PM on July 24
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
Great, now I have to like Jim Harbaugh?
posted by yerfatma at 11:42 AM on July 24
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
She has the most number of assists per game in doodle baseball the league.
posted by knowledgequilt at 11:05 PM on July 23
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
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posted by jacksonwest at 06:13 AM on July 22
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
The trajectory of Paul Skenes sort of reminds me of the 1980's when Roger Clemens and Calvin Schiraldi came out of the Texas program together.
At the time, Schiraldi was regarded as the better prospect, but it was Clemens who lit up the majors.
When Skenes was coming out of college, for a while there was more buzz about his LSU teammate Ty Floyd, but Floyd has been hampered by injuries and Skenes has gone on to become the talk of MLB.
posted by beaverboard at 02:08 PM on July 21
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
It is lol, but also a sad reflection of late stage capitalism.
posted by billsaysthis at 10:55 PM on July 20
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
Clemson's argument against the ACC grant of rights contract is downright Bill Clintonesque.
posted by NoMich at 12:38 PM on July 20
CFL Pickem Week 7: Should Have Been 'Elk'
My picks:
Redblacks by 3
Blue Bombers by 6 (lock)
Argonauts by 12 (lock)
Lions by 6 (lock)
posted by ic23b at 08:38 PM on July 18
CFL Pickem Week 7: Should Have Been 'Elk'
My picks:
Redblacks by 3 (lock)
Roughriders by 10 (lock)
Argonauts by 7 (lock)
Lions by 8 (lock)
posted by jagsnumberone at 07:17 PM on July 18
CFL Pickem Week 7: Should Have Been 'Elk'
My picks:
Redblacks by 4 (lock)
Blue Bombers by 7 (lock)
Argonauts by 10 (lock)
Lions by 4
posted by scooby10672 at 05:48 PM on July 18
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
She's leading the league in assists per game.
posted by NoMich at 04:42 PM on July 18
CFL Pickem Week 7: Should Have Been 'Elk'
My picks:
Elks by 11 (lock)
Blue Bombers by 11 (lock)
Tiger-Cats by 10 (lock)
Lions by 10 (lock)
posted by tommybiden at 12:28 PM on July 18
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
If Caitlin Clark never shot another three and just passed the ball, I would totally watch that.
posted by beaverboard at 11:40 AM on July 18
CFL Pickem Week 7: Should Have Been 'Elk'
My picks:
Elks by 3
Blue Bombers by 6
Argonauts by 10
Lions by 13 (lock)
Going out on a limb for the Elks, who would have been singularly successful as the Elk.
posted by rcade at 10:07 AM on July 18
Gregg Berhalter Fired After USMNT Copa Flop
Re: drift boss March's unfavorable weather and playing circumstances against Canada compensated for the bad coaching.
posted by Posidu at 05:52 AM on July 16
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
It might take longer for the league to get rid of Tepper than it did to get rid of Dan Snyder.
Then again, Tepper has a penchant for creating bad vibes so maybe he'd do some of the lifting and accelerate the process.
Deep sixing a guy who likes making a splash.
posted by beaverboard at 05:37 PM on July 15
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
And that debacle comes on the heels of the Uruguay players having to jump into the stands to protect their family members from the Colombia fans at the end of their match in Charlotte. Good job, David Tepper*, in providing no security in the stands for that game in your stadium.
*Man, I really hate that guy
posted by NoMich at 01:18 PM on July 15
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
If I worked for the South Florida Tourism and Convention Council, the first slogan I would create would be:
"Let It Happen In Miami".
posted by beaverboard at 12:54 PM on July 15
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Ian Darke soils his trousers every time England equalizes.
posted by beaverboard at 09:28 PM on July 14
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Spain were value for money!
In Miami, once again organizers of a big tournament can't manage getting fans in on time.
posted by billsaysthis at 08:50 PM on July 14
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
One Republic, NoMich, who tbh I'm not particularly familiar with.
He's got a pretty impressive list of production credits to boot. Must be some kind of life.
posted by Ufez Jones at 06:43 PM on July 14
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Good day to be a sports fan if you speak Spanish. The young Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz takes out Djokovic in straight sets to win the Wimbledon championship, then Spain wins Euro 24, and later on tonight a Spanish speaking country will win tonight's Copa America championship.
posted by NoMich at 05:44 PM on July 14
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
That the kid I cracked jokes with in 4th and 5th grades turned out to be the lead singer of a band large enough to play events like the Opening Ceremony of the Euro Final will forever trip me out . Good on ya, Ryan T.
Fairly entertaining chess match so far. Plenty of movement up and down the field. I feel like Spain is gonna cash one of those corners in eventually, though.
posted by Ufez Jones at 03:47 PM on July 14
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
I told the doctor that the swelling above the bridge of my nose wasn't a hematoma, it was a eurocopa.
posted by beaverboard at 02:32 PM on July 14
CFL Pickem Week 6: Salute to Percy
My picks:
Alouettes by 12 (lock)
Blue Bombers by 7 (lock)
Lions by 16 (lock)
Elks by 3 (lock)
posted by jagsnumberone at 03:26 PM on July 11
CFL Pickem Week 6: Salute to Percy
My picks:
Alouettes by 10
Blue Bombers by 4 (lock)
Lions by 7 (lock)
Elks by 10 (lock)
posted by scooby10672 at 02:26 PM on July 11
CFL Pickem Week 6: Salute to Percy
My picks:
Alouettes by 9 (lock)
Blue Bombers by 3 (lock)
Roughriders by 6
Elks by 6 (lock)
posted by ic23b at 01:59 PM on July 11
Gregg Berhalter Fired After USMNT Copa Flop
He had to go but the better question is why was he rehired. Getting lucky with horrible weather/playing conditions against Canada in March covered for poor coaching.
posted by billsaysthis at 12:55 PM on July 11
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
Colombia v Uruguay was intense but for my money Brazil v Uruguay in the previous round was more intense and a better match. The ref yesterday was too inconsistent and Uruguay were far too wasteful.
posted by billsaysthis at 12:52 PM on July 11
CFL Pickem Week 6: Salute to Percy
My picks:
Argonauts by 5
Blue Bombers by 10 (lock)
Lions by 14 (lock)
Redblacks by 5
posted by tommybiden at 12:00 PM on July 11
CFL Pickem Week 6: Salute to Percy
"I brew the best darn beer I can, John Molson used to say, and 6 (likely 8 since this jingle) generations of Molson men say the same to this very day, Molson, Molson, Mooolllssssooon"
posted by tommybiden at 11:56 AM on July 11
CFL Pickem Week 6: Salute to Percy
My picks:
Alouettes by 9 (lock)
Blue Bombers by 6 (lock)
Lions by 10 (lock)
Elks by 6 (lock)
Molson Golden was my beer in college. Now I drink IPAs and the occasional kettle sour. Lock 'em all!
posted by rcade at 11:33 AM on July 11
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
On July 9, 1969, as a young teen, I watched the Mets' Tom Seaver toss a one hitter against the Cubs. He had a perfect game going until one out in the ninth. It was one of the most intense sporting events I've even seen.
Last night, July 10th, 55 years and 1 day later, I watched Colombia v. Uruguay in the Copa America. It matched the Seaver one hitter in its intensity and drama. What a remarkable match.
posted by beaverboard at 10:25 AM on July 11
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
Guardians Announcer Roasted Javier Baez for Thinking Hit-By-Pitch Was Intentional
posted by tommybiden at 05:51 PM on July 10
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
England through on a dynamic 90th minute goal from the run of play? Via a clever substitution?
I couldn't believe it. Earlier, unable to watch the first half, I was told that England were level.
My question was simple: "Penalty or set piece?"
Well on to tonight and then to Sunday.
posted by beaverboard at 05:49 PM on July 10
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
Former Quebec junior hockey players jailed for sex assault
posted by tommybiden at 02:55 PM on July 10
NBA Playoff Pickem Champion: ic23b
Thanks for another fun post-season, rcade, and a well done, ic23b. Win lose or draw, it's always a good time. My Celtics fandom over the past few years has become a frequent topic of conversation at church. I was scheduled to preach the sermon on June 30, and of course I waited until late to write it. I couldn't resist working the Celtics into it. To my surprise it went well. It's on YouTube if anyone is bored enough to spend 12 1/2 minutes.
posted by Howard_T at 02:06 PM on July 10
NBA Playoff Pickem Champion: ic23b
Down with the ship!
Congrats, ic23b, and to Howard and the rest of the Celtics fans too (I suppose).
posted by Ufez Jones at 12:41 PM on July 10
NBA Playoff Pickem Champion: ic23b
Thanks rcade for putting on these fun pickem contests.
posted by ic23b at 10:03 AM on July 10
Cyclist Fined for Kissing Wife During Tour de France Time Trial
Or, when you have a chance to enjoy yourself, it shouldn't be a time trial.
posted by beaverboard at 11:27 AM on July 06
Cyclist Fined for Kissing Wife During Tour de France Time Trial
Video of the kiss and another where cyclist Magnus Cort turns himself in for the same offense.
posted by rcade at 10:08 AM on July 06
Fuelling the Tour de France: Secrets of the team kitchens
Sort of reminds me of the trajectory of pitch maintenance in the elite European football leagues. Fine tuning the object of their obsession right down to the individual blade of grass. Yeah, the crew chief is over there on that tractor. He's got a Master's degree in soil science.
And if you want a degree like that in this country, one of the best places to earn it is good old NC State University. Bojangle up and Mich on.
posted by beaverboard at 11:32 PM on July 05
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
Today is one of those days that working from home really shines. Both of today's Euro Quarterfinals matches should be pretty fun.
posted by Ufez Jones at 11:50 AM on July 05
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
So you're predicting that the Celtics will not start cheaping out on the lineup? Jaylen Brown aside. Tatum will probably get paid more than that.
posted by NoMich at 09:06 AM on July 05
Fuelling the Tour de France: Secrets of the team kitchens
Redegeld predicts the nutrition evolution will continue, suggesting that within a decade or so teams will employ DNA analysis to take rider fuelling personalisation to the next level.
Jeez. Just how much money is in bicycle racing?
posted by NoMich at 09:04 AM on July 05
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
I can't wait to see it just for Gojira