- 01:35 PM
- 08/17/25
Tim Horton's is in Georgia?
Tim's is awful.
posted by tommybiden at 06:05 PM on August 16, 2025
Alejandro Kirk does it all as Blue Jays win comeback thriller to open series against Texas including his 1st career stolen base!
posted by tommybiden at 09:40 AM on August 16, 2025
My picks:
Argonauts by 10 (lock)
Roughriders by 10 (lock)
Lions by 10 (lock)
posted by tommybiden at 05:45 PM on August 15, 2025
I see Tom Dundon is leading a group purchasing the Portland Trail Blazers.
Is this a good thing for the franchise and its fanbase?
posted by tommybiden at 02:34 PM on August 13, 2025
Though, the Ottawa PWHL club's facility is scheduled for renovations, shrinking capacity by over 2,000 seats.
The club regularly sells out or nearly so.
Oy.
posted by tommybiden at 07:52 PM on August 11, 2025
Uhhhhhh, haha, the transit system in Ottawa is a work in progress. The powers that be rolled it out live likely a full year before they should have.
They seem to be working the bugs out slowly but surely.
The L.R.T. system has been plagued by glitches, literal freeze ups and accidents over the past number of years. The Senators plan to remain in the west end for ~5 more years. Hopefully the city will have extended (as is planned) stations to the far west end of the city by then. The biggest bus (OC Transpo, which according to family observations, is good) issue is the city/region has only one expressway, which is completely clogged on a daily basis. There are dedicated H.O. & Bus lanes, which help but not amazing.
The Senators are moving towards far more fans than they're moving away from. To the west, north, south of Kanata, there are bedroom towns, but no major population centres until you hit Kingston, ~200km away.
posted by tommybiden at 04:02 PM on August 11, 2025
As a Maple Leafs fan with Senators fans in my family, fantastic news. Solidifies the Ottawa franchise in the nation's capital. A much more centrally located arena, allowing the club to draw fans more easily from western Quebec.
posted by tommybiden at 03:17 PM on August 11, 2025
Brutal injury in Atlanta Detroit football game tonight with ~14 minutes left.
Lions safety Morice Norris took an accidental knee to head, on turf for a long time, ambulance off.
Atlanta snapped ball on next play, the clubs stood for 8+ minutes, then the officials called the game.
posted by tommybiden at 09:50 PM on August 08, 2025
The horror, the horror.
i'm shocked, shocked I say, that a Florida organization would rule this way.
Okay, I'm not THAT shocked.
posted by tommybiden at 12:54 PM on August 07, 2025
The Venezuela Little League team has been granted a exemption to the travel ban & will be allowed to enter the u.s.a. for the tournament.
posted by tommybiden at 12:46 PM on August 07, 2025
My picks:
Lions by 7 (lock)
Alouettes by 10 (lock)
Argonauts by 8 (lock)
Stampeders by 9 (lock)
Note: I maintain my commanding lead in the race for the Costanza!!
posted by tommybiden at 12:43 PM on August 07, 2025
I found the article, NoMich (I am a subscriber).
I knew Marv Levy was a good man.
But, hearing from men who played for him, and to a person what they had to say, fantastic.
posted by tommybiden at 04:45 PM on August 04, 2025
These sound like completely normal, rational actions.
posted by tommybiden at 09:50 PM on August 01, 2025
He's no Joel Youngblood, but it's pretty cool.
posted by tommybiden at 09:31 AM on August 01, 2025
I know a few fields (baseball?) in Toronto have been converted.
They're crazy busy with community groups/leagues in summer.
posted by tommybiden at 07:51 PM on July 31, 2025
Hell of a player. Gone too soon, rest easy.
posted by tommybiden at 10:35 AM on July 29, 2025
Did the judge's explanation clear things up at all?
All five players acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
The judge spoke for 3.5 hours or so on the ruling today.
I would say yes her explanation did clear a few things up.
The long and short of it was that the crown did not prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
The accuser (E.M.)'s testimony was unreliable and inconsistent.
Me?
Gross, offensive things happened in that hotel room that evening.
I cannot honestly say that they rose to the level of criminal acts.
I regard the 5 accused as reprehensible individuals.
There is a culture of entitlement in the elite hockey community in Canada.
I am disappointed that this was the result, but legally was it correct?
Probably, yes.
posted by tommybiden at 09:03 PM on July 24, 2025
All 5 players found not guilty, on all counts faced.
posted by tommybiden at 03:18 PM on July 24, 2025
You missed game 3, Tommybiden. Or something went awry on the form.
Thank you, fixed now.
posted by tommybiden at 03:15 PM on July 24, 2025
Revised picks:
Argonauts by 13 (lock)
posted by tommybiden at 03:15 PM on July 24, 2025
My picks:
Alouettes by 11 (lock)
Roughriders by 14 (lock)
Tiger-Cats by 12 (lock)
posted by tommybiden at 01:51 PM on July 24, 2025
In the sports entertainment world, Terry Bollea died today (71).
posted by tommybiden at 01:14 PM on July 24, 2025
The judge is in the middle of giving her explanation for how she has arrived at her decision.
Has been speaking for about 2 hours, expected to continue roughly another hour.
From what she has said so far, it 'seems' to be indicating a not guilty verdict will be delivered.
posted by tommybiden at 01:07 PM on July 24, 2025
It is Verdict Day in the Hockey Canada players sexual assault trial.
posted by tommybiden at 09:57 AM on July 24, 2025
My picks:
Blue Bombers by 17 (lock)
Lions by 15 (lock)
Redblacks by 11 (lock)
posted by tommybiden at 05:39 PM on July 18, 2025
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posted by tommybiden at 08:27 AM on July 18, 2025
I'm similar NoMich, really dislike physical confrontations, I used to enjoy a hockey fight. We know too much about brain injuries now, I cringe. Physical play? Hell yes, clean, hard hockey.
A drunken blowhard lout on a golf course beaking off at a fit former NHL player? The 'sound effects' were 'chef's kiss'.
I have no issue with Tarnasky's actions, in fact, I think he restrained himself.
The local constabulary do not seem to have an issue with what Nick did either.
posted by tommybiden at 12:06 PM on July 16, 2025
If so, I'll take Saskatchewan by 10 (lock), Ottawa by 11 (lock), British Columbia by 12 (lock)
posted by tommybiden at 01:48 PM on July 12, 2025
Will we have CFL picks for this week, rcade?
posted by tommybiden at 06:54 PM on July 11, 2025
Wish I could remember the source of that saying.
Major Conn Smythe
I am a Maple Leafs fan, not a huge fan of fighting in hockey any more, but damn, Lyndon was a tough tough player.
Both entirely too soon.
posted by tommybiden at 04:01 PM on July 06, 2025
Tough news, Bobby Jenks (44) and Lyndon Byers (61) have both passed away
posted by tommybiden at 12:40 PM on July 06, 2025
Liverpool & Portugal star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre killed in car accident in Spain
posted by tommybiden at 06:38 PM on July 03, 2025
My picks:
Blue Bombers by 15 (lock)
Argonauts by 10 (lock)
Lions by 13 (lock)
Elks by 11 (lock)
Jerry, I stink! However, the Costanza already is looming in my future.
posted by tommybiden at 06:09 PM on July 03, 2025
The Brantford Bulldogs select 7-foot, 273-pound defenceman in CHL import draft
posted by tommybiden at 09:07 PM on July 02, 2025
I believe that we have only 10 Bobby Bonilla Days remaining.
It will always be Bobby Bonilla Day!
posted by tommybiden at 01:22 PM on July 02, 2025
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day and Happy Canada Day to those who celebrate!
posted by tommybiden at 08:45 AM on July 01, 2025
My picks:
Tiger-Cats by 6
Lions by 10 (lock)
Argonauts by 4
posted by tommybiden at 03:39 PM on June 27, 2025
Masai Ujiri out as Toronto Raptors president
I said to friends earlier, the stench of Edward Rogers is all over this situation.
posted by tommybiden at 01:34 PM on June 27, 2025
It was difficult to watch, I saw the clip last night with no context.
You could see he was in pain.
Good on the White Sox, and now MLB to ban the guy from all parks.
I try not to be vindictive, but it'd be a real shame if the goof's name/photo leaked.
posted by tommybiden at 03:47 PM on June 25, 2025
$2 million base with, I believe, $5 million more in incentives.
Yes, some easily attainable (assuming good health, decent play), others team success dependent.
posted by tommybiden at 10:40 AM on June 21, 2025
Coming home: Jonathan Toews to make comeback with Winnipeg Jets
posted by tommybiden at 02:56 PM on June 20, 2025
My picks:
Elks by 10
Argonauts by 7
Redblacks by 6
Lions by 9
posted by tommybiden at 05:24 PM on June 18, 2025
Dr. Ron Taylor, ex-MLB pitcher and longtime Blue Jays doctor, dead at 87
In Taylor's 1st MLB game, he threw 11 scoreless innings, gave up a grand slam in the 12th.
posted by tommybiden at 08:09 PM on June 16, 2025
That was the 1st thought that crossed my mind, maybe Luka-Light.
Generally speaking, the team that acquires the best player wins the trade.
posted by tommybiden at 03:22 PM on June 16, 2025
Giants trade for Red Sox star Rafael Devers in blockbuster move
posted by tommybiden at 09:21 AM on June 16, 2025
That's great, NoMich
posted by tommybiden at 09:19 AM on June 16, 2025
My picks:
Lions by 5
Redblacks by 5
Argonauts by 5
Tiger-Cats by 5
posted by tommybiden at 04:18 PM on June 12, 2025
Ordinary golf is not going to cut it in the present context.
Though the golf in the playoff at the Canadian Open today was pretty ordinary *average*, as per the winner's (Ryan Fox) comment, it did go 4 holes.
posted by tommybiden at 07:15 PM on June 08, 2025
That's great, NoMich. I'm a lifelong hockey fan, but I liked the glow puck, and likely 98% of the other advances.
posted by tommybiden at 05:22 PM on June 05, 2025
My picks:
Redblacks by 4
Argonauts by 2
Tiger-Cats by 8
Lions by 15 (lock)
posted by tommybiden at 01:59 PM on June 03, 2025
If I crossed the border to go see a game and then wasn't allowed back into the US, are there affordable places to stay in and around Moose Jaw?
Yes, Expedia has places to stay from $68C/night. You could stay a little closer, in Medicine Hat for $82C/night, or Vulcan at $95C/night. Personally, I'd try to find a nice B&B in Fort Macleod, be sure to check out Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump UNESCO World Heritage Site while you're there.
posted by tommybiden at 08:44 AM on June 03, 2025
It's CFL Opening Week, woo hoo !!
posted by tommybiden at 10:10 PM on June 02, 2025
Temporary Oilers fan reporting for duty!
posted by tommybiden at 09:00 AM on May 31, 2025
If you ever can't log in or experience some other problem, you can reach me on Gmail at my last name.
Thanks for that, rcade!
posted by tommybiden at 10:23 PM on May 29, 2025
I hear you, NoMich, as the kids say, those Panthers are a wagon!!
posted by tommybiden at 07:29 AM on May 29, 2025
Frankly, I saw it coming a kilometre away
My sister, an Ottawa Senators fan, sent me this earlier today
*with sympathies for the inevitable loss the club suffered yesterday*
'Two Maple Leafs fans died and arrived in Hell. Lucifer went to check on them and found them laughing and having fun. Lucifer asked why they were happy. They said it was nice to be somewhere warm instead of experiencing winter in Canada. The Devil didn't like this so he turned up the heat. A while later Lucifer found them BBQing and playing lawn games.
"What is going on here?", asked the Devil.
"It's like summer in Toronto!" was their reply.
Realizing he needed to change tactics, the Devil turned the temperatures to below freezing. When he came back to check on them, he again found the men laughing and celebrating.
"WHY ARE YOU HAPPY?" screamed Lucifer.
"Hell has frozen over. It means the Leafs have won the Cup!!"
I am a temporary Edmonton Oilers fan
The classics never go out of style
posted by tommybiden at 07:59 PM on May 19, 2025
And, Raptors fans sigh.
posted by tommybiden at 06:31 PM on May 13, 2025
Florida Panthers exec appears to post vulgar rant on X, calling Canada 51st state ... "Eat s*** 51st state anti-semite loser. Israel now and forever. Until ever (sic) last Hamas rat is eliminated,..."
posted by tommybiden at 01:01 PM on May 13, 2025
CFL Pickem Week 11: The Week of Blown Locks
Tim Horton's is in Georgia?
Tim's is awful.