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- 05/10/25
Anaheim Ducks hire Joel Quenneville
posted by tommybiden at 08:03 PM on May 08, 2025
Sam Bennett will not face discipline from his elbow to the head of Anthony Stolarz.
posted by tommybiden at 11:27 AM on May 06, 2025
Daulton Varsho, ladies and gentlemen
posted by tommybiden at 01:24 PM on April 30, 2025
Shilo has signed as an UFA with Tampa.
posted by tommybiden at 12:00 PM on April 27, 2025
John Schneider is a terrible in-game manager, in my opinion.
Toronto's video guy is usually sharper than that though.
posted by tommybiden at 03:03 AM on April 17, 2025
Jackie Robinson Day: MLB finds itself in crosshairs of DEI purges.
posted by tommybiden at 03:02 PM on April 15, 2025
Or he sold his controlling stake in SpoFi to Patrick Dumont.
I heard rcade and his friends made $2Billion, $2Billion ++ in the sale!!
posted by tommybiden at 08:08 PM on April 11, 2025
Bye America, say Canadian sports fans. They'll miss their teams but are staying home.
posted by tommybiden at 07:01 PM on April 10, 2025
You are not incorrect, beaverboard.
posted by tommybiden at 05:07 PM on April 09, 2025
Do you think he's worth it, though?
Hell of a good question.
I would rather the money be in Vlad's jeans than Rogers' pocket.
The Blue Jays are at somewhat of a pivot point as a franchise.
The fanbase is not happy at all with the front office, haven't been for a while now.
Ticket/concession prices at Rogers Centre (SkyDome) have skyrocketed over the past few years.
The stadium itself looks a lot better with the remodel.
Two of the smallest crowds in a decade happened during the opening homestand.
The club needed to do something, after the failed pursuits of Ohtani (with no backup plan) and Soto.
The Blue Jays have a massive fan base, but Shapiro/Atkins (Shatkins) have an odd relationship with it.
They've been with the franchise ~10 years now, and there are no warm and fuzzy feelings.
Any time Mark Shapiro speaks (or Atkins), they seem to project a 'talking down' tone.
The previous general manager, Alex Anthopoulos was quite popular, and his exit was disappointing to many fans.
All A.A. has done since leaving is be a part of winning organizations.
Will this extension boost ticket sales?
It won't hurt, but unless the team improves in the standings, fans won't flock to the park.
I think it's somewhat a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation.
Friend texted me the news around 3:30 this morning (as he headed to work).
My reply was 'great, now do Bo'.
I'm not from Missouri, but it's time for the Blue Jays to show me.
I live midway between Toronto & Detroit, more often go to see them (and other clubs) in Michigan.
Nicer facility, even with the exchange tends to be a less expensive trip, and it's easier to get to the ballpark.
I'm not going to the U.S.A. for the next 4 years (at least), Toronto traffic is brutal.
I expect my ballpark experiences for the next while will be at Labatt Park in London.
Beautiful place to watch a game (semi-pro), decent ball, great seats under $20C.
I do expect my cell/internet bill to increase next month.
posted by tommybiden at 11:40 AM on April 07, 2025
As a Blue Jays fan, I didn't really expect it either.
As a Canadian, we have both our dander and our elbows up these days.
I'm headed to Second Cup for a coffee, then to Home Hardware to get a new lawnmower.
posted by tommybiden at 10:21 AM on April 07, 2025
Thank you for that, NoMich.
I keep starting to read Katie Strang's article, and I cannot, I just cannot read it through.
It is enraging, disgusting beyond words.
posted by tommybiden at 09:41 AM on April 04, 2025
For anyone who subscribes to The Athletic, a moving article on Amir Abdur-Rahim, who passed away unexpectedly last autumn. Well worth the read.
posted by tommybiden at 08:52 PM on April 02, 2025
The OHL's Niagara IceDogs suffered different kind of league discipline during OHL playoff series
posted by tommybiden at 11:21 PM on April 01, 2025
I am also not seeing them.
posted by tommybiden at 12:10 PM on March 27, 2025
Thank you for this, Howard.
Love the detailed breakdown, from a deep Celtics fan.
There's an upcoming consolidation of MLSE in Toronto.
Rogers *not rcade*, is buying out Bell's stake.
Larry Tanenbaum is expected to divest his share in the company as well.
Toronto sports fans are ..... unsure about these developments.
posted by tommybiden at 09:57 AM on March 21, 2025
I'm in! Thank you for doing this, rcade!
posted by tommybiden at 11:21 AM on March 17, 2025
Last night, Nikola Joki scored a triple double before half time. He then went on and nabbed *another* triple double before the end of the game. A double triple double?
Isn't that this week's special at In~N~Out?
posted by tommybiden at 01:02 PM on March 10, 2025
Hamilton Tiger-Cats win day with wonderful tweet
posted by tommybiden at 04:39 PM on March 06, 2025
I knew I liked Kluwe for some reason.
posted by tommybiden at 06:02 PM on February 21, 2025
I'm Canadian, I can only speak for myself. I do not know what I'd do were I at the game.
I'm not embarrassed by what fans did, we have freedom of expression in this country. Is it ideal? No. Fracturing a friendship, a trust that has existed for well over 150 years between the two nations is significantly more disturbing.
I fully understand the booing, harmless compared to threatening a nation's sovereignty.
Canadians as a group are justifiably angry. It seems the country has galvanized, united in a way I honestly cannot remember ever before.
posted by tommybiden at 04:22 PM on February 16, 2025
I'll watch some of these games but yeah, as mainly a hockey fan, I don't really feel the hype and I don't think the winner is going to be in any sense a legendary team talked about decades from now, unlike most Olympics or World Cup or Canada Cup winners.
This, exactly.
I popped in/out on the Sweden/Canada game last night. I'm sure I'll look in on tonight's game. It's great hockey, without a doubt. I don't imagine the Golden Knights or Shea Theodore are loving this tournament right now. He's out for the balance of the series, and who knows how much longer.
posted by tommybiden at 04:39 PM on February 13, 2025
Well shit, I was sure I'd clicked Eagles locked, oh well....
posted by tommybiden at 08:36 PM on February 09, 2025
My picks:
Chiefs by 7 (lock)
Passer: Jalen Hurts
Rusher: Barkley
Receiver: A.J. Brown
Player with interception: Sydney Brown
Player with sack: Jalen Carter
Player with first turnover: Mahomes
Super Bowl MVP: Barkley
Tiebreaker: March 18th 2025
posted by tommybiden at 10:02 AM on February 09, 2025
All Pettersson's, all the time.
posted by tommybiden at 09:46 AM on February 01, 2025
Without a doubt, it'll be good hockey.
I'm a Maple Leafs fan, Auston Matthews has been banged up all year. He's captaining the u.s. team, I'd rather see him rest & recover from a few aches. i fully understand why russia isn't in the tournament, but why aren't Czech Republic and Slovakia? Or, like that tourney a few years ago, have a 5th club, a World club for those not from the nations already in.
posted by tommybiden at 08:01 AM on February 01, 2025
I'm a 'fairly serious' hockey fan. I have next to zero interest in this tournament. I'd rather the players on the team I cheer for in the NHL weren't playing.
posted by tommybiden at 09:58 PM on January 31, 2025
Marc-Andre Fleury plays his (likely) final game in Montreal.
The entire YouTube clip is worthwhile but if in a hurry, start at the 3:45 mark
posted by tommybiden at 08:07 PM on January 31, 2025
I think you're right, NoMich, generally the team that gets the best player wins the trade. It's an expensive rental if that's what it turns into, but you have to roll the dice.
posted by tommybiden at 09:38 PM on January 25, 2025
My picks:
Eagles by 10 (lock)
Bills by 4
Passer: Josh Allen
Rusher: Saquon Barkley
Receiver: Terry McLaurin
Player with interception: Damar Hamlin
posted by tommybiden at 12:14 PM on January 25, 2025
Any of you nerds on Bluesky? @jpem.bsky.social <<< it me
I'm there, just followed you
posted by tommybiden at 05:35 PM on January 23, 2025
My picks:
Chiefs by 10 (lock)
Lions by 11 (lock)
Eagles by 6
Bills by 4
Passer: Josh Allen
Rusher: Derrick Henry
Receiver: Terry McLaurin
Player with interception: Marlon Humphrey
posted by tommybiden at 10:42 AM on January 18, 2025
Word is, they're not going to let Ueck into heaven.
They've set up a nice area for him, juuuuuuussst a bit outside.
posted by tommybiden at 04:39 PM on January 16, 2025
Holy smokes! I had no idea that Maurice went that far back. Very cool.
I knew Maurice was significantly older than Henri (15 years), but it kind of blew me away when I checked his start year.
Interestingly, Henri was a Leap Year (Leap Day?) baby (Feb 29, 1936)
posted by tommybiden at 10:16 PM on January 12, 2025
Maurice & Henri Richard, Montreal Canadiens 1942-1975
posted by tommybiden at 04:31 PM on January 12, 2025
My picks:
Chargers by 5
Ravens by 14 (lock)
Bills by 10 (lock)
Eagles by 9 (lock)
Commanders by 8
Rams by 3
Passer: Lamar Jackson
Rusher: Derrick Henry
Receiver: Terry McLaurin
Player with interception: Marlon Humphrey
posted by tommybiden at 12:36 PM on January 11, 2025
My picks:
Ravens by 19 (lock)
Bengals by 1
Falcons by 9 (lock)
Commanders by 6 (lock)
Packers by 9 (lock)
Texans by 2
Colts by 5
Bills by 10 (lock)
Eagles by 5
Buccaneers by 10 (lock)
Broncos by 1
Chargers by 4
Seahawks by 7
Jets by 4
Cardinals by 3
Lions by 7
posted by tommybiden at 10:10 AM on January 03, 2025
rcade, got a fake friend request from you on FB
posted by tommybiden at 08:15 AM on December 29, 2024
Rickey is a sure thing for Heaven. The Devil could never catch him.
If need be, he'll steal his way past the Pearly Gates.
Rickey's passing has rattled me. Gone too soon.
posted by tommybiden at 08:29 AM on December 22, 2024
Boo-urns.
Not available in Canuckistan
posted by tommybiden at 01:19 PM on December 21, 2024
Pittsburgh by 1 Baltimore by 3 Seattle by 15 LOCK Los Angeles Chargers by 16 LOCK Cincinnati by 10 LOCK Arizona by 2 Tampa Bay by 14 LOCK Green Bay by 5 Indianapolis by 17 LOCK New Orleans by 8 Buffalo by 21 LOCK Tennessee by 6 Miami by 2 Philadelphia by 11 LOCK Washington by 12 LOCK Detroit by 11 LOCK
posted by tommybiden at 07:15 PM on December 20, 2024
My picks:
Chargers by 8
Texans by 6
Ravens by 7
Falcons by 10 (lock)
Lions by 17 (lock)
Bengals by 10 (lock)
Titans by 2
Rams by 5
Eagles by
Cardinals by 9 (lock)
Vikings by 1
Bills by 21 (lock)
Raiders by 4
49ers by 2
Cowboys by 8
Packers by 15 (lock)
Happy Festivus and the best of the season to all !!
I'll submit my picks for next week in this thread at some point in the next few days.
posted by tommybiden at 05:44 PM on December 19, 2024
I'm in agreement, rcade.
I can't see this happening in the NFL, at all.
Good for her, living her true life.
And good job, B.C. Lions, both present, and former players & staff, for being so welcoming.
posted by tommybiden at 03:14 PM on December 16, 2024
Revised picks:
Commanders by 21 (lock)
posted by tommybiden at 06:54 PM on December 14, 2024
Same, NoMich, we seem to be in last week's thread, perplexing ;)
posted by tommybiden at 08:57 AM on December 12, 2024
My picks:
Rams by 3
Chiefs by 14 (lock)
Bengals by 10 (lock)
Commanders by 4
Ravens by 27 (lock)
Cowboys by 5
Jets by 7
Texans by 4
Broncos by 3
Bills by 2
Eagles by 6
Cardinals by 10 (lock)
Buccaneers by 3
Packers by 8
Vikings by 17 (lock)
Falcons by 10 (lock)
posted by tommybiden at 06:44 PM on December 11, 2024
I saw it, beaver.
Not a Lions fan, but terrific article.
posted by tommybiden at 06:56 PM on December 06, 2024
My picks:
Lions by 7
Titans by 4
Jets by 6
Vikings by 13 (lock)
Saints by 5
Eagles by 18 (lock)
Steelers by 4
Buccaneers by 10 (lock)
Cardinals by 2
Bills by 9 (lock)
49ers by 8
Chiefs by 4
Bengals by 9 (lock)
posted by tommybiden at 12:17 PM on December 05, 2024
I'm shocked the Bears let him get on the plane back to Chicago.
posted by tommybiden at 08:18 PM on November 29, 2024
My picks:
Lions by 18 (lock)
Cowboys by 1
Packers by 7 (lock)
Chiefs by 17 (lock)
Falcons by 3
Bengals by 3
Vikings by 7
Colts by 8
Seahawks by 10 (lock)
Commanders by 10 (lock)
Texans by 10 (lock)
Rams by 6
Buccaneers by 14 (lock)
Eagles by 4
Bills by 11 (lock)
Browns by 4
posted by tommybiden at 10:19 AM on November 28, 2024
Revised picks:
Vikings by 10 (lock)
posted by tommybiden at 03:24 PM on November 23, 2024
Revised picks:
Bears by 10 (lock)
Packers by 10 (lock)
posted by tommybiden at 03:23 PM on November 23, 2024
My picks:
Steelers by 4
Bears by
Lions by 10 (lock)
Dolphins by 7 (lock)
Buccaneers by 14 (lock)
Commanders by 10 (lock)
Chiefs by 22 (lock)
Texans by 10 (lock)
Raiders by 1
Packers by 5
Cardinals by 3
Eagles by 7
Ravens by 3
posted by tommybiden at 10:43 AM on November 20, 2024
My picks:
Argonauts by 10 (lock)
Grey Cup MVP: Nick Arbuckle
Top rusher: Ka'Deem Carey
Top receiver: Damonte Coxie
Tiebreaker: 55
posted by tommybiden at 10:18 AM on November 17, 2024
My picks:
Commanders by 5
Bears by 5
Lions by 11 (lock)
Vikings by 11 (lock)
Raiders by 1
Rams by 5
Browns by 1
Jets by 11 (lock)
Ravens by 11 (lock)
Falcons by 5
49ers by 8
Bills by 2
Bengals by 3
Texans by 10 (lock)
posted by tommybiden at 08:43 AM on November 14, 2024
Atl by 6
Chi by 9 lock
Buff by 19 lock
Minn by 15 lock
K.C. by 18 lock
S.F. by 17 lock
Pitt by 3
L.A.C. by 11 lock
N.Y.J. by 12 lock
Dallas by 2
Det by 8
Mia by 5
posted by tommybiden at 11:46 AM on November 10, 2024
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
I'm with you, NoMich.
My brain nearly exploded when I saw the news.