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Koepka returns to PGA Tour: under a narrowly crafted new exception, Brooks Koepka is switching back to the Tour, with DeChambeau, Rahm and Cam Smith eligible to do the same. (Koepka is dealing with some personal issues that may have prompted this.)
posted by werty to golf at 04:40 PM on January 12, 2026 - 4 comments
Juan Soto does what he said he was going to do: Two and a half years after turning down $440 million from the Nationals, with whom he won a World Series, and six weeks after declaring "I'll be open to this and every single team" within minutes of finishing the World Series with the Yankees, Juan Soto did exactly what he'd promised, and agreed to the largest contract in baseball history: $765 million for 15 years with the New York Mets.
posted by werty to baseball at 08:05 AM on December 09, 2024 - 6 comments
Domingo German pitches a perfect game: It's only the fourth perfect game in New York Yankees history; German improbably joins David Cone, David Wells and Don Larsen in immortality. It's the first perfect game in MLB since 2012.
posted by werty to baseball at 12:18 AM on June 29, 2023 - 1 comment
Roger Federer is retiring: Fresh off Serena Williams's departure from tennis, her peer on the men's tour is retiring. Federer leaves with 20 majors--now good for second on the all-time list--and a legacy as a beloved and graceful star, both on and off the court.
posted by werty to tennis at 11:15 AM on September 15, 2022 - 6 comments
MLB settles minor-league class action lawsuit: Major League Baseball has agreed to a settlement over unpaid wages with its minor-league players.
posted by werty to baseball at 10:15 PM on July 15, 2022 - 1 comment
I'm already seeing articles stumping for the Giants to hire him.
posted by werty at 01:13 PM on January 05, 2026
My picks:
Thunder in 6
Top point scorer: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Top rebounder: Chet Holmgren
Game 1 winner: Thunder
Team scoring most points in game: Thunder
Series MVP: Shai Gilgeous Alexander
Top fouler: Pascal Siakam
Top three-point shooter: Andrew Nembhard
posted by werty at 09:28 AM on June 08, 2025
My picks:
Timberwolves in 7
Knicks in 6
Top point scorer: Anthony Edwards
Top rebounder: Rudy Gobert
Most points per game: Timberwolves
Least opponent points per game: Pacers
posted by werty at 08:47 PM on May 20, 2025
My picks:
Celtics in 6
Thunder in 5
Cavaliers in 7
Warriors in 6
Top point scorer: stephen curry
Top rebounder: Nikola Jokic
Most points per game: Warriors
Least opponent points per game: Thunder
posted by werty at 05:04 PM on May 05, 2025
Credit where it's due: my son the Warriors fan picked them to win last round. (He will not doubt have them winning again when we put picks in later.)
posted by werty at 03:08 PM on May 05, 2025
My picks:
Bucks in 6
Nuggets in 5
Knicks in 5
Lakers in 5
Thunder in 6
Celtics in 5
Cavaliers in 4
Warriors in 6
Top point scorer: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Top rebounder: Nikola Jokic
Most points per game: Thunder
Least opponent points per game: Thunder
posted by werty at 10:28 PM on April 18, 2025
Great breakdown. Jomboy is really consistently on it.
posted by werty at 12:05 AM on April 17, 2025
Stories like this are PR placements, and they're such malarkey (even though they're effective).
"And the suite seemed to be one of the perks the Mets added that showed their commitment," says the article.
You know what showed their commitment? A larger contract with a higher AAV. ~fin~
posted by werty at 11:20 AM on December 10, 2024
If you had any doubt, it's worth rewatching his final postgame press conference from October:
Reporter: "There's a perception that you would rather stay in New York than go elsewhere, is that correct?"
"Um, I don't think so. I mean, I'm really happy with the city, the team, how these guys do, but we're going to look at every situation, every offer that we get, and take a decision from there."
Reporter: "Do you expect the Mets to come in?"
"I don't know what teams want to come after me, but I'll be open to this and every single team. I don't have any doors closed. I'm going to be available to all 30 teams."
Reporter: "Will it be tough to leave here? I know you love playing with Judge and love the guys here."
[pause] "Leaving any place that is a winning team is always hard. This place was really special, it's been a blast... but at the end of the day, we'll see what's going to happen."
Reporter: "Do the Yankees have any advantage in signing you, based on what you experienced here?"
"I feel like every team has the same opportunities."
posted by werty at 08:18 AM on December 09, 2024
I make picks on Thursday night with my 13-year-old, and Halloween blew up our week. The site isn't letting me just pick Monday's game, so give me (us) the Bucs by 5.
posted by werty at 08:00 PM on November 04, 2024
My picks:
Jets by 4
posted by werty at 07:33 PM on October 31, 2024
My picks:
Vikings by 11
Eagles by 4
Ravens by 13 (lock)
Lions by 14 (lock)
Dolphins by 4
Jets by 9
Buccaneers by 4
Packers by 8 (lock)
Texans by 7 (lock)
Chargers by 4
Bills by 8
Broncos by 11 (lock)
Chiefs by 8 (lock)
Bears by 3
49ers by 7
Steelers by 7 (lock)
posted by werty at 08:00 PM on October 24, 2024
My picks:
Broncos by 11
Patriots by 13 (lock)
Bills by 6 (lock)
Packers by 4
Eagles by 10 (lock)
Lions by 3
Falcons by 4
Bengals by 3
Colts by 8 (lock)
Commanders by 15 (lock)
Rams by 1
Chiefs by 5
Jets by 2
Ravens by 8 (lock)
Cardinals by 7
posted by werty at 06:21 PM on October 17, 2024
My picks:
49ers by 7
Bears by 3
Texans by 7 (lock)
Ravens by 2
Eagles by 10 (lock)
Packers by 8 (lock)
Buccaneers by 5
Colts by 2
Chargers by 5
Steelers by 4
Lions by 9 (lock)
Falcons by 8 (lock)
Bengals by 4
Bills by 9 (lock)
posted by werty at 07:33 PM on October 10, 2024
Koepka returns to PGA Tour
I have two questions: 1. Does this begin a collapse of LIV, if the other pros convince Rahm et al. to come back, and rob the LIV circuit of much of its star power? 2. Does Koepka keep his $100 million sign-on fee? At the time, it was mentioned that those huge initial payments were lump-sum....