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September 08, 2011
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle:
A place to discuss the sports stories that aren't making news, share links that aren't quite front-page material, and diagram plays on your hand. Remember to count to five Mississippi before commenting in anger.
A comment by Hugh Douglas, who may be the most spectacularly unsuccessful free agent the Jacksonville Jaguars ever signed: "If there was ever a head coach that needs to be punched in the face for not being truthful to his players, it's Jack Del Rio."
posted by rcade at 01:38 PM on September 08, 2011
Does this make Gordon Hayward a two sport athlete?
posted by tron7 at 02:43 PM on September 08, 2011
And here's a comprehensive list of NBA players who have signed overseas due to the NBA lockout.
posted by tron7 at 02:49 PM on September 08, 2011
Qatar plans to splash a bit of cash for the World Cup™©
posted by yerfatma at 03:07 PM on September 08, 2011
Qatar plans to splash a bit of cash for the World Cup'
From the article: Lusail will be built in the East of Qatar, with the football stadium the focal point, 15 km north of Doha. The website set-up for the city - www.lusail.com - states that "the aim is to establish a distinctive 21st century iconic city which celebrates the special cultural and geographical heritage of Qatar and the Gulf Region". It will have a population of 200,000.
Holy crap! That is mind-boggling.
posted by bender at 04:41 PM on September 08, 2011
I will be STUNNED if the World Cup actually takes place inside the borders of Qatar.
I think it's more likely their economy collapses and building grinds to a halt, or that the weather issue isn't properly resolved and the players refuse to play.
posted by grum@work at 08:41 AM on September 09, 2011
Running a little late with the CFL Pick 'Em this week. Will be posted later today!