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May 24, 2018
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.
3 of the Caps will get WH invitations win or lose.
posted by beaverboard at 09:23 AM on May 24, 2018
Saturday I'm hoping to break grum's list: 2018 UEFA Champions League tournament: Unexpected underdog team (Liverpool) gets to grand finals, plays football powerhouse (Real Madrid), and WINS!
posted by billsaysthis at 11:24 AM on May 24, 2018
I do not care who wins the 2018 UEFA Champions League final as long as the score is 3-2 or 4-3 or something high and close like that.
posted by prof at 11:37 AM on May 24, 2018
I'll be pulling for Salah & Co. to excel.
Here's the Mo Salah of the double bass:
posted by beaverboard at 11:45 AM on May 24, 2018
Known for his ability to excel at different positions, Ronaldinho will now try his hand as a holding midfielder in his retirement.
posted by beaverboard at 09:15 PM on May 24, 2018
I asked my wife what she thought about this idea. She asked me if I had anyone particular in mind. Before I could answer, she was pulling a French chef's knife out of the drawer. Not a good idea for me.
posted by Howard_T at 09:37 PM on May 24, 2018
Here is why you should bet on Washington to win the Stanley Cup:
2018 Olympic tournament:
Unexpected underdog team (Germany) gets to the finals, plays hockey powerhouse (Russia), and loses in close finish (overtime).
2018 World Championship tournament:
Unexpected underdog team (Switzerland) gets to the finals, plays hockey powerhouse (Sweden), and loses in close finish (shootout).
2017-18 NHL season:
Unexpected underdog team (Las Vegas) gets to the finals, plays hockey powerhouse (Washington), and...(loses in Game 7 double overtime?)