Does.... Does @wired.com know something about my imminent demise?

I can't figure out how this helps One Knox, but I'm going to figure it out.

The US Open Cup's Round of 32 didn't disappoint, and I'm recapping it all. Come catch up on USL Cup-sets, penalty shootouts, goalkeeper assists, and everything else as I hand out superlatives. Free to read on Backheeled. 🔗⬇️ www.backheeled.com/us-open-cup-...

"This horrible flood. This devastating wildfire. This wonderful flood that put out that devastating wildfire".

Congratulations to One Knox in upsetting DC United in the US Open Cup.

Being a sports announcer is not an easy job, but I did a double take when I just heard the announcer on the FC Naples/Orlando City game say the referee had to make a decision "in the splittest of seconds."

Jason Benetti made sure to specify on the Tigers broadcast that Jackie faced racism, thankfully.

Best seats in the house for Southeast Bulloch soccer vs. Appling County. (Our good friend's daughter plays and I can't think of a better way to spend a Wednesday afternoon.)

NEWSLETTER: I'm checking in on all things USL, including... ⚔️ Detroit, Loudoun, and USLC versatility 🗽 Ajmeer Spengler and the high-tempo Cosmos 🟠 Checking in on the Super League www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...

@lindsaygibbs.bsky.social Really enjoyed your tenure and insight on Hang Up and Listen. Best of luck with Burn it All Down and your CBS work and thank you for all the great episodes you had at Hang Up.

Can't believe this show is ending. It's been a staple of my podcast listening when I found it in 2011.

Pirates recreated the Masters opening

was once New Amsterdam.

Communication is key to any relationship. Otherwise you may end up with 4 dozen eggs on your weekly grocery online order.

In continuing "Miami is fun again" territory, I love when this team pushes the pace. Alessandro Milesi is so active up the left, Mason Tunbridge's vision has translated to USLC wonderfully, and Jurgen Locadia still has something in the tank up top.

The 16th century's hottest composer

When you can't remember the name of that George Clooney heist movie, but you know it's "Something Geography Related" 11.

It's wild to me that you can pin live scores for USL Championship games but not USL League One games.

that’s three weeks from now, tell me who’s pitching tonight

The most important information about this is the lack of pants.

Last game of the year for Statesboro soccer as they host Kennesaw. They didn't make the state playoffs but had this game scheduled between the end of the region playoffs and the state tournament so it'll be interesting to see what kind of performance we see from Statesboro.

If we can make the batter/catcher challenge a pitch within two seconds, MLB needs to make challenging a call on the field the same way. No more checking with the replay room for the managers. Make the players challenge it quickly.

How it feels doing literally any task right now.

Jim Deshaies is the best!

I like that USL1 finally standardized the team listing on the schedule. At one point Richmond was listed as Kickers. I emailed the league about it earlier this year and never heard back, but since then the team abbreviations seem to have been standardized

I find myself gravitating to watching FC Naples of USL1 because I want to see Taylor Gray do well and the @forzanaples.bsky.social guys are great.

The 30 Rockification of real life is nearing completion

It’s not very often that soccer fans dress like the coach, but it’s happening in Portland, ME. Here’s the story of how Portland Hearts of Pine head coach Bobby Murphy’s fashion choice sparked a movement. www.theblazingmusket.com/the-story-be...

Former MLB player Brad Lidge, who threw the final pitch to win the Philadelphia Phillies the 2008 World Series, is now an archaeologist researching the Etruscan civilization. He is joining the Penn Museum Board of Advisors, calling it a “full-circle moment.” www.penn.museum/blog/major-l...

It’s much too late for many, many teams in baseball’s annals (heh), but someone would do quite well if they just started a database and/or site that tracked players’ walk up music for both current knowledge and posterity. @brockbeauchamp.bsky.social, add it to the list.

Artemis II launches and I should be amazed at human ingenuity but all I can think about is if @baumann.bsky.social's MLB prediction came true or not.

Officials at an Omaha-area high school are not going to like how this turns out for them.

Loving the Greenville Triumph kits.

Elect me MLB commissioner and there will be a mandate that every Saturday there is at least one game starting at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. (Eastern)

Me, waiting for my kid to get home from his game tonight.

another banner day for "if you didn't know sports were real, ESPN headlines would be crazy"

That's crazy. Kevin Durant was only 3 years old in 1991.

Stray thought while at my youngest's spring carnival tonight - I miss the rhythm and structure of covering Tormenta. It gave me a reason and a rhythm to make myself write something. Without it, I just can't seem to make myself write and I miss it.

Richmond faces off with the defending champs tonight. The Knoxville squad has some familiar and some new faces this season. Here’s who Kickers fans should keep an eye on 👀

Should we all introduce our baseball allegiances for a quick refresher? No explanation. 1. Cubs 2. Javy Baez 3. Angels

No one respects the 1 p.m. lunch break person. (Yes this is me, and yes, I have a meeting at 1 p.m. tomorrow and I'm not happy about it.)

Angelo Kelly has been named as Statesboro Academy Director for @tormentafc.bsky.social. www.tormentafc.com/news/2026/03...

Charlotte Independence signs former Tormenta defender Thabo Nare and forward Jonathan Nyandjo to 25 day contracts

I dislike in-game conversations with players in the field (the All-Star Game, where it's meaningless, is an exception), but Jazz Chisholm is actually funny and insightful with a real game in progress. VERY few players can pull that off.

My wife is annoyed that @netflix.com can get the MLB game working properly but can't seem to pull off the live Love is Blind reunion show without all kinds of glitches.

STOP YELLING AT ME

I just want to watch a baseball game. I don't want any of whatever this Opening Night malarkey is.

NEW VIDEO OUT NOW! We travelled to Asheville to watch @ashevillecitysc.bsky.social take on the Greenville Triumph. Our take away? Soccer in the Carolinas is truly magical. LINK BELOW 🔗⬇️ youtu.be/otH9CoqwtMw?...

🗓️ Circle these dates. We team up with a host of USLL1 podcasters & writers to tell you which matches we’re most intrigued by and why. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cir...

NEWSLETTER: What's catching my eye around the USL landscape? Check in for: 🚂 El Paso's transition defense 🦈 Corpus Christi and L1's tactical models 🗽 Brooklyn's Super League playoff hopes www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...