Not having made more progress on this by the time fully a third of a broad cross-section of active players (who have remained remarkably united so far) show up to spend the next 3 months together in one location does not bode well for the WNBA.

Anybody have an app they like these days for keeping an eye on all their money? Hook up your bank and credit card accounts and see where it all is going. Is it just YNAB?

So, after decades of common knowledge and legal precedent, the day you put mail in the mail won’t count. It was working fine the way it was; I’d bet this is why it’s changing: If you drop your mail-in ballot in a mailbox on election day, they can challenge it. www.forbes.com/sites/kellyp...

Next time some anti-council fuckers raise a stink, here’s an example of Frey using his power to veto encampment management.

I’ve been writing an annual column for 20 years on the year in sports and politics. Here’s this year’s edition. Short version: 2025 was the fucking worst. But maybe 2026 sees a turnaround that’s already being glimpsed in unlikely places www.thenation.com/article/soci...

This is a good story about the organized work neighbors are doing to keep each other safe. www.startribune.com/inside-the-o...

something very important for Dems to realize is that the tech overlords are not people you can win back by promising a lighter touch and saying a few nice things they’ve gotten a taste of mask-off fascism and they are not going back, they don’t want to play nice with the peons anymore

Okay, yeah, Heated Rivalry was great.

I’ll believe it when I see it. (When Massachusetts passed this tax, no one left there like they said they would, and the tax is doing exactly what it’s supposed to do, and the wealthy are still wealthy and still enjoying the benefits of living in MA.)

I just got served an ad for the imminent Unrivaled season 2 while listening to an episode of “It Could Happen Here” which felt like a weird crossover but also I am clearly exactly the right target.

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Shoutout to Minneapolis on this fine Xmas eve letting the people know that we dont fuck with ICE

And 👑 Phee is absolutely a gift.

“The WNBA’s increased popularity has led to more investment in the coaching ranks, but more of those opportunities are going to coaches who didn’t participate in the growth of the league itself.” Great way to sum this up from @sabreenajm.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...

Pay the players! 🎄🎁💸

I was quoted here saying Target Center is old, implying (not incorrectly) that it’d be nice to have a newer facility. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1... What I also said that didn’t make the story: 1) Public dollars should never go to stadiums, and there is copious research to back that up.

"Even after accounting for the upfront costs and delayed benefits, enrolling marginal applicants to public universities generates substantial net returns for society, the marginal students themselves, and the government budget." Public Universities FTW!

Best Moment, Best Athlete, Best Fit, Breakout Star, Most Unbelievable Injury, Best Sports & Gay Shit Couple and more… Vote now! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Light in times of need. #wnba

This is me, except a shot clock violation.

Check out this truck seen making repeated loops around the block outside a NYC NBA store: “Dear Santa, Please tell Cathy Engelbert and Adam Silver we want a WNBA season! Pay the Players!” and, on the back: “Pay equity is not optional. It is earned. It is deserved. It is overdue.”

Lindsey Vonn’s impressive start to the season comes with another prize: A spot on the U.S. Olympic team.

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As a Michigan alum, I resist being activated around football. But the implications for women who are fighting to gain equal footing both working and competing in college athletics—with the current political administration and as that entire industry is changing—are huge, and I fucking hate it.

ICYMI! Biggest Minnesota Turkeys of 2025 from @racketmn.com. I only just learned about the Rick Kupchella thing thanks to a LinkedIn notification situation and, whew, those comments… pca.st/podcast/ffb4...

Ugh, I forgot about all this. The way these NBA people are trying to strong arm and squeeze the Mohegan tribe is gross. All the more reason for the players to stay strong on securing their fair share of the value they create.

Whenever I see police spend an entire press conference congratulating themselves on a job well done, instead of sharing details or lessons learned, I immediately think of the first season of “In the Dark.” features.apmreports.org/in-the-dark/...

How much gender-affirming care have these guys had? Also, they are for sure gonna get some kids killed. (Probably already have gotten some people killed, actually.)

one reason i adore women's sports is because large portions of every fanbase aren't fooled by bullshit. most fans in men's sports accept pro-owner/anti-labor arguments, but nwsl and wnba fans right now are both saying 'nope we see what you're trying to do, just pay players what they're worth k thx.'

The WNBA players’ side is being reported in terms of the rev share percentage and the league’s side in terms of dollars. Of course following what they respectively choose to provide to the press. But it’s just the narrative now, all because @wagesofwins.bsky.social tried to figure this out.

Cathy has to realize she’s gonna be left out in the cold when this is over. There is a legit unified and near unanimous front against the WNBA leadership.

Not super surprised that they took the action to authorize the exec committee to call a strike. 93% of players voting and 98% of voting players saying yes to authorize looks pretty damn united!

Turns out it was nothing? Or whatever it was sorted itself? My dogs were real annoyed with the Krinkie’s guy for 30 mins, but it didn’t cost us $ to have it checked out. And we learned Xcel has maybe been f-ing with stuff because they’ve had customers with issues that required a voltage regulator. 🤷

Fun to wake up and realize the new heat pump and furnace we put in 10 months ago are not running! (But thank goodness for the mini-split.)

I think these Ds are more likely to have actually bad ideology on this. I don’t believe these Rs have good ideology on this but they are definitely feeling *intense* political pressure. There aren’t moderate Rs, only swing district Rs. Also, MTG is still trash. More details in the thread.

I’m not convinced this is better for the players.

There is no room for bigotry on our turf.

I know Cheryl tried to get her to come coach for the Lynx, but I’m really glad Syl had options, and I’m excited to welcome her back to the Target Center when the Fire visit.

Come for the teardown of the FIFA Peace Prize (👂: Episode 270), stay for the critique of the Nobel Peace Prize (this video here). 🏆🔥 #burnitalldownpod #sports #podcast #sportspodcast #sportshistory #sportsnews #worldcup #worldcup2026 #soccer #football

I rarely talk about my day job #onhere. I’m just here for sports & frens & local things. And I work in politics, so, light opsec. But that’s not good for “networking” or “thought leadership” which probably bodes poorly for the next time I need to find a job.

I did see a couple Asian folks. Fave part was guest Josh Gondelman’s quick set on being a WNBA fan (and us appropriately booing him for saying he’s a Liberty fan). Second fave part was Aimee Mann and Ted Leo singing just the backup vocals to Lisa Loeb’s “Stay” which TIL they did on the original.

At the Fitz for the Aimee Mann & Ted Leo Christmas Show (my wife loves Aimee Mann) and I’m definitely wondering if I’m the only non-white person here.

WOWOWOW

For those outside of MN, John Hoffman is the state legislator who survived an assassination attempt on June 14, 2025. He and his wife were shot in the doorway of their home.

Jfc. Senator John Hoffman reports ICE took the owners of crumbs and coffee in BP this morning and left the building unlocked with money on the counter.

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My top 5 pods. Women’s sports, basketball heavy. Econ/biz/politics nexus. And a perfect little city show, about my hometown. Thx @sarahspain.com @sabreenajm.bsky.social @benpickman.bsky.social @zenakeita.bsky.social @chanteljennings.bsky.social @dailydetroit.bsky.social @kimberlyadams.bsky.social!

I’m ready!

Snow shoveling counts as a functional strength workout, right? That’s what I’ve been telling my watch.

Some good stuff in here worth thinking about in the Minneapolis political environment. Or simply acknowledging in the first place.