To take a page from @steventydings.bsky.social playbook: Smart winning plays

I emailed in an NBA theory to Bill Simmons so out there that he even thought it too much. I am invincible.

This is the labor of love video. I did this last winter games and nearly broke down. I love doing this cause it’s a fun puzzle despite how hard it is. It’ll get no views but please share it cause I really put in a lot of work. youtu.be/T2HtKD_PTag

We're going to be featuring a lot of Dan's work the rest of this week, but this is one I especially enjoyed and which no one else could have written. He had a lot of those. defector.com/one-last-tri...

I have said before on here that Dan was my first editor in Philadelphia, at the student newspaper we worked at together in the early 2000s. He was so much more than that. He was, and remains, one of my journalism idols. He knew it and appreciated it, and compliments from him meant the world.

“HE’S THE EASTERN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF MY HEART”

I won!* * = I didn't win the Philly marathon but I got a PR and a banana anyway.

Dread it. Run from it. Freddie Freeman arrives all the same.

The last time Will Klein had recorded 10 outs or thrown more than 56 pitches was March 7, 2020 for Eastern Illinois against Jacksonville State: eiupanthers.com/sports/baseb...

You are in the house of Elrond. And it is ten o'clock in the morning, on October the 24th, if you want to know.

2025 US Open matches attended w/ my awful photography: 1. Gojo losing to Blanchet, final set: Blanchet just way more steady. 2. Galan's final game in win. Remembered his run a few years back. Only saw a few points, shouts to the chair ump GOAT Kader Nouni.

@ubermanofsteel.bsky.social Mookie looks good.

YAPAHOLICS, REJOICE @yap-off-podcast.bsky.social @ubermanofsteel.bsky.social @tydings.bsky.social @iansw.bsky.social

@tydings.bsky.social @yap-off-podcast.bsky.social @ubermanofsteel.bsky.social YOOOOOOO

You could tell me these first two sets go any which way and I'd say "clealry Alcaraz in 5" That being said, Sinner in 4 with third set going to a breaker.

Kader Nouni with the chair umpire call of the tournament (complimentary)

Got to Wimbledon but the grass is already gone

A delightful chat with a group of diehard, holdout Tab drinkers, still in love with the soda + advocating for its comeback. New on The Soda Fountain:

Great piece on the fascinating leader of the pack on the WTA (and my favorite to boot).

Tremendous podcast in which I am referred to as "friend of the pod" and "annoying" in the same sentence. True honor, give it a listen.

In fact, the Austin Wells home run is the first time the Yankees started their season with a leadoff extra-base hit since Roger Maris hit a double at Fenway Park in 1960

Devastating news for all Yapaholics: Scott Effross left his Spring game with an injury @ubermanofsteel.bsky.social

New Yankees losing song should be New York City Serenade by Bruce Springsteen. open.spotify.com/track/3FYbqh...

Friendship with Memphis Grizzlies ended. Lifelong love of Washington Wizards? Activated.

I am the absolute biggest Luka hater and I don't understand this one bit for the Mavs lmao

Jaylen Brown the only player in NBA history to win Finals MVP, Eastern Conference Finals MVP and be named an All-Star the next season.

Tremendous writeup of the Happy Slam!

Waking up and seeing Zverev still slam-less

let's goooooooo cc sabathia!

WHAT A GOAL FROM ALBION. The pass to Mitoma was brilliant.

Jacob Fearnley...thank you

Wordle 1,290 1/6* 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 FINALLY

Rewatching Fellowship of the Ring (extended edition) and I'm once again reminded of the odious Sackville-Bagginses

Family didn't know what movie to watch so I let them pick Conclave. They're gonna be furious with me in two hours.

Happy 28th Gleyber Day

Soto's not coming back...but we are! viewsfrom314ft.com/p/welcome-ba...

@viewsfrom314ft.com are the boys back in town?

Operation Italy is an all-time Survivor episode.

It happened again

Fandom is fucked: I feel psychic damage seeing a highlight of my team lose a playoff game from just before my 2nd birthday. (1995 ALDS G5 if you're wondering)

My local thai restaurant basically recognized my brother and me as regulars tonight. Highest honor I've ever received.

STOP THE COUNT, GULLS IN 2ND!

The Emirates NBA Cup, the most important honor in sports, was respected tonight.

I am going to Wizards-Celtics tonight because I respect the NBA Cup more than anyone. I will be yelling about point differential for 48 minutes.

This is basically a Joe Mazzulla press conference.

Pete from halfcourt - he loves these! - BANG!

Jayson Tatum missed the easy game winner to hit the insane one. Masterful bit, sir.

Al Horford is the best player in basketball at running over to inbound a ball quickly enough to avoid a challenge.