And then they beat the Bucks. Weird team, man. Weird team.

Feels like that’s just about it for the Magic this season. Injuries haven’t been kind but much of the collapse has been their own doing - building a roster without shooting (or any real idea of what they’re doing at PG) and just relying on Paolo/Franz to bail them out… disaster.

The Roosters have like 8 origin or international players, including James Tedesco, and everyone is like “yeah they suck, they’re missing the 8.” And they’re right? The halves are messy but that roster is still stacked. Shouldn’t be getting towelled up like that. #NRL

Footy is back, and I've got a few thoughts on the season ahead: - Dragons Attack - Zac Lomax’s Move - Harry Grant’s Career-Best Season - The Non-Ballplaying Forward - Quick Player Notes

I want Howie to take over the books of every sports team I follow. He’s so fucken good.

With Havertz, as well as legit debate about did Arsenal bring it on themselves, do also think the extra Jan European games were a real fucker. The fact that half of England’s Euro representatives have been completely decimated by injury this season suggests a bigger issue. 1/4

this haptic display absolutely rocks. basketball is for everyone.

We were told we had to post this by today.

A short thread which basically says “no, they definitely fucking did not get enough back for Luka, are you stupid?”

The NBA is broken.

Orlando is officially broken. What happened to my beautiful gritty defensive gurus from December?!

Another move for Patty - from the worst team in the west to a (serious?) playoff contender.

People losing their minds on the other place about Tel. There was never an indication that he wanted to play for us. We have what appears to be a harmonious squad, players that want to, and are proud to, play for us. Last night may just be the positive result to inspire a proper comeback #COYS

The Eagles announced that they have opened the practice window for Brandon Graham to return from IR.

I think Steve Smith is a Test great, no question. But this is excellent, evidence-based analysis of his claim to greatness and how it stacks up against those already in the 10,000 club. A really interesting read.

A fair summary, which apportions blame on many fronts (perhaps largely starting with an inadequate recruitment plan for over a decade). In that time Spurs have been a BIG club that hasn’t really believed itself to be, or strived to be, a big club.

I’ll say, though… IF Levy and the board do hold their nerve and don’t sack Ange but instead commit and move to improve this squad, I’ll be tipping my hat. Not a lot of clubs would have with our league form being what it is.

Jeff Laurie / Bradley Cooper buy Tottenham Hotspur please

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A great thread about why NBA has been the best sport at growing on this app (along with NFL, really). And from a different perspective, with the NRL season starting soon it would be great to see a mobilising of NRL fans/journos here. @campo37.bsky.social is the GOAT of #NRLSky. We need more though.

Inside Tottenham's injury crisis. With @jaydmharris.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...

Magic being on TV in Australia is basically a guaranteed loss, based on this season. But even so this has been a bad performance. Horrendous from 3, distinct lack of defensive intensity/rebounding. Come back Franz, basically.

Getting optimistic about the Tigers in January is a tradition unlike any other. After 58 losses in three years (that's more than twice as many as Jarome Luai has had in his entire NRL career) are things finally going to change? www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...

Sam Konstas played a role for Australia. So why is he copping heat for it? www.smh.com.au/sport/cricke...

Before we start with the “well he had an extra game” narrative… Eric Dickerson: 379 car-2,105 yds Saquon Barkley: 345 car-2,005 yds To have the equal amount of carries and surpass him in yds, he’d need 101 on 34 car. That’s 2.97 yards per carry & he averages 5.81 this season

Joel Wilson should have retired in 2019 after his Ashes howler #AUSvIND

Nailed it yet again.

Why Konstas is amazing and Kohli should be banned - my latest column for The Roar www.theroar.com.au/2024/12/26/k...

One of the most satisfying Magic wins in a long time - any win without Paolo+ Franz is great tbh - but down 25, and 22 to start the 4th…. That’s a huge comeback + big performances from key role players. Anthony’s day, but Black has had a big week too. Great signs if this team ever gets healthy.

Fascinating chart from Antenna on why the streamers pay big $ for sports.

Save Sam! — my latest column for The Roar #Cricket #ausvind www.theroar.com.au/2024/12/20/w... www.theroar.com.au/2024/12/20/w...

Anytime you think professional athletes aren’t genuine generic freaks, just know that Landon Dickerson (casually tossing a medicine ball a mile) wouldn’t be in the top 100 NFL “freak” athletes.

Ezra Mam would cop a bigger fine for a careless high tackle on an NRL field, than the $850 imposed by Queensland's courts for driving into a family with a cocktail of drugs in his system. #NRL

“Full support of the board” can be a death knell for a coach, but Spurs need it to be true in this case. Sacking Ange fixes nothing. Believe in the big man.

Heard there was a memorial to Peter Norman in Albert Park , Melbourne. So I took my son there in June 2022. And explained who he was, what he did. And the price he paid for doing the right thing.

For fucks sake.

Gout Gout's remarkable All-Schools 200m final run 👇 Stopped the clock at 20.04 (1.5) - the new Australian record. Breaks the oldest record in Australian athletics, Peter Norman's 20.06 from 1968. This kid is only 16! Also the 2nd fastest U18 time ever and quicker than Usain Bolt at the same age.

• Man runs behind the sight screen with a beer snake • Marnus pulls away while Siraj is running in • Siraj is not happy It was all happening at Adelaide Oval 🫣 #AUSvIND | #cricket

Interesting - and obvious - parallels with the Manly jersey saga here in Australia, and equally interesting to me that the vast majority of replies in this instance focus on the player’s actions rather than the club’s. There will be a tipping point on all this and we’re closer to reaching it.

“I really want the chance. I love being challenged and hopefully (playing for Australia) can happen soon." Sam Konstas isn't just ready for Test cricket, he wants that baggy green as soon as possible. STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/49c38jkk #AUSvIND

How Adelaide can ignite a flagging Australia. My latest column for the Roar #cricket www.theroar.com.au/2024/12/02/m...

The Magic just had an 11-5 month of November. Winners of 11 of our last twelve games.

Australia’s best bowler from the first Test, and seemingly their best threat against Jaiswal in particular. Not ideal. Boland a top-tier replacement though, obviously.

Just when I letting myself get happy again. Philly sports are undefeated when it comes to crushing your spirit.

There is no more ridiculous team in world sport right now than Tottenham Hotspur. Bless these lunatics.

Every club’s NRL draw ranked from hardest to easiest. Difficulty number is based on aggregate 2024 ladder position of 2025 opponents. Lower the score, the harder the draw. Life very good for the Bulldogs, with best opponents, less travel and equal-most free-to-air TV games. On AAP #NRL