New podcast episode! Took a little time to look at how racism has become the norm in sports and why it's a reflection of the geopolitical landscape that we live in today. Check it out below open.spotify.com/episode/1DAG...

Really like the idea of the Wizards bringing Middleton back. Gives them someone that can be a vet mentor to Dybantsa and show him how to be a pro in the league.

Anyone know the story of these fans at Barclays with the pink glitter hats? I'm intrigued!

Really didn't like the offensive process by the Liberty in the second quarter. Too stagnant, not enough options, a lot settling for bad shots. Just had no rhythm or flow at all. Honestly they're lucky that Paige is having an off shooting night or else it would be more than just a 16 point lead.

Liking what I'm seeing from Jessica Shepard so far in this game. Running the floor, making good decisions, and finding herself in the right spots time and time again.

I may never change this phone wallpaper

So I have an inordinate obsession with How I Met Your Mother. And I'm doing my 500th rewatch currently. Anyway, I'm on this episode where as part of a sperm count joke, Marshall's dad claims "and that's why Fred Cox is the best kicker the Vikings ever had".

The silver lining of the US being eliminated is that we (hopefully) don't need to be subjected to Dave Portnoy's takes on soccer.

Hello, I would like purchase all possible Flau'jae Johnson stock, thank you

The Seattle Storm are rebuilding but a reason for optimism is the advancement of Dominique Malonga in her second season in the WNBA. Malonga possesses the outlines of Seattle's latest star and the type of center that might become the standard in an evolving league. Read my latest below 👇

The Sparks are so lost on offense without Kelsey Plum man. Just feels like there's no flow or rhythm. Don't seem to have any answers to get things going in this game.

Maybe this is whack of me, but I get irrationally annoyed when Shams send out a free agency or trade update and then sends another update shouting out the agent of the player that facilitated the deal. My man, I literally do not give a shit about the agent 😂

Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon doesn't want to pay for the renovations to the Moda Center. The impasse with the city is reflective of modern team ownership, where emotional currency is used as leverage. The result is a disconnect from an owner and a team's fans. Wrote more about this in my latest 👇

Streets said I needed more Knicks championship merch 😎

Something I hate about the state of the world is a thought I had about the overturned Balogun suspension. A part of me can't help but jump to the idea of how corrupt both FIFA & Trump are that there is something nefarious at play. Not saying it's true, but it has to be considered as a possibility.

Something funny that happens to me when I'm watching something is that I'll see a name or a phrase, it makes me think of a random rap line.

Woke up to these nasty, gross, racist comments on my piece about Alyssa Thomas. Shit like this is why I have lost faith in so many people. The way racists have been emboldened is absolutely beyond disgusting.

Has sports gambling addiction got so bad and so engrained that there needs to be government intervention in the industry?

In the wake of her Flagrant Foul on Caitlin Clark, Alyssa Thomas has received death threats and racial slurs. It's a reaction that reinforces a bigger development in America: the country has actively sought to disparage and marginalize Black women. Wrote more about this connection in my latest below

Seattle has absolutely NO answer for Kahleah Copper inside in the first half of this game. 9/12 from the field, 23 points, and all but one of the buckets coming inside. Just elite space creation and finishing. Amazing.

Love seeing this old school Mercury logo on the court. Taking me back to when the WNBA first launched and I bought a bedroom hoop that had all the logos of the teams in the league lol.

How badly is the mainstream integration of gambling in sports broadcasts tainting the sports watching experience??

Anfernee Simons to the Sixers feels like such a smart signing. Instant 6MOY potential and addresses the very real bench issues that they have with their new configuration. Nice move by Philly.

Random but one of my favorite Nas songs ever is "Last Words". His verse personifying a prison cell and the experience caused within is so poetic and masterful use of imagery. It's not quite "I Gave You Power" but it's an incredibly underrated verse by him in my opinion.

After eight years of tremendous highs and some lows, Mitchell Robinson has left the Knicks. Wrote more about his departure,this ignorance to this era of Knicks basketball, and the realities that come with the second apron era of NBA team building in my latest for Knicks Fan TV below 👇

Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Jaylen Brown is one hell of a trio. Obviously the Embiid question is huge as is front court depth in general. But man the ceiling of the 76ers now is huge.

The way that sports gambling is discussed and promoted feels a lot like a product from a forgotten era: cigarettes in the 50s.

By the way, my unreasonable fascination with Collin Sexton means that I will be watching a lot of Lakers games this year

Olivia Miles has entered the WNBA and her game has immediately translated to the next level. The Lynx are dominant even while missing Napheesa Collier. This dynamic in a rapidly changing WNBA landscape is forcing Minnesota to answer long term questions sooner than expected. Read my latest below 👇

The way that the Netherlands lost this match feels like absolute futbol karma. Zlatan talked about it on the broadcast. They played very conservative, played for the penalties, and deviated from their identity. In return the futbol gods handed them this penalty shootout loss.

New podcast episode! With the latest development in the Malik Beasley saga, I took some time to discuss the prevalence of gambling, how its damaging watching sports, and the parallels to the tobacco industry in the 50s. Listen below. open.spotify.com/episode/04sy...

We're in Knicks sticker collection season

Hear me out but I don't hate the idea of Ja in Portland. Gets to kind of lay low in a lower pressure situation to rehab his value. Gives Portland someone that puts a lot of pressure on the rim, which opens up more opportunities for some of the players on the roster.

With the upcoming release of the Clicks Communicator and Unihertz Titan 2 Elite, the keyboard phone is making a comeback. These devices are more than a nostalgia play, however. They speak to frustrations with tech and a return to more genuine connection. Wrote more about this in my latest on Medium.

Jordan didn't get a point in their first ever WC appearance. But I'm so proud of the way they played. Scored a goal in every match, didn't play scared as some new nations might, and represented the country well. Very proud of them and can't wait to see what the future hold for Jordanian football.

One of my viewership gaps over the last number of years is having not watched "Hamilton". I changed that tonight and watched it on Disney+. Wow. So good, and I can't believe I waited so long to watch it.

Why seeing Jordan in a World Cup means so much and is so important to me as someone that lived in the country.

Very curious to see the year by year structure of Jose Alvarado's deal. I'm assuming it's back loaded to help them avoid the apron this coming season. Regardless, great work to extend him, he was a crucial piece throughout the postseason.

I like the Pistons trading for Isaiah Joe. Has shot over 40% from three four years straight on pretty decent volume. Gives the Pistons more shooting and opens up a chance for him to have an expanded role. Once again, decent work by Presti to get a return for a developed talent.

The summer of Knicks championship merch marches on

Some thoughts about why it's so hard for me to root for the US national team and the challenges of separating a sports team from its country.

The NBA Draft is one of the few events left on the sports calendar that is defined by the hope of possibility. Hope springs eternal for players, teams, and fans, a shift from an increasingly cynical view that we have about the sport in general. Wrote more about the Draft in my latest below

Me when I'm about to drop a How I Met Your Mother reference in an article about the NBA

With the signing of Mohamed Diawara and the need to avoid the second apron, the Knicks are facing the challenge of maintaining competitiveness while preparing for the inevitable roster turnover. Wrote more about the importance of this delicate balance in my latest for Knicks Fan TV

During the World Cup, I have been reminded of the way that America treats Arabs. Some thoughts on how American culture often tries to demean culture to promote assimilation.

Friends, I must admit. I hate this LaMelo Ball trade for all parties involved.

New podcast episode! With the USMNT advancing to the knockout stage, I reflected a bit on why rooting for American national teams is so hard for me and why I took so much pleasure in seeing Jordan in the World Cup for the first time. Listen below open.spotify.com/episode/77hk...

Isaiah Stewart feels like the type of player that the Grizzlies fan base will fall in love with

The NBA is in an era of parity with no repeat champion since 2018. This has caused some to diminish these titles, claiming that greatness hasn't been validated. In my latest, I explore why that is and why we are predisposed to preferring the comfort of the known even in basketball.

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