@treblenikki.bsky.social Great holiday competition on ESPNews now: TRex world championship race.

For those of you who partake, please vote for your favorite #ChicagoHotDog . Hope they get many votes cast. So many terrific local stands. wgnradio.com/chicagos-ver...

@boydhilton.bsky.social Sorry that you had to suffer through that defeat, especially in that manner. A question for the pod. Arteta's plan clearly worked as he neutralized PSG & gave his players a chance to win. I'm wondering if you three would rather they had taken the Bayern Munich ... 1/2

@boydhilton.bsky.social Congratulations on the league Boyd & best of luck for Saturday in Budapest! I'm thinking you will be smiling late that night as Champion of Europe - 3-2 in extra time with a Declan winner. And, a very Happy Birthday to Mom Hilton!

@friebos.bsky.social @thecyclingpodcast.bsky.social Great that @pelamity.bsky.social brings the unbridled joy of Cyclismo to the podcast. Two Qs. 1) as we head into the last week, who would you like to see get a well deserved stage win before the Giro ends? 2) how will you prevent Daniel 1/2

@friebos.bsky.social @pelamity.bsky.social @thecyclingpodcast.bsky.social Certainly Michele Pelacci earned the Young Journalist Jersey (journos under40) in the 2025 Giro??? Looking forward to his observations in the 2026 version. Will the rhe peloton visit Chicago's very own Pope Leo again?

Congratulations @boydhilton.bsky.social On to Budapest! Feel so happy for you, Josh & Alan. By the way, Tom Hiddleston was on CBS Post-game Show. He was trying to get a ticket for the Final. A new Footballistically guest perhaps?

@swalsh.bsky.social @joanwalsh.bsky.social What a show last night in Chicago! What an uplifting voice for our current predicament. And those guitars! Hope you had a chance to see a show on this tour. Wish I could get to that show in DC.

@boydhilton.bsky.social One other thing. If the season ends with your club in second again, Arteta & company would equal Marv Levy & the Buffalo Bills Super Bowl runners up for four years in a row.

@boydhilton.bsky.social Have to commend another "very" honest episode of the Footballistically pod. I agree with Alan that Arsenal were only good but City was only just a bit better. That's why when all the dust clears, I think you will take the title 80 pts to 78. Both teams have flaws but ... 1/2

@joeposnanski.com Everyone is having mechanical problems today.

@paulvmtufc.bsky.social Looking forward to your commentary Saturday. Just terrific work. You are painting excellent pictures of the action ... even as you struggle with the wind taking your pens & fourth officials trying to hide information. Of course, victories also help!

@joeposnanski.com , I urge you to take a look Tadej & Paris-Roubaix this week. His record in Cycling Monuments is a chase after the 🐐 of the sport. It's akin to tennis grand slam titles & golf majors titles. He tried Paris-Roubaix (Hell of the North) last year for the first time & finished 2nd. 1/2

@felsgate.bsky.social 30 years ago my friend. 30 years! BBC Radio 5 Live - Football Daily, That Season When... Liverpool Beat Newcastle 4-3 share.google/xqv62teDOSR9...

@sebsb.bsky.social Well done putting your picks to paper (er, to whatever it is now) so soon. Hope you're wrong about Portugal advancing that far but all looks pretty reasonable. www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...

@boydhilton.bsky.social Another great episode of "Footballistically ...". I applaud your trio's bubbling but tempered enthusiasm. Hope your trip to Wembley goes well & that each & every fan can remember Warren Zevon's words during each game as this season moves along. youtu.be/jm3EX1jYBG0?...

@felsgate.bsky.social You'll be able to sort Slot's issues in the summer (& connect with old Leeds cohorts?): www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

@boydhilton.bsky.social What a podcast! I do believe you will win the title this year but I also believe it will be a taxing run-in for your nerves. Hope you have a way of finding calm. Maybe the OA Five Movements? Also think that Saka & Rice are world class when healthy & not fatigued. 1/2

@rtraister.bsky.social @chrislhayes.bsky.social Great conversation on "Why Is This ..." pod. Feels weird & sick when thought comes to visit "Sleeper" or early Cosby show (to see Chet Kincaid visiting with Bill Russell). Wonder if the backlash vs MeToo 1.0 will be swamped once orange man is gone.

@jacquioatley.bsky.social Excellent points on referee/VAR on Sunday Supplement. Well done.

@boydhilton.bsky.social Have to say, when watching Gyökeres score on the weekend my mind immediately went to the famous podcast bet not the effect it might have on the title race. Arteta found a role for him, flat track bully & late game sub (when defenders are tired).

@ourfutbol.bsky.social Good to see Katia Itzel García get the Final of the Women's Club Championship.

@tufc.bsky.social Thank you for bringing fans together. RiP Mervo. 'Merv Scoble, innovator and Torquay fan - you made world better for Gulls' - Devon Live share.google/sCoOJMvJkfdb...

@moryan.bsky.social More of your pals. www.wbez.org/environment/...

@swalsh.bsky.social @joanwalsh.bsky.social A certain album came out on this day in 1973. I did not pick up on it until a couple years later but it turned out to be a pretty good 37 minutes of tunes. If you need a break from the daily chaos we now experience, a listen to "Greetings ..." could help.

@meninblazers.bsky.social @rorysmith.bsky.social Getting ready to book my trip to Leipzig if you proclaim that Palace will be in the Final. Some pronouncement! Will you have the Mother of Dragons confirm the Palace in Conference League Final prediction on an upcoming show? Also more John Oliver.

@boydhilton.bsky.social Not that I'm angry about it - I mean not that my friend is angry about it - but why is Gyökeres taking pens ahead of Saka? Grrr. Is it just to build his confidence? Is it just to win that bet against Alan? Is it to anger me & other fantasy managers - I mean, my friend & co?

@deirdreassenza.bsky.social Wow! Talk about your powers over nature! This fellow showed up at our house just as your "like" hit my screen. Thanks for sending him.

@boydhilton.bsky.social In the pod's quest to be positive this week, I was surprised that Arteta didn't come in for more criticism. With the superior talent he couldn't fashion a way to overcome Wolves with ease. Same when Rob Edwards kept Luton in both games they played in 23-24. Just saying.

@boydhilton.bsky.social Early Happy Birthday Boyd! So sorry that your usual trip to NYC is not happening but probably for the best given the state of our States ... peace prizes & such. Unecessary but please tell Alan I agree with him about "the game is enough". All the razzmatazz here for 1/2

@sofire.bsky.social @boydhilton.bsky.social Good luck to you this evening!

@boydhilton.bsky.social Break out the Tesco bags! Kieran Tierney with the goal for Scotland in added time.

@theathleticfc.bsky.social @adamcrafton.bsky.social Adam, you need to relocate to Chicago (bring a whistle). Saw these on my visit to Mariano's today. Have also seen them ar a local Jewel grocery store. For any Aussie writers at the Athletic, both stores now have Tim Tams too.

@adrianaterrazas.bsky.social @aztecaameliaaa.bsky.social @golazodelgringo.bsky.social @ourfutbol.bsky.social Last weekend. Five clubs with a shot at that 8th spot. A lot of jockeying for position. Will one of the usual suspects win the Final or will we get a surprise? Time to buckle up!

@swalsh.bsky.social @joanwalsh.bsky.social 9/25/75 As Mr. Landau said before me, "I saw rock and roll's future and its name is Bruce Springsteen." 50 years go by ...

@jameshorncastle.bsky.social "Ti amo come un gol ..." Sir James, what is "in stoppage time"? Perhaps the greatest expression of love I've ever heard. Thank you for passing it along.

@boydhilton.bsky.social Magisterial?? HaHa! Have you been listening to Ray Hudson commentary on your trips to America? Re Madueke, I thought his play at Chelsea was inconsistent largely because of club's lack of a plan of attack. It always seemed like a free for all. Handbrake on, looks better.

@friebos.bsky.social Thank you for the great coverage of the Vuelta on @thecyclingpodcast.bsky.social . I know it was difficult to tell the story this year, but I thought you & your cohorts did an excellent job, striking the right balance between cycling reporting & news reporting. Well done.

@thisdaypod.com Wow! Getting ready for 16th of September celebrations here in Chicago with our city invaded by our government & what do I hear? Something brand new to me! Great tale of the Irish battalion fighting for Mexico. Nice job, "This Day" team! Esoteric indeed!

@mattspiegel.bsky.social I could see Tributosaurus doing this on the Lakefront.

@treblenikki.bsky.social Knowing that you have had great appreciation in the past for mascots, thought you might enjoy this new member of the mascot world: Truro City's Brian Chough! Nothing like name humor on multiple levels!

@boydhilton.bsky.social Your hat trick hero center forward! Turkey 0-6 Spain: Arsenal's Mikel Merino scores hat-trick in rout - BBC Sport share.google/cOBWtw6YiiJa...

@sofire.bsky.social Let him have it. I have a Chicago style hot dog at NWSL game - Chicago v Orlando. Though I wouldn't mind trying @boydhilton.bsky.social 's veggie burger at the Emirates.

@lacaldwelldc.bsky.social @jheil.bsky.social Our buddy Finley says, "Go Leigh Ann!"

@booksoftheyear.bsky.social Enjoyed the @laurasrobinson.bsky.social episode. Let's see, con men, "The Art of ...", GOLD pineapple? Is there a subtext here? Really looking forward to reading this book & previous by this author. Bet the Q&A episode will have some good recommendations too.

@thisdaypod.com Enjoyed your Denali/McKinley episode. What a long political history for that mountain! Thanks for outlining it.

@boydhilton.bsky.social BIG Game, top analysis! As a neutral, it's so great to hear honest, even keel thoughts on an important game. No excuses. Just a clear eyed view of what happened & possibly (probably) why. Kudos to you & Alan.

@felsgate.bsky.social He keeps on ticking ...

@boydhilton.bsky.social Nice gesture, but if you ask me, every Arsenal fan in the US (especially the MAGA ones) should have to pay the tariff difference.

@swalsh.bsky.social @joanwalsh.bsky.social Amidst all the daily dreck we are currently experiencing, let's take about 40 minutes to enjoy the 50th anniversary of a certain album. Enjoy! Not this one, but something similar!