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Chris Hockman

@chrishockman.bsky.social

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Emmy winning Football (Soccer) and Paralympic Journalist, researcher. commentator & ground announcer. Featured on Fox Sports, NPR, NBC & BBC. Play by Play and Color for Tiger Network. Travel Agent. Eurovision fan. He/Him

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Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 2h

Fascinating to see that in the latest poll a plurality (not a majority) of voters are siding with the "no" vote to the Spurs Arena. I still think it'll pass, but Spurs have gone hard on this with an advertising campaign. I will be voting no

Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 2h

Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 7h

Sabrina Carpenter is an Industry plant is how

Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 18h

It’s a frustrating night for the Socceroos. Felt like they could have got something out of this but the better side won. It makes being in Pot 2 harder, Australia needed something from this.

Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 18h

Australia doesn’t do friendlies. Especially with Popovic at the helm.

Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 18h

That would be Eurovision eligible.

Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 21h

Speed kills. Socceroos found out there.

Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 21h

Courtesy of A-League Memes

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Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 21h

JORDY BOS

Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 1d

I KNEW IT

Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 1d

Good preview for Aussies looking for insight on the perfect in 2025 Socceroos opponent tonight

Charles Boehm ⚽️ @cboehm.bsky.social · 1d

“You say, OK, if something works, why are we going to change?”

Profe Pochettino asked himself some good questions yesterday, despite a washing machine humming away in the background @ DSG Park.

Australia may pose an even more annoying obstacle for #USMNT tonight:

www.mlssoccer.com/news/pochett...

USMNT hint at changes for

The US men’s national team passed a key ‘gut check’ moment in central Texas last week, rallying from an early deficit to earn a 1-1 draw – and largely control the run of play – against a tough Ecuador...

www.mlssoccer.com

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 1d

At least as a freelancer, I can enjoy more of my money now since you won’t be withhold--

Really?

You need me to complete a W-2?

Doesn’t that basically make me your employee?

An employee without any health insurance benefits or PTO?

Well, thank god for my day rate.

Excuse me?

I Am a Freelancer (In the Lack-of-Gigs Economy)

Thanks for reaching out. Yes, I’m interested in your one-week project, which you’ve described as a “sprint”—a fun euphemism for seven days of sheer...

buff.ly

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Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve seen this play explained and I STILL don’t get it

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Sickos Committee @sickoscommittee.org · 1d

"what the fuck just happened"

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Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 1d

What?

CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 1d

what in the hell just happened in Milwaukee

Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 2d

Some big wins for Brazil & Hong Kong in boccia world cup at Curitiba. paralympicsportsnews.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/h... #Boccia #Paralympics

Hong Kong and Brazil find success at Curitiba Boccia World Cup

CURITIBA, Parana, Brazil — Hong Kong and Brazil were the big winners at the Curitiba Boccia World Cup event this weekend. Both countries had three gold medals at the event, with Hong Kong especiall…

paralympicsportsnews.wordpress.com

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American Soccer Analysis @americansocceranalysis.com · 2d

USLC Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2025-10-13)

🤖⚽️ | #uslc

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Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 2d

Got some rare good news, that hilarious creates problems for me. I'm excited but nervous.

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ashley scarebanks 💀🕯️ @ziibiing.com · 2d

lol “find your own instead of stealing” in defense of columbus day

AJ West • 1h
Find your own holiday instead of stealing. Today is Columbus Day as designated by the federal government
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Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 2d

It never ceases to surprise me how upset I get when the EBU does what I knew deep down they would always do

Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 2d

Undefeated in 2025 Australia on the board. Still no A-League, going to be some lame excuse about "licensing laws" and "it's 3 o'clock in the damn morning" or "you don't even live in Minnesota Christopher"

Black Hart of Saint Paul @blackhartstp.com · 2d

Opening early for the tail end of Internationals

Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 2d

It's been a tough few years for Eurovision, it's hard to watch something you love dying in front of you (my wife has cancer so trust me). My passion for the contest has waned, I no longer think about working out a trip to the contest. Hell this year I planned a trip without realizing it was EV week

Albumble & ESC armchair @anngrace.bsky.social · 2d

I don't think I have seen one positive or neutral reaction to the #Eurovision vote news - which is how it should be.
I'd love to say the EBU will see the fall-out and realise how much damage they have done, but that's far from the truth.

The people in ivory towers know what is good for us all.

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Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 2d

And yet it's absolutely what we all knew would happen.

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Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 2d

I'm shocked... SHOCKED. No wait, that other thing, Entirely expected. Absolute nonsense. This deal doesn't change anything. I doubt they'd let back Russia if a deal was done there.

ESC Discord @escdiscord.com · 2d

🚨 The vote to determine Israel's participation in #Eurovision 2026 will no longer take place in November, the EBU has confirmed today.

Instead, an "open and in-person discussion" will take place at the EBU General Assembly in December. No vote is currently planned.

Chris Hockman @chrishockman.bsky.social · 3d

"Department of Government Efficiency"

Erin 🦇🎃EEK🎃🦇 Kane @dianamonkey.bsky.social · 3d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

"the data's in excel."

Darren Irwin (he / him) @darrenirwin.bsky.social · 3d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

"Developed new species concept"