Patrick Johnston 🇨🇦
@risingaction.bsky.social
Sports guy. Some yelling about other things too.
I had a blue check once, but Elon took it away. 🇺🇦
@loveyourcake.bsky.social tolerates my snoring
I had a blue check once, but Elon took it away. 🇺🇦
@loveyourcake.bsky.social tolerates my snoring
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Thinking more and more about how much certain actors are pushing us towards a post-truth, post-data world, a world driven purely by narratives and vibes
It's not good.
It's not good.
VWFC fans: any of you travel to Miami?
December 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
VWFC fans: any of you travel to Miami?
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Sources 🚨 Vancouver Whitecaps have triggered the 2026 option in the Thomas Müller contract.
Not that it was ever in doubt. Müller has been very happy in Vancouver and wants to challenge for titles once again.
He will be a Designated Player next season. It should be official soon.
Not that it was ever in doubt. Müller has been very happy in Vancouver and wants to challenge for titles once again.
He will be a Designated Player next season. It should be official soon.
December 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Sources 🚨 Vancouver Whitecaps have triggered the 2026 option in the Thomas Müller contract.
Not that it was ever in doubt. Müller has been very happy in Vancouver and wants to challenge for titles once again.
He will be a Designated Player next season. It should be official soon.
Not that it was ever in doubt. Müller has been very happy in Vancouver and wants to challenge for titles once again.
He will be a Designated Player next season. It should be official soon.
Sure looks like TSN/Bell Media is using AI to write summary stories attributed to ‘TSN Staff’
So we’re clear: Logan Cooley is not a previous Art Ross winner.
So we’re clear: Logan Cooley is not a previous Art Ross winner.
December 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Sure looks like TSN/Bell Media is using AI to write summary stories attributed to ‘TSN Staff’
So we’re clear: Logan Cooley is not a previous Art Ross winner.
So we’re clear: Logan Cooley is not a previous Art Ross winner.
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The EU was created in by people who lived through WWII and saw political and economic integration as a means to bringing peace and stability to the continent.
It is being opposed by Putin, Musk and the others who support Neo Nazis in Europe.
It is being opposed by Putin, Musk and the others who support Neo Nazis in Europe.
December 8, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The EU was created in by people who lived through WWII and saw political and economic integration as a means to bringing peace and stability to the continent.
It is being opposed by Putin, Musk and the others who support Neo Nazis in Europe.
It is being opposed by Putin, Musk and the others who support Neo Nazis in Europe.
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The real task isn’t “teaching people to spot misinformation.” It’s rebuilding conditions where verification, deliberation and accountability are possible. Critical thinking only works when the world around it gives those skills a place to take root.
December 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The real task isn’t “teaching people to spot misinformation.” It’s rebuilding conditions where verification, deliberation and accountability are possible. Critical thinking only works when the world around it gives those skills a place to take root.
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In the UK and US, platforms reward speed, emotion and identity signalling. Even well-educated people get pulled into distorted information spaces, so the core problem isn’t ignorance, it’s the incentive environment that shapes how information spreads and sticks.
December 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
In the UK and US, platforms reward speed, emotion and identity signalling. Even well-educated people get pulled into distorted information spaces, so the core problem isn’t ignorance, it’s the incentive environment that shapes how information spreads and sticks.
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Still cleaning up the logo placements/transparency but this was too funny not to share
December 4, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Still cleaning up the logo placements/transparency but this was too funny not to share
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Losing to a team whose first line centre is David Kämpf should mean you get relegated to the AHL
December 7, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Losing to a team whose first line centre is David Kämpf should mean you get relegated to the AHL
So Minnesota’s really about to lose to the 32nd placed team for the second time in three days eh
December 7, 2025 at 5:18 AM
So Minnesota’s really about to lose to the 32nd placed team for the second time in three days eh
Raty stepping up in a way the Canucks truly needed
December 7, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Raty stepping up in a way the Canucks truly needed
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#VWFC never led the 2025 MLS Cup final, but for a brief moment, they thought they won it off the foot of Emmanuel Sabbi
Little did they know, that would be their one & only shot at glory
I reflect on the Whitecaps' loss and look at what's next after a season of growth👇
onesoccer.ca/a/gangue-ruz...
Little did they know, that would be their one & only shot at glory
I reflect on the Whitecaps' loss and look at what's next after a season of growth👇
onesoccer.ca/a/gangue-ruz...
onesoccer.ca
December 7, 2025 at 3:23 AM
#VWFC never led the 2025 MLS Cup final, but for a brief moment, they thought they won it off the foot of Emmanuel Sabbi
Little did they know, that would be their one & only shot at glory
I reflect on the Whitecaps' loss and look at what's next after a season of growth👇
onesoccer.ca/a/gangue-ruz...
Little did they know, that would be their one & only shot at glory
I reflect on the Whitecaps' loss and look at what's next after a season of growth👇
onesoccer.ca/a/gangue-ruz...
A Whitecaps tribute from me at the end of a remarkable season theprovince.com/sports/socce...
Whitecaps' triumphant, spirit-filled season comes up short in MLS Cup final
The Vancouver Whitecaps lost the MLS Cup final 3-1 to Inter Miami, but the season will forever be remembered for its fighting, fun spirit
theprovince.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:18 AM
A Whitecaps tribute from me at the end of a remarkable season theprovince.com/sports/socce...
The true contrast: Caps were multiple posts away from taking the lead before Messi struck
Never seen a team in MLS that punishes mistakes as ruthlessly as #InterMiami. Of course, no MLS team has had a player like Messi, but still, it's mind boggling. #MLSCup
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The true contrast: Caps were multiple posts away from taking the lead before Messi struck
Pupe coming on; he's been working *a lot* with Blackmon in training this week.
December 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Pupe coming on; he's been working *a lot* with Blackmon in training this week.
Live blog. Let's go: theprovince.com/sports/socce...
Whitecaps vs. Inter Miami Live: The MLS Cup final is here
Follow our live coverage of the Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Inter Miami CF here in the 2025 MLS Cup final.
theprovince.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Live blog. Let's go: theprovince.com/sports/socce...
Whitecaps have sold nearly 20,000 tickets to today’s BC Place watch party. Game day tickets available online now or in person at the stadium starting at 10 am.
There are 2,000 Caps fan in Fort Lauderdale. So do the math: there will be more Caps fans watching the game in a stadium than Miami fans.
There are 2,000 Caps fan in Fort Lauderdale. So do the math: there will be more Caps fans watching the game in a stadium than Miami fans.
December 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Whitecaps have sold nearly 20,000 tickets to today’s BC Place watch party. Game day tickets available online now or in person at the stadium starting at 10 am.
There are 2,000 Caps fan in Fort Lauderdale. So do the math: there will be more Caps fans watching the game in a stadium than Miami fans.
There are 2,000 Caps fan in Fort Lauderdale. So do the math: there will be more Caps fans watching the game in a stadium than Miami fans.
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Update to this showing injury rates over this season (black line), average since 00/01 (red), all seasons since then with Olympic breaks (yellow) and the shortened 12/13 and 20/21 seasons (green)
Now even running ahead of 20/21 (which included Covid numbers)
Now even running ahead of 20/21 (which included Covid numbers)
December 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Update to this showing injury rates over this season (black line), average since 00/01 (red), all seasons since then with Olympic breaks (yellow) and the shortened 12/13 and 20/21 seasons (green)
Now even running ahead of 20/21 (which included Covid numbers)
Now even running ahead of 20/21 (which included Covid numbers)
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The entire pacific division collectively has 63 regulation wins and 86 regulation losses. An entire division kept afloat from gimmick post-regulation points. Only one team has a winning regulation record.
December 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The entire pacific division collectively has 63 regulation wins and 86 regulation losses. An entire division kept afloat from gimmick post-regulation points. Only one team has a winning regulation record.
Also: Canucks
December 6, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Also: Canucks
Canucks were legitimately ‘right there’ tonight but you know what they say about playing horseshoes
December 6, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Canucks were legitimately ‘right there’ tonight but you know what they say about playing horseshoes
Amidst all this Linus Karlsson is legit having a very fun night. Guy’s figured the NHL out. Gonna be a handy depth winger for a while yet.
December 6, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Amidst all this Linus Karlsson is legit having a very fun night. Guy’s figured the NHL out. Gonna be a handy depth winger for a while yet.
Light crowd tonight means it’s easier to spot the people don’t read the news
December 6, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Light crowd tonight means it’s easier to spot the people don’t read the news