Ray Curren
@rjcurren.bsky.social
O-ish G in these parts after the supervillain took over the old place, talking college basketball and soccer mostly. CT raised, currently in VT. Tried to save democracy once, but that didn't go so well.
Looking forward to my first December Montreal trip.
BREAKING: MLS owners officially voted to flip to a "summer-spring" format beginning in mid-July and running through the end of May. Will start in 2027.
Also voted on the regular season format.
Details and quotes here from Palm Beach.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Also voted on the regular season format.
Details and quotes here from Palm Beach.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS owners vote to flip schedule to European calendar, change format starting in 2027
MLS will soon align with leagues that play from the fall to the spring after a transformational decision made by its owners
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Looking forward to my first December Montreal trip.
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Friendly reminder that the NYT asked Ms Rachel if she was paid by Hamas.
As a former member of NYT’s finance team & the co-author of this story exposing the relationship between Epstein & Bill Gates as well as one on Epstein & JPMorgan, I am really frustrated to see people claiming that NYT sat on publishable info about Trump and Epstein 🧵 www.nytimes.com/2019/10/12/b...
Bill Gates Met With Jeffrey Epstein Many Times, Despite His Past (Published 2019)
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Friendly reminder that the NYT asked Ms Rachel if she was paid by Hamas.
North Texas yaks away a big lead at Oregon State and then .... pulls a Chris Webber (I hate saying that, but don't know how else to do it) in a tie game with 1.4 seconds left and loses 66-64.
Brutal.
Brutal.
November 13, 2025 at 4:41 AM
North Texas yaks away a big lead at Oregon State and then .... pulls a Chris Webber (I hate saying that, but don't know how else to do it) in a tie game with 1.4 seconds left and loses 66-64.
Brutal.
Brutal.
RIP Kevin Mackey, who took Cleveland State on a magical NCAA run, then got put on probation for recruiting Manute Bol, which led to Jerry Tarkanian's famous quote: "The NCAA is so mad at Kentucky it is going to put Cleveland State on probation again."
The Cleveland State basketball program was placed on probation... - UPI Archives
The Cleveland State basketball program was placed on probation for three years Wednesday by the NCAA for alleged recruiting violations during the 1983-84...
www.upi.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:15 AM
RIP Kevin Mackey, who took Cleveland State on a magical NCAA run, then got put on probation for recruiting Manute Bol, which led to Jerry Tarkanian's famous quote: "The NCAA is so mad at Kentucky it is going to put Cleveland State on probation again."
UT Martin follows up a 5% KenPom win at UNLV with an 8% one at Bradley.
Skyhawks were picked 8th in the OVC, but I think the league might want a redo.
Skyhawks were picked 8th in the OVC, but I think the league might want a redo.
November 13, 2025 at 3:52 AM
UT Martin follows up a 5% KenPom win at UNLV with an 8% one at Bradley.
Skyhawks were picked 8th in the OVC, but I think the league might want a redo.
Skyhawks were picked 8th in the OVC, but I think the league might want a redo.
This is both an advertisement to ban live-ball time outs and an ode to early season non-conference games.
(Bryant now coached by Jamion Christain, who went to Italy since my avatar picture was taken.)
(Bryant now coached by Jamion Christain, who went to Italy since my avatar picture was taken.)
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 AM
This is both an advertisement to ban live-ball time outs and an ode to early season non-conference games.
(Bryant now coached by Jamion Christain, who went to Italy since my avatar picture was taken.)
(Bryant now coached by Jamion Christain, who went to Italy since my avatar picture was taken.)
Lot of hoops on tonight, but the New Hampshire-Vermont America East soccer semifinal in front of a packed house in the snow in Burlington is good cinema.
November 13, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Lot of hoops on tonight, but the New Hampshire-Vermont America East soccer semifinal in front of a packed house in the snow in Burlington is good cinema.
Catching up on Yale-Quinnipiac. They brought out a stretcher and neck brace for MAAC Player of the Year Ammari Munroe after a hard fall late in the first half, but he got up, walked off the floor, then returned to the game.
November 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Catching up on Yale-Quinnipiac. They brought out a stretcher and neck brace for MAAC Player of the Year Ammari Munroe after a hard fall late in the first half, but he got up, walked off the floor, then returned to the game.
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When you tell the ringleader of the pedophile conspiracy that, fine, you’ll see him but you don’t want to run into Donald Trump …
November 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
When you tell the ringleader of the pedophile conspiracy that, fine, you’ll see him but you don’t want to run into Donald Trump …
Today in American fascism:
WHITE HOUSE: FEDERAL STATISTICAL SYSTEM MAY HAVE PERMANENTLY BEEN DAMAGED WHITE HOUSE: OCTOBER JOBS REPORTS LIKELY NEVER RELEASED
November 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Today in American fascism:
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Another night that lands on the top 10 scoring days of the past 30 seasons. This season now has the 1st, 2nd, 7th and 9th highest entries of the 1,021 days with at least 50 games since the '97 season.
November 12, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Another night that lands on the top 10 scoring days of the past 30 seasons. This season now has the 1st, 2nd, 7th and 9th highest entries of the 1,021 days with at least 50 games since the '97 season.
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Alabama State has STUNNED UAB on the road with a 77-74 win over the Blazers!
Queens transfer Asjon Anderson stuffed the stat sheet with 20 points, 7 assists, 2 rebounds, and 3 steals to lead the Hornets.
The Hornets shot 43.1% from the floor and racked up 11 steals!
Queens transfer Asjon Anderson stuffed the stat sheet with 20 points, 7 assists, 2 rebounds, and 3 steals to lead the Hornets.
The Hornets shot 43.1% from the floor and racked up 11 steals!
November 12, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Alabama State has STUNNED UAB on the road with a 77-74 win over the Blazers!
Queens transfer Asjon Anderson stuffed the stat sheet with 20 points, 7 assists, 2 rebounds, and 3 steals to lead the Hornets.
The Hornets shot 43.1% from the floor and racked up 11 steals!
Queens transfer Asjon Anderson stuffed the stat sheet with 20 points, 7 assists, 2 rebounds, and 3 steals to lead the Hornets.
The Hornets shot 43.1% from the floor and racked up 11 steals!
Central Connecticut wins at Boston College.
Should be a fun race in the NEC between LIU and CCSU, but BC might get booted from the ACC, which has had a good start.
Should be a fun race in the NEC between LIU and CCSU, but BC might get booted from the ACC, which has had a good start.
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Central Connecticut wins at Boston College.
Should be a fun race in the NEC between LIU and CCSU, but BC might get booted from the ACC, which has had a good start.
Should be a fun race in the NEC between LIU and CCSU, but BC might get booted from the ACC, which has had a good start.
Don't want to overhype Yale and all, but they have murdered two conference favorites on the road to start the season.
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Don't want to overhype Yale and all, but they have murdered two conference favorites on the road to start the season.
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Proud to once again feature the written stylings of @rjcurren.bsky.social among the staff this season.
Ray covered his first game of the year Sunday, when Marist went into Dartmouth and won by 19: dalydoseofhoops.blogspot.com/2025/11/mari... #MAACHoops
Ray covered his first game of the year Sunday, when Marist went into Dartmouth and won by 19: dalydoseofhoops.blogspot.com/2025/11/mari... #MAACHoops
Marist shows signs of potential with big road win at Dartmouth
By Ray Curren ( @rjcurren.bsky.social ) HANOVER, N.H. — It’s not John Dunne’s first rodeo in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. In fac...
dalydoseofhoops.blogspot.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Proud to once again feature the written stylings of @rjcurren.bsky.social among the staff this season.
Ray covered his first game of the year Sunday, when Marist went into Dartmouth and won by 19: dalydoseofhoops.blogspot.com/2025/11/mari... #MAACHoops
Ray covered his first game of the year Sunday, when Marist went into Dartmouth and won by 19: dalydoseofhoops.blogspot.com/2025/11/mari... #MAACHoops
Well, this will never happen here in the States, we're too good for that. Never.
Turkish authorities arrest eight people and suspend 1,024 players in betting investigation
Turkish authorities have arrested eight people, include a top-flight club chairman, while the country’s FA has suspended 1,024 players
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Well, this will never happen here in the States, we're too good for that. Never.
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Trump has threatened to bomb or invade 7 countries with a shot to play in the 2026 World Cup. He *has* bombed one (Iran) and said he'd deny them visas. He's preparing for war with another (Venezuela). He has summarily executed citizens from at least 3. He has imposed tariffs on nearly all of them.
FIFA head says 'you will see' at World Cup draw if Trump receives new peace prize
FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award for the first time at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in Washington.
www.npr.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Trump has threatened to bomb or invade 7 countries with a shot to play in the 2026 World Cup. He *has* bombed one (Iran) and said he'd deny them visas. He's preparing for war with another (Venezuela). He has summarily executed citizens from at least 3. He has imposed tariffs on nearly all of them.
Division II North Greenville basically goes wire to wire to beat Gardner Webb, but there would be no celebrating, unfortunately.
(Charleston Southern also on this list.)
(Charleston Southern also on this list.)
Eight Carolinas colleges included on 'Shame List' for LGBT discrimination
Charlotte-based Campus Pride, one of the nation's leading advocates for LGBT college students, released its annual Shame List Monday, highlighting "The Absolute Worst Campuses for LGBTQ Youth." Eight ...
www.wbtv.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Division II North Greenville basically goes wire to wire to beat Gardner Webb, but there would be no celebrating, unfortunately.
(Charleston Southern also on this list.)
(Charleston Southern also on this list.)
Me, fading Saquon Barkley to get a fantasy win tonight:
a man wearing a vt shirt stands in front of a group of football players
Alt: a man wearing a vt shirt stands in front of a group of football players
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Me, fading Saquon Barkley to get a fantasy win tonight:
Team @norlander.bsky.social, the New Haven Chargers, get their first Division I win 73-67 at Elvis' alma mater UMass Lowell despite it being their third game in four days.
November 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Team @norlander.bsky.social, the New Haven Chargers, get their first Division I win 73-67 at Elvis' alma mater UMass Lowell despite it being their third game in four days.
Columbia was hanging in there in Storrs until two of their players left floor in serious pain (one bloodied). Dan Hurley doesn't fuck around.
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Columbia was hanging in there in Storrs until two of their players left floor in serious pain (one bloodied). Dan Hurley doesn't fuck around.
Random Giants note: Their last three NFL Coaches of the Year were Brian Daboll, Jim Fassel, and Dan Reeves.
Fassel at least lasted a couple of years after winning it.
Fassel at least lasted a couple of years after winning it.
November 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Random Giants note: Their last three NFL Coaches of the Year were Brian Daboll, Jim Fassel, and Dan Reeves.
Fassel at least lasted a couple of years after winning it.
Fassel at least lasted a couple of years after winning it.
Pappas is the likely person to take over Shaheen's seat in the Senate at the moment so the whole thing just makes my head hurt.
Rep. Pappas released a public statement saying he cannot support the new bill because it doesn't do enough to address health insurance costs.
Rep. Chris Pappas says in statement he can't support Senate agreement on funding government
Rep. Pappas released a public statement saying he cannot support the new bill because it doesn't do enough to address health insurance costs.
www.wmur.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Pappas is the likely person to take over Shaheen's seat in the Senate at the moment so the whole thing just makes my head hurt.
So Shaheen's daughter, running for Congress, has come out against her mom, which reminds me of that Braveheart line:
"We will embrace this rebellion. Support it from our lands in the
north. I will gain English favor by condemning it, and ordering it opposed from our lands in the south."
"We will embrace this rebellion. Support it from our lands in the
north. I will gain English favor by condemning it, and ordering it opposed from our lands in the south."
Daughter running for Congress blasts shutdown deal approved by mom
Stefany Shaheen, a Democrat running for Congress and the daughter of Granite State Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, blasted the shutdown deal approved by her mom
www.usatoday.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
So Shaheen's daughter, running for Congress, has come out against her mom, which reminds me of that Braveheart line:
"We will embrace this rebellion. Support it from our lands in the
north. I will gain English favor by condemning it, and ordering it opposed from our lands in the south."
"We will embrace this rebellion. Support it from our lands in the
north. I will gain English favor by condemning it, and ordering it opposed from our lands in the south."