Keith Brake
@brakedown.bsky.social
Broadcaster/entertainer. Sports, comics, TTRPGs, weird music rabbit holes. Writing about cricket at Stumps & Stripes.
None of these would prevent ICE from brutalizing and killing people
Dems coalescing around 5 restrictions on ICE, I'm told:
DHS required to cooperate with state probes (big)
CBP stays at border
warrants for arrests
IDs, bodycams
ICE out of churches, schools
"That package unites a lot of Dems," Sen Chris Murphy tells me on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
DHS required to cooperate with state probes (big)
CBP stays at border
warrants for arrests
IDs, bodycams
ICE out of churches, schools
"That package unites a lot of Dems," Sen Chris Murphy tells me on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
A Dem Senator’s Harsh Takedown of Trump Hits Home: “Breaking Point”
As Trump scrambles to contain the damage from the latest ICE horrors, Senator Chris Murphy offers a sharp indictment of Trump-ICE lawlessness—and explains how Dems can meet the urgency of the moment.
newrepublic.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:29 PM
None of these would prevent ICE from brutalizing and killing people
They did it! History! It got a little nervous as the chase went on but the USA women defeat Papua New Guinea by 5 wickets with 12 balls to spare to advance to the T20 World Cup Qualifier Super 6 stage for the first time ever! Ritu Singh with 13(8) gets them over the line with a couple of big shots.
January 26, 2026 at 6:06 AM
They did it! History! It got a little nervous as the chase went on but the USA women defeat Papua New Guinea by 5 wickets with 12 balls to spare to advance to the T20 World Cup Qualifier Super 6 stage for the first time ever! Ritu Singh with 13(8) gets them over the line with a couple of big shots.
In what is potentially the most important game in the history of USA women's cricket, the USA holds Papua New Guinea to 110 for their 20 overs. They'll chase a target of 111 with a win putting them through to the WCQ Super 6 for the first time ever. You can watch it for $0 on the ICC's website:
USA v Papua New Guinea | ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, 2026 | ICC
www.icc-cricket.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:46 AM
In what is potentially the most important game in the history of USA women's cricket, the USA holds Papua New Guinea to 110 for their 20 overs. They'll chase a target of 111 with a win putting them through to the WCQ Super 6 for the first time ever. You can watch it for $0 on the ICC's website:
The USA women's cricket team takes on Papua New Guinea tonight with the winner going to the Super 6 of the T20 World Cup Qualifier. A team that has had little support has shown it's capable of much more if it can just get a place for its US-based players to play consistently.
USA Women Show They're Capable of More - If They Get Backup
The USA women have made program history and are on the brink of more, but they need more best-on-best competition to make the most of their budding talent.
open.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:29 PM
The USA women's cricket team takes on Papua New Guinea tonight with the winner going to the Super 6 of the T20 World Cup Qualifier. A team that has had little support has shown it's capable of much more if it can just get a place for its US-based players to play consistently.
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"The Number of the Beast" begins with the same melody as "When the Saints Go Marching In"
January 25, 2026 at 7:29 AM
"The Number of the Beast" begins with the same melody as "When the Saints Go Marching In"
My first impression of Paul Allen was "this guy is a jackass" and that has never once felt wrong nearly a decade later.
Minnesota Vikings play-by-play announcer Paul Allen pushed the paid-protestor conspiracy during Friday's episode of his radio show (bit.ly/4k0Ky4f)
"In conditions like this, do paid protesters get hazard pay? Those are the things that I've been thinking about this morning."
"In conditions like this, do paid protesters get hazard pay? Those are the things that I've been thinking about this morning."
January 25, 2026 at 6:47 AM
My first impression of Paul Allen was "this guy is a jackass" and that has never once felt wrong nearly a decade later.
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The whole interview is worth it
January 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM
The whole interview is worth it
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ICE thinks Minnesotans will eventually give up, it’s like they’re unfamiliar with Vikings fandom
January 24, 2026 at 1:05 AM
ICE thinks Minnesotans will eventually give up, it’s like they’re unfamiliar with Vikings fandom
I think we should get one NBA game a year where the winning team doesn't crack 80 to remind everyone how hard it is to score 100+ all the time. This could be that game.
The 1st quarter is mercifully over for everyone. Raptors lead 19-12, after one.
January 24, 2026 at 3:49 AM
I think we should get one NBA game a year where the winning team doesn't crack 80 to remind everyone how hard it is to score 100+ all the time. This could be that game.
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Bluesky the official Sports App for verified Sickos
January 22, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Bluesky the official Sports App for verified Sickos
If you're looking for some sports to watch on Bluesky, The Official App of Sports, Tara Norris just took a pair of wickets in the fourth over for the USA women in their World Cup Qualifier matchup with Ireland:
Ireland v USA | ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, 2026 | ICC
www.icc-cricket.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:33 AM
If you're looking for some sports to watch on Bluesky, The Official App of Sports, Tara Norris just took a pair of wickets in the fourth over for the USA women in their World Cup Qualifier matchup with Ireland:
We are approaching a point where international cricket in South Asia under a single governing body becomes impossible because of geopolitics. Great times!
BREAKING: ESPNcricinfo understands the ICC has told the BCB that Bangladesh will be replaced by another team if they refuse to travel to India for the T20 World Cup
Read more: srkl.in/63327BAevfb
Read more: srkl.in/63327BAevfb
January 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM
We are approaching a point where international cricket in South Asia under a single governing body becomes impossible because of geopolitics. Great times!
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Seattle Orcas co-owners S. Somasegar and Sanjay Parthasarathy have announced their investment in Southern Brave, the English cricket franchise of The Hundred, strengthening their partnership with GMR Sports.
For more details 👉 shorturl.at/UkPkM
#SeattleOrcas #AmericasFavoriteCricketTeam #MLC
For more details 👉 shorturl.at/UkPkM
#SeattleOrcas #AmericasFavoriteCricketTeam #MLC
January 21, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Seattle Orcas co-owners S. Somasegar and Sanjay Parthasarathy have announced their investment in Southern Brave, the English cricket franchise of The Hundred, strengthening their partnership with GMR Sports.
For more details 👉 shorturl.at/UkPkM
#SeattleOrcas #AmericasFavoriteCricketTeam #MLC
For more details 👉 shorturl.at/UkPkM
#SeattleOrcas #AmericasFavoriteCricketTeam #MLC
The USA women's cricket team snagged its first-ever win in the T20 World Cup Qualifier last night. It's a huge moment for a group that has been through a lot.
At Last, The Breakthrough: USA Women Get First WCQ Win Against Namibia
Norris, Claridge, Vaghela, Ritu loom large in first-ever Qualifier points
open.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:09 AM
The USA women's cricket team snagged its first-ever win in the T20 World Cup Qualifier last night. It's a huge moment for a group that has been through a lot.
They have to turn around fast and play Ireland, but a win over Papua New Guinea on Sunday would likely be enough to advance to the Super 6 for the first time ever. Huge moment in women's cricket in the United States!
January 20, 2026 at 10:47 AM
They have to turn around fast and play Ireland, but a win over Papua New Guinea on Sunday would likely be enough to advance to the Super 6 for the first time ever. Huge moment in women's cricket in the United States!
USA WINS! The women's team's first-ever win at the T20 Cricket World Cup, they chase down 145 against Namibia with 4 balls to spare. 70(51) for Ella Claridge and a quick-strike 21(10) from Ritu Singh were massive to getting them over the line. Tara Norris 3/34 with the ball in her return from injury
January 20, 2026 at 10:46 AM
USA WINS! The women's team's first-ever win at the T20 Cricket World Cup, they chase down 145 against Namibia with 4 balls to spare. 70(51) for Ella Claridge and a quick-strike 21(10) from Ritu Singh were massive to getting them over the line. Tara Norris 3/34 with the ball in her return from injury
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Malachi Toney was born the same week Crank That Soulja Boy hit #1 on the Billboard charts.
birthday: September 17th, 2007
January 20, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Malachi Toney was born the same week Crank That Soulja Boy hit #1 on the Billboard charts.
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I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
January 20, 2026 at 1:57 AM
I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
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Glorious.
January 20, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Glorious.
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High, tinny doink. A summery flavor to it. Bright tones, hint of flagpole rattle.
January 20, 2026 at 2:13 AM
High, tinny doink. A summery flavor to it. Bright tones, hint of flagpole rattle.
An "admiral job."
Terry Pegula is rich enough that he can hire a full-time proofreader if he wants.
Terry Pegula is rich enough that he can hire a full-time proofreader if he wants.
January 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
An "admiral job."
Terry Pegula is rich enough that he can hire a full-time proofreader if he wants.
Terry Pegula is rich enough that he can hire a full-time proofreader if he wants.
The USA U19 men didn't get the chance to defend their 253 score against New Zealand: rain came after the first over of NZ's innings and drenched the outfield. No result, teams split the points. They face Bangladesh in Harare on Friday and need a win or another no result to jabe a shot at advancing.
January 18, 2026 at 5:08 PM
The USA U19 men didn't get the chance to defend their 253 score against New Zealand: rain came after the first over of NZ's innings and drenched the outfield. No result, teams split the points. They face Bangladesh in Harare on Friday and need a win or another no result to jabe a shot at advancing.
He fell asleep on my arm so guess I am here forever
January 18, 2026 at 11:47 AM
He fell asleep on my arm so guess I am here forever
U19 history for the United States! Georgia's Nitish Sudini hits the USA's first-ever century in Youth ODIs with a spectacluar 117* off 133 to get his team to 253/9 against New Zealand. They were 40/5 when he came in. NZ will require the highest chase of this U19 Cricket World Cup to win.
January 18, 2026 at 11:32 AM
U19 history for the United States! Georgia's Nitish Sudini hits the USA's first-ever century in Youth ODIs with a spectacluar 117* off 133 to get his team to 253/9 against New Zealand. They were 40/5 when he came in. NZ will require the highest chase of this U19 Cricket World Cup to win.