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Keith Brake
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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...
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
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
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
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
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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
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."
January 25, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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The whole interview is worth it
January 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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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
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
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Bluesky the official Sports App for verified Sickos
January 22, 2026 at 2:18 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:
Ireland v USA | ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, 2026 | ICC
www.icc-cricket.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:33 AM
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

January 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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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
January 21, 2026 at 3:02 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.
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
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
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
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Malachi Toney was born the same week Crank That Soulja Boy hit #1 on the Billboard charts.
January 20, 2026 at 3:58 AM
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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
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January 20, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Glorious.
Doink from SkyCam
January 20, 2026 at 2:29 AM
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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
An "admiral job."

Terry Pegula is rich enough that he can hire a full-time proofreader if he wants.
The Bills' statement on firing Sean McDermott:
January 19, 2026 at 4:04 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.
January 18, 2026 at 5:08 PM
He fell asleep on my arm so guess I am here forever
January 18, 2026 at 11:47 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.
January 18, 2026 at 11:32 AM