Joe Barton
@joebarto.bsky.social
Live life by the three Ss - sport, Simpsons and Seinfeld.
And then they beat the Bucks.
Weird team, man. Weird team.
Weird team, man. Weird team.
Feels like that’s just about it for the Magic this season. Injuries haven’t been kind but much of the collapse has been their own doing - building a roster without shooting (or any real idea of what they’re doing at PG) and just relying on Paolo/Franz to bail them out… disaster.
March 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
And then they beat the Bucks.
Weird team, man. Weird team.
Weird team, man. Weird team.
Feels like that’s just about it for the Magic this season. Injuries haven’t been kind but much of the collapse has been their own doing - building a roster without shooting (or any real idea of what they’re doing at PG) and just relying on Paolo/Franz to bail them out… disaster.
March 7, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Feels like that’s just about it for the Magic this season. Injuries haven’t been kind but much of the collapse has been their own doing - building a roster without shooting (or any real idea of what they’re doing at PG) and just relying on Paolo/Franz to bail them out… disaster.
The Roosters have like 8 origin or international players, including James Tedesco, and everyone is like “yeah they suck, they’re missing the 8.”
And they’re right? The halves are messy but that roster is still stacked. Shouldn’t be getting towelled up like that. #NRL
And they’re right? The halves are messy but that roster is still stacked. Shouldn’t be getting towelled up like that. #NRL
March 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The Roosters have like 8 origin or international players, including James Tedesco, and everyone is like “yeah they suck, they’re missing the 8.”
And they’re right? The halves are messy but that roster is still stacked. Shouldn’t be getting towelled up like that. #NRL
And they’re right? The halves are messy but that roster is still stacked. Shouldn’t be getting towelled up like that. #NRL
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Footy is back, and I've got a few thoughts on the season ahead:
- Dragons Attack
- Zac Lomax’s Move
- Harry Grant’s Career-Best Season
- The Non-Ballplaying Forward
- Quick Player Notes
- Dragons Attack
- Zac Lomax’s Move
- Harry Grant’s Career-Best Season
- The Non-Ballplaying Forward
- Quick Player Notes
NRL 2025 Season Preview: Analysis & Player Notes
Here, I’ve got a few key focuses for the early rounds of the season and some quick player notes for the 27 rounds moving forward.
www.rugbyleaguewriters.com
March 6, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Footy is back, and I've got a few thoughts on the season ahead:
- Dragons Attack
- Zac Lomax’s Move
- Harry Grant’s Career-Best Season
- The Non-Ballplaying Forward
- Quick Player Notes
- Dragons Attack
- Zac Lomax’s Move
- Harry Grant’s Career-Best Season
- The Non-Ballplaying Forward
- Quick Player Notes
I want Howie to take over the books of every sports team I follow. He’s so fucken good.
Report: Eagles re-sign LB Zack Baun
www.phillyvoice.com/report-eagle...
www.phillyvoice.com/report-eagle...
Report: Eagles re-sign LB Zack Baun
Baun went from a little-used edge rusher with the Saints to a bona fide star player with the Eagles as an off-ball linebacker. During the regular season, Baun finished with 151 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 5 f...
www.phillyvoice.com
March 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I want Howie to take over the books of every sports team I follow. He’s so fucken good.
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With Havertz, as well as legit debate about did Arsenal bring it on themselves, do also think the extra Jan European games were a real fucker. The fact that half of England’s Euro representatives have been completely decimated by injury this season suggests a bigger issue. 1/4
February 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
With Havertz, as well as legit debate about did Arsenal bring it on themselves, do also think the extra Jan European games were a real fucker. The fact that half of England’s Euro representatives have been completely decimated by injury this season suggests a bigger issue. 1/4
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this haptic display absolutely rocks. basketball is for everyone.
February 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
this haptic display absolutely rocks. basketball is for everyone.
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We were told we had to post this by today.
February 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We were told we had to post this by today.
A short thread which basically says “no, they definitely fucking did not get enough back for Luka, are you stupid?”
How did the Mavericks' haul for Luka Doncic compare to recent notable NBA deals? Did Dallas get back enough for him?
A look at recent notable NBA trades 🧵
A look at recent notable NBA trades 🧵
February 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
A short thread which basically says “no, they definitely fucking did not get enough back for Luka, are you stupid?”
The NBA is broken.
In a late-night NBA blockbuster, the Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Dončić to the Lakers.
Details:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...
Details:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...
February 2, 2025 at 6:28 AM
The NBA is broken.
Orlando is officially broken. What happened to my beautiful gritty defensive gurus from December?!
Jazz win 113-99.
Magic shot just 33% from the field... they had 30 free throws this game and still couldn't get anything going offensively.
For the Jazz: Sexton and Collins excellent.
Jazz record now 11-36, just their fourth home win of the year.
Magic shot just 33% from the field... they had 30 free throws this game and still couldn't get anything going offensively.
For the Jazz: Sexton and Collins excellent.
Jazz record now 11-36, just their fourth home win of the year.
February 2, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Orlando is officially broken. What happened to my beautiful gritty defensive gurus from December?!
Another move for Patty - from the worst team in the west to a (serious?) playoff contender.
FROM SHAMS:
The Los Angeles Clippers are trading PJ Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick and cash to the Utah Jazz for Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills, sources tell me and @BobbyMarks42.
The Los Angeles Clippers are trading PJ Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick and cash to the Utah Jazz for Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills, sources tell me and @BobbyMarks42.
February 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Another move for Patty - from the worst team in the west to a (serious?) playoff contender.
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People losing their minds on the other place about Tel. There was never an indication that he wanted to play for us. We have what appears to be a harmonious squad, players that want to, and are proud to, play for us. Last night may just be the positive result to inspire a proper comeback #COYS
January 31, 2025 at 5:52 PM
People losing their minds on the other place about Tel. There was never an indication that he wanted to play for us. We have what appears to be a harmonious squad, players that want to, and are proud to, play for us. Last night may just be the positive result to inspire a proper comeback #COYS
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The Eagles announced that they have opened the practice window for Brandon Graham to return from IR.
January 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The Eagles announced that they have opened the practice window for Brandon Graham to return from IR.
I think Steve Smith is a Test great, no question. But this is excellent, evidence-based analysis of his claim to greatness and how it stacks up against those already in the 10,000 club.
A really interesting read.
A really interesting read.
The kind of question that can make a lot of people yell at you for being an idiot, but... does Steve Smith count as a great Test cricketer?
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j...
Steve Smith stands out as different to the rest as he takes place among the greats | Geoff Lemon
The Australian batter will enter the 10,000 Club for Test runs to less fanfare in Sri Lanka but with a career record that is as unique as his style
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I think Steve Smith is a Test great, no question. But this is excellent, evidence-based analysis of his claim to greatness and how it stacks up against those already in the 10,000 club.
A really interesting read.
A really interesting read.
A fair summary, which apportions blame on many fronts (perhaps largely starting with an inadequate recruitment plan for over a decade). In that time Spurs have been a BIG club that hasn’t really believed itself to be, or strived to be, a big club.
What's happened to Tottenham?
Piece looking at why they have fallen through the floor this season.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...
With @jaydmharris.bsky.social
Piece looking at why they have fallen through the floor this season.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...
With @jaydmharris.bsky.social
Big Six to bottom six: How and why Tottenham have fallen away
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
A fair summary, which apportions blame on many fronts (perhaps largely starting with an inadequate recruitment plan for over a decade). In that time Spurs have been a BIG club that hasn’t really believed itself to be, or strived to be, a big club.
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I’ll say, though… IF Levy and the board do hold their nerve and don’t sack Ange but instead commit and move to improve this squad, I’ll be tipping my hat. Not a lot of clubs would have with our league form being what it is.
January 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I’ll say, though… IF Levy and the board do hold their nerve and don’t sack Ange but instead commit and move to improve this squad, I’ll be tipping my hat. Not a lot of clubs would have with our league form being what it is.
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Jeff Laurie / Bradley Cooper buy Tottenham Hotspur please
January 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Jeff Laurie / Bradley Cooper buy Tottenham Hotspur please
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A great thread about why NBA has been the best sport at growing on this app (along with NFL, really). And from a different perspective, with the NRL season starting soon it would be great to see a mobilising of NRL fans/journos here. @campo37.bsky.social is the GOAT of #NRLSky. We need more though.
Hello, friends of #NBASky (and all the recent new arrivals). Quick 🧵.
It’s been really cool/gratifying to see so many NBA fans/media gather here. I feel like we’ve reached critical mass, to the point where I barely check the other site anymore, and hardly miss it. (cont.)
It’s been really cool/gratifying to see so many NBA fans/media gather here. I feel like we’ve reached critical mass, to the point where I barely check the other site anymore, and hardly miss it. (cont.)
January 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
A great thread about why NBA has been the best sport at growing on this app (along with NFL, really). And from a different perspective, with the NRL season starting soon it would be great to see a mobilising of NRL fans/journos here. @campo37.bsky.social is the GOAT of #NRLSky. We need more though.
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Magic being on TV in Australia is basically a guaranteed loss, based on this season. But even so this has been a bad performance. Horrendous from 3, distinct lack of defensive intensity/rebounding. Come back Franz, basically.
January 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Magic being on TV in Australia is basically a guaranteed loss, based on this season. But even so this has been a bad performance. Horrendous from 3, distinct lack of defensive intensity/rebounding. Come back Franz, basically.
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