The Morning Rant

American professional sports leagues have morphed into America-hating, international-focused organizations that seem hellbent on destroying the history of their sports and their deep connections to American culture.

Baseball was truly America's summer entertainment, and its culture extended far beyond the playing fields. Football and basketball —the upstart games — Similarly entered our culture, with basketball becoming the game of the cities. Hockey, always a regional sport, become popular, even in the south and west!

But the fanatical pursuit of expansion and revenue, at the expense of the quality of the game, diluted baseball's appeal. Football, and to some extent basketball stepped into the void. But they too lost focus on the quality of the game and expanded at all costs. And all three manipulated the rules of their games to improve the television experience, and to promote favored players. The result was a dilution of the original games, which are now almost unrecognizable for the few purists who remain.

And of course these leagues, with the exception of the NHL, embraced every Woke, multicultural, immigrant-driven lunacy! Gay and trans and support for illegals and BLM rioters and the deeply offensive and disrespectful kneeling during our nation's anthem, and a host of other progressive memes and causes turned professional sports into a reflection of the worst excesses of the left.

And with their increasingly detached-from-America attitudes came huge increases in pay for their athletes, and the concomitant increases in ticket prices. The athletes became precious little dilettantes, and the rules were further twisted to protect them. And a typical day at the ball park or stadium or arena became so expensive that corporations were the only ones who could afford the best tickets, which became perks for big customers. Even the cheap seats became prohibitively expense for many Americans.

So what's next? Well, just ask the worst and most destructive head of a league!

Goodell: 'No Doubt' NFL Will Have Multiple Teams Overseas — Super Bowl Too

“At some point, there will be NFL teams outside the USA,” Goodell said. “I have no doubt that this will happen one day.”
The comments arrive as the league prepares for a record nine international games in the 2026 season. Those contests will stretch across London, Paris, Madrid, Munich, Mexico City, Melbourne, and Rio de Janeiro.

The NFl is chasing nothing other than money, and respect for the game, its origins, and its fans is a punchline during their board meetings. If the goal of the NFL is to create an international league similar to the European kickball league we saw play its championship here in America...have at it! The dilution of the game will be complete, since the rest of the world will never embrace football as a youth sport.

And the dilution of football as an quintessentially American game will also proceed apace. And that is fine. The NFL no longer represents the typical American in its play, its politics, and its rejection of America as its origin. So, NFL, gather up the spare euros and pesos and enjoy the extra cash...hopefully America will eventually wake up and reject football as a sport worth following.

Probably not, but baseball and basketball are following a similar path, and they aren't doing all that well!

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Posted by: CBD at 11:04 AM

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1 Sponge!

Posted by: rickb223 at August 20, 2026 11:05 AM (V4M8q)

2 Nooded.

Posted by: Nazdar at August 20, 2026 11:05 AM (NcvvS)

3 Haven't watched football since the kneeling debacle...

Posted by: It's me donna at August 20, 2026 11:06 AM (+gK6I)

4 I've disowned the NFL ever since Kapernick.

Posted by: weew at August 20, 2026 11:06 AM (9TspW)

5 The WNBA is requesting a name change to the ?NBA.

Posted by: rickb223 at August 20, 2026 11:07 AM (V4M8q)

6 Yep

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 20, 2026 11:07 AM (cIy7m)

7 I like money.

Posted by: Reforger at August 20, 2026 11:07 AM (nATBB)

8 th!

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:07 AM (77rzZ)

9 NFL... what do those letters stand for? Goodell has obviously forgotten.

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 20, 2026 11:07 AM (aJQbY)

10 No love for us, the one ascendant professional sports league?

Posted by: WNBA at August 20, 2026 11:08 AM (0sNs1)

11 The NHL is still better than the other three, but they've been occasionally spotted supporting the trans cause.

Posted by: Nazdar at August 20, 2026 11:08 AM (NcvvS)

12 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:08 AM (VTKj2)

13 No love for us, the one ascendant professional sports league?
Posted by: WNBA at August 20, 2026 11:08 AM

How you doin'?

- A Neon Green Dildo

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 20, 2026 11:09 AM (Q45uQ)

14 Roger Goodell is the worst thing to happen to the NFL and the f*cking owners just renewed his contract in the last year or two.

F*ck them. They'll never get another dime from me and they don't darken my TV, ever.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:09 AM (VTKj2)

15 NFL... what do those letters stand for? Goodell has obviously forgotten.
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 20, 2026 11:07 AM

National Felon League? No, I suspect Goodell has not forgotten.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 20, 2026 11:09 AM (0sNs1)

16 Morning.

Didn't the NFL have a European league at one point? I don't think it ever really took off. Soccer is loved by the Euros (and everywhere else) for the very fact that it's 1. A simpler game and ii. There's a low buy in to participate.

Hasn't Goodel been in charge of the NFL for a billion years now? Why the frick hasn't he been replaced?

Posted by: Robert at August 20, 2026 11:10 AM (dpXJq)

17 You forgot to mention legalized sports betting. What used to be a shady pastime for low-lifes is now force-fed to the audience at every commercial break.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at August 20, 2026 11:10 AM (CSQvy)

18 The NHL is still better than the other three, but they've been occasionally spotted supporting the trans cause.
Posted by: Nazdar at August 20, 2026 11:08 AM (NcvvS)

Teams in liberal shithole cities might, but the league as a whole hasn't. They did do BLM shit over one weekend in the early stages of that shit, but the league never mandated the 'pride' garbage and most teams didn't wear the blasphemous rainbow jerseys.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:10 AM (VTKj2)

19 Oooo, hockey players...

Posted by: Brooke Baldwin's Quivering Minge at August 20, 2026 11:11 AM (J4Dwc)

20 You forgot to mention legalized sports betting. What used to be a shady pastime for low-lifes is now force-fed to the audience at every commercial break.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy

And because of legalized sports betting and the amount of money involved, games are fixed.

And you can tell by questionable calls at crucial moments of a game.

Posted by: rickb223 at August 20, 2026 11:12 AM (V4M8q)

21 The WNBA is requesting a name change to the ?NBA.
Posted by: rickb223

I can save them money on the logo design. Leave the acronym be, but change "Women's" to "Whatever's."

Posted by: mikeski at August 20, 2026 11:12 AM (miQTj)

22 The NHL is still better than the other three, but they've been occasionally spotted supporting the trans cause.
Posted by: Nazdar at August 20, 2026 11:08 AM

I find it interesting that no mens' league sport has been asked to define what a man is.

Posted by: tbodie Lurker. Unless you are reading this. at August 20, 2026 11:12 AM (ALLXV)

23 No love for us, the one ascendant professional sports league?
Posted by: WNBA at August 20, 2026 11:08 AM (0sNs1)

Recently seen at an Indiana Fever game:

The ONLY PLAYER to hold their hand over their heart during the National Anthem was Sophie Cunningham. Even Caitlin Clark couldn't be bothered to.

Angel Reese's Atlanta team couldn't even be bothered to come out of the locker room.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:12 AM (VTKj2)

24 Breaking News: Dakota Johnson has reportedly split from Tucker 'Role Model' Pillsbury after only dating for about eight months.

The single 'rons may now reinitiate their pursuits.

Posted by: AoSHQ Celebrity News Bureau and Rumour Centre at August 20, 2026 11:13 AM (0sNs1)

25 When stick and ball games devolve into thug fights with weapons... let me know.

At that point I might be inclined to watch.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 20, 2026 11:13 AM (2Cry5)

26 (miQTj)

"My cutie J?" I got Piper's hash.

Posted by: mikeski at August 20, 2026 11:14 AM (miQTj)

27 Breaking News: Dakota Johnson has reportedly split from Tucker 'Role Model' Pillsbury after only dating for about eight months.

The single 'rons may now reinitiate their pursuits.
Posted by: AoSHQ Celebrity News Bureau and Rumour Centre at August 20, 2026 11:13 AM (0sNs1)

I don't know what this means.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:14 AM (VTKj2)

28 Another reason why I gave up watching sportsball years ago. Why give money and attention to people that hate me?

Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 20, 2026 11:14 AM (iFTx/)

29 17 You forgot to mention legalized sports betting. What used to be a shady pastime for low-lifes is now force-fed to the audience at every commercial break.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at August 20, 2026 11:10 AM (CSQvy)

I'm old enough to remember Weird Al's "UHF" whose whole plot happened because the feckless uncle needed to raise money for a sports bet.

Posted by: 88C+u at August 20, 2026 11:14 AM (88C+u)

30 The result was a dilution of the original games, which are now almost unrecognizable for the few purists who remain.
__________

I agree that the rules making QBs virtually untouchable are an abomination. But I don't want to see the flying wedge brought back. The new kickoff rule seems to be a reasonable compromise on eliminating mass momentum which was leading to concussions and other injuries. They created an incentive to have the kick fall short of the goal line and require returns.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 20, 2026 11:14 AM (XvL8K)

31 It'll be interesting to see what happens to the first league that completely prices the average fan out of tickets to a game. Will seat pricing be limited to "if you have to ask you can't afford it" and "loss leader pricing in the nosebleeds?"

Posted by: Octochicken at August 20, 2026 11:15 AM (oCS0o)

32 The ONLY PLAYER to hold their hand over their heart during the National Anthem was Sophie Cunningham. Even Caitlin Clark couldn't be bothered to.

Angel Reese's Atlanta team couldn't even be bothered to come out of the locker room.......
Posted by: Sponge

Vince Coglianese called Sophie "America's Sweetheart" the other day. Can't argue with him there.

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:15 AM (77rzZ)

33
They took a knee, I took a hike.

Sunday afternoons have never been better.

Posted by: Auspex at August 20, 2026 11:15 AM (Y8DZL)

34 Breaking News: Dakota Johnson has reportedly split from Tucker 'Role Model' Pillsbury after only dating for about eight months.

The single 'rons may now reinitiate their pursuits.
Posted by: AoSHQ Celebrity News Bureau and Rumour Centre at August 20, 2026 11:13 AM (0sNs1)
___________

I have no idea who these people are

Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 20, 2026 11:15 AM (iFTx/)

35 Duncanthrax - I was thinking of the "National" part.

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 20, 2026 11:15 AM (aJQbY)

36 I agree that the rules making QBs virtually untouchable are an abomination. But I don't want to see the flying wedge brought back. The new kickoff rule seems to be a reasonable compromise on eliminating mass momentum which was leading to concussions and other injuries. They created an incentive to have the kick fall short of the goal line and require returns.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 20, 2026 11:14 AM (XvL8K)

The new kickoff rule is an abomination that should be banned from the planet as a whole.

Put them in f*cking tutus........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:16 AM (VTKj2)

37 You forgot to mention legalized sports betting. What used to be a shady pastime for low-lifes is now force-fed to the audience at every commercial break.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at August 20, 2026 11:10 AM (CSQvy)

I believe gambling is at least half of the reason to watch sports. No one in their right mind should care so deeply about sports teams unless money is involved.

That said, yeah, legitimatizing gambling has made it all that much worse. The lefty virtue signaling is there to distract from the deeper corruption.

Posted by: Robert at August 20, 2026 11:16 AM (dpXJq)

38 You guys playing cards?

Posted by: Jim France (81) and Lisa France Kennedy (64), NASCAR at August 20, 2026 11:16 AM (wVcYX)

39 Sunday afternoons have never been better.
Posted by: Auspex at August 20, 2026 11:15 AM (Y8DZL)

"The Long Dark Tea Time Of The Soul"

Posted by: 88C+u at August 20, 2026 11:16 AM (88C+u)

40 The National Football League is the largest, most profitable sports operating on the planet, head and shoulders above anything else. An NFL franchise is a license to print one hundred dollar bills three shifts a day. Nationalism, patriotism, allegiance, loyalty, and cultural affinity has nothing to do with it.
If wearing pink cleats in October will increase revenue, they'll do it. If playing games in Sao Paulo will increase revenue, they'll do it. Likewise Uzbekistan.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 20, 2026 11:17 AM (2Ez/1)

41 The single 'rons may now reinitiate their pursuits.
Posted by: AoSHQ Celebrity News Bureau and Rumour Centre at August 20, 2026 11:13 AM (0sNs1)

I don't know what this means.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:14 AM

IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE IT MEANS THAT DAKOTA JOHNSON IS NOW BACK ON THE MARKET, AND WHILE YOU WON'T BE FIRST, YOU COULD BE NEXT!

Posted by: BEN ROETHLISBERGER at August 20, 2026 11:17 AM (0sNs1)

42 Aloha kakahiaka, y'all.

As a kid, I loved watching, with my dad, the Raiders play throughout the 70s and early 80s.
Then when I became a teen and young adult, I played baseball, softball, and basketball, as well watching the NBA and MLB.
Now, I don't watch any pro sports due to the simple fact that it's all about the bottom line and not about the love of the sport.
Oh, and the WNBA is a joke.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 11:17 AM (w65YX)

43 Who the f*ck is Dakota Johnson?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:17 AM (VTKj2)

44 The WNBA is a clown show and political op.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 20, 2026 11:17 AM (cIy7m)

45 Football has long been a choreographed gay Nerf gladiator reality TV show jammed in between beer and truck commercials.

F'em. Sports, Inc is playing you.

Turn that shit off and go outside. Lift some weights, play with your kids/grandkids. Hump your significant other.

Posted by: sifty boones at August 20, 2026 11:17 AM (KSNiI)

46 Oh, and the WNBA is a joke.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 11:17 AM (w65YX)

A joke as funny as a cheek slapping fart in church during communion.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:18 AM (VTKj2)

47 American football has become American pussyball.

BRING BACK THE BIG HITS!!

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 20, 2026 11:18 AM (g8Ew8)

48 tl;dr

shorter:
Old man shakes fist at clouds and rages that things used to be better!

(which is true, btw, but still...)

Posted by: OneEyedJack has seen campus life but not lived it at August 20, 2026 11:18 AM (zafwz)

49 Embrace woke football and woke everything else!

Take it from us - it will work out great!

Posted by: Nike Stock, Down 78%! at August 20, 2026 11:19 AM (aD4fx)

50 Even with the kid gloves treatment to NFL QB's, more of them seem to get non-contact injuries these days, like torn Achilles tendons.

Posted by: Any better, I'd be twins at August 20, 2026 11:19 AM (2CeDH)

51 43 Who the f*ck is Dakota Johnson?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

Actress. Lead roles in 50 Shades of Gray and Madame Web.

Posted by: NR Pax at August 20, 2026 11:19 AM (jjoN6)

52 I knew the NFL was done when they went balls to the wall about breast cancer with pink everything coming outta their ass. why breast cancer? Why not testicular cancer? or ass cancer?

With ass cancer they could have gone balls to the wall with brown everything.

Posted by: Mr. Pink at August 20, 2026 11:19 AM (4fSJY)

53 Hump your significant other.

Posted by: sifty boones at August 20, 2026 11:17 AM (KSNiI)

And for you married guys........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:19 AM (VTKj2)

54
You forgot to mention legalized sports betting. What used to be a shady pastime for low-lifes is now force-fed to the audience at every commercial break.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy

Another "benefit" of the smartphone.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 20, 2026 11:19 AM (Cqx++)

55
Actress. Lead roles in 50 Shades of Gray and Madame Web.

Posted by: NR Pax at August 20, 2026 11:19 AM (jjoN6)

Ah. That explains why I have no clue.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:19 AM (VTKj2)

56 Football? What, no gladiator movies?

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at August 20, 2026 11:20 AM (5vh1/)

57 Forming a football league in Europe is hellishly expensive and I don't see the NFL being successful in that for a long time. There is a reason soccer is so popular. It's cheap to play. Every third world country fields a team. And Europe is at best second world, but mostly third world. They can afford soccer. Beginning at the elementary school level it will take two generations to get football established.
And the muzzies will never allow it.

Posted by: Diogenes at August 20, 2026 11:21 AM (2WIwB)

58 American football has become American pussyball.

BRING BACK THE BIG HITS!!
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons

YOU BEEN JACKED UP!

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 20, 2026 11:21 AM (cIy7m)

59 Football? What, no gladiator movies?
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at August 20, 2026 11:20 AM

Are you not entertained?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 20, 2026 11:21 AM (0sNs1)

60 Who the f*ck is Dakota Johnson?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:17 AM (VTKj2)

And does she have siblings named after other states?

Posted by: Robert at August 20, 2026 11:21 AM (dpXJq)

61 Sophie Cunningham is pretty hot.

Tall though. Probably require some sort of sophisticated window-washer's rig but I'd make it work.

Nose to nose, your toes are in it.
Toe to toe your nose is in it.

Posted by: sifty boones at August 20, 2026 11:21 AM (KSNiI)

62 Besides watching the third period of select NHL games during the playoffs, the only sport I watch is Banana Ball. Good fun, talented players, a great show all around.

Posted by: NBA, MLB, NFL, College FB, Can Drop Dead at August 20, 2026 11:21 AM (JM9I6)

63 YOU BEEN JACKED UP!
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 20, 2026 11:21 AM

Up?

Posted by: Jeffrey Toobin at August 20, 2026 11:22 AM (0sNs1)

64 You forgot to mention legalized sports betting. What used to be a shady pastime for low-lifes is now force-fed to the audience at every commercial break.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at August 20, 2026 11:10 AM (CSQvy)

If only it was just during commercial breaks. Every sport - even hockey, the only one I pay attention to anymore - features announcers talking about the latest same-game parlay or some other wager DURING GAME PLAY.

Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 11:22 AM (S0M0K)

65 45 Football has long been a choreographed gay Nerf gladiator reality TV show jammed in between beer and truck commercials.

F'em. Sports, Inc is playing you.

Turn that shit off and go outside. Lift some weights, play with your kids/grandkids. Hump your significant other.

Posted by: sifty boones at August 20, 2026 11:17 AM (KSNiI)

DON'T TELL WHAT I CAN AND CAN'T FUCKING WATCH! I'M A FUCKING CONSERVATIVE THAT BELIEVES IN FREEDOM! REEEEEEE!!!

Posted by: Severely severe conservative brain at August 20, 2026 11:22 AM (TbWk/)

66 Ah. That explains why I have no clue.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:19 AM

Don't feel bad...neither do I.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 20, 2026 11:22 AM (Q45uQ)

67 Non-stop from Madrid to LA is almost 13 hours. Jetlag will be a problem for NFL teams sited abroad.

Posted by: mr tmz at August 20, 2026 11:22 AM (rJ48h)

68 They took a knee, I took a hike.

Sunday afternoons have never been better.
Posted by: Auspex at August 20, 2026 11:15 AM (Y8DZL)

I don’t, either. The only NFL game I get close to is the superbowl, and that’s because my wife’s friends always throw a big party for it.

Posted by: Advo at August 20, 2026 11:22 AM (jO4mz)

69 “At some point, there will be NFL teams outside the USA,” Goodell said. “I have no doubt that this will happen one day.”

They'll have to make field goals worth 7 points for that to work well.

Posted by: t-bird at August 20, 2026 11:23 AM (Jl/ju)

70 And does she have siblings named after other states?
Posted by: Robert

The principal of my HS senior year was a black woman whose first name was "Texas."

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:23 AM (77rzZ)

71 The ONLY PLAYER to hold their hand over their heart during the National Anthem was Sophie Cunningham. Even Caitlin Clark couldn't be bothered to.
___

I saw that clip.

That's another reason I no longer watch any pro sports.

Disrespecting the flag that represents the country you were lucky enough to be born into, that gave you the opportunities to make the money you now make, the flag that covered the coffins of those that defended your selfish asses' right to protest.
No, I don't miss watching at all.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 11:23 AM (w65YX)

72 Who the f*ck is Dakota Johnson?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:17 AM (VTKj2)

Actress. Daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith.

Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 11:24 AM (S0M0K)

73 If we could bring back some clone of Bum Phillips and put him in charge of the NFL, he could make things right!

Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2026 11:24 AM (edUvp)

74 The answer to your troubles is Rollerball!

Posted by: Lyle Leland Wigglesworth Lanley at August 20, 2026 11:24 AM (wVcYX)

75 The new kickoff rule is an abomination that should be banned from the planet as a whole.

Put them in f*cking tutus........
Posted by: Sponge
_________

Disagree. And while targeting is called much too loosely, I also think the rules protecting defenseless receivers coming over the middle are warranted.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 20, 2026 11:24 AM (XvL8K)

76 Actress. Daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith.
Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 11:24 AM (S0M0K)

Oh dear Lord, that explains it.

Dysfunction squared.

Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2026 11:25 AM (edUvp)

77 My favorite sport is T-ball. Unfortunately the players age out in a single season.

Posted by: Reforger at August 20, 2026 11:25 AM (nATBB)

78 53. Absolutely.
Married people need to lock themselves in the garden shed together every so often on a summer afternoon, too.

Posted by: sifty boones at August 20, 2026 11:25 AM (KSNiI)

79 Actress. Daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith.
Posted by: Doof

Hopefully, she didn't inherit her mother's voice.

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:25 AM (77rzZ)

80 For me, the point of no return for the NFL was Ray Lewis. He was involved in a double homicide at a Superbowl, refused to testify and was welcomed back by the league because of his play. Sorry, I'll pass.

Posted by: JB1000 at August 20, 2026 11:26 AM (/5gWY)

81 If she was in 50 Bales of Hay, that means her tits are all over the internet.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:26 AM (VTKj2)

82 Jack Lambert has entered the chat.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 20, 2026 11:26 AM (cIy7m)

83 "And does she have siblings named after other states?
Posted by: Robert"

*ahem*

Posted by: Joe Montana at August 20, 2026 11:27 AM (2Ez/1)

84 78 53. Absolutely.
Married people need to lock themselves in the garden shed together every so often on a summer afternoon, too.

Posted by: sifty boones at August 20, 2026 11:25 AM (KSNiI)

not summer afternoons like the ones we're having, that's for sure!
(this is the 5th or 6th triple digit day in a row here)

Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2026 11:27 AM (edUvp)

85 Who the f*ck is Dakota Johnson?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:17 AM (VTKj2)

Actress. Daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith.
Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 11:24 AM (S0M0K)

She's the Fitty Shades "whip me beat me humiliate me hot young billionaire master" chick

Posted by: But she really wanted a nice guy at August 20, 2026 11:28 AM (TbWk/)

86 Actress. Daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith.
Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 11:24 AM (S0M0K)

Oh dear Lord, that explains it.

Dysfunction squared.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2026 11:25 AM (edUvp)
___

ngl, I had a brief crush on Don Johnson during his Miami Vice days. So did a lot of other teen girls at the time.
My sister had a crush on Tubbs.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 11:28 AM (w65YX)

87 The guiding ethos of our country is liberty and freedom. Rights granted by God. Not government, and no not the NFL.

So as these accoutrements, which are an outgrowth and after effects of our collective desire to live free and bond as a people to enjoy those resulting liberties, depart from our societal mores and moral beliefs, so will they from our lives.

Posted by: Vengeance at August 20, 2026 11:28 AM (ATSTk)

88 If she was in 50 Bales of Hay
Posted by: Sponge

Too bad Hee Haw isn't on anymore. I could totally see them doing a parody skit with that title.

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:28 AM (77rzZ)

89 Forming a football league in Europe is hellishly expensive and I don't see the NFL being successful in that for a long time.

Canada and Mexico are realistic spots. Canadians know what football is, and Mexico has kids throughout the US.

Posted by: t-bird at August 20, 2026 11:28 AM (Jl/ju)

90
Disagree. And while targeting is called much too loosely, I also think the rules protecting defenseless receivers coming over the middle are warranted.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 20, 2026 11:24 AM (XvL8K)

I don't disagree with that, much. The kickoff, ESPECIALLY if you're worried about injuries, is HORRIBLE.

"We don't want our players hurt and most kickoffs were resulting in touchbacks, but now we're forcing them to actually return the kick and take hits."

It's f*cking football. The American game that players are paid LOTS OF MONEY to take HITS and make plays.

If that kickoff shit trickles down to the college game, I'll stop watching that too.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:28 AM (VTKj2)

91 If she was in 50 Bales of Hay, that means her tits are all over the internet.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:26 AM

So a professional 'Ron evaluation can be expected soon?

Not asking for the 'ettes.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 20, 2026 11:29 AM (0sNs1)

92 Capitalism! The only important things are profits and shareholder value!

Posted by: Paul at August 20, 2026 11:29 AM (gz1VM)

93 If she was in 50 Bales of Hay...

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:26 AM

Now that, right there, would be a funny TX parody.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 20, 2026 11:30 AM (Q45uQ)

94 Too bad Hee Haw isn't on anymore. I could totally see them doing a parody skit with that title.
Posted by: Bulg

Minnie Pearl with a blindfold and ball gag.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 20, 2026 11:30 AM (cIy7m)

95 I'm old enough to remember how egad awful the EuroNFL was........

But hey, the NFL has $9bn a year to play with and they're paying Goodell $58m a year and his own private jet, so keep f*cking that chicken. See if I care.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:30 AM (VTKj2)

96 ngl, I had a brief crush on Don Johnson during his Miami Vice days. So did a lot of other teen girls at the time.
My sister had a crush on Tubbs.
Posted by: SMH

I girl I knew who was in college at the time belonged to a sorority that put up a banner that said "Hey, guys, stubble is not sexy."

Seems too many of the college dudes were trying to emulate Don's stubble look.

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:30 AM (77rzZ)

97 ngl, I had a brief crush on Don Johnson during his Miami Vice days. So did a lot of other teen girls at the time.
My sister had a crush on Tubbs.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 11:28 AM (w65YX)

Wanted to dip some vanilla eh LOL

Posted by: Had a great car for sure at August 20, 2026 11:30 AM (TbWk/)

98 Actress. Daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith.
Posted by: Doof

Hopefully, she didn't inherit her mother's voice.
Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:25 AM (77rzZ)

The lovely late Mrs. Doof was into the 50 Shades books and movies, so I am familiar with Dakota Johnson. I think she's cute and has a nice voice. I don't keep up with celebrity gossip so couldn't tell you where she falls on the crazy scale.

Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 11:31 AM (S0M0K)

99 Breaking News: Dakota Johnson has reportedly split from Tucker 'Role Model' Pillsbury after only dating for about eight months.

The single 'rons may now reinitiate their pursuits.
Posted by: AoSHQ Celebrity News Bureau and Rumour Centre at August 20

Better looking waitresses at the local Waffle House.

Posted by: Insert witty nickname here at August 20, 2026 11:31 AM (FVLZi)

100 Gambling has contributed to the destruction of the leagues and networks. I'll take in a streaming game now and again, but I don't follow any of these teams and players. The officiating is a huge joke, everything is on a grid with telemetry, including the balls, helmets, pads other gear, but they still have a chain gang.

Let's go to the booth for another review, commercial break and product endorsement. Let's sell some junk and fast food.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 20, 2026 11:31 AM (tvdD1)

101 Capitalism! The only important things are profits and shareholder value!
Posted by: Paul at August 20, 2026 11:29 AM

You dick!

Posted by: Adam Smith at August 20, 2026 11:31 AM (Q45uQ)

102 Hey, Paul! Fuck off!

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 20, 2026 11:31 AM (g8Ew8)

103 Watch a video of Bills fans to their new stadium. Season ticket holder's fees have tripled and viewing obstacles everywhere. Evidently developers aren't aware of lake effect snow either

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 20, 2026 11:31 AM (bX16E)

104 The same can be said for college football. The pursuit of money has ruined the game.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at August 20, 2026 11:31 AM (3GNm7)

105 I girl I knew who was in college at the time belonged to a sorority that put up a banner that said "Hey, guys, stubble is not sexy."

Seems too many of the college dudes were trying to emulate Don's stubble look.
Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:30 AM (77rzZ)

Prolly because it chafes the thighs.

Posted by: OneEyedJack has seen campus life but not lived it at August 20, 2026 11:32 AM (zafwz)

106 For me, the point of no return for the NFL was Ray Lewis. He was involved in a double homicide at a Superbowl, refused to testify and was welcomed back by the league because of his play. Sorry, I'll pass.
Posted by: JB1000 at August 20, 2026 11:26 AM (/5gWY)
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Mine was when the Raiders moved to Vegas and the rampant disrespect of our flag and anthem by the NFL, which happened at around the same time.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 11:32 AM (w65YX)

107 On Saturday, I return to sportscasting (radio and streaming, NCAA D1 Football) after a years-long hiatus. I know sports are the nexus of a lot of political/social crap, but ball is still ball, and I still love competition, so I'm looking forward to it (provided the Tech hasn't totally outpaced me).

Posted by: Lincolntf at August 20, 2026 11:32 AM (vV6n9)

108 Prolapse Paul!

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 20, 2026 11:32 AM (cIy7m)

109 The same can be said for college football. The pursuit of money has ruined the game.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at August 20, 2026 11:31 AM

Coming soon to a High School near you.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 20, 2026 11:33 AM (0sNs1)

110 Fantasy Sports > Sports betting, just barely. YMMV

Posted by: Any better, I'd be twins at August 20, 2026 11:33 AM (2CeDH)

111 And what do you think is the better answer Paul? Under socialism you would be even less useful than you are now.

Posted by: NR Pax at August 20, 2026 11:33 AM (jjoN6)

112 Hee Hawt...amirite?

Damn that was good TV.

Still can't look at gingham without thinking of Hee Haw.

I mean...that Roy Clark sure could play the banjo.

Posted by: sifty boones at August 20, 2026 11:34 AM (KSNiI)

113 And what do you think is the better answer Paul? Under socialism you would be even less useful than you are now.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 20, 2026 11:33 AM (jjoN6)

He would gladly sign on as a camp guard so there's that.

Posted by: A role he would no doubt savor at August 20, 2026 11:34 AM (TbWk/)

114 It's f*cking football. The American game that players are paid LOTS OF MONEY to take HITS and make plays.

If that kickoff shit trickles down to the college game, I'll stop watching that too.
Posted by: Sponge
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Then why not take that to its logical conclusion and actually bring back the flying wedge? And interlocking arms for blockers plowing downfield.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 20, 2026 11:34 AM (XvL8K)

115 Breaking News: Dakota Johnson has reportedly split from Tucker 'Role Model' Pillsbury after only dating for about eight months.

The single 'rons may now reinitiate their pursuits.
Posted by: AoSHQ Celebrity News Bureau and Rumour Centre at August 20

Better looking waitresses at the local Waffle House.

Posted by: Insert witty nickname here at August 20, 2026 11:31 AM (FVLZi)

Just looked her up. Meh.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 20, 2026 11:35 AM (g8Ew8)

116 Watch a video of Bills fans to their new stadium. Season ticket holder's fees have tripled and viewing obstacles everywhere. Evidently developers aren't aware of lake effect snow either
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov

That's funny.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 20, 2026 11:35 AM (cIy7m)

117 The same can be said for college football. The pursuit of money has ruined the game.

Those unelected Big Ten "High Commissioners of Sport" have really got the money thing figured out. How they wrested control from the schools and NCAA is amazing.

Posted by: t-bird at August 20, 2026 11:35 AM (Jl/ju)

118 It's gotten harder to obtain quality gossip here since Ace foreswore dailymail.com.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 20, 2026 11:35 AM (0sNs1)

119 Hee Hawt...amirite?

Damn that was good TV.

Still can't look at gingham without thinking of Hee Haw.

I mean...that Roy Clark sure could play the banjo.

Posted by: sifty boones

That show featured much pronounced hooterage, too.

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:36 AM (77rzZ)

120 I girl I knew who was in college at the time belonged to a sorority that put up a banner that said "Hey, guys, stubble is not sexy."

Seems too many of the college dudes were trying to emulate Don's stubble look.
Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:30 AM (77rzZ)
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lol

Ex-Ex emulated the clothes, but due to being in the Army, no shaving was a no-go.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 11:36 AM (w65YX)

121 Remember:
The NFL has admitted in court filings that they provide entertainment--not a fair sports contest that follows rules.

It's 100% scripted.

In the way a professional wrestling match is scripted--they set the outcome, call a few spots for splash during the match and improvise the rest.
Those are the big plays you see for the highlights.

And when you see it, you can't un-see it.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 20, 2026 11:36 AM (3cUTc)

122 Paul believes the tenets of capitalism require the current corruption and greed form that big government and big business claim is the true form.

Paul. You're a braindead f*ck.

Democrats launder money to and from big everything. They vilify it in the media, then take BILLIONS from those they vilify.

Sure, Republicans do it too, but they're much less hypocritical about it.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:36 AM (VTKj2)

123 I can save them money on the logo design. Leave the acronym be, but change "Women's" to "Whatever's."
Posted by: mikeski

Wesbians.

Posted by: rickb223 at August 20, 2026 11:36 AM (V4M8q)

124 Which part of Rock Ridge did Dakota Johnson live in?

Posted by: sifty boones at August 20, 2026 11:36 AM (KSNiI)

125 @115

Wow, bad week for women...although, when we do have the inevitable men vs women Civil War, as a man I like my odds.

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at August 20, 2026 11:37 AM (qwx/I)

126 House OCiS has been watching Banana Ball. Really enjoy the spin on baseball's rules, the 2 hour time limit and focus on the fans. Also, they have a promotion they do called "Bananas Foster" - where they celebrate a local foster family for all they've done. Also, you'll note there are several players that have crosses on their faces drawn from eye black - putting their faith on full display.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 20, 2026 11:37 AM (N39Ws)

127 I haven't watched even college sports since about 2000, in part, due to seeing the corruption that they brought even to college campuses.

Admitting students that were horrible thugs or unqualified students on full rides, spending a lot of money on athletics yet ignoring crumbling libraries and classrooms/dorms, and pressuring faculty, particularly vulnerable ones like grad assistant teachers or junior faculty to pass assholes that never attended class nor did any tests. In other cases, the student athlete's tutors did the work for them.

And this was only in the revenue producing sports-basketball and football mainly. Other student athletes were in fact students--track, baseball, women's sports (except basketball for some), did fine and got minimal or needed no help from the apparatus used for the men's revenue sports.

All students though suffered from having to pay for the deficits (only about ten or so big sports programs actually could pay for themselves with revenue) through higher student fees and derivation of tuition money in some states to fund expensive coaches, facilities, and travel for these money sports.

Now we have NIL and betting on sports. Even worse.

Posted by: whig at August 20, 2026 11:38 AM (E4rtv)

128 >Watch a video of Bills fans to their new stadium. Season ticket holder's fees have tripled and viewing obstacles everywhere. Evidently developers aren't aware of lake effect snow either
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov

Bills in competition with 49ers for shittiest new stadium?

Posted by: mr tmz at August 20, 2026 11:38 AM (rJ48h)

129
Then why not take that to its logical conclusion and actually bring back the flying wedge? And interlocking arms for blockers plowing downfield.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 20, 2026 11:34 AM (XvL8K)

And when did that get removed? The 70's? You want to have silly arguments, fine.

But that hasn't been a thing for a generation. The game is much better when blockers do their job and runners do theirs.

As Lombardi used to preach. "You get a seal here and a seal here. Everyone does their job, no one can stop it."

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:39 AM (ccf/V)

130 Wow, bad week for women...although, when we do have the inevitable men vs women Civil War, as a man I like my odds.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at August 20, 2026 11:37 AM (qwx/I)
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My week has been going great so far.

And I like my odds as a woman. ; )

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 11:39 AM (w65YX)

131 The same can be said for college football. The pursuit of money has ruined the game.
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It's embarrassing now.
Why are we even pretending the "student" athletes have anything to do with the school?

The major college sports are now fully professional leagues with a fig leaf of "student" attached.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 20, 2026 11:39 AM (3cUTc)

132 Prolapse Paul took too many donkey punches over the years.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 20, 2026 11:39 AM (cIy7m)

133 @130 ... that's cause math is hard.

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at August 20, 2026 11:40 AM (qwx/I)

134 And I like my odds as a woman. ; )
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 11:39 AM

Killdozer II?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 20, 2026 11:40 AM (0sNs1)

135 Also, you'll note there are several players that have crosses on their faces drawn from eye black - putting their faith on full display.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 20, 2026 11:37 AM (N39Ws)

I see that as self aggrandizement.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 20, 2026 11:41 AM (g8Ew8)

136 The NFL trying to dredge extra revenue by embracing foreign, anti-Americanism is yet another example of an organization extracting Equity & Goodwill from the Balance Sheet, running it through the Income Statement, and pretending they’re creating new income.

Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at August 20, 2026 11:41 AM (GoKft)

137 Wow, bad week for women...although, when we do have the inevitable men vs women Civil War, as a man I like my odds.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie

Depends on how many 6'5" 300-pound trannies are on the other side.

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:41 AM (77rzZ)

138 You forgot to mention legalized sports betting.

And it's close cousin Fantasy Sports. Players have more incentive to hog the ball and put up personal stats at the expense of teamwork and actually winning games.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 20, 2026 11:41 AM (iqcvy)

139 Little took in a game at Yankee stadium during his recent tour of NYC. While he found the experience generally pleasant, it was one that he feels no impulse to repeat. My guess is that he would have the same reaction to watching any live sporting event.

The generations behind us take in entertainment through computers and personal devices. Sports is almost a foreign concept to them. When was the last time you saw even a pair of teens tossing a ball back and forth? I foresee a lot of these sports venues going the way of shopping malls in another decade..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 20, 2026 11:41 AM (nbLIj)

140 Oh. And...

MUNKEY

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 20, 2026 11:42 AM (iqcvy)

141 Better looking waitresses at the local Waffle House.

Sufficient looks and sufficient talent are a dime a dozen. So... you wanna make the grade?

Posted by: Harvey Weinstein's Ficus Thirsts... at August 20, 2026 11:42 AM (Jl/ju)

142
And it's close cousin Fantasy Sports. Players have more incentive to hog the ball and put up personal stats at the expense of teamwork and actually winning games.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 20, 2026 11:41 AM (iqcvy)

High school athletes now doing stupid shit on the field of play for the off chance they'll be on "Sportscenter's Top 10."

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:42 AM (ccf/V)

143 Also, you'll note there are several players that have crosses on their faces drawn from eye black - putting their faith on full display.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 20, 2026 11:37 AM (N39Ws)

I see that as self aggrandizement.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons

Agree. Same with Tebow's shtick.

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:42 AM (77rzZ)

144 I’ve noticed that the left-wing media completely dropped its coverage of CTE/brain issues once the NFL embraced anti-American leftism. Probably a coincidence.

Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at August 20, 2026 11:43 AM (GoKft)

145 Well I'll be.........

While the chatbot told me I would need this magic hardware replacement before my internet would come back online, my internet is back online.

Seems they WERE full of shit.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:43 AM (ccf/V)

146 Watch a video of Bills fans to their new stadium. Season ticket holder's fees have tripled and viewing obstacles everywhere. Evidently developers aren't aware of lake effect snow either
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov

Saw a photo from one of those affected seats. You are near one end zone and you can see all the way down the field to the far side of the 20 yd line. That's it. Nothing else but a wall.

Posted by: rickb223 at August 20, 2026 11:43 AM (V4M8q)

147
I girl I knew who was in college at the time belonged to a sorority that put up a banner that said "Hey, guys, stubble is not sexy."

Seems too many of the college dudes were trying to emulate Don's stubble look.
Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:30 AM (77rzZ)
_________

Tough guy cops wearing pastel shirts, colored loafers, and no socks.

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY

Car was awesome, though. One of my all-time favs.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 20, 2026 11:43 AM (iFTx/)

148 You want to have silly arguments, fine.

Posted by: Sponge
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I'm not trying to be silly. I'm just trying to find out where you'd draw the line on mass momentum plays.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 20, 2026 11:44 AM (XvL8K)

149 In the way a professional wrestling match is scripted--they set the outcome, call a few spots for splash during the match and improvise the rest.
Those are the big plays you see for the highlights.

And when you see it, you can't un-see it.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice

Betting on sports matches and other crap like the prediction markets are the hook, the lure is watching big collegiate or pro leagues. And like FIFA and soccer, believing that the refs, players, and coaches are not affected by the betting business is to laugh of naivete of some people.

Sports has been ruined by betting and tv money. I refuse to feed either of those industries. If you need to watch sports, go and watch high school or minor college sports. College baseball is fun, so is minor league. High school football, baseball/softball, volleyball, etc. can be an community event in your area. These are doing it for the love of the sport, pros are doing it for the money (which is the whole reason they became pros). And money corrupts inevitably.

Posted by: whig at August 20, 2026 11:44 AM (E4rtv)

150
Agree. Same with Tebow's shtick.

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:42 AM (77rzZ)

That dude seems to put his money where his mouth is, a LOT. I wouldn't exactly call that 'shtick.'

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:44 AM (ccf/V)

151 128 I visited.Sidewalk Shitter Stadium the year it opened. Worryingly flimsy.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 20, 2026 11:44 AM (bX16E)

152 The only ep of Miami Vice had G. Gordon Liddy as a guest star. And featured a pile of human ears.

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:45 AM (77rzZ)

153 Tough guy cops wearing pastel shirts, colored loafers, and no socks.
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You forgot the unconstructed linen blazer.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 20, 2026 11:45 AM (amcLV)

154 I'm not trying to be silly. I'm just trying to find out where you'd draw the line on mass momentum plays.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 20, 2026 11:44 AM

They know the risks and are paid well to take them. Let them play the game. Stop tricking it up.

Safety is fine. Flag football, however, is not what they are paid for.

I'm becoming more of the "if they want roids, LET EM!" camp. So, YMMV.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:46 AM (ccf/V)

155 At noon oil prices are over $88
$90 equates to $4.25 per barrel
100 equates to $4.50
Trump promised 2 buck gas

Posted by: Paul at August 20, 2026 11:46 AM (gz1VM)

156 I walked away from my seats at Reliant for the Texans and Minute Maid for the Astros about 10 years ago. It used to be fun to attend. It became a financial decision when a beer costs $11 (then) and the seat/parking costs went up every year.

Section 100 front row Crawford box is a pretty good view. I had seats when the stadiums opened.

Posted by: DanMan at August 20, 2026 11:46 AM (8uzBS)

157 Gambling has contributed to the destruction of the leagues and networks
--
The Brandon Sorsby thing at Texas Tech was such high hypocrisy.
All of these athletic directors and sportscasters all huffing and getting indigent over his gambling.

While another Draft Kings "1st Time Bettors! Bet $100, get $200 Credit!" banner runs at the bottom of the screen.
And all the NIL coffers are filled with the profits from that.
GTFO with your pretend morals and integrity of the game bullshit.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 20, 2026 11:46 AM (3cUTc)

158 The one reason to exist of the European Soccer leagues is not to enterraron, but to provide a contest for the working man to wager on, and lose his discretionary, or not so discretionary, income to his betters. We are seeing the same here with the legalization of gambling in sports. Without expansion the vicemarket shrinks.

Posted by: Augusto Perez at August 20, 2026 11:47 AM (MRf7o)

159 Judging from all my media feeds, the wnba is basically a housewives bitchfest show with a basketball veneer smeared over.

Didja hear who's dating who? Ooooh that girl said what? Snap. Slay queen.

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at August 20, 2026 11:48 AM (4XS3d)

160 Defenders can't lead with their heads, for safety reasons.

Running backs and receivers?

GAME ON!!!!

For safety.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:48 AM (ccf/V)

161 Pall is changing my opinions on everything. Its chatbot commie takes have converted me.

Posted by: sifty boones at August 20, 2026 11:48 AM (KSNiI)

162 the NHL has dipped it's toes into the woke agenda. remember the horrific "We skate for black lives" banners in NHL stadiums?

Posted by: Shaftoe at August 20, 2026 11:48 AM (BrTPw)

163 @130 ... that's cause math is hard.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at August 20, 2026 11:40 AM (qwx/I)
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Oh, I'm very good at math.
And I'm speaking of myself, not other women.

But I get why men are turned off by a wide swath of women. Between abortion, voting habits, and support of other vileness, women haven't exactly covered themselves in glory.

Instead of a civil war, just repeal the 19th. Landowners and those that served/are serving in the military can vote.

That's about as likely as a civil war between the sexes.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 11:48 AM (w65YX)

164 That dude seems to put his money where his mouth is, a LOT. I wouldn't exactly call that 'shtick.'
Posted by: Sponge

It's performance. He's got Christian faith, fine, and he should take every opportunity to share that faith with his fans -- OFF THE FIELD.

But to do it on the field, even if sincere, looks too much like "See what a good Christian I am!"

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:49 AM (77rzZ)

165 the NHL has dipped it's toes into the woke agenda. remember the horrific "We skate for black lives" banners in NHL stadiums?
Posted by: Shaftoe at August 20, 2026 11:48 AM (BrTPw)

The league mandated BLM shit for one weekend early on. Anything else was team originated.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:50 AM (ccf/V)

166 Nice post CBD.

Posted by: ... at August 20, 2026 11:50 AM (/1cu1)

167 Let's try this again:

The only ep of Miami Vice I ever watched had G. Gordon Liddy as a guest star. And featured a pile of human ears.
Posted by: Bulg

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:50 AM (77rzZ)

168 The LGBTQQA+++NBA

Posted by: ... at August 20, 2026 11:51 AM (/1cu1)

169 What did that Iowahawk guy say about respected institutions?

Posted by: These fish sticks are hard as tits at August 20, 2026 11:51 AM (80vka)

170
But to do it on the field, even if sincere, looks too much like "See what a good Christian I am!"
Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:49 AM (77rzZ)

So, he SHOULDN'T do it on the field? Spreading faith is fine as long as you don't do it everywhere?

Ok......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:51 AM (ccf/V)

171 I mean...that Roy Clark sure could play the banjo.

Posted by: sifty boones
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Roy could play anything with strings--fiddle (there is a video of him playing fiddle along with a kid, the Orange Blossom Special. Dueling banjos with Buck Trent, reckoned to be one of the top banjo players of his time, etc. Roy was also one of the top guitarists that had ever lived--the whole Odd Couple episode where he guest stars has him playing everything from Bach, country, to the art of flamenco guitar in Malaguena.

As Pete Townshend said of his old bandmate John Entwistle--he was a bleepin musician. Entwistle could play lead, bass, horns--French Horn, Trumpet, etc., banjo, etc and he wrote the arrangements for these for some Who songs.

Some people are so talented in music and musicianship, that they can play darn near anything given a bit of time to practice--because they literally hear the music in their head and then it is figuring out how to reproduce it with a particular instrument.

Roy Clark was all of that but also a fully polished and entertaining comedian.

Posted by: whig at August 20, 2026 11:53 AM (E4rtv)

172 Time for lunch.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 20, 2026 11:53 AM (g8Ew8)

173 I walked away from my seats at Reliant for the Texans and Minute Maid for the Astros about 10 years ago. It used to be fun to attend. It became a financial decision when a beer costs $11 (then) and the seat/parking costs went up every year.

Section 100 front row Crawford box is a pretty good view. I had seats when the stadiums opened.
Posted by: DanMan at August 20, 2026 11:46 AM (8uzBS)

I saw a video of a dude at some stadium in the northeast buying beer from a fancy vending machine. A tall boy can for something like $25 bucks. A can you can get at the grocery store for $3.

Retarded shit, man.

Posted by: Robert at August 20, 2026 11:53 AM (dpXJq)

174 Thx CBD.
The Bills new stadium is catching a lot of crap for obstructed views. The Feds should look into how much graft and corruption was involved, especially involving Hochul

Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 20, 2026 11:53 AM (rp63B)

175 Last high school game played in the beginning of Starship Troopers, none of those kids were citizens, yet.

Posted by: Eromero at August 20, 2026 11:54 AM (LHPAg)

176 But to do it on the field, even if sincere, looks too much like "See what a good Christian I am!"
Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:49 AM (77rzZ)

So, he SHOULDN'T do it on the field? Spreading faith is fine as long as you don't do it everywhere?

Ok......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:51 AM (ccf/V)

Aggrandizement? Maybe. But in today's world, especially for athletes - it takes courage to show you are a Christian. Now, these Banana Ball players will never see 8 digit salaries and stardom. But maybe, just maybe, them standing in front of full stadium crowds and live cameras showcasing your faith -- it'll prompt some others to start doing it too.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 20, 2026 11:54 AM (N39Ws)

177 169 What did that Iowahawk guy say about respected institutions?
Posted by: These fish sticks are hard as tits

Eh, Iowahawk went wobbly himself when he moved to Austin TX. But one should never 'respect' institutions--you can respect individuals in the institution but organizations themselves are always going to be a mixed bag--good, evil, and in between.

People are what matters, not organizations and it is the people in that organization as a whole that determine whether it is functional, honest, and true to its stated purpose.

Posted by: whig at August 20, 2026 11:55 AM (E4rtv)

178 So, he SHOULDN'T do it on the field? Spreading faith is fine as long as you don't do it everywhere?

Ok......
Posted by: Sponge

No, I'm sorry, it's showboating. He's not really sharing his beliefs with anybody, just performing.

To me, prayer is a very personal thing, and does not belong in a packed sports stadium, unless a religious service is being held there.

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:55 AM (77rzZ)

179 Roy was also one of the top guitarists that had ever lived--the whole Odd Couple episode where he guest stars has him playing everything from Bach, country, to the art of flamenco guitar in Malaguena.

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That Malaguena episode on the Odd Couple is mind-blowing. Roy Clark was an extremely talented musician.

Posted by: Lady in Black at August 20, 2026 11:56 AM (qBdHI)

180 > I saw a video of a dude at some stadium in the northeast buying beer from a fancy vending machine. A tall boy can for something like $25 bucks. A can you can get at the grocery store for $3.
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Between this and movie theaters.... the markups are getting beyond absurd.

And, what's up with this stuff called Alani-Nu. People around here are posting daily about where to get certain flavors. I assume it's some sort of energy drink by the looks of it. And the mark up on it too.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 20, 2026 11:57 AM (2Cry5)

181 I'm OK with Christians showing their faith on the field.

We've had to watch two generations of muz doing it in every sport.

I'd be tickled shitless if football players showed up in Crusader tunics and said they were "Going to Retake the Holy Land" instead of Dinnyland when they won the Super Bowl at this point.

Posted by: sifty boones at August 20, 2026 11:57 AM (KSNiI)

182 I saw a video of a dude at some stadium in the northeast buying beer from a fancy vending machine. A tall boy can for something like $25 bucks.

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OMG!

Posted by: Lady in Black at August 20, 2026 11:57 AM (qBdHI)

183 Some people are so talented in music and musicianship, that they can play darn near anything given a bit of time to practice--because they literally hear the music in their head and then it is figuring out how to reproduce it with a particular instrument.
Posted by: whig

Sounds like Harold Hill's Think System.

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:57 AM (77rzZ)

184 ngl, I had a brief crush on Don Johnson during his Miami Vice days. So did a lot of other teen girls at the time.
My sister had a crush on Tubbs.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 11:28 AM (w65YX)

That will work well. I'm just like Don Johnson if he was hideous and frightened girls and women alike.

Posted by: ... at August 20, 2026 11:57 AM (/1cu1)

185 Just finished a 3 1/2 mile walk in 73% humidity. Sweating like a pig. Big thunderstorms coming

Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 20, 2026 11:59 AM (rp63B)

186
To me, prayer is a very personal thing, and does not belong in a packed sports stadium, unless a religious service is being held there.
Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:55 AM (77rzZ)

Well, to each their own. In Tebow's case, I'm fine with it as he practices what he preaches in all aspects of his life.

I will agree with you on others who have 3 cross tattoos, give glory to God after the game, then goes to strip clubs, sells drugs then gets videoed beating the shit out of his girlfriend and dragging her into an elevator.

THAT is horseshit.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 11:59 AM (ccf/V)

187 179.

I saw Roy Clark and Roger Miller live at the Lancaster, CA County Fair when I was a kid.

They were mind-blowing. Played Flight of the Bumblebee, then classical, then Gentle on My Mind, just jumped all over the place musically and made it look effortless.

Posted by: sifty boones at August 20, 2026 11:59 AM (KSNiI)

188 Now it's time for the Pat McAfee show to start, he usually has interesting guests, but the shoutiness can be a bit much.

Posted by: Lincolntf at August 20, 2026 11:59 AM (vV6n9)

189 There was a guy just on the radio ( Jimmy Failla sp?) is a conservative , has a show on Fox and is apparently a comedian . He said that he's sending to kid for his first year of college to some SUNY school and he's on a partial scholarship so he had to pay "only" $20,000, but he told him if comes back as a "Queer for Palestine" he's taking the money back. I laughed . I'd probably enjoy his show, but I'm asleep by 10:00 p.m.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 20, 2026 11:59 AM (+hwtP)

190 But in today's world, especially for athletes - it takes courage to show you are a Christian.
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There it is.

Posted by: ... at August 20, 2026 12:00 PM (/1cu1)

191 Clubbing may boost well-being for Cougars, so beware

https://tinyurl.com/mjvby36z

An online survey published in the journal Psychology of Music asked 136 women ages 40 and older about their experiences at electronic dance music (EDM) events. Nine in 10 respondents (91%) said clubbing contributes positively to their well-being, with more than six in 10 agreeing they go clubbing to escape the realities of life. The researchers say club nights should be open and inclusive to all so these benefits can be shared.

Posted by: Kindltot at August 20, 2026 12:00 PM (rbvCR)

192 But to do it on the field, even if sincere, looks too much like "See what a good Christian I am!"
Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:49 AM (77rzZ)
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Of course the world is going to think that.

But he pretty much ceased having a NFL career once he let the world know that Jesus is Lord on the field, where millions of people, especially kids, are watching.

Now, he's using his God-given resources to save kids from trafficking and exploitation.

Seems to me that he walks the walk.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 12:00 PM (w65YX)

193 Well, to each their own. In Tebow's case, I'm fine with it as he practices what he preaches in all aspects of his life.

I will agree with you on others who have 3 cross tattoos, give glory to God after the game, then goes to strip clubs, sells drugs then gets videoed beating the shit out of his girlfriend and dragging her into an elevator.

THAT is horseshit.
Posted by: Sponge

Agreed.

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 12:00 PM (77rzZ)

194 Sounds like Harold Hill's Think System.
Posted by: Bulg

Yep. Seen it IRRL band for example when people would swap instruments for a lark. Some were a bit harder to swap than others but reading music (or being able to hear it mentally and repeat it), and having good dexterity helped so they could get the instrument with much less problems.

If you think of music as a language, polylinguals by knowing the forms can pick up new languages easier than many of the rest of us with just one additional language. Goes for those talented in math too.

Posted by: whig at August 20, 2026 12:01 PM (E4rtv)

195 Don Johnson is in a pretty good, albeit bloody as heck, movie with Sam Shephard called "Cold in July." If you like thrillers...and lots of bloody shootouts, check it out.

Posted by: Lady in Black at August 20, 2026 12:01 PM (qBdHI)

196 Now it's time for the Pat McAfee show to start, he usually has interesting guests, but the shoutiness can be a bit much.
Posted by: Lincolntf at August 20, 2026 11:59 AM (vV6n9)

He's the only person to hold Adam Vinatieri's balls more than Adam's wife.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 12:01 PM (ccf/V)

197 Now, he's using his God-given resources to save kids from trafficking and exploitation.
Posted by: SMH

I didn't know that. That's excellent. I will give him a pass on the other stuff, then,

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 12:02 PM (77rzZ)

198 None of those non-US teams should be allowed in the AFC, though. *ahem*

Posted by: GWB at August 20, 2026 12:03 PM (kU0PQ)

199 191.
Clubbing has always been a great way to meet cougars. If you can stand the music

The best way to meet cougars is to pop into a few AA, Narc-Anon, and Al-Anon meetings a week.
Better odds, better close rate, and they have free coffee.

Posted by: sifty boones at August 20, 2026 12:04 PM (KSNiI)

200 Roy Clark was also self-taught, which is kind of remarkable in itself.

It's no secret with musicians that the old school session guys in LA and Nashville could blow the doors off anybody. They don't make the "Best Guitarist Of all Time" lists at Rolling Stone, though.

I found a couple Roy Clark "plays the blues" vinyl LPs once, for cheap so I bought them. He was amazing, I'd drop the needle on to a tune and ask people "who do you think that is", and they never could believe it.

Glenn Campbell, and Jerry Reed were also amazing. You don't have to like their style of music, but they were in their own league. A lot of the British guys that are so lauded were just hackers comparatively.

Posted by: Common Tater at August 20, 2026 12:04 PM (O0G1y)

201 Nine in 10 respondents (91%) said clubbing contributes positively to their well-being, "

*stares at Louisville slugger right over there*

Oh.

Posted by: man at August 20, 2026 12:04 PM (cGjQu)

202 Football represents the last remaining true sport of manhood.

Posted by: Fisht at August 20, 2026 12:03 PM (BHEHK)

How to say that you have never watched real football games before the rules changes...without admitting it.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 20, 2026 12:05 PM (k5CNB)

203 An online survey published in the journal Psychology of Music asked 136 women ages 40 and older about their experiences at electronic dance music (EDM) events. Nine in 10 respondents (91%) said clubbing contributes positively to their well-being, with more than six in 10 agreeing they go clubbing to escape the realities of life. The researchers say club nights should be open and inclusive to all so these benefits can be shared.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 20, 2026 12:00 PM (rbvCR)
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Yeah, I'm going to have to pass on that.

I did the club scene in my late teens-early 20s in Waikiki during the late 80s. The thought of clubbing now...no.

It's sad that "mature" women try to hold on to something they no longer have: youth

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 12:05 PM (w65YX)

204 The best way to meet cougars is to pop into a few AA, Narc-Anon, and Al-Anon meetings a week.
Better odds, better close rate, and they have free coffee.

Posted by: sifty boones at August 20, 2026 12:04 PM (KSNiI)

And a 93.4% chance of violating rule #1.

Posted by: Reforger at August 20, 2026 12:06 PM (nATBB)

205 >>What did that Iowahawk guy say about respected institutions?

How long has it been since any professional sport league was a respected institution?

Posted by: Nazdar at August 20, 2026 12:06 PM (NcvvS)

206 Funny meme I saw...

AOC 2019: The world only has 12 years left

AOC 2026: I'm freezing my eyes so I can give birth in the future.

Posted by: 18-1 at August 20, 2026 12:06 PM (sKqQm)

207 I found a couple Roy Clark "plays the blues" vinyl LPs once, for cheap so I bought them. He was amazing, I'd drop the needle on to a tune and ask people "who do you think that is", and they never could believe it.

Glenn Campbell, and Jerry Reed were also amazing. You don't have to like their style of music, but they were in their own league. A lot of the British guys that are so lauded were just hackers comparatively.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 20, 2026 12:04 PM (O0G1y)

And yet, the country music stars of yesteryears were just dumb inbred hicks that couldn't tie their own shoes.......

F*cking hollywood......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 12:06 PM (ccf/V)

208 Damn. I should have just gone with WNBA++.

Posted by: ... at August 20, 2026 12:06 PM (/1cu1)

209 The best way to meet cougars is to pop into a few AA, Narc-Anon, and Al-Anon meetings a week."

Or CNN... (see yesterday's wanna be cougar post)

Posted by: man at August 20, 2026 12:06 PM (cGjQu)

210 I have now finished my last radiation treatment. In my discharge instructions, the nurse informed me that my wang-al area will remain sensitive to sun and wind for a year so I have to cancel the greenhouse wind tunnel nude marathon training.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 20, 2026 12:06 PM (ExV1e)

211
AOC 2019: The world only has 12 years left

AOC 2026: I'm freezing my eyes so I can give birth in the future.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 20, 2026 12:06 PM (sKqQm)

When autocorrect makes you laugh uncontrollably.

Especially in THIS case, where the typo is completely believable.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 12:06 PM (ccf/V)

212 I like the pitch clock. I don't mind the challenges. The rules changes are fine. That is not the problem.

Owner greed in moving every game to subscription TV has reduced the casual fan base. Ticket prices are insane

Player greed will kill MLB next year. They will strike to fight revenue sharing or even a salary cap.

Posted by: Ted Torgerson at August 20, 2026 12:07 PM (wGerL)

213 Clubbing may boost well-being for Cougars, so beware

https://tinyurl.com/mjvby36z

An online survey published in the journal Psychology of Music asked 136 women ages 40 and older about their experiences at electronic dance music (EDM) events. Nine in 10 respondents (91%) said clubbing contributes positively to their well-being, with more than six in 10 agreeing they go clubbing to escape the realities of life. The researchers say club nights should be open and inclusive to all so these benefits can be shared.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 20, 2026 12:00 PM (rbvCR)
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I suspect the heavy drug use at EDM is a major factor in that ....

Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 20, 2026 12:07 PM (iFTx/)

214 I didn't know that. That's excellent. I will give him a pass on the other stuff, then,
Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 12:02 PM (77rzZ)
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https://timtebowfoundation.org/

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 12:07 PM (w65YX)

215 200. I listen to Neck and Neck with Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler about once a week.

I saw Mark Knopfler on a video once backing up Waylon Jennings. It was a trip.

Posted by: sifty boones at August 20, 2026 12:07 PM (KSNiI)

216 Glenn Campbell, and Jerry Reed were also amazing. You don't have to like their style of music, but they were in their own league. A lot of the British guys that are so lauded were just hackers comparatively.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 20, 2026 12:04 PM (O0G1y)

Jim Stafford is also very talented. Kind of a goober though. He was unintentionally funny in that MST episode Riding with Death, Starring Ben Murhpy.

Posted by: Pug Mahon at August 20, 2026 12:07 PM (PSEDc)

217 How long has it been since any professional sport league was a respected institution?"

Ever?

Posted by: man at August 20, 2026 12:07 PM (cGjQu)

218
It's sad that "mature" women try to hold on to something they no longer have: youth

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This.^^

Posted by: Lady in Black at August 20, 2026 12:08 PM (qBdHI)

219 Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 20, 2026 12:06 PM (ExV1e)

I am glad that the radiation didn't remove your sense of humor, thanks for stopping by and prayers for you continue.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 20, 2026 12:08 PM (6jy2V)

220 187 179.

I saw Roy Clark and Roger Miller live at the Lancaster, CA County Fair when I was a kid.

They were mind-blowing. Played Flight of the Bumblebee, then classical, then Gentle on My Mind, just jumped all over the place musically and made it look effortless.

Posted by: sifty boones
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That would have been an amazing show. There are some of the youtube videos of Glen Campbell and Roy Clark playing together and another amazing guitarist, Jerry Reed with Glen.

Glen is someone who could never read music but could play the guitar in any style you liked if he heard the song once. A few videos of Glen shredding as a lark are out there.

At the end of his life, Glen and Alice Cooper (Vince whatever) were golfing buddies and good friends, both had struggled with addictions and both turned back to Christianity to help deal with those demons. Apparently as Glen slipped into dementia, he still retained the musical ability so that if a song started playing, he could pick along with it even when he could barely communicate.

Posted by: whig at August 20, 2026 12:08 PM (E4rtv)

221 Bud Selig almost single-handedly ruined MLB. It was astonishing to watch.

Posted by: ... at August 20, 2026 12:08 PM (/1cu1)

222 My GF and I went to a EDM concert. She told me she wanted to go home when the lead act hadn't started yet at 2AM...

I guess the problem is we weren't hitting the coke or X.

Posted by: 18-1 at August 20, 2026 12:08 PM (sKqQm)

223 I suspect the heavy drug use at EDM is a major factor in that ....
Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 20, 2026 12:07 PM (iFTx/)

The pounding bass.

Posted by: Reforger at August 20, 2026 12:09 PM (nATBB)

224 Bud Selig almost single-handedly ruined MLB. It was astonishing to watch.
Posted by: ... at August 20, 2026 12:08 PM (/1cu1)

It's always entertaining to me how those that NEVER boiled a mouthpiece become the supreme leader of sports leagues........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 12:09 PM (ccf/V)

225 Player greed will kill MLB next year"

Fan/kings/every gambling app says what?

Posted by: man at August 20, 2026 12:09 PM (cGjQu)

226 210 I have now finished my last radiation treatment. In my discharge instructions, the nurse informed me that my wang-al area will remain sensitive to sun and wind for a year so I have to cancel the greenhouse wind tunnel nude marathon training.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 20, 2026 12:06 PM (ExV1e)

Congrats on finishing this treatment!!!! I hope and pray it was successful and your follow-up scans are clear.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 20, 2026 12:09 PM (N39Ws)

227 Does anyone like college or pro football

Posted by: Don Black at August 20, 2026 12:10 PM (ZxPkt)

228 204. Truth. You'll get some action, but you're likely to end up recovering from something else in addition to alcohol and drugs.

Posted by: sifty boones at August 20, 2026 12:10 PM (KSNiI)

229 Baseball ain't going anywhere.

Every sport has become somewhat of a money laundering operation.

MLB is king, with the NFL pushing a close 1a.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 12:10 PM (ccf/V)

230 I did the club scene in my late teens-early 20s in Waikiki during the late 80s. The thought of clubbing now...no.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 12:05 PM (w65YX)
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I realized I was too old to be "clubbing" when i was about 25.

Posted by: ballistic at August 20, 2026 12:10 PM (oqH4h)

231 Comedian Jeff Stilson had a bit where he talked about athletes thanking God, though you never heard a player say, "Yeah we had the game won, until Jesus made me fumble."

Posted by: Any better, I'd be twins at August 20, 2026 12:10 PM (2CeDH)

232 It's always entertaining to me how those that NEVER boiled a mouthpiece become the supreme leader of sports leagues........
Posted by: Sponge
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Golden Rule, he who hath the Gold, makes the rules.

Posted by: whig at August 20, 2026 12:10 PM (E4rtv)

233 Dakota Johnson is Hollywood “Royalty”:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakota_Johnson

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 20, 2026 12:11 PM (ZVgZ4)

234 Anyone who knows me knows that I believed there were only two seasons — Baseball and Winter. Opening Day was a personal Holiday. I even had partial Season Tickets for a few years. I got to attend the very first World Series game played at the old Ballpark In Arlington. My Memories feed on FB during the 2023 Playoffs and World Series left me melancholy, as it was full of my Rangers post-season posts and pictures from 2010, 2011, and 2015.

Then a political movement based on lies was allowed to invade the playing field. Then to add insult to injury, Baseball decided to make rules changes that make it more akin to sandlot softball. The final nail was sports betting.

I haven't been to a game — or even watched a full one — in seven years. I caught a few frames of the 2023 Playoffs and the first four games of the Series, but I soon turned the channel (or turned on my Xbox.) I did watch most of the final game, and when the Rangers won it all, the best I could muster was good for them. I no longer had any connection to the team. I just don't care anymore.

Posted by: goozer at August 20, 2026 12:11 PM (eTh1u)

235 I have now finished my last radiation treatment. In my discharge instructions, the nurse informed me that my wang-al area will remain sensitive to sun and wind for a year so I have to cancel the greenhouse wind tunnel nude marathon training.

So no taint sun bathing for you...however will you manage?

Posted by: 18-1 at August 20, 2026 12:11 PM (sKqQm)

236 I have now finished my last radiation treatment. In my discharge instructions, the nurse informed me that my wang-al area will remain sensitive to sun and wind for a year so I have to cancel the greenhouse wind tunnel nude marathon training.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 20, 2026 12:06 PM (ExV1e)
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lol

Prayers up for a successful recovery.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 12:11 PM (w65YX)

237 210
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 20, 2026 12:06 PM (ExV1e)

And I hope your radiation oncologist wasn't as loopy as mine was. See the comments above about older women going clubbing? My radiation oncologist is/was a cougar. Her clothing screamed it. All she was missing was the big red pumps.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 20, 2026 12:11 PM (N39Ws)

238 >>so I have to cancel the greenhouse wind tunnel nude marathon training.

LOL. And congrats!

Posted by: Nazdar at August 20, 2026 12:11 PM (NcvvS)

239 How long has it been since any professional sport league was a respected institution?"

Ever?
Posted by: man
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Say it ain't so Joe...

Posted by: Kid who says 'Say it ain't so Joe' at August 20, 2026 12:11 PM (XeU6L)

240 209 The best way to meet cougars is to pop into a few AA, Narc-Anon, and Al-Anon meetings a week."

I don't want to meet cougars, especially ones that may be irritable because of giving up booze. I have enough energy depletion from dealing with a highly strung five lb kitten.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 20, 2026 12:11 PM (6jy2V)

241 Just finished a 3 1/2 mile walk in 73% humidity. Sweating like a pig.

Yes, you are.

Posted by: Unknown Woman at August 20, 2026 12:12 PM (VnVVA)

242 Minority opinion, but I find the NFL as entertaining as ever. Its politics are dumb, but the athletes are as good as ever, the game is fast and exciting. Sure, it's become a passing league because they protect QBs, but I'm not sure I find that less appealing than 3 yards and a cloud of dust. The one thing they really might have to adjust is the field goal kicking. 50 years ago a 50 yarder was impressive. Now it's routine. Teams don't have to worry about getting inside the others' 30 yard line anymore, and watching a game of long field goals is sometimes a yawner.

MLB is just boring, despite the pitch clock. NBA and NHL seasons are too long and now everyone makes the playoffs almost.

I know NFL players by far the most. I used to know everyone in the NHL and what was going on. Now, I could barely name a few of the Bruins players, and I'm from Boston.

Posted by: Lex at August 20, 2026 12:12 PM (+ScOG)

243 Owner greed in moving every game to subscription TV has reduced the casual fan base. Ticket prices are insane

Player greed will kill MLB next year. They will strike to fight revenue sharing or even a salary cap.

Posted by: Ted Torgerson at August 20, 2026 12:07 PM (wGerL)

Agreed. Half the time I turn on the TV to watch baseball, the game is somewhere else. I just don't bother!

And yes, next year is going to hurt baseball very badly unless they quickly get much smarter than they have demonstrated!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 20, 2026 12:12 PM (k5CNB)

244 Every sport has become somewhat of a money laundering operation"

This. The entire pro sports business model has completely shifted. "Fans" are irrelevant.

Posted by: man at August 20, 2026 12:12 PM (cGjQu)

245 OT but isn't it frustrating when you're on the shitter and you feel done and just as you've finished wiping out of nowhere you drop another enormous load? Like where the fuck was it hiding?

Posted by: Robert at August 20, 2026 12:12 PM (dpXJq)

246 I understand from a friend that loitering in the area of a Lane Bryant store can pay big dividends.

Posted by: Count de Monet at August 20, 2026 12:12 PM (wVcYX)

247 Yeah, I'm going to have to pass on that.

I did the club scene in my late teens-early 20s in Waikiki during the late 80s. The thought of clubbing now...no.
It's sad that "mature" women try to hold on to something they no longer have: youth
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 12:05 PM (w65YX)

I was splitting firewood a couple of years ago and I caught a chunk that bounced back and split my eyebrow. I sent a picture out to some friends with the caption that the mosh pit was a bit rough.
One of the ladies I sent it out to did the Nelson Muntz Haha at me and told me she forbade me to go to that band, they always have injuries in the pit at their shows.

Posted by: Kindltot at August 20, 2026 12:13 PM (rbvCR)

248 NOODlum.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 20, 2026 12:13 PM (ccf/V)

249 227 Does anyone like college or pro football
Posted by: Don Black at August 20, 2026 12:10 PM (ZxPkt)

I've enjoyed college football, but the huge payouts to student players is ridiculous. The transfer portal sucks too. As this impending trainwreck steams on, I'll be watching less and less.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 20, 2026 12:13 PM (N39Ws)

250 Nood. Talarico.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 20, 2026 12:13 PM (ExV1e)

251 Any NFL franchise in Europe will fail for the simple reason that, there is no indigenous pipeline of players that would be able to fill a football roster.

I don't think Europeans would get behind a team of foreigners.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 20, 2026 12:14 PM (XV/Pl)

252 Congrats used to

Posted by: ... at August 20, 2026 12:14 PM (/1cu1)

253 Just finished a 3 1/2 mile walk in 73% humidity. "

Usual am is 4 miles in about 50 to 55 minutes. Very sweaty. (Greater Houston Co Prosperity Sphere)

Posted by: man at August 20, 2026 12:16 PM (cGjQu)

254 240
I don't want to meet cougars, especially ones that may be irritable because of giving up booze. I have enough energy depletion from dealing with a highly strung five lb kitten.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 20, 2026 12:11 PM (6jy2V)

Nice! Get the kitten a playmate. Less wear and tear on you entertaining them. But probably twice the destruction

.

I have a 7yr old tabby and a 3yr old Maine Coon. Great entertainment and companionship.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 20, 2026 12:16 PM (N39Ws)

255 I’m late to this thread but I have to say (sadly): I’ve loved the NFL since I was in 3rd grade. That’s a long time…. I still watch it but most of the passion and enjoyment is gone. If they expand the league to 40 teams (some international) playing 20 games a season I’ll lose all interest I expect. The quality of the game is already a tiny fraction of what it used to be compared to its peak years (which I’d say were roughly 1975 thru 2010 (give or take a few years on both sides). The NFL was once great; not so much anymore…. Sad trombone

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 20, 2026 12:16 PM (rasGT)

256 225 Player greed will kill MLB next year"

Fan/kings/every gambling app says what?
Posted by: man

All of those gamblers assume the game is 'honest', otherwise why bet in a rigged game. When the inevitable string of fixing sports matches, insider betting, and other wretched examples surface, then the golden goose is cooked.

Ordinary people are already priced out of most major live sporting events and yet being asked to pay for the palaces for wealthy athletes and club owners to make even more money.

Like most things, it will continue for awhile on sheer momentum but it is no longer a unifying factor in American life and whatever nobility that these sportsball players, owners, and media claimed has been pissed away. All about the Benjamins is now even destroying college football and basketball as we speak.

Posted by: whig at August 20, 2026 12:17 PM (E4rtv)

257 Yes, the MLB is dying too. I used to love it as a kid. The expansion ruined all the legendary rivalries.

You used to be able to turn on the TV and catch a game on WGN. Now it's all over the place, some games free and some not, so to heck with it.

Posted by: Random PJ at August 20, 2026 12:23 PM (+jscL)

258 167 Let's try this again:

The only ep of Miami Vice I ever watched had G. Gordon Liddy as a guest star. And featured a pile of human ears.
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Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:50 AM (77rzZ)

Ah, yes — good ol' William "Captain Real Estate" Maynard. That was his second appearance in the show.

Miami Vice was the show of the 80's — at least for the first three seasons. The fourth season not only jumped the shark starting with "The Big Thaw", but it shoved a rocket up its ass and went into orbit with "Missing Hours". It went from Must See TV to lets see what else is on. I didn't see the last half of Season 4 and all of Season 5 (except the final episode) until years later in reruns.

Posted by: goozer at August 20, 2026 12:27 PM (eTh1u)

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