Farewell to One’s Forties With…SWEDES!

King Hippo - June 17, 2023June 16, 2023

This is the last DFO column I will write before turning 50. In truth, I have never felt older (which is quite logically accurate) - so the actual day will feel like the square root of fuckall (just like 40). Also just like 10 years ago, I will hang around

The DFO Euro 2020 (In 2021!) Preview: Sweden

Beerguyrob - May 20, 2021June 4, 2021

Good morning. As with most authors of these posts, I am stealing the format that has come before me. We’re on the verge of the greatest international sports summer ever! We have: Copa América Euro 2020 CONCACAF Gold Cup Tokyo Olympic Games And it all starts on June 11, 2021 with the

Completing the Lesser Final Four – Sabado Open Thread

King Hippo - July 7, 2018July 7, 2018

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Yes, we got our dream Waffles/Les Frogs matchup. And the peoples rejoiced. Now, it is time for the back-alley abortion side of the bracket. Join us, won't you? It still beats goddamned baseball. England (-115) v. Sweden (+385; draw +220) (10:00 EST, Fox) Merry ole England has Evertonian Keeper Jordan Pickford to

Is this thing done yet? – World Cup Tuesday Open thread

litre_cola - July 3, 2018July 3, 2018

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Photo is of Ottmar-Hitzfeld Stadium in Switzerland 2000 m above sea level. taken from sportskeeda.com This truly has been quite the remarkable World Cup thus far. The thing that is frustrating me the most is the fact that England has to go through Colombia, then the winner of the 1st game

How long is this thing? Wednesday World Cup Open thread.

litre_cola - June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

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Another four games on the slate today with things to play for! By Saturday we will be down to 16 and the fun will begin. The daily blogs have been great, huzzah to all of you who participate. Fuck Pepe forever. Group F 9 am DFO time games Sweden v Mexico at

2018 World Cup Sabado 23 June Open Thread

King Hippo - June 23, 2018June 23, 2018

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Here is some half-arsed analysis from a half-arsed Hippo who is no longer watching Torneo Del Diablo. My cohorts will do better. Me did find nice picture FOAR teh peoples. Group G - Belgium (-300) v. Tunisia (+850; draw +400) (8:00 EST, Fox) Tunisia are liquid shit, but they still almost got

Russia 2018–World Cup Day 5: Navigating Monday

King Hippo - June 18, 2018June 18, 2018

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Dodging work on Monday is especially difícil. FFS, I actually have a conference call scheduled for this afternoon. I for reals have to talk to other carbon-based life forms on the fucking phone, during the World Cup. SIGH. First World problemos. Anyway, above is Tunisian Kenza Fourati, because reasons ok! Group F -

Historical Badasses: Harald Wartooth

Historical Badasses

The Maestro - March 23, 2017March 23, 2017

A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about Peter Freuchen, Danish explorer, author, and political activist; this week, we're featuring one of the men whose legends perhaps inspired Freuchen to be the incredible man he turned out to be. This week's badass may or may not have actually existed,

Your Group E and Group F Matchday 3 Preview– Wednesday Morning Open Thread

Wakezilla - June 22, 2016June 22, 2016

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Good morning! I have Wednesday off and my wife generously bought me a couple of bottles of Hungarian wine to watch the Hungary/Portugal match. Hungary actually makes pretty good wine. They're known more for their dessert wine, but, their regular wine is also quite nice. Now that I know Hungary has