NFL News: Terry Pegula said the Bills are going forward with looking at ideas about a new stadium. The lease on The Ralph goes through 2022, and there's hints they may move downtown. It's hard to tell if DeMarco Murray is happy to be in Tennessee or happy to be
Month: June 2016
Bill Simmons’ New Show Isn’t Very Good Because Bill Simmons Isn’t Very Good
A long time ago, I enjoyed reading Bill Simmons’ writing. Some of you out there may have enjoyed reading it as well.His was a new, different voice that particularly resonated with people like me because he and I are only two years apart. Growing up as privileged white kids in
Balls of Steel’s AFL Beat – Round 13
Ok, so since there are only 6 games this weekend, that means I should be able to get the AFL posted at the regular time, right? Well.... Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! We do our best around here, that's all I can say. Let's get right to the action! This
Your “Oh Well; When Do Euro Knockouts Start?” Wednesday Open Thread
NFL Reportings: Pete Carroll once again says Russell Wilson is really, really, really dialled in. Usually when a coach is that effuse, I'm going to drop said player from my fantasy roster. Keeping Jim Caldwell was an "easy decision", according to Lions new GM Bob Quinn. "Finding" Jim Caldwell proved a
Euro 2016 DFO Field Report: Part Ménage a Trois
Our intrepid reporter is back and he was lucky enough to attend today's awesome game between Iceland and Austria. Take it away, Litre_cola! [gview file="https://www.doorfliesopen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Dispatch-3-Sson-you-have-grown-up-so-fast.pdf"] Hey, we're working on that credential for you! It's.... coming.
The Wins of Winter (Part 2)
Your Group E and Group F Matchday 3 Preview– Wednesday Morning Open Thread
Your “It’s Tuesday; What Now, Cleveland?” Open Thread
Title chosen because Big Daddy Drew has an excellent Funbag! response to a question about how Cleveland can avoid becoming Boston. NFL News: Joe Flacco says the hardest part of his ACL recovery is the mental aspect. That doesn't sound like a elite quarterback talking. Marquise Goodwin of the Bills has Olympic
CrimeBeat!: Requiem for a Lightweight Edition
It's 4 pm on an offseason Tuesday. Do you know where your tangentially-NFL-related crime stories are? THEY ARE RIGHT FUCKING HERE! LET YOUR CELEBRATIONS AND MERRY-MAKING COMMENCE! Once again, I find myself compelled to apologize to you, gentle reader, because you come to this site for The Funny, or at least the
Euro 2016 DFO Field Report: Part Deux
Our man on the scene is kicking ass and taking names (no he's not Russian or English, why do you ask? ) and he's back with another ON THE SPOT REPORT. Take it away, Litre_cola! [gview file="https://www.doorfliesopen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Dispatch-2-The-Red-Curtains.pdf"] Awesome job! Man, I wish I was there. BTW, I know I owe you guys an
Your Group C and Group D Matchday 3 Preview– Tuesday Morning Open Thread
Your “It’s All the 2004 Red Sox’s Fault” Monday Open Thread
NFL Notes: Vince Wilfork is talking about sticking around another couple of years. Good. John Fox violated the Ten Commandments & told a giant lie about Jay Cutler. Today's Acela Excreta was another guest column. God - I hope it's better than last week: School’s out for summer. Ugh. We covered that. Excellent