Bottom of the Beer Barrel

As many of you know, I live in St. Louis.  Don’t feel for me, I may have lost the Rams, but I gained from having to root for them.  Anyhoo, the other thing that people associate with St. Louis is beer.  We are the home of Budweiser, even though it’s been

Your “Random Roundup” Friday Open Thread

Look, there's no sports that matter tonight, except for the start of the Copa America. (Sorry #BFIB) Hockey resumes on Saturday in San Jose - 8:00; party at Covalent's! breakfast at Sunrisesunrise's! - and hoops resumes on Sunday. And, honestly, I'm kinda bankrupt on ideas today - intellectually, as well as

Quick Field Notes From Seattle

Photo Credit: BFC (!)

The ladyfriend and I spent a long Memorial Day weekend in Seattle and the broader Olympic Peninsula area.  Yes, we had a lovely time, thank you for asking. The featured image is a view of the city (and Mt. Rainier) from Kerry Park, and I'm open to compliments on my photography. Here's

CFL Beat: Welcome to Canada!

Folks, football season draws near. While September still looms three months into the future, at the end of June, north of the 49th parallel, the Canadian Football League season kicks off in just a few short weeks. While the CFL now plays second fiddle to its American counterpart, its continued

Request Line: Spycraft

EXT. BOCA RATON, FLORIDA - DAY BILL BELICHICK: Grumble grumble have you guys watched the Americans it's pretty good. PETE CARROLL: And have the Rand Corporation track my viewing habits?  No thanks, man. ANDY REID: [looks up from bucket of fried chicken] PETE CARROLL: I do enjoy Mr. Robot, though. JIM CALDWELL: As do I. BILL BELICHICK:

Copa America Centenario Preview – Colombia

Nickname: Los Cafeteros (The Coffee Growers) FIFA World Rank: 4 Coach: José Pekerman. . . tee hee, Peker.  Roster: GOALKEEPERS (3): Cristian Bonilla (Atlético Nacional, COL), David Ospina (Arsenal, ENG), Róbinson Zapata (Santa Fe, COL) DEFENDERS (8): Felipe Aguilar (Atlético Nacional, COL), Santiago Arias (PSV, NED), Farid Díaz (Atlético Nacional, COL), Frank Fabra (Boca

Hard Ride To Nowhere (Chapter 33)

The scene: Key West, Florida. Tourists and passers-by line the street, walking along casually. It's just another quiet afternoon...until the pedestrians begin screaming and scatter in all directions. Seconds later a bright green Prius that has definitely seen better days comes tearing through the intersection, barely missing a vegan hot

Your “Thus Begins Another Shift in the Factory Of Sadness” Thursday Open Thread

Not much on the NFL front today, as emphasized by: "Aaron Rodgers: Tom Brady inspiring my eating habits" I'm sure Olivia Munn thanks him too Mike Florio taking professional shots at Stephen A. Smith If only they could be locked in a windowless room. Brock Osweiler is skipping the Bronco's

Euro 2016 Preview – England

If there's one thing that English football fans know, it's disappointment. The 2014 World Cup was one of the worst outings ever for the national team; a single point in a scoreless draw to Costa Rica and losses to Italy and Uruguay. It was bad. Very, very bad. Frank Lampard and Steven

Copa America Centenario Preview – Group B – Brasil (aka, Brazil Plays Futbol)

This is best read with Matty Moyer's voice in mind.  For reference.... https://www.youtube.com/embed/hc_gFm44BXk Brazil plays soccer. Oh shit...I mean Futbol. Brazilian citizens like soccer. Oh shit...I mean Futbol. Brazil has had a rich tradition in the international soccer (dammit....Futbol!!!!!) world...but not lately as much. Brazil has won 5 World Cup titles (but not since 2002). Brazil

Welcome to UEFA Euros: The Poland Preview

UEFA European Championship—The 30-second Summary The Euros will be hosted this year in France for the fifteenth UEFA European Championship from 10 June through 10 July 2016.  Spain is the current champion, winning their third title in 2012, tying with Germany for the most held and winning back-to-back titles at that.