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
Month: June 2016
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
CFL Beat: Welcome to Canada!
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
Euro 2016 Preview – España
What do people think of when they think of Spain? There is a reason I put all those pictures in that order. After all that delicious food, you're going to need a siesta. Spain is the land of my ancestors. Many of you know I was born in México but many of
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
Euro 2016 Preview – England
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.