Lesser Sports

“Yma o Hyd” – A Wales World Cup Preview

Beerguyrob -
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLXtf1XFczk Does dim llawer o lwyddiant i’w gael yn hanes pêl-droed Cymru. Aeth Cymru i mewn i gêm gymhwyso Cwpan y Byd FIFA am y tro cyntaf yn y 1950au. Ac eithrio rhediad sydd bellach bron yn chwedlonol i rownd yr wyth olaf yng Nghwpan y Byd 1958 (lle collodd y

Better Know a Slave LaboUr Cup Participant – Senegal! (and JV early)

King Hippo -
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My burned-out ass doesn't want to go through all the Prem scheduling - but here is the linky-poo for you to peruse at yer leisure. Let's get to those wacky, "No homo obvs" Senegalese! I mean, before we get into the...not great, Bob!...let's acknowledge that the (Butch) Lions of Teranga have quite

Winding Down from Midday – JV NFL Night Thread

King Hippo -
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By this time, we will be basking in the afterglow of Vols/Dawgs, so you are forgiven for being less-than-fully whelmed at these. Alabama (-13.5) at LSU (7:00, ESPN) Vegas sure thinks that even when Roll Damn Tide ain't that good...they's still really REALLY good.  Death Valley at night will be fun, at

Wumbo Wednesday with Weaselo: Your Marble League Rolldown 2022 Preview!

Senor Weaselo -
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Yeah, I may still be dragging my feet on the Beaties, to the point that the BattleBots 2022 event (World Championship VII) has actually concluded filming! (Air date TBD) But it's also the time of year for the other non-human sport we follow, the Marble League! It's been a busy year

October 2022’s Last Stand (Open Night Thread)

King Hippo -
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Michigan State (+22.5) at Michigan (7:30, ABC) I swear, that's SO MANY games with this betting line.  Speaks to the bad schedule, but at least we get a good numerical coincidence. Kenfucky (+11.5) at Tennessee (7:00, ESPN) Trappiest of trap games since TCU/WVU.  I expect this to be neck and neck wel into

MOAR Saturday Funsies – Early Thread

King Hippo -
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Good morning!  God's in His heaven, MRSA Dreamboat is 3-5.  Let's do some Sabado-ing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLOr7G0ZM4M Leicester and City of Men kick our day off (7:30, USA), and it is worth a viewing.  You can nap later.  Hulk SMASH! the recent "Foxy Footy competence boomlet" - at least, humanity hopes.  USA has the

CFL Beat: Week 21

The Maestro -
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The playoff picture is now finally set! We have one "meaningless" week of football - but I do hope all the same that it's mildly entertaining. Not too much on the news this week, but expect to see a few more notes once the regular season officially concludes and we