Donovan Aird
@donovanja.bsky.social
🔵 San José State MLIS
🟢 Cal Poly Mustangs ESPN+ PA
🟢 Cal Poly Mustangs ESPN+ PA
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Tried to capture what Lenny Wilkens meant to the Sonics franchise and Seattle more generally when his statue became the first outside Climate Pledge Arena in June. Glad Lenny got to see that fitting tribute before passing away Sunday at age 88. Farewell to a legend. www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...
Hall of Famer Wilkens feted with statue in Seattle
Lenny Wilkens, the legendary former SuperSonics player, coach and executive, was honored as the first person to have a statue unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
www.espn.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Tried to capture what Lenny Wilkens meant to the Sonics franchise and Seattle more generally when his statue became the first outside Climate Pledge Arena in June. Glad Lenny got to see that fitting tribute before passing away Sunday at age 88. Farewell to a legend. www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...
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Lenny Wilkens
My favorite player growing up, then somehow a friend later in life.
His foundation looked after kids who needed a little help.
Classy and kind and kept his Brooklyn accent.
3xHOF…coach of ‘79 Sonics title team.
A great and loving man.
(Photo: Mill Creek Sports)
My favorite player growing up, then somehow a friend later in life.
His foundation looked after kids who needed a little help.
Classy and kind and kept his Brooklyn accent.
3xHOF…coach of ‘79 Sonics title team.
A great and loving man.
(Photo: Mill Creek Sports)
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Lenny Wilkens
My favorite player growing up, then somehow a friend later in life.
His foundation looked after kids who needed a little help.
Classy and kind and kept his Brooklyn accent.
3xHOF…coach of ‘79 Sonics title team.
A great and loving man.
(Photo: Mill Creek Sports)
My favorite player growing up, then somehow a friend later in life.
His foundation looked after kids who needed a little help.
Classy and kind and kept his Brooklyn accent.
3xHOF…coach of ‘79 Sonics title team.
A great and loving man.
(Photo: Mill Creek Sports)
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Former Raiders CB Lester Hayes is among the 52 Seniors candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
Pro Football Hall of Fame names 52 Seniors candidates under consideration for Class of 2026
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the names of 52 Seniors candidates who have advanced to the next round of consideration for the Class of 2026.
www.nbcsports.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Former Raiders CB Lester Hayes is among the 52 Seniors candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
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Giddy Up 🐎
Cal Poly goes 55 yards for the score and leads 15-7
Cal Poly goes 55 yards for the score and leads 15-7
September 28, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Giddy Up 🐎
Cal Poly goes 55 yards for the score and leads 15-7
Cal Poly goes 55 yards for the score and leads 15-7
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PICK 6 CAL POLY‼️
September 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
PICK 6 CAL POLY‼️
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Cal Poly is rolling at San Diego 🤙
August 31, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Cal Poly is rolling at San Diego 🤙
Saw the man himself in Oakland, the banner in L.A., the enshrinement in Canton, and the legacy in Vegas. ⚔️ HBD to #AlDavis! 🎂 From what I understand, he is enjoying his customary cake! 🎉 Really enjoyed this article by P.G.! ✍️ #RaiderNation @aflgodfather.bsky.social @amytrask.bsky.social #RaiderSky 🧥
July 5, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Saw the man himself in Oakland, the banner in L.A., the enshrinement in Canton, and the legacy in Vegas. ⚔️ HBD to #AlDavis! 🎂 From what I understand, he is enjoying his customary cake! 🎉 Really enjoyed this article by P.G.! ✍️ #RaiderNation @aflgodfather.bsky.social @amytrask.bsky.social #RaiderSky 🧥
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"I wish I could search only for open access articles and images on JSTOR!"
If you’ve ever had that thought, good news—it’s possible! Explore a wide range of #openaccess articles, images, multimedia, and research reports, all free of charge here: bit.ly/4kibM4Y
🖼️: Book of Designs. @metmuseum.org
If you’ve ever had that thought, good news—it’s possible! Explore a wide range of #openaccess articles, images, multimedia, and research reports, all free of charge here: bit.ly/4kibM4Y
🖼️: Book of Designs. @metmuseum.org
July 2, 2025 at 11:25 PM
"I wish I could search only for open access articles and images on JSTOR!"
If you’ve ever had that thought, good news—it’s possible! Explore a wide range of #openaccess articles, images, multimedia, and research reports, all free of charge here: bit.ly/4kibM4Y
🖼️: Book of Designs. @metmuseum.org
If you’ve ever had that thought, good news—it’s possible! Explore a wide range of #openaccess articles, images, multimedia, and research reports, all free of charge here: bit.ly/4kibM4Y
🖼️: Book of Designs. @metmuseum.org
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Former Mustang Kobe Sanders Selected 50th by Knicks; Traded to Clippers
https://www.rawchili.com/nba/131164/
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Guard Kobe Sanders became just the second all-time NBA Draft pick in Cal Poly…
https://www.rawchili.com/nba/131164/
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Guard Kobe Sanders became just the second all-time NBA Draft pick in Cal Poly…
Former Mustang Kobe Sanders Selected 50th by Knicks; Traded to Clippers - NBA
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Guard Kobe Sanders became just the second all-time NBA Draft pick in Cal Poly men’s basketball history Thursday evening with the former
www.rawchili.com
June 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Former Mustang Kobe Sanders Selected 50th by Knicks; Traded to Clippers
https://www.rawchili.com/nba/131164/
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Guard Kobe Sanders became just the second all-time NBA Draft pick in Cal Poly…
https://www.rawchili.com/nba/131164/
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Guard Kobe Sanders became just the second all-time NBA Draft pick in Cal Poly…
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Former Cal Poly hooper Kobe Sanders drafted 50th overall in NBA Draft
https://www.rawchili.com/nba/129716/
The NBA draft concluded Thursday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with former Cal Poly…
https://www.rawchili.com/nba/129716/
The NBA draft concluded Thursday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with former Cal Poly…
Former Cal Poly hooper Kobe Sanders drafted 50th overall in NBA Draft - NBA
The NBA draft concluded Thursday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with former Cal Poly men's basketball player Kobe Sanders going to the
www.rawchili.com
June 27, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Former Cal Poly hooper Kobe Sanders drafted 50th overall in NBA Draft
https://www.rawchili.com/nba/129716/
The NBA draft concluded Thursday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with former Cal Poly…
https://www.rawchili.com/nba/129716/
The NBA draft concluded Thursday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with former Cal Poly…
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LA Clippers officially announced that they've acquired the draft rights to Kobe Sanders.
Lawrence Frank: “Kobe is a playmaking wing who is a skilled passer and an effective scorer. He grew up in San Diego and we’re excited to bring him back to Southern California.”
Lawrence Frank: “Kobe is a playmaking wing who is a skilled passer and an effective scorer. He grew up in San Diego and we’re excited to bring him back to Southern California.”
June 27, 2025 at 3:13 AM
LA Clippers officially announced that they've acquired the draft rights to Kobe Sanders.
Lawrence Frank: “Kobe is a playmaking wing who is a skilled passer and an effective scorer. He grew up in San Diego and we’re excited to bring him back to Southern California.”
Lawrence Frank: “Kobe is a playmaking wing who is a skilled passer and an effective scorer. He grew up in San Diego and we’re excited to bring him back to Southern California.”
Best article I’ve read in a minute. Hardly knew any of this. Great ABA, @sjsuathletics.bsky.social & lots more history! #SJSU #AllSpartans @calstate.bsky.social #PacersWin 🏆 @nba.com ⬇️
Darnell Hillman remains important part of Indiana #Pacers rich history. “Dr. Dunk” was the first #NBA slam dunk champion in 1977, won back-to-back ABA titles, could kick a backboard, had the ABA’s greatest afro, played with Coach K & much more. #NBAFinals bit.ly/4l6J3kC
‘Dr. Dunk’ Darnell Hillman remains important part of Indiana Pacers’ rich history
INDIANAPOLIS – Former ABA and NBA forward Darnell Hillman proudly donned a fresh 2025 NBA Finals cap and a vintage long-sleeve shirt, both with the Indiana Pace…
bit.ly
June 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Best article I’ve read in a minute. Hardly knew any of this. Great ABA, @sjsuathletics.bsky.social & lots more history! #SJSU #AllSpartans @calstate.bsky.social #PacersWin 🏆 @nba.com ⬇️
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The Pacers would be the first champions in NBA history that weren't either a top-3 seed or the defending champs.
Easily the most unlikely winners ever if they pull it off.
Easily the most unlikely winners ever if they pull it off.
June 12, 2025 at 3:14 AM
The Pacers would be the first champions in NBA history that weren't either a top-3 seed or the defending champs.
Easily the most unlikely winners ever if they pull it off.
Easily the most unlikely winners ever if they pull it off.
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NBA teams were 0-121 when down by 7 or more points in the final 3 minutes of regulation in the NBA Finals over the last 28 postseasons.
They are now 1-121.
They are now 1-121.
June 6, 2025 at 3:57 AM
NBA teams were 0-121 when down by 7 or more points in the final 3 minutes of regulation in the NBA Finals over the last 28 postseasons.
They are now 1-121.
They are now 1-121.
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Column: On the Sonics ... and the Thunder. Not the Sonics/Thunder! And Seattle's persistent passion to get a team back and continue its NBA story www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Column | In Seattle, the Thunder’s success reopens wounds never fully healed
Seventeen years after the Sonics left town, Oklahoma City’s run to the NBA Finals feels to fans like “they’re making you watch your ex get married.”
www.washingtonpost.com
June 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Column: On the Sonics ... and the Thunder. Not the Sonics/Thunder! And Seattle's persistent passion to get a team back and continue its NBA story www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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Good piece here by @jerrybrewer of the @WashingtonPost in advance of the #NBAFinals
Thunder’s NBA Finals run reopens old wounds for Seattle SuperSonics fans
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Thunder’s NBA Finals run reopens old wounds for Seattle SuperSonics fans
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com
June 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Good piece here by @jerrybrewer of the @WashingtonPost in advance of the #NBAFinals
Thunder’s NBA Finals run reopens old wounds for Seattle SuperSonics fans
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Thunder’s NBA Finals run reopens old wounds for Seattle SuperSonics fans
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
This would be a terrible loss of an incredible resource for the history of our state. The CDNC provides immense value to California: ischoolsjsu.libguides.com/CDNCguide 🙏 Please fund our CDNC, @carbajal.house.gov @repraulruizmd.bsky.social @mikelevin.org @katieporteroc.bsky.social @bera.house.gov 🧵
April 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This would be a terrible loss of an incredible resource for the history of our state. The CDNC provides immense value to California: ischoolsjsu.libguides.com/CDNCguide 🙏 Please fund our CDNC, @carbajal.house.gov @repraulruizmd.bsky.social @mikelevin.org @katieporteroc.bsky.social @bera.house.gov 🧵
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Elijah Ponder is a DE prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored a 9.70 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 62 out of 2012 DE from 1987 to 2025.
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March 31, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Elijah Ponder is a DE prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored a 9.70 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 62 out of 2012 DE from 1987 to 2025.
ras.football/ras-informat...
ras.football/ras-informat...
@craighorlbeck.bsky.social EXCELLENT Rewatchables for “Blue Chips”. 👏 In the trailer, there seem to be a few deleted scenes, including Nolte & Cousy in the Univ. President’s office. Wonder if they are on the physical media copy? Loved this ep. The time is right for an updated version of the story! 👍
March 31, 2025 at 1:53 AM
@craighorlbeck.bsky.social EXCELLENT Rewatchables for “Blue Chips”. 👏 In the trailer, there seem to be a few deleted scenes, including Nolte & Cousy in the Univ. President’s office. Wonder if they are on the physical media copy? Loved this ep. The time is right for an updated version of the story! 👍
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The Indianapolis Colts are set to host Cal Poly edge defender Elijah Ponder for an official pre-draft 30 visit.
Colts to Host Freak Athlete Pass Rusher for 30 Visit
The Indianapolis Colts are set to host Cal Poly edge defender Elijah Ponder for an official pre-draft 30 visit.
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March 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The Indianapolis Colts are set to host Cal Poly edge defender Elijah Ponder for an official pre-draft 30 visit.
Huge thank you 🙏 to @the-ringer.bsky.social / @ringernba.bsky.social for resharing in full the superb ‘SONIC BOOM’ ❇️ podcast series with @jordanritterconn.bsky.social! Check it out under ‘Book of Basketball 2.0’ feed 📌 @seattlenbafans.com @bringbackoursonics.bsky.social @seattlesonics.bsky.social 👏🏀
March 19, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Huge thank you 🙏 to @the-ringer.bsky.social / @ringernba.bsky.social for resharing in full the superb ‘SONIC BOOM’ ❇️ podcast series with @jordanritterconn.bsky.social! Check it out under ‘Book of Basketball 2.0’ feed 📌 @seattlenbafans.com @bringbackoursonics.bsky.social @seattlesonics.bsky.social 👏🏀
No one in the sports space is blending sincere fact-finding, FUN, research, perspective, and creativity into shows to the consistent extent @pablotorrefindsout.bsky.social is. Actual reporting + art = a rare fusion of journalistic podcasting in this landscape! 💯 “Waiting my turn to be a ghost.” 🍫🎤🥲⬇️
The conspiracy about Wilt’s 100-point game is insanely popular.
But there are real questions that deserve real answers.
So we produced a historical, docu-style investigation — unearthing new tapes and evidence — that feels very relevant to our Internet-brained present: youtu.be/CfqRx8cA7b4?...
But there are real questions that deserve real answers.
So we produced a historical, docu-style investigation — unearthing new tapes and evidence — that feels very relevant to our Internet-brained present: youtu.be/CfqRx8cA7b4?...
Wilt Chamberlain's 100-Point Game: The Truth, the Tapes and the Legends Who Were Really There | PTFO
YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
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March 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
No one in the sports space is blending sincere fact-finding, FUN, research, perspective, and creativity into shows to the consistent extent @pablotorrefindsout.bsky.social is. Actual reporting + art = a rare fusion of journalistic podcasting in this landscape! 💯 “Waiting my turn to be a ghost.” 🍫🎤🥲⬇️
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The last time NBA All-Star Weekend was in the Bay was in 2000. And 25 years after Vince Carter made his historic appearance in the dunk contest, @thompsonscribe.bsky.social and I look back at that evening, when basketball melded with art, in @theathletic.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
'I wanted to go out there and give you a show': Vince Carter's 2000 NBA dunk contest masterpiece
www.nytimes.com
February 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The last time NBA All-Star Weekend was in the Bay was in 2000. And 25 years after Vince Carter made his historic appearance in the dunk contest, @thompsonscribe.bsky.social and I look back at that evening, when basketball melded with art, in @theathletic.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
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Went on @pablo.show to discuss the TikTok ban and my general discomfort with the reality that so much of news—and how society feels about many things!—is determined not by facts, but an algorithm.
Full pod: t.co/XuahklfkIt
Full pod: t.co/XuahklfkIt
January 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Went on @pablo.show to discuss the TikTok ban and my general discomfort with the reality that so much of news—and how society feels about many things!—is determined not by facts, but an algorithm.
Full pod: t.co/XuahklfkIt
Full pod: t.co/XuahklfkIt
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Breaking: Pete Carroll and the Raiders have reached an agreement on a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option to make him the team's head coach, sources tell Adam Schefter.
January 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Breaking: Pete Carroll and the Raiders have reached an agreement on a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option to make him the team's head coach, sources tell Adam Schefter.