Helene Elliott
@puckgirl05.bsky.social
Spent 47 years as a sportswriter. Now, writing occasionally on Substack while I figure out what's next.
A two-show day. Both outstanding.
November 27, 2025 at 3:22 AM
A two-show day. Both outstanding.
Jonathan Groff danced on the table where I was sitting. The man is an incredible performer.
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Jonathan Groff danced on the table where I was sitting. The man is an incredible performer.
Fabulous production with full chorus in gorgeous venue. Photo is of Raul Esparza, who was his usual amazing self.
November 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Fabulous production with full chorus in gorgeous venue. Photo is of Raul Esparza, who was his usual amazing self.
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“Three-peat,” says Dodgers manager Dave Roberts at team celebration. Says he got permission from Pat Riley to use it.
November 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
“Three-peat,” says Dodgers manager Dave Roberts at team celebration. Says he got permission from Pat Riley to use it.
Can’t they make it best of nine or best of 11? I want more of this World Series: open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...
These Dodgers became more than just the best team that money could buy
Critics claimed the Dodgers were ruining baseball by signing so many high-priced stars. Instead, the Dodgers treated fans to a nailbitingly dramatic World Series capped by a late comeback in Game 7.
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November 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Can’t they make it best of nine or best of 11? I want more of this World Series: open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...
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October beach view.
October 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
October beach view.
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Two longtime Los Angeles athletes announced their imminent retirement. Clayton Kershaw and Anze Kopitar will be missed: open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...
It's the end of an era for L.A. sports fans
The imminent retirement of Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and Kings center Anze Kopitar, each a two-time champion and future Hall of Famer, means that two titans will vanish from our midst.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Two longtime Los Angeles athletes announced their imminent retirement. Clayton Kershaw and Anze Kopitar will be missed: open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...
Two longtime Los Angeles athletes announced their imminent retirement. Clayton Kershaw and Anze Kopitar will be missed: open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...
It's the end of an era for L.A. sports fans
The imminent retirement of Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and Kings center Anze Kopitar, each a two-time champion and future Hall of Famer, means that two titans will vanish from our midst.
open.substack.com
September 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Two longtime Los Angeles athletes announced their imminent retirement. Clayton Kershaw and Anze Kopitar will be missed: open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...
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My childhood sports idols are passing.... open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...
A kick save and a beauty by Giacomin
The death of former New York Rangers goaltender Ed Giacomin, immortalized on Marv Albert's broadcasts, hit me hard. It took away another of my childhood sports heroes, a group that's fast dwindling.
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September 15, 2025 at 10:21 PM
My childhood sports idols are passing.... open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...
My childhood sports idols are passing.... open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...
A kick save and a beauty by Giacomin
The death of former New York Rangers goaltender Ed Giacomin, immortalized on Marv Albert's broadcasts, hit me hard. It took away another of my childhood sports heroes, a group that's fast dwindling.
open.substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 10:21 PM
My childhood sports idols are passing.... open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...
His book, “The Game,” remains a classic.
Ken Dryden has died.
A Hockey Hall of Famer with the Montreal Canadiens, he won six Stanley Cups, the Conn Smythe, Calder and five Vezinas.
A best-selling author, he also served in Parliament from 2004 to 2011.
A Hockey Hall of Famer with the Montreal Canadiens, he won six Stanley Cups, the Conn Smythe, Calder and five Vezinas.
A best-selling author, he also served in Parliament from 2004 to 2011.
September 6, 2025 at 6:19 AM
His book, “The Game,” remains a classic.
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I thought I'd seen it all in sports. Then, I saw dildo-tossing at WNBA games: open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...
August 9, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I thought I'd seen it all in sports. Then, I saw dildo-tossing at WNBA games: open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...
I thought I'd seen it all in sports. Then, I saw dildo-tossing at WNBA games: open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...
August 9, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I thought I'd seen it all in sports. Then, I saw dildo-tossing at WNBA games: open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...
Happy 10th anniversary to Hamilton! Saw it recently in New York for the second time. Appreciated it so much more the second time around.
August 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Happy 10th anniversary to Hamilton! Saw it recently in New York for the second time. Appreciated it so much more the second time around.