Bob Baum
@retiredbaumer.bsky.social
Retired after 43 years as AP sports writer (10 Olympics, 3 Super Bowls 1 fabulous World Series). Great memories fading with old age. Studiously avoiding politics (with mixed results) for my mental health.
Pinned
Bob Baum
@retiredbaumer.bsky.social
· Oct 10
Thoughts and prayers Kristi Noem
Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Gotta love this city…
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
Entertainment was definitely more enjoyable than the game
February 9, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Entertainment was definitely more enjoyable than the game
Three greatest words for baseball fans: Pitchers And Catchers …
February 8, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Three greatest words for baseball fans: Pitchers And Catchers …
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Look who is getting fitted for a gold jacket.
@LarryFitzgerald
@ProFootballHOF
@LarryFitzgerald
@ProFootballHOF
February 7, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Look who is getting fitted for a gold jacket.
@LarryFitzgerald
@ProFootballHOF
@LarryFitzgerald
@ProFootballHOF
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Donald Trump:
1. Racist
2. Covering up evidence that he may have sexually abused children
3. Responsible for the murder of US citizens by masked agents of the state (ICE)
4. Openly looting the treasury & taking bribes from foreign leaders
5. Polling at 38% amongst the American people
#DonaldTrump
1. Racist
2. Covering up evidence that he may have sexually abused children
3. Responsible for the murder of US citizens by masked agents of the state (ICE)
4. Openly looting the treasury & taking bribes from foreign leaders
5. Polling at 38% amongst the American people
#DonaldTrump
February 7, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Donald Trump:
1. Racist
2. Covering up evidence that he may have sexually abused children
3. Responsible for the murder of US citizens by masked agents of the state (ICE)
4. Openly looting the treasury & taking bribes from foreign leaders
5. Polling at 38% amongst the American people
#DonaldTrump
1. Racist
2. Covering up evidence that he may have sexually abused children
3. Responsible for the murder of US citizens by masked agents of the state (ICE)
4. Openly looting the treasury & taking bribes from foreign leaders
5. Polling at 38% amongst the American people
#DonaldTrump
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The Washington Wizards trade for Anthony Davis the same day the Washington Post eliminates its sports section. It’s as if the universe is talking to the paper’s leadership.
February 4, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The Washington Wizards trade for Anthony Davis the same day the Washington Post eliminates its sports section. It’s as if the universe is talking to the paper’s leadership.
Loved the 3 Winter Olympics I covered: Nagano, Salt Lake City, Torino. Alpine skiing in locations unbelievably beautiful
February 4, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Loved the 3 Winter Olympics I covered: Nagano, Salt Lake City, Torino. Alpine skiing in locations unbelievably beautiful
One of the worst parts of my retirement is watching the slow death of my profession.
February 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
One of the worst parts of my retirement is watching the slow death of my profession.
It seems the NFL Hall just took a big credibility hit.
January 28, 2026 at 9:40 PM
It seems the NFL Hall just took a big credibility hit.
Several of these NFL hires have me a bit bewildered … but then again I’m not close to this stuff at all anymore (and bewildered is a common state for me)
January 28, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Several of these NFL hires have me a bit bewildered … but then again I’m not close to this stuff at all anymore (and bewildered is a common state for me)
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Bill Belichick will, however, be making the AFC Pro Bowl roster as a quarterback.
January 27, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Bill Belichick will, however, be making the AFC Pro Bowl roster as a quarterback.
I vote for the baseball HOF and I’ve voted for several people I considered assholes.
January 28, 2026 at 5:11 PM
I vote for the baseball HOF and I’ve voted for several people I considered assholes.
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The buck stops here.
January 24, 2026 at 8:49 PM
The buck stops here.
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The Marsh Family makes a parody cover of the great Erma Franklin's song Piece of My Heart. This version addresses the current events unfolding regarding the US threatening the Kingdom of Denmark's territory, Greenland.
January 20, 2026 at 8:56 AM
The Marsh Family makes a parody cover of the great Erma Franklin's song Piece of My Heart. This version addresses the current events unfolding regarding the US threatening the Kingdom of Denmark's territory, Greenland.
If I was still a sports writer, I’d love it if the team I covered drafted Mendoza. Oh those quotes!
January 20, 2026 at 10:06 PM
If I was still a sports writer, I’d love it if the team I covered drafted Mendoza. Oh those quotes!
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In honor of lasting one full year in office, @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom today awarded Donald Trump the California Peace Prize. Please join us in congratulating Daddy’s Little Helper!
January 20, 2026 at 5:38 PM
In honor of lasting one full year in office, @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom today awarded Donald Trump the California Peace Prize. Please join us in congratulating Daddy’s Little Helper!
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In the classiest way possible PM Carney told Trump today to go fuck himself.
January 20, 2026 at 6:09 PM
In the classiest way possible PM Carney told Trump today to go fuck himself.
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Difference between Hitler and Trump is that Hitler wrote his own book.
January 20, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Difference between Hitler and Trump is that Hitler wrote his own book.
The dangerous man in the world is also among the dumbest. A mad wanna be king. If I believed in god, I’d ask him to save us all.
January 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The dangerous man in the world is also among the dumbest. A mad wanna be king. If I believed in god, I’d ask him to save us all.
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"A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
—The Declaration of Independence
—The Declaration of Independence
January 18, 2026 at 9:01 PM
"A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
—The Declaration of Independence
—The Declaration of Independence
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The little girl that gave this to me is now in fourth grade. She comes to see me every morning and has since. She asked me if I had received any letters in it yet since I just put it out. Today I had letters from her and her friend💖
January 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The little girl that gave this to me is now in fourth grade. She comes to see me every morning and has since. She asked me if I had received any letters in it yet since I just put it out. Today I had letters from her and her friend💖
Anyone notice that the orange turd’s go-to ‘defiant’ pose looks just like Mussolini’s did?
January 16, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Anyone notice that the orange turd’s go-to ‘defiant’ pose looks just like Mussolini’s did?
In the 8th grade, I was chosen ‘best personality’ in a vote by the class girls. What a joke that turned out to be. I also won ‘prettiest eyes.’
January 16, 2026 at 4:51 PM
In the 8th grade, I was chosen ‘best personality’ in a vote by the class girls. What a joke that turned out to be. I also won ‘prettiest eyes.’