Michael V. Saad
@rolemodel83.bsky.social
Proud Alumnus of The Ohio State University #GoBucks / Loyal supporter of United States Soccer #WeCameToSing / #Crew96 / College Basketball diehard / #MLS Fan of the League / 🍺🥃
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CONCACAF sickos: "I recognize all those flags!"
February 9, 2026 at 1:35 AM
CONCACAF sickos: "I recognize all those flags!"
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College hoops rocks because you really never know what a random night will deliver.
Portland just upset sixth-ranked Gonzaga 87-80 to beat the Bulldogs for the first time in 12 years. Portland's biggest win EVER. 22.5-point underdogs. Upset of the year? Portland ranks 345th in experience at KenPom!
Portland just upset sixth-ranked Gonzaga 87-80 to beat the Bulldogs for the first time in 12 years. Portland's biggest win EVER. 22.5-point underdogs. Upset of the year? Portland ranks 345th in experience at KenPom!
February 5, 2026 at 5:17 AM
College hoops rocks because you really never know what a random night will deliver.
Portland just upset sixth-ranked Gonzaga 87-80 to beat the Bulldogs for the first time in 12 years. Portland's biggest win EVER. 22.5-point underdogs. Upset of the year? Portland ranks 345th in experience at KenPom!
Portland just upset sixth-ranked Gonzaga 87-80 to beat the Bulldogs for the first time in 12 years. Portland's biggest win EVER. 22.5-point underdogs. Upset of the year? Portland ranks 345th in experience at KenPom!
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Sources: Columbus Crew finalizing a deal to acquire forward Jamal Thiare from Atlanta United. @michaelarace1.bsky.social first reported.
Atlanta will receive $200k GAM + $100k add ons.
Thiare, 32, had six goals in around 1,150 mins last year
Atlanta will receive $200k GAM + $100k add ons.
Thiare, 32, had six goals in around 1,150 mins last year
January 31, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Sources: Columbus Crew finalizing a deal to acquire forward Jamal Thiare from Atlanta United. @michaelarace1.bsky.social first reported.
Atlanta will receive $200k GAM + $100k add ons.
Thiare, 32, had six goals in around 1,150 mins last year
Atlanta will receive $200k GAM + $100k add ons.
Thiare, 32, had six goals in around 1,150 mins last year
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New from me on @us.theguardian.com: sources tell me a host of changes are coming to MLS Season Pass - cuts in Spanish language talent & programming, and about half of the English-language matches will be produced overseas.
Much more right here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Much more right here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS to cut half of Spanish-language broadcast talent on Apple TV, according to sources
The league will send about half its live games to be produced in London, as MLS 360’s Spanish edition will cease production
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:59 PM
New from me on @us.theguardian.com: sources tell me a host of changes are coming to MLS Season Pass - cuts in Spanish language talent & programming, and about half of the English-language matches will be produced overseas.
Much more right here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Much more right here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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"He (Weah) needs to (talk) on the field... it's not his duty to evaluate the price of the tickets."- Pochettino
As tone deaf as it comes from the highest paid Manager in the history of the #USMNT.
As tone deaf as it comes from the highest paid Manager in the history of the #USMNT.
January 29, 2026 at 11:25 PM
"He (Weah) needs to (talk) on the field... it's not his duty to evaluate the price of the tickets."- Pochettino
As tone deaf as it comes from the highest paid Manager in the history of the #USMNT.
As tone deaf as it comes from the highest paid Manager in the history of the #USMNT.
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Confirmed; #Crew96 are finalizing a deal to send forward Jacen Russell-Rowe to Toulouse FC. More in my latest below
*First reported by @tombogert.bsky.social
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
*First reported by @tombogert.bsky.social
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Columbus Crew finalizing deal to send Jacen Russell-Rowe to France
Columbus Crew are finalizing a deal to send forward Jacen Russell-Rowe to France's Toulouse FC, a source has confirmed.
www.dispatch.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Confirmed; #Crew96 are finalizing a deal to send forward Jacen Russell-Rowe to Toulouse FC. More in my latest below
*First reported by @tombogert.bsky.social
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
*First reported by @tombogert.bsky.social
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
@cdadamjardy.bsky.social Checking on Nashville Hoops Showdown ticket availability with about 2 weeks to go...😳
January 30, 2026 at 2:00 AM
@cdadamjardy.bsky.social Checking on Nashville Hoops Showdown ticket availability with about 2 weeks to go...😳
NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND
Arizona 66, BYU 48 with 10 minutes to go.
Really wanted a classic tonight, but we are done here.
Really wanted a classic tonight, but we are done here.
January 27, 2026 at 4:30 AM
NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND
Watching the Penn State at Ohio State basketball game while Louisville-Duke is on ESPN.
a black and white photo of a man scratching his eye .
ALT: a black and white photo of a man scratching his eye .
media.tenor.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Watching the Penn State at Ohio State basketball game while Louisville-Duke is on ESPN.
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Sepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup
Sepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup
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Ex-Fifa boss shows support for boycott calls
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Security concerns over tournament have risen
Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter on Monday suggested he supports fans boycotting World Cup matches in the United States this year due to security concerns.
Blatter gave his support to comments from Swiss anti-corruption lawyer Mark Pieth, who worked with Fifa on potential reforms when Blatter was president, saying fans should stay away from the US for the tournament. Continue reading...
dlvr.it
January 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Sepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup
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People are starting to see the consequences of MAGA abandoning any pretense of principle or virtue
Here's a regular white guy (literally "Chad") not a protester. because, "It seemed pointless, or just a way for people to expiate their sense of guilt." Chad witnessed something shattering. And, that all changed in a moment.
Excellent article!
Excellent article!
January 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM
People are starting to see the consequences of MAGA abandoning any pretense of principle or virtue
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The Timberwolves-Warriors game in Minneapolis has been postponed by the NBA, sources tell ESPN, in wake of a man shot and killed Saturday in a confrontation with federal agents in the city. It's the second shooting there in a week, third this month, involving a federal officer.
January 24, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The Timberwolves-Warriors game in Minneapolis has been postponed by the NBA, sources tell ESPN, in wake of a man shot and killed Saturday in a confrontation with federal agents in the city. It's the second shooting there in a week, third this month, involving a federal officer.
USA 2026 World Cup Home Kit Leaked - Footy Headlines share.google/egMOJpN0oV6E...
USA 2026 World Cup Home Kit Leaked
Update: The Nike USA 2026 World Cup home kit features a space for numbers if it comes with a player name, according to kit insider grhaer9.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:49 AM
USA 2026 World Cup Home Kit Leaked - Footy Headlines share.google/egMOJpN0oV6E...
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@rodger.bsky.social Feel like you'd want to know about the new Horizon League tournament format for this year. One play-in game, five first-round games, one second-round game, two semifinals. Reseeding all the way through. Insanity
January 16, 2026 at 5:54 PM
@rodger.bsky.social Feel like you'd want to know about the new Horizon League tournament format for this year. One play-in game, five first-round games, one second-round game, two semifinals. Reseeding all the way through. Insanity
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To clarify something I posted here earlier:
The #USMNT game vs. Portugal in Atlanta on March 31 is close to sold out, U.S. Soccer says.
The full house will be open at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for both that game and the March 28 game vs. Belgium, which is not sold out yet.
The #USMNT game vs. Portugal in Atlanta on March 31 is close to sold out, U.S. Soccer says.
The full house will be open at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for both that game and the March 28 game vs. Belgium, which is not sold out yet.
January 16, 2026 at 9:34 PM
To clarify something I posted here earlier:
The #USMNT game vs. Portugal in Atlanta on March 31 is close to sold out, U.S. Soccer says.
The full house will be open at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for both that game and the March 28 game vs. Belgium, which is not sold out yet.
The #USMNT game vs. Portugal in Atlanta on March 31 is close to sold out, U.S. Soccer says.
The full house will be open at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for both that game and the March 28 game vs. Belgium, which is not sold out yet.
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Per FIFA, top World Cup ticket requests during latest period are from fans in:
USA
Mexico
Canada
Germany
England
Brazil
Spain
Portugal
Argentina
Colombia
Highest demand:
Colombia v Portugal
Mexico v S Korea
The final
Mexico v South Africa
Round of 32 Toronto
USA
Mexico
Canada
Germany
England
Brazil
Spain
Portugal
Argentina
Colombia
Highest demand:
Colombia v Portugal
Mexico v S Korea
The final
Mexico v South Africa
Round of 32 Toronto
January 14, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Per FIFA, top World Cup ticket requests during latest period are from fans in:
USA
Mexico
Canada
Germany
England
Brazil
Spain
Portugal
Argentina
Colombia
Highest demand:
Colombia v Portugal
Mexico v S Korea
The final
Mexico v South Africa
Round of 32 Toronto
USA
Mexico
Canada
Germany
England
Brazil
Spain
Portugal
Argentina
Colombia
Highest demand:
Colombia v Portugal
Mexico v S Korea
The final
Mexico v South Africa
Round of 32 Toronto
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1909 - Macclesfield are the first non-league team to eliminate the FA Cup holders since Crystal Palace knocked out Wolves in the 1908-09 first round. Fairytale.
January 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
1909 - Macclesfield are the first non-league team to eliminate the FA Cup holders since Crystal Palace knocked out Wolves in the 1908-09 first round. Fairytale.
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Macclesfield beat Crystal Palace in one of greatest-ever FA Cup shocks - ESPN Video
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January 10, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Exclusive: USA 2026 World Cup Home Kit Design Leaked - Footy Headlines share.google/vQuCEwtn8oWP...
Exclusive: USA 2026 World Cup Home Kit Design Leaked
USA's 2026 World Cup home kit will boast an outstanding design inspired by the national flag and two of the team's most liked kits ever.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Exclusive: USA 2026 World Cup Home Kit Design Leaked - Footy Headlines share.google/vQuCEwtn8oWP...
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This NFL game just MLS After Dark'd harder than anything I've ever seen.
January 5, 2026 at 4:35 AM
This NFL game just MLS After Dark'd harder than anything I've ever seen.