Shaker Samman
@shaker.bsky.social
This is unfortunate. Best American Sports Writing 2022, Duke ’17, other things in-between, before, and after.
I’m not saying we should bring back Smirnoff Ice. I would never say we should bring back Smirnoff Ice. But what if we brought back Smirnoff Ice?
January 2, 2026 at 11:04 PM
I’m not saying we should bring back Smirnoff Ice. I would never say we should bring back Smirnoff Ice. But what if we brought back Smirnoff Ice?
Sprinting through the streets of Pasadena screaming “DO YOU KNOW CONNOR FROM @homefield.bsky.social” at every Indiana fan I see
January 2, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Sprinting through the streets of Pasadena screaming “DO YOU KNOW CONNOR FROM @homefield.bsky.social” at every Indiana fan I see
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Indiana fans are now chanting We Want Bama
January 1, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Indiana fans are now chanting We Want Bama
The most cowardly field goal imaginable
January 1, 2026 at 11:26 PM
The most cowardly field goal imaginable
Thinking about the last time Alabama was at the Rose Bowl
January 1, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Thinking about the last time Alabama was at the Rose Bowl
Sun Bowl champions
Listen Duke must be an incredible football team
January 1, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Sun Bowl champions
So when do we talk about last year’s OSU team going on a miracle heater à la UNC in 2022? This looked a lot like a Ryan Day team in a big game in every other season.
January 1, 2026 at 3:51 AM
So when do we talk about last year’s OSU team going on a miracle heater à la UNC in 2022? This looked a lot like a Ryan Day team in a big game in every other season.
Working on my “actually the ACC was the best conference all year” take
January 1, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Working on my “actually the ACC was the best conference all year” take
Nine wins, ACC Champs, Sun Bowl win? Buddy that’s one hell of a season
December 31, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Nine wins, ACC Champs, Sun Bowl win? Buddy that’s one hell of a season
Blessed to see a pair of Michael Jordan’s jeans tonight
December 28, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Blessed to see a pair of Michael Jordan’s jeans tonight
The answer is probably “the offensive line is awful and the secondary is in the ICU” but I do not understand how the Lions became so juiceless.
December 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The answer is probably “the offensive line is awful and the secondary is in the ICU” but I do not understand how the Lions became so juiceless.
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for Dodgers like these (plus others who were on the 40-man but didn't actually play in the majors for LA this year, like Steward Berroa, CJ Alexander, and more), there is one week left in our 2025 season reviews
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December 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
for Dodgers like these (plus others who were on the 40-man but didn't actually play in the majors for LA this year, like Steward Berroa, CJ Alexander, and more), there is one week left in our 2025 season reviews
www.truebluela.com/los-angeles-...
www.truebluela.com/los-angeles-...
And like that, we have our two winners! Here’s the full list:
December 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
And like that, we have our two winners! Here’s the full list:
One of my favorite things about baseball is that anyone who contributes to a winning team, even a little, gets a ring.
15 players threw 6 IP or fewer for the Dodgers this year.
The first two people to name at least five (without looking. no cheating) will get a gift sub to @baseballprospectus.com
15 players threw 6 IP or fewer for the Dodgers this year.
The first two people to name at least five (without looking. no cheating) will get a gift sub to @baseballprospectus.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
One of my favorite things about baseball is that anyone who contributes to a winning team, even a little, gets a ring.
15 players threw 6 IP or fewer for the Dodgers this year.
The first two people to name at least five (without looking. no cheating) will get a gift sub to @baseballprospectus.com
15 players threw 6 IP or fewer for the Dodgers this year.
The first two people to name at least five (without looking. no cheating) will get a gift sub to @baseballprospectus.com
Congrats @baumann.bsky.social
@JonHeyman tweeted
Mike Baumann, veteran righty, signs with Mets
Mike Baumann, veteran righty, signs with Mets
December 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Congrats @baumann.bsky.social
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last effort: I run a baseball site with some of my best, smartest, and most talented friends. we do fun and engaging work all year long, and it's about to get more expensive to read that work as of 1/1. I'd much rather you get in the door as cheap as possible. It also makes for a great gift:
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December 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
last effort: I run a baseball site with some of my best, smartest, and most talented friends. we do fun and engaging work all year long, and it's about to get more expensive to read that work as of 1/1. I'd much rather you get in the door as cheap as possible. It also makes for a great gift:
Whe @theonion.com nails it boy do they nail it
December 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Whe @theonion.com nails it boy do they nail it
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Jesus Christ @lukeoneil47.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Jesus Christ @lukeoneil47.bsky.social
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Terrifying headline if you don’t realize they are sports teams.
December 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Terrifying headline if you don’t realize they are sports teams.
It only costs $12,995 to have the worst four hours of your life, and you have zero competition for the bidding!
December 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
It only costs $12,995 to have the worst four hours of your life, and you have zero competition for the bidding!
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Interested in outlaw country, weed brownies, feuding with billionaires, the early NBA, playing Gin Rummy on a weekday afternoon, and what it feels like to die?
I went to Maui to profile Don Nelson for The Believer!
@thebeliever.net
www.thebeliever.net/island-time/
I went to Maui to profile Don Nelson for The Believer!
@thebeliever.net
www.thebeliever.net/island-time/
Island Time - Believer Magazine
I call Don Nelson from my rental car, which I’ve parked by some food trucks near the Kahului Airport. It rings through, which means I’m welcomed to the island by a sardonic voicemail: “Hey, you’ve rea...
www.thebeliever.net
December 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Interested in outlaw country, weed brownies, feuding with billionaires, the early NBA, playing Gin Rummy on a weekday afternoon, and what it feels like to die?
I went to Maui to profile Don Nelson for The Believer!
@thebeliever.net
www.thebeliever.net/island-time/
I went to Maui to profile Don Nelson for The Believer!
@thebeliever.net
www.thebeliever.net/island-time/
We need more mega-stars doing music for some reason. Gimme Glen Powell in a pop-punk band. I want Josh O’Connor’s Radiohead covers. Show me Emma Stone beatboxing.
Eddie Murphy - Party All the Time (Official Video)
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December 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We need more mega-stars doing music for some reason. Gimme Glen Powell in a pop-punk band. I want Josh O’Connor’s Radiohead covers. Show me Emma Stone beatboxing.