Ben Krimmel
@benkrimmel.bsky.social
Freelance writer and editor from Baltimore who lives in New York. Writes NY sports for SNY and D.C. sports for 106.7 The Fan/Team 980.
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If you’re confused why people are aligning themselves with less than savory organizations/individuals/corporations/nations/heads of state, realize Clay Davis isn’t an exception but the rule for lots of folks:
December 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
If you’re confused why people are aligning themselves with less than savory organizations/individuals/corporations/nations/heads of state, realize Clay Davis isn’t an exception but the rule for lots of folks:
"These are extraordinary times. The rise of people like Donald Trump and Boris Johnson to power. Leaders using fear as a weapon to divide, to gin up hate, and to exploit the troubles they have created to enrich those around them."
Me... 5 years ago. Welp, some things haven't changed:
Me... 5 years ago. Welp, some things haven't changed:
The world is sick, so I'm leaving America because Liverpool makes me feel alive
As the planet is plagued by a variety of existential problems, Liverpool Football Club is my salvation.
www.liverpool.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
"These are extraordinary times. The rise of people like Donald Trump and Boris Johnson to power. Leaders using fear as a weapon to divide, to gin up hate, and to exploit the troubles they have created to enrich those around them."
Me... 5 years ago. Welp, some things haven't changed:
Me... 5 years ago. Welp, some things haven't changed:
The thing about the College Football Playoff committee is that inconvenient losses - Notre Dame at Miami and Alabama at FSU (by 14!) - don’t matter if they don’t fit with their vibes. All criteria is ex post facto to the vibes.
December 3, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The thing about the College Football Playoff committee is that inconvenient losses - Notre Dame at Miami and Alabama at FSU (by 14!) - don’t matter if they don’t fit with their vibes. All criteria is ex post facto to the vibes.
The 12-team CFB playoff means arguing about 9 teams with flawed resumes for 7 spots: 1) Ohio State, 2) Indiana, 3) Georgia, 4) Oregon, 5) Texas Tech
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6) Ole Miss, 7) A&M, 8) Miami, 9) Notre Dame, 10) OU, 11) Alabama, 12) BYU, 13) Vandy, 14) Texas
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6) Ole Miss, 7) A&M, 8) Miami, 9) Notre Dame, 10) OU, 11) Alabama, 12) BYU, 13) Vandy, 14) Texas
December 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The 12-team CFB playoff means arguing about 9 teams with flawed resumes for 7 spots: 1) Ohio State, 2) Indiana, 3) Georgia, 4) Oregon, 5) Texas Tech
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6) Ole Miss, 7) A&M, 8) Miami, 9) Notre Dame, 10) OU, 11) Alabama, 12) BYU, 13) Vandy, 14) Texas
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6) Ole Miss, 7) A&M, 8) Miami, 9) Notre Dame, 10) OU, 11) Alabama, 12) BYU, 13) Vandy, 14) Texas
Giants rookie Abdul Carter, when asked about his benching after the game, told reporters, "S--t happens." Asked to elaborate, he said, "I ain't gonna get into details, like I said, s--t happens."
Mike Kafka benches Abdul Carter for first quarter of Giants' loss to Patriots: 'That was my decision'
When the Giants' defense took the field on Monday night against the Patriots, Abdul Carter was not there. And the rookie edge rusher remained out for the entire first quarter, his second benching in t...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Giants rookie Abdul Carter, when asked about his benching after the game, told reporters, "S--t happens." Asked to elaborate, he said, "I ain't gonna get into details, like I said, s--t happens."
On the replay, it looks like the hold from Jamie Gillan might not have been perfect? The ball moved a bit as Younghoe Koo is planting his left foot, but... yeah, I have no idea how that could have thrown him off. Never seen that before.
Younghoe Koo completely missed the ball and kicked the turf, Jaxson Dart can't believe it
December 2, 2025 at 2:20 AM
On the replay, it looks like the hold from Jamie Gillan might not have been perfect? The ball moved a bit as Younghoe Koo is planting his left foot, but... yeah, I have no idea how that could have thrown him off. Never seen that before.
That was a hilariously bad interception from Marcus Mariota. The state of quarterback play in the NFL due to injuries is just horrendous. Best thing to do: Add at least one more game, maybe three, to get to a 20-game season by 2030.
December 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM
That was a hilariously bad interception from Marcus Mariota. The state of quarterback play in the NFL due to injuries is just horrendous. Best thing to do: Add at least one more game, maybe three, to get to a 20-game season by 2030.
That’s some goooood stuff, Brutus
top notch mascottin'
November 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
That’s some goooood stuff, Brutus
The second-screen option we need: Mina Kimes - Sun Min Kimes - Mina Kimes' Eagles-obsessed mother-in-law. Let's make it happen!
Sitting next to my Eagles obsessed mother in law and she’s doing and saying stuff that makes this look like child’s play. Like I’m afraid to even post it for fear of someone alerting the authorities.
I love Philadelphia
November 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The second-screen option we need: Mina Kimes - Sun Min Kimes - Mina Kimes' Eagles-obsessed mother-in-law. Let's make it happen!
Iowa Football: Punting is winning!
November 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Iowa Football: Punting is winning!
Having a Christoph Maltz Thanksgiving over here!
November 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Having a Christoph Maltz Thanksgiving over here!
Food ranked.
1. Food I like a lot
2. Food I like a little
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99. Food I don't like!
1. Food I like a lot
2. Food I like a little
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99. Food I don't like!
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Food ranked.
1. Food I like a lot
2. Food I like a little
....
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99. Food I don't like!
1. Food I like a lot
2. Food I like a little
....
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99. Food I don't like!
When it is said and done, Anthony Rendon will get around $953,307 for every game (257) he played for the Angels after signing a seven year contract.
Alden Gonzalez is reporting that the Angels are trying to buy out the remainder of Anthony Rendon’s contract. Rendon is expected to retire, and the team is hoping to defer some money he is owed to help give them financial flexibility. He is owed $38 million for 2026: www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
Source: Angels in talks to buy out Rendon deal
The Angels and Anthony Rendon are in talks about buying out the final year of his seven-year, $245M contract, a source told ESPN. The third baseman is expected to retire.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
When it is said and done, Anthony Rendon will get around $953,307 for every game (257) he played for the Angels after signing a seven year contract.
These seems like a pretty standard survey question to guage the value of partnering with certain brands. I wouldn't read too much into these kind of surveys.
This is a weird as heck Orioles survey
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
These seems like a pretty standard survey question to guage the value of partnering with certain brands. I wouldn't read too much into these kind of surveys.
All this pie talk on here today has me going full Blue Raja:
November 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
All this pie talk on here today has me going full Blue Raja:
A Tuesday before Thanksgiving reminder before your last grocery store trip: Don't forget to get the sauerkraut!
November 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A Tuesday before Thanksgiving reminder before your last grocery store trip: Don't forget to get the sauerkraut!
Everything about this is bad and highlights how much of the internet is just fraud. But even before I could get into the article, written and reported by two humans, I had to scroll past this slop:
November 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Everything about this is bad and highlights how much of the internet is just fraud. But even before I could get into the article, written and reported by two humans, I had to scroll past this slop:
Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka said this after yesterday's loss when asked if he had confidence in DC Shane Bowen: "Yeah, I do. I have a lot of confidence in Shane and his entire staff." sny.tv/articles/gia...
NEWS: The Giants have fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, per source.
Sunday, New York lost its fifth road game this season in which they held a 10+ point lead. Bowen spent the past two seasons leading the Giants’ defense after three years in Tennessee.
Sunday, New York lost its fifth road game this season in which they held a 10+ point lead. Bowen spent the past two seasons leading the Giants’ defense after three years in Tennessee.
November 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka said this after yesterday's loss when asked if he had confidence in DC Shane Bowen: "Yeah, I do. I have a lot of confidence in Shane and his entire staff." sny.tv/articles/gia...
"He's my guy, he's my guy. And, you know what, shit happens," Jets head coach Aaron Glenn on Breece Hall's costly 4th quarter red zone fumble in loss to the Ravens.
Jets back Breece Hall after costly fumble in loss to Ravens: 'He's a damn good player for us'
Breece Hall ripped off 119 yards from scrimmage and came to life in the passing game, but a fourth-quarter fumble inside the Ravens' 5-yard line proved too much to overcome as the Jets fell 23-10 in B...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:27 AM
"He's my guy, he's my guy. And, you know what, shit happens," Jets head coach Aaron Glenn on Breece Hall's costly 4th quarter red zone fumble in loss to the Ravens.
The Giants, up 3 with 2:59 to play in the 4th quarter, went for a 4th-and-goal from the 6. It didn't work. Interim HC Mike Kafka defended the call after the OT loss to the Lions: "Our decision was a correct one. I stand by it."
Mike Kafka defends ‘aggressive’ 4th down call in Giants’ overtime loss to Lions
The Giants had the ball on Detroit's six-yard line with 2:58 to go and a decision to make: Kick a short field goal to go up by six or roll the dice and try and ice the game with a touchdown? Mike Kafk...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:26 AM
The Giants, up 3 with 2:59 to play in the 4th quarter, went for a 4th-and-goal from the 6. It didn't work. Interim HC Mike Kafka defended the call after the OT loss to the Lions: "Our decision was a correct one. I stand by it."
"If football was any good they'd play it in July." - SVP, known hater of football.
In which Scott Van Pelt rants about pumpkin pie and Tim Hasselbeck says pretzel jello is underrated
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 AM
"If football was any good they'd play it in July." - SVP, known hater of football.
I am afraid of Vita Vea the same way I'm afraid of Bears: I am unlikely to encounter one, but if that happens, I am 100 percent going to pee my pants.
November 24, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I am afraid of Vita Vea the same way I'm afraid of Bears: I am unlikely to encounter one, but if that happens, I am 100 percent going to pee my pants.
Bill Kennedy is a delightful NBA character. Sports with a bit of personalty from referees – in ways that doesn't directly impact the game – is great stuff.
November 24, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Bill Kennedy is a delightful NBA character. Sports with a bit of personalty from referees – in ways that doesn't directly impact the game – is great stuff.
This was also top notch production work from the camera guys and the folks in the truck to get that replay. Was an awesome reminder of all these NFL guys are insane athletes.
That rep by Alijah Clark was incredible
November 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
This was also top notch production work from the camera guys and the folks in the truck to get that replay. Was an awesome reminder of all these NFL guys are insane athletes.
Interesting call from the bot to support going up 6 with 2:59 to play.
---> NYG (27) @ DET (24) <---
NYG has 4th & 6 at the DET 6, Q4 02:59
Recommendation (VERY STRONG): 👟🏈 Field goal attempt (+6.5 WP)
Actual play: 👉 (Shotgun) J.Winston pass incomplete short middle to T.Johnson (R.Ya-Sin).
NYG has 4th & 6 at the DET 6, Q4 02:59
Recommendation (VERY STRONG): 👟🏈 Field goal attempt (+6.5 WP)
Actual play: 👉 (Shotgun) J.Winston pass incomplete short middle to T.Johnson (R.Ya-Sin).
November 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Interesting call from the bot to support going up 6 with 2:59 to play.