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dreyesceron.bsky.social
At 9:18, 3rd period of the Finland-Switzerland women's ice hockey QF game, the ice crew came to clean the ice during a pause

What follows is the funniest use of the slo-mo alternate angle tech I've seen them use during these Olympics of one of the crew members falling
February 15, 2026 at 12:14 AM
bratkins27.bsky.social
Casual stuff from Canada today. Onto Switzerland tomorrow.
February 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
bratkins27.bsky.social
Probably should have gone after another bat…
blakemurphy.bsky.social Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 6d
We are off to a great start
February 10, 2026 at 10:16 PM
bratkins27.bsky.social
Just incredible stuff here. Comedy gold.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7d
Trump, in the middle of his latest unhinged Truth Social screed, claims that if Canada makes a trade deal with China, "the first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup."
As everyone knows, the Country of Canada has treated the United States very unfairly for decades. Now, things are turning around for the U.S.A., and FAST! But imagine, Canada is building a massive bridge between Ontario and Michigan. They own both the Canada and the United States side and, of course, built it with virtually no U.S. content. President Barack Hussein Obama stupidly gave them a waiver so they could get around the BUY AMERICAN Act, and not use any American products, including our Steel. Now, the Canadian Government expects me, as President of the United States, to PERMIT them to just “take advantage of America!” What does the United States of America get — Absolutely NOTHING! Ontario won't even put U.S. spirits, beverages, and other alcoholic products, on their shelves, they are absolutely prohibited from doing so and now, on top of everything else, Prime Minister Carney wants to make a deal with China — which will eat Canada alive. We’ll just get the leftovers! I don't think so. The first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup. The Tariffs Canada charges us for our Dairy products have, for many years, been unacceptable, putting our Farmers at great financial risk. I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them, and also, importantly, Canada treats the United States with the Fairness and Respect that we deserve. We will start negotiations, IMMEDIATELY. With all that we have given them, we should own, perhaps, at least one half of this asset. The revenues generated because of the U.S. Market will be astronomical. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
February 10, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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petbugs13.bsky.social
rich old white guy with plate full of cookies pointing at black guy with no cookies and saying to young white construction worker with one cookie: Careful mate... that foreigner wants your cookie!
February 8, 2026 at 5:52 AM
bratkins27.bsky.social
Get up ball!

Thanks for the memories Buck.
sportsnetpr.bsky.social SportsnetPR @sportsnetpr.bsky.social · 10d
Legendary Blue Jays Broadcaster Buck Martinez Announces Retirement

Press Release: www.rogerssportsandmedia.com/the-latest/l...
It’s hard to believe I came to Toronto in a trade in May of 1981, thinking that would be the end of a very good career. Little did I know that I still would be associated with the Blue Jays through the 2025 season. What a glorious season it was. It was a joy and an honour to be involved in each and every game through Game 7 of the World Series. Only one other outcome could have topped the fantastic year. After the World Series, my wife Arlene and I had plenty of time to think about the past and look forward to our future. After many heartfelt conversations, we both decided it was time for me to step out of the booth and enjoy the years ahead. It has been a fantastic journey with Sportsnet, the Blue Jays and the wonderful Blue Jays fans all over the world. Thank you all for embracing me and welcoming my family and me in a way that has made us feel like we are part of yours. I will dearly miss my working partners, the leadership at Rogers, and the Toronto Blue Jays baseball club, all of whom made it so much fun to be at the ballpark talking about the game I’ve loved for my whole life. As to the fans specifically, I will miss the “selfies,” the handshakes and the welcoming smiles. I will never forget any of those, nor the unwavering support and generosity, which has meant more than words can say. I look forward to continuing to root for the Blue Jays along with you, and you’ll always be in my heart. My sincere appreciation to all of you. I had hoped to be part of the 50th year of the Toronto Blue Jays but it’s time to pass the torch. Enjoy 2026 and beyond, I will see you down the road. With the utmost gratitude and respect, Buck Martinez
February 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM
bratkins27.bsky.social
Every few weeks the algorithm reminds me how good Every Time I Die was
February 4, 2026 at 1:55 AM
bratkins27.bsky.social
Catherine was so damn funny. RIP. 🇨🇦
January 30, 2026 at 6:53 PM
bratkins27.bsky.social
Go Seahawks? I guess?
January 26, 2026 at 2:56 AM
bratkins27.bsky.social
Time to sell those bonds I think…
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26d
Trump: "Canada gets a lot of freebies from us. They should be grateful but they're not. He watched your prime minister yesterday. He wasn't so grateful. But they should be grateful to us. Canada. Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, next time you make your statements"
January 21, 2026 at 2:46 PM
bratkins27.bsky.social
Better read as “over 80% of Americans don’t want this”
January 20, 2026 at 3:42 PM
bratkins27.bsky.social
Fighting still belongs in hockey. Especially goalie fights.
cjzero.bsky.social CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 28d
We have a goalie fight!
Sergei Bobrovsky skates all the way down to challenge Alex Nedeljkovic (h/t @msmambo.bsky.social)
January 20, 2026 at 1:31 AM
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brianmfloyd.bsky.social
thinking about the pope pacing back and forth in his apartment at 3:30 am yelling at the tv
January 19, 2026 at 2:21 AM
bratkins27.bsky.social
My God Caleb Williams
January 19, 2026 at 2:36 AM
bratkins27.bsky.social
Fair enough. Bring back Bo.
January 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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actingthefulemin.bsky.social
The things Trudeau was primarily hated for were:

1. Inflation
2. COVID measures
3. Carbon tax
4. Perception as a progressive pretty boy

He had many flaws but I think he was decent to good on the first three and the last was mostly image stuff running into gender backlash
January 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM
bratkins27.bsky.social
In 109 years of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey, no one has scored more goals than Auston Matthews
January 4, 2026 at 1:43 AM
bratkins27.bsky.social
“We’re doing a sequel”
nikkimcr.bsky.social Nikki McCann Ramírez @nikkimcr.bsky.social · Jan 3
Trump: We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition... We are going to run the country.
January 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
bratkins27.bsky.social
The US can’t even get out of the quarters in a home world juniors. This is trumps America.
January 3, 2026 at 1:40 AM
bratkins27.bsky.social
Auston dancing tonight. Whole lineup playing better. Hildeby huge again. Fun night of Maple Leafs hockey.
January 2, 2026 at 2:36 AM
bratkins27.bsky.social
🫡🇨🇦
December 31, 2025 at 6:18 PM
bratkins27.bsky.social
You’re welcome America
bubbaprog.xyz Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · Dec 23
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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craigcalcaterra.bsky.social
The Vanity Fair photographer from the Susie Wiles story.

Holy. Shit.

www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
Were there moments that you missed? Anything that happened that’s on the cutting room floor? I don’t think there’s anything I missed that I wish I’d gotten. I’ll give you a little anecdote: Stephen Miller was perhaps the most concerned about the portrait session. He asked me, “Should I smile or not smile?” and I said, “How would you want to be portrayed?” We agreed that we would do a bit of both. And then when we were finished, he comes up to me to shake my hand and say goodbye. And he says to me, “You know, you have a lot of power in the discretion you use to be kind to people.” And I looked at him and I said, “You know, you do, too.”
December 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
bratkins27.bsky.social
Goodness Celebrini is the real deal
December 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
bratkins27.bsky.social
The AL East continues to be a God Damn arms race
theathletic.com The Athletic @theathletic.com · Dec 10
BREAKING: The Baltimore Orioles and Pete Alonso have agreed to a five-year, $155M contract, a source confirms to @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social.
December 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM