Dave Murphy
@daexmurph.bsky.social
I write Murphy’s Law columns about everything, but focus mostly on generations, pop culture and cheap jokes. Past columns and other crap on website.
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Nothing personal, Tim, but I’m glad it looks like your prediction streak is about to end
December 23, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Nothing personal, Tim, but I’m glad it looks like your prediction streak is about to end
That Denver team scored 158 points in regulation against the Warriors — and lost.
October 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
That Denver team scored 158 points in regulation against the Warriors — and lost.
Regardless of who happens to be in power right now, there’s a much wider social acceptance of people’s mental health issues and how we can help them — even if it’s just lending a sympathetic ear on social media
September 22, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Regardless of who happens to be in power right now, there’s a much wider social acceptance of people’s mental health issues and how we can help them — even if it’s just lending a sympathetic ear on social media
Valkyries are sort of like the We Believe Warriors. Such a pleasant surprise. Tons of enthusiasm from them and the fans. They won’t win a championship, but they’re certainly playing with the house’s money
September 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Valkyries are sort of like the We Believe Warriors. Such a pleasant surprise. Tons of enthusiasm from them and the fans. They won’t win a championship, but they’re certainly playing with the house’s money
If you have a pride of lions and a murder of crows, what’s a group of dildos called?
OK, WNBA refs. But besides that?
OK, WNBA refs. But besides that?
August 2, 2025 at 2:51 AM
If you have a pride of lions and a murder of crows, what’s a group of dildos called?
OK, WNBA refs. But besides that?
OK, WNBA refs. But besides that?
And one estimate showed the Valkyries — the newest team in the league — as the most valuable franchise. So it’s not like any new owners are facing insurmountable odds
July 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
And one estimate showed the Valkyries — the newest team in the league — as the most valuable franchise. So it’s not like any new owners are facing insurmountable odds
Way up on the “ever” list might be the Sharks when they first made the playoffs and faced (and beat) the Red Wings. Place was deafening.
June 30, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Way up on the “ever” list might be the Sharks when they first made the playoffs and faced (and beat) the Red Wings. Place was deafening.
Maybe 2017 Warriors would have been the last one? (With Durant, before he wanted out and he and Klay got injured.)
June 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Maybe 2017 Warriors would have been the last one? (With Durant, before he wanted out and he and Klay got injured.)
Valkyries Plus/Minus, Tim. Go for it!
June 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Valkyries Plus/Minus, Tim. Go for it!
Find a team or player you really like — or hate. Sports are usually more fun if you have a rooting interest. I love basketball but couldn’t get into the WNBA until the Bay Area got the Valkyries this year. They piqued my interest.
June 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Find a team or player you really like — or hate. Sports are usually more fun if you have a rooting interest. I love basketball but couldn’t get into the WNBA until the Bay Area got the Valkyries this year. They piqued my interest.
Is there a Valkyries Plus-Minus in our future?
May 22, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Is there a Valkyries Plus-Minus in our future?
I didn’t take the person’s note that way. I took it as: Winning the first three titles was a huge accomplishment and 2022 was a surprising bonus. More than fans could have dreamed of, and that most of us aren’t fooling ourselves into a “championship or bust” mentality
May 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I didn’t take the person’s note that way. I took it as: Winning the first three titles was a huge accomplishment and 2022 was a surprising bonus. More than fans could have dreamed of, and that most of us aren’t fooling ourselves into a “championship or bust” mentality
Lasted a bunch of years in era before 3-pointers. Wanted to discourage hacking Wilt and other big guys. The intentional fouls made the game way too slow
May 14, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Lasted a bunch of years in era before 3-pointers. Wanted to discourage hacking Wilt and other big guys. The intentional fouls made the game way too slow
Sad, but happy they’re not risking further injury
May 13, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Sad, but happy they’re not risking further injury
Love the show no matter what. Even when the Warriors lose. Sigh
May 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Love the show no matter what. Even when the Warriors lose. Sigh
Celtics are a terrific team and I’m hoping the Tatum injury isn’t as bad as it looked, but I can’t see them winning a title without him. If you lose an elite talent, you’re screwed
May 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Celtics are a terrific team and I’m hoping the Tatum injury isn’t as bad as it looked, but I can’t see them winning a title without him. If you lose an elite talent, you’re screwed
Jimmy Butler and a bunch of second-stringers beat the Twolves starters. Deja vu
May 7, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Jimmy Butler and a bunch of second-stringers beat the Twolves starters. Deja vu
Don’t have one, do they?
May 7, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Don’t have one, do they?
If Warriors make it past game 5, they’ll be OK. Several days off between games 5 and 6
May 7, 2025 at 3:15 AM
If Warriors make it past game 5, they’ll be OK. Several days off between games 5 and 6
For the love of god, play Kuminga instead of him right now. Good player, awful slump
May 7, 2025 at 2:12 AM
For the love of god, play Kuminga instead of him right now. Good player, awful slump
And he’s only 22. Crazy if they give up on him
May 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
And he’s only 22. Crazy if they give up on him
Jordan had his flu game. This is Butler’s tailbone game
April 29, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Jordan had his flu game. This is Butler’s tailbone game
Agreed. They called the timeout presumably so they could get the ball at half court. The challenge basically took that away.
April 27, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Agreed. They called the timeout presumably so they could get the ball at half court. The challenge basically took that away.
It says “since 1966.” Nicklaus got it back then
April 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
It says “since 1966.” Nicklaus got it back then