Jim Barrero
@jimbarrero.bsky.social
Granddad (call me “Pop”), husband, father, friend … Editor @ESPN. Previous: @latimes x3, @SGVTribune, @PasStarNews …Interests: Kings 🏒 Dodgers ⚾️ Lakers 🏀 Rams 🏈 LA Galaxy, Aston Villa ⚽️ UCLA, CSF, Lehigh, Springsteen, Seinfeld, car chases, 🇨🇴 LA born/raised
What a weekend! Galaxy win MLS Cup, Rams beat Bills, Kings beat NHL-leading Wild, UCLA hoops wins at Oregon on late 3, Dodgers avoid Soto, oh and UCLA men’s water polo wins its 13th NCAA title, beating USC to become first Big Ten team to ever win a men’s water polo championship.
December 9, 2024 at 4:29 AM
What a weekend! Galaxy win MLS Cup, Rams beat Bills, Kings beat NHL-leading Wild, UCLA hoops wins at Oregon on late 3, Dodgers avoid Soto, oh and UCLA men’s water polo wins its 13th NCAA title, beating USC to become first Big Ten team to ever win a men’s water polo championship.
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LA Galaxy win MLS Cup
December 7, 2024 at 11:15 PM
LA Galaxy win MLS Cup
The loss of Riqui Puig for MLS Cup is one of more disappointing developments in my sports fandom heading into a championship game. Galaxy will need to dig deep, but I think they can do it. #LAGalaxy
December 8, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Another terrible loss for the Lakers. This team's lack of focus and fundamentals is mind-boggling.
December 7, 2024 at 3:26 AM
Another terrible loss for the Lakers. This team's lack of focus and fundamentals is mind-boggling.
As much as I'd want this call to go the Lakers' way, this cannot have been the spirit of the replay rule. Reminds me of a base stealer being called out when his foot is off the bag for a millisecond but otherwise maintains contact. #Lakers
December 7, 2024 at 3:17 AM
As much as I'd want this call to go the Lakers' way, this cannot have been the spirit of the replay rule. Reminds me of a base stealer being called out when his foot is off the bag for a millisecond but otherwise maintains contact. #Lakers
The Lakers can talk all the want about accountability and how it all starts with the players, but their sleepwalking tendencies are so atrociously frustrating in the throes of a close game. Is consistent effort and focus really that difficult to maintain or have they already tuned out the new coach?
December 7, 2024 at 2:55 AM
The Lakers can talk all the want about accountability and how it all starts with the players, but their sleepwalking tendencies are so atrociously frustrating in the throes of a close game. Is consistent effort and focus really that difficult to maintain or have they already tuned out the new coach?
The loss of Riqui Puig for MLS Cup is one of more disappointing developments in my sports fandom heading into a championship game. Galaxy will need to dig deep, but I think they can do it. #LAGalaxy
December 2, 2024 at 1:00 AM
The loss of Riqui Puig for MLS Cup is one of more disappointing developments in my sports fandom heading into a championship game. Galaxy will need to dig deep, but I think they can do it. #LAGalaxy
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LA Galaxy's Dejan Joveljić scores in the 85th minute to break a 0-0 tie with Seattle
December 1, 2024 at 4:55 AM
LA Galaxy's Dejan Joveljić scores in the 85th minute to break a 0-0 tie with Seattle
Next up, Idaho on the road!
November 30, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Next up, Idaho on the road!
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OH NO SPIDERS MUFF A PUNT AND LEHIGH CAN KNEEL IT OUT
Richmond just fumbled away their playoff game
November 30, 2024 at 10:03 PM
OH NO SPIDERS MUFF A PUNT AND LEHIGH CAN KNEEL IT OUT
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Mary Tyler Moore accidentally nailed a perfect trick shot in *The Dick Van Dyke Show* (1962)—on the FIRST take.
It was supposed to be done by a pro, but she shocked everyone and pulled it off herself. Absolute legend. 🎱✨
#ClassicTV #FunFacts
It was supposed to be done by a pro, but she shocked everyone and pulled it off herself. Absolute legend. 🎱✨
#ClassicTV #FunFacts
November 30, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Mary Tyler Moore accidentally nailed a perfect trick shot in *The Dick Van Dyke Show* (1962)—on the FIRST take.
It was supposed to be done by a pro, but she shocked everyone and pulled it off herself. Absolute legend. 🎱✨
#ClassicTV #FunFacts
It was supposed to be done by a pro, but she shocked everyone and pulled it off herself. Absolute legend. 🎱✨
#ClassicTV #FunFacts
Incredible that neither of the announcers on Georgia-Georgia Tech would even mention the possibility of a helmet-to-helmet hit or targeting on that fumble. It was clear on the replay, but ...
November 30, 2024 at 3:59 AM
Incredible that neither of the announcers on Georgia-Georgia Tech would even mention the possibility of a helmet-to-helmet hit or targeting on that fumble. It was clear on the replay, but ...
I have no horse in the game, but it sure looked like the Georgia defender led with his helmet and caused that fumble. Targeting?
November 30, 2024 at 3:55 AM
I have no horse in the game, but it sure looked like the Georgia defender led with his helmet and caused that fumble. Targeting?
Bears are going to get better, but man would it be tough to be a fan of theirs right now with that end-of-game management.
November 28, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Bears are going to get better, but man would it be tough to be a fan of theirs right now with that end-of-game management.
It makes my stomach turn every time the Kings win at home and "Hollywood Nights" blares over the arena speakers instead of "I Love L.A." ... this is my crusade. #LAKings
November 28, 2024 at 5:41 AM
It makes my stomach turn every time the Kings win at home and "Hollywood Nights" blares over the arena speakers instead of "I Love L.A." ... this is my crusade. #LAKings
You just knew that after that abomination in San Jose on Monday night, the Kings were bound to play this way against the best team in the league. #LAKings
November 28, 2024 at 5:36 AM
You just knew that after that abomination in San Jose on Monday night, the Kings were bound to play this way against the best team in the league. #LAKings
Blake Snell’s instagram account. Uh…
November 27, 2024 at 3:57 AM
Blake Snell’s instagram account. Uh…
Doesn’t seem like an accident there. Geez
Kansas' Hunter Dickinson was given a flagrant 2 and ejected for this play
November 27, 2024 at 3:53 AM
Doesn’t seem like an accident there. Geez
What a pathetic performance by your Los Angeles Kings.
November 26, 2024 at 6:07 AM
What a pathetic performance by your Los Angeles Kings.
I just need to realize the Rams were nothing but an illusion this season. Some great moments sure, but an extremely flawed team that has a lot to fix. And with Stafford potentially gone at the end of any season, it's going to be uphill for a while. #Rams
November 25, 2024 at 4:24 AM
I just need to realize the Rams were nothing but an illusion this season. Some great moments sure, but an extremely flawed team that has a lot to fix. And with Stafford potentially gone at the end of any season, it's going to be uphill for a while. #Rams
Rams looked unstoppable on the first two drives. And then... oof!
Rams offense first half drives:
5 plays for 53 yards, fumble recovered by Eagles.
9 plays, 64 yards, TD.
3 plays, 6 yards, punt.
3 plays, -8 yards, punt.
3 plays, 5 yards, punt.
Fangio adjusted to movement they created on TD drive with LB and DL reads - and Rams also couldn’t pick up pressure.
5 plays for 53 yards, fumble recovered by Eagles.
9 plays, 64 yards, TD.
3 plays, 6 yards, punt.
3 plays, -8 yards, punt.
3 plays, 5 yards, punt.
Fangio adjusted to movement they created on TD drive with LB and DL reads - and Rams also couldn’t pick up pressure.
November 25, 2024 at 2:56 AM
Rams looked unstoppable on the first two drives. And then... oof!