John Paul Manahan
@misterjpmanahan.bsky.social
Just a simple ordinary guy who enjoys what is out there. Professional commentweeter and sports fan. Tweets for @LiveScoresPH and @PinoyTownCrier. #HoopsSpaces
Monday providently reminded me that I still have lessons to be learned at this ripe ol' age.
You pick yourself up, and you move forward.
Be better, on a day-by-day basis. Little things, to bigger matters.
Chin up.
You pick yourself up, and you move forward.
Be better, on a day-by-day basis. Little things, to bigger matters.
Chin up.
December 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Monday providently reminded me that I still have lessons to be learned at this ripe ol' age.
You pick yourself up, and you move forward.
Be better, on a day-by-day basis. Little things, to bigger matters.
Chin up.
You pick yourself up, and you move forward.
Be better, on a day-by-day basis. Little things, to bigger matters.
Chin up.
Great timing!
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Federal judge orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Florida.
December 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Great timing!
Centenary, a.k.a. The Chief's alma mater.
Hal Mumme, at 73, is still coaching, now an offensive coordinator at a D3 school in Shreveport that just brought its football program back.
Mike Leach's son is his OL coach.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Mike Leach's son is his OL coach.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
November 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Centenary, a.k.a. The Chief's alma mater.
Maybe because I have a certain bias, but VDJ is definitely not just filler at ND, @aghaubner.bsky.social. 😉
November 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Maybe because I have a certain bias, but VDJ is definitely not just filler at ND, @aghaubner.bsky.social. 😉
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Getty Images photog Hannah Peters deserves an award for how good these shots of Mondo Duplantis — the greatest pole vaulter ever — are. I love sports photography.
September 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Received excellent news today that I had been waiting on.
Now I have an idea on how to prep things for the imminent future.
Now I have an idea on how to prep things for the imminent future.
September 2, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Received excellent news today that I had been waiting on.
Now I have an idea on how to prep things for the imminent future.
Now I have an idea on how to prep things for the imminent future.
Ika nga, we find ways.
Over on Court 7, it’s overflowing with fans for Eala vs Bucsa!
Some fans are standing on top of the seats on court 4 to watch Court 7! #usopen
Some fans are standing on top of the seats on court 4 to watch Court 7! #usopen
August 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Ika nga, we find ways.
Ok, so @aghaubner.bsky.social. How does a Lauren Betts AND Li Yueru gonna work.
Imagine a Azzi to DC campaign, though.
Imagine a Azzi to DC campaign, though.
August 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Ok, so @aghaubner.bsky.social. How does a Lauren Betts AND Li Yueru gonna work.
Imagine a Azzi to DC campaign, though.
Imagine a Azzi to DC campaign, though.
Two late firsts for the Mystics in 2026, based on that @alexaphilippou.bsky.social trade report.
Here's the mock for upcoming draft.
Here's the mock for upcoming draft.
August 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Two late firsts for the Mystics in 2026, based on that @alexaphilippou.bsky.social trade report.
Here's the mock for upcoming draft.
Here's the mock for upcoming draft.
Watched/Listened to the ISO @aghaubner.bsky.social pulled off here.
Hope the tribe wants back in down the line.
Hope the tribe wants back in down the line.
A special Five Out drops this morning. Instead of our usual five topics, there is only one…
However it ends for the Connecticut Sun, and it feels inevitable now, the Mohegan Tribe deserves their flowers for a remarkable tenure in the WNBA.
However it ends for the Connecticut Sun, and it feels inevitable now, the Mohegan Tribe deserves their flowers for a remarkable tenure in the WNBA.
A Special Five Out: If This Is The End of The Connecticut Sun...
This week's Five Out format is a little different as we take a look at the rumors around the Connecticut Sun's possible relocation and what it means for their longtime ownership group.
open.substack.com
August 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Watched/Listened to the ISO @aghaubner.bsky.social pulled off here.
Hope the tribe wants back in down the line.
Hope the tribe wants back in down the line.
If NBC wanted in on the WNBA coverage, they have internal options that they can work with here.
August 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
If NBC wanted in on the WNBA coverage, they have internal options that they can work with here.
The British Isles is Europe's version of China for the major American sports.
Why do I feel like this is the ultimate endgame for this NBA Europe venture?
"The United Kingdom is home to soccer’s mighty Premier League and is also another place where the NBA could attract big soccer dollars from Middle Eastern sovereign funds."
"The United Kingdom is home to soccer’s mighty Premier League and is also another place where the NBA could attract big soccer dollars from Middle Eastern sovereign funds."
New: Adam Silver meets with Real Madrid in Paris to discuss NBA’s Europe league venture, potential huge step toward getting something started overseas www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...
July 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The British Isles is Europe's version of China for the major American sports.
Should this warrant Pulitzer attention?
the nflpa series from pablo has been one of the most revealing pieces of journalism -- sports journalism, esp -- ive consumed in a long time. what's been most interesting is they use the 'boring' legal doc to show how normalized corruption and self-serving is throughout the whole ordeal
July 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Should this warrant Pulitzer attention?
Reposted by John Paul Manahan
Inside baseball reporting, less misogynoir, GOOD writing
At the end of the day, what do we really exactly want from our old and new media on these things involving WBB?
The fact that it took this long to realize her opinions might not always go over well is remarkable. #WNBA
July 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Inside baseball reporting, less misogynoir, GOOD writing
Reposted by John Paul Manahan
Good analysis that is inclusive of all players and not hyper focused on three white women and two teams, insights into the little details the average fan might not notice or appreciate, inside baseball stuff, and like a good personality and authenticity help a lot too.
At the end of the day, what do we really exactly want from our old and new media on these things involving WBB?
The fact that it took this long to realize her opinions might not always go over well is remarkable. #WNBA
July 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Good analysis that is inclusive of all players and not hyper focused on three white women and two teams, insights into the little details the average fan might not notice or appreciate, inside baseball stuff, and like a good personality and authenticity help a lot too.
Would you trade her for the right to draft Azzi Fudd?
Trade Arike? 😭😭 LMAO.
You’re not trading a player. You’re trading a walking bucket with a busted thumb who still runs the show.
She stayed when the house was on fire. Arike doesn't need your love, just your silence.
Full story: moreausportsmedia.com/stop-pretend...
You’re not trading a player. You’re trading a walking bucket with a busted thumb who still runs the show.
She stayed when the house was on fire. Arike doesn't need your love, just your silence.
Full story: moreausportsmedia.com/stop-pretend...
Stop Pretending Arike Ogunbowale Ain’t That Woman — She Is
Arike Ogunbowale is leading, evolving, and hooping through noise, injuries, and trade talk. Respect the bucket. Respect the queen.
moreausportsmedia.com
July 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Would you trade her for the right to draft Azzi Fudd?
At the end of the day, what do we really exactly want from our old and new media on these things involving WBB?
The fact that it took this long to realize her opinions might not always go over well is remarkable. #WNBA
Candace tone when she talks about the criticisms for her criticism speaks volume to me. She didn't expect the backlash she got for that tier video. She didn't expect people questioning her. She was the only one who spoke for a long while on that, Aliyah just listened.
July 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
At the end of the day, what do we really exactly want from our old and new media on these things involving WBB?
Just read. Be well, Sophie.
And yes, we all should press pause when you feel you need it.
And yes, we all should press pause when you feel you need it.
As they say, all good things
wosodispatches.wordpress.com/2025/07/29/s...
wosodispatches.wordpress.com/2025/07/29/s...
So long, and thanks for all the fish
So, the Euros are done and dusted and so am I, from basements to bungees, that’s it, no more working in women’s football for me. I’ve been fighting the mental decline, the confusion, not believing …
wosodispatches.wordpress.com
July 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Just read. Be well, Sophie.
And yes, we all should press pause when you feel you need it.
And yes, we all should press pause when you feel you need it.
Court is being Court. Sooner or later, it's gonna strike.
This continues to get worse.
cool cool cool now Courtney Williams is saying she doesn't care what women think if she finds them physically unattractive, that's not fucked up at all
July 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Court is being Court. Sooner or later, it's gonna strike.
I basically spent most of this week virtually holed up in my room.
Not often I can do this stuff, but it is very much welcome.
Not often I can do this stuff, but it is very much welcome.
July 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I basically spent most of this week virtually holed up in my room.
Not often I can do this stuff, but it is very much welcome.
Not often I can do this stuff, but it is very much welcome.
One way implementing their latest campaign. Go to a space where hate is really monitored.
May 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
One way implementing their latest campaign. Go to a space where hate is really monitored.
Some election results. Time for the kids to take the reins in 2028.
May 13, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Some election results. Time for the kids to take the reins in 2028.
Discuss, @nocapspacewbb.com -> espnpressroom.com/us/press-rel...
ESPN’s WNBA Coverage Returns in Full Force: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo & Holly Rowe Lead Broadcast Team; Expanded Pregame Shows and Star Talent Highlight 2025 Season
ESPN, which has presented the WNBA since the league’s inception in 1997, will once again feature a full slate of regular season games presented by Google during its 29th season, in addition to being t...
espnpressroom.com
May 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Discuss, @nocapspacewbb.com -> espnpressroom.com/us/press-rel...
Not great, but this is an opening for Kitley.
Injury Update: Aces center Megan Gustafson will be sidelined indefinitely after sustaining a lower left leg injury.
Updates will be provided by the team as appropriate.
Updates will be provided by the team as appropriate.
May 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Not great, but this is an opening for Kitley.
You and @greggrosenthal.bsky.social need to talk.
Wrote about — surprise! — how the Jordon and Bill story isn’t just a silly tabloid thing but a serious story about power. And how it’s already effecting football players at UNC open.substack.com/pub/thewilde...
The Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson story is all about power
And they're being reckless with the futures of football players at UNC
open.substack.com
May 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
You and @greggrosenthal.bsky.social need to talk.