Susanne Raines
@rainesgs.bsky.social
Trying to keep cool in the Sunshine state. ❤️ BBall. Games. Puzzles. Pride. Words. Film. Facts. Music. Ye Olde Democracy
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This. The only reason the owners are pushing for March is because they think the NBA playoffs wouldn't lose viewership to the starts of the WNBA season. They fear NBA viewership to open the season would be hurt by the W's playoffs.
The NBA does things for the NBA. This isn't for the W at all.
The NBA does things for the NBA. This isn't for the W at all.
The WNBA proposing an extension of the season is a win. Negotiating to have said extension occur solely/primarily at the end of the season is a logical next step.
December 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This. The only reason the owners are pushing for March is because they think the NBA playoffs wouldn't lose viewership to the starts of the WNBA season. They fear NBA viewership to open the season would be hurt by the W's playoffs.
The NBA does things for the NBA. This isn't for the W at all.
The NBA does things for the NBA. This isn't for the W at all.
This! Also, let’s please see a sports journalist point out that management’s offer of salary cap “tied to revenue growth” is NOT the same as players’ bottom-line of “percentage of basketball-related revenue” salary cap.
Time and time again the media reports from the owners point-of-view in the WNBA labor negotiations. Time and time again journalists offer no evidence supporting NBA claims.
If something is not supported by evidence, it is simply an assertion. It is not a fact.
fair.org/home/sports-...
If something is not supported by evidence, it is simply an assertion. It is not a fact.
fair.org/home/sports-...
Sports Press Covers WNBA Negotiations From Owners’ Point of View
Too many news reports have catered to owners' interests when reporting on the negotiations between the players' union and the league.
fair.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:59 AM
This! Also, let’s please see a sports journalist point out that management’s offer of salary cap “tied to revenue growth” is NOT the same as players’ bottom-line of “percentage of basketball-related revenue” salary cap.
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Electro-sophisti-funky-lady Janelle Monae turns 40 today. She'll make you feel all the feelings.
Janelle Monáe - Make Me Feel (Live at the 61st GRAMMYs)
YouTube video by JanelleMonaeVEVO
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December 1, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Electro-sophisti-funky-lady Janelle Monae turns 40 today. She'll make you feel all the feelings.
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The last battle of the American Revolution was fought off the coast of Florida -
youtu.be/xaXbyXZ7OVc?...
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The American Revolution: The last naval battle of the war
YouTube video by Florida Squeeze
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November 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The last battle of the American Revolution was fought off the coast of Florida -
youtu.be/xaXbyXZ7OVc?...
youtu.be/xaXbyXZ7OVc?...
It looks like Dippin’ Dots in the pics? How about in person?
This weather nerd was excited to see GRAUPEL 🤓 "...also called soft hail, hominy or granular snow, or snow pellets, is precipitation that forms when supercooled water droplets in air are collected & freeze on falling snowflakes, forming... balls of crisp, opaque rime."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graupel
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graupel
November 29, 2025 at 5:52 AM
It looks like Dippin’ Dots in the pics? How about in person?
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Madison Booker's ability as a playmaker is so impressive to me. She entered tonight averaging 4 assists in a game. Even when her she can't get off a quality look she is still creating for her teammates. #WCBB
November 28, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Madison Booker's ability as a playmaker is so impressive to me. She entered tonight averaging 4 assists in a game. Even when her she can't get off a quality look she is still creating for her teammates. #WCBB
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The front pages of the Minnesota Star Tribune and The New York Times
November 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The front pages of the Minnesota Star Tribune and The New York Times
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So the spices that people sailed half-way around the world for in the 16th-18th centuries, risking scurvy and god knows what else to get, which sold for more than gold, turn out to be hard to grow in temperate climates? Who knew???
November 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
So the spices that people sailed half-way around the world for in the 16th-18th centuries, risking scurvy and god knows what else to get, which sold for more than gold, turn out to be hard to grow in temperate climates? Who knew???
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Happy Thanksgiving from AuthenticFlorida.com! 🦃✨
Wishing you a sunshine-filled holiday with a little tropical flair. 🌴🦩
Grateful for YOU + our wonderful #AuthenticFloridian community. 🫶
#HappyThanksgiving #AuthenticFlorida #FloridaLife #TropicalThanksgiving
Wishing you a sunshine-filled holiday with a little tropical flair. 🌴🦩
Grateful for YOU + our wonderful #AuthenticFloridian community. 🫶
#HappyThanksgiving #AuthenticFlorida #FloridaLife #TropicalThanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Happy Thanksgiving from AuthenticFlorida.com! 🦃✨
Wishing you a sunshine-filled holiday with a little tropical flair. 🌴🦩
Grateful for YOU + our wonderful #AuthenticFloridian community. 🫶
#HappyThanksgiving #AuthenticFlorida #FloridaLife #TropicalThanksgiving
Wishing you a sunshine-filled holiday with a little tropical flair. 🌴🦩
Grateful for YOU + our wonderful #AuthenticFloridian community. 🫶
#HappyThanksgiving #AuthenticFlorida #FloridaLife #TropicalThanksgiving
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The WCBB season starts soon and season previews are starting to drop from folks covering women's college basketball on Bluesky!
Follow all the latest here to prepare for the season! And if you know of people covering WCBB that aren't here tag them below to grow the community!
#ncaawbb #wbb #ncaaw
Follow all the latest here to prepare for the season! And if you know of people covering WCBB that aren't here tag them below to grow the community!
#ncaawbb #wbb #ncaaw
October 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Glittery friends, please give @reedforcongress.bsky.social some follows! #WNBA
Dem candidate glitterbombs anti-LGBTQ+ Christian group over transphobic survey - buff.ly/jtIqPu1
November 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Glittery friends, please give @reedforcongress.bsky.social some follows! #WNBA
I hope she brings out the pink tambourine
November 25, 2025 at 2:23 AM
I hope she brings out the pink tambourine
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November 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
This is a big mistake
I get it that many of these players haven’t gotten the salaries they deserve
Still no excuse to take 🩸💸
I get it that many of these players haven’t gotten the salaries they deserve
Still no excuse to take 🩸💸
November 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This is a big mistake
I get it that many of these players haven’t gotten the salaries they deserve
Still no excuse to take 🩸💸
I get it that many of these players haven’t gotten the salaries they deserve
Still no excuse to take 🩸💸
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THIS. This is women’s reality in this world. It is time right now to face it and blow this system up and burn it down. This will take all of us who aren’t actively working to keep it this way. Examine your role in allowing it to happen, then work harder to support the innovative bravery of women.
November 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
THIS. This is women’s reality in this world. It is time right now to face it and blow this system up and burn it down. This will take all of us who aren’t actively working to keep it this way. Examine your role in allowing it to happen, then work harder to support the innovative bravery of women.
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On the eve of season 30.
11.24.25
11.24.25
November 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
On the eve of season 30.
11.24.25
11.24.25
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“People are going to be angry about Trump's plan to drill for oil off Florida coastline!” 🤬
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor says people 'are going to be angry' about Trump's plan to drill for oil off Florida coastline
Democratic Congress member Kathy Castor joined various Democratic leaders to speak against offshore drilling near Florida and California.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
“People are going to be angry about Trump's plan to drill for oil off Florida coastline!” 🤬
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“This most effective anti-hunger program in our history has a fraud rate of 1.6%. It’s actually one of the most effective, well-run programs in the country … The bullsh*t this administration is peddling is egregious.” floridaphoenix.com/2025/11/22/r...
The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean? • Florida Phoenix
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after recipients...
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November 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
“This most effective anti-hunger program in our history has a fraud rate of 1.6%. It’s actually one of the most effective, well-run programs in the country … The bullsh*t this administration is peddling is egregious.” floridaphoenix.com/2025/11/22/r...
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I feel like a lot of Liberty fans are huffing copium/hopium regarding the coaching hire. I just... if he's not good, we're stuck with him, and if he *is* any good, he'll slink back to the NBA when someone waves enough money under his nose.
November 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I feel like a lot of Liberty fans are huffing copium/hopium regarding the coaching hire. I just... if he's not good, we're stuck with him, and if he *is* any good, he'll slink back to the NBA when someone waves enough money under his nose.
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@breeashhh.bsky.social joined the podcast to talk about her rebuilding LA Sparks.
Tap in as we discuss the Kelsey Plum trade, team expectations and next steps for the franchise.
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@breeashhh.bsky.social joined the podcast to talk about her rebuilding LA Sparks.
Tap in as we discuss the Kelsey Plum trade, team expectations and next steps for the franchise.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
PULL UP THREE X BREE ✨
@breeashhh.bsky.social joined the podcast to talk about her rebuilding LA Sparks.
Tap in as we discuss the Kelsey Plum trade, team expectations and next steps for the franchise.
Link below 👇🏾
@breeashhh.bsky.social joined the podcast to talk about her rebuilding LA Sparks.
Tap in as we discuss the Kelsey Plum trade, team expectations and next steps for the franchise.
Link below 👇🏾
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Are WNBA owners willing to stand there and insist that amid growing revenue and attention, the players should be happy with 10 percent? 🎁 defector.com/the-wnbas-mi...
The WNBA's Million-Dollar Offer Is A Misdirection | Defector
There’s no way to know exactly what goes on during a CBA negotiation between a sports league and its players’ union. All we have to rely on is information that gets strategically shared to plugged-in…
defector.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Are WNBA owners willing to stand there and insist that amid growing revenue and attention, the players should be happy with 10 percent? 🎁 defector.com/the-wnbas-mi...
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Lynx sending the StudBudz to the draft lottery, absolutely love the vibes
November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Lynx sending the StudBudz to the draft lottery, absolutely love the vibes
When the announcement of your new head coach is a Friday dump (classic unpopular announcement timing)
November 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
When the announcement of your new head coach is a Friday dump (classic unpopular announcement timing)