#sports talk

[passionandprecision]

Chaos, Clarity, and Comebacks: NFC's Offseason Shakeup

With the 2024 NFL season in the rearview the offseason chaos is officially underway. The Philadelphia Eagles may have hoisted the Lombardi Trophy, but now the real work begins—reloading, retooling, and for some teams rebuilding from the ground up. The NFL Draft looms large in April, and franchises are wheeling and dealing, making cap gymnastics look like an Olympic sport, Trades, cuts, and…

[overnightoverthinking]

Sports is a community.

Hello everyone.

I do quite like sports. I love a few of them. Specifically baseball but also hockey. I am a pretty basic fan of football. I very lightly follow sports like basketball and soccer. Sports aside from that... I mean I'll watch them but in an extremely passive way.

Now that you know that I like sports.

I am currently working on a goal: To visit every MLB stadium in the country. Remember when I said specifically baseball? I love baseball. Obviously I have my favorite teams (The Mets being number one. Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers...) but what I'm finding out more and more is that when I go to a stadium... I can't help but be a fan of that team.

It's like going to a specific community/sub-section's place of power. Yes, people are very excited about whatever team is there. There will be signs, merchandise, and more themed around it. But aside from some people who are more toxic (There are always a few when communities get that big) there are always mostly people who just love the game.

When I'm sat at a game I'm usually sat around a pretty nice melting pot of people: Hardcore fans, people who are fans but aren't at the fully hardcore level, new fans, and people who were brought there but aren't "fans", per se. Everything in-between as well. But that doesn't matter when it comes to a good play or especially if the home team wins. In that celebration everyone comes together. (Ideally) there is no gate-keeping and even if it's just for a few minutes everyone is unified.

Sports "divides" us only in the sense that we literally will root for different teams sometimes. But at the end of the day most of us will still be able to bond over a love of the sport.

Okay before I go further, a trigger warning.

TW: Death, DUI, mourning/tragedy.

Remember too that I love hockey. I grew up a New York Islanders fan... then later in life I became a fan of the Seattle Kraken and the Buffalo Sabres. Finally I became a Columbus Blue Jackets fan.

To those who may not be involved in sports, the hockey community recently suffered a tragic loss. Columbus Blue Jackets' forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother and Boston College Hockey player Matty Gaudreau. They were killed by a drunk driver while they were riding their bikes. They were in town for their sister's wedding.

Over the past few days I've been to a couple of vigils. I've been to memorials at the hockey arena. Johnny was only on CBJ for 2 years. Coincidentally I've only been a fan of CBJ for around 2 years. But even with that I could tell how special Johnny was as a player and as a person.

One thing that made me a CBJ fan is the community. To that effect so many people came out the past few days. So many posts, articles, photos, and words of support were offered. It was a beautiful sense of group mourning and commiserating.

What I didn't expect was the sports outside of hockey to get as involved as they did. Of course so many hockey teams wrote and shared letters of condolences. But also multiple baseball teams in the area/surrounding/nearby states held moments of silence. The local soccer team, The Columbus Crew, who has a close tie with the Blue Jackets, shared a moment of silence as well. So many examples of not only of hockey support but sport support as a whole.

Sports can divid us in the sense that we may root for different teams. We may follow different sports. But when push comes to shove sports is a community and it can come together. And it can be somber but beautiful.

Take care everyone.

[theant755]

MAD Parody Skit: iMcAfee

So there's a thread on Twitter and the Cartoon community where people make parodies of MAD skits in the modern day and I LOVE IT! 

I’m glad that people are finally giving a show more of a spotlight than ever before, I love the fan-made parodies SO MUCH that I have to make this BADLY! This explains why I did this using paper…

Anyways, this skit is a parody of Nickelodeon’s hit show; iCarly, and ESPN’s current show; The Pat McAfee Show.

[damxnbaird]

its never going to happen but i wish organisers of sports would go back to treating them like sports instead of like insane entertainment shows and oversaturating the market with endless shite tournaments

[chompinatthebit]

Celtics Stun Knicks: Overtime Triumph in a Thrilling Showdown!

In a raucous Madison Square Garden, the Celtics secured an overtime victory, with Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum combining for 66 points. As the team looks ahead to the playoffs, should they prefer a certain opponent? 

For more sports discussions, feel free to join my Discord. With the playoffs and NFL Draft approaching, the channel's Discord is an excellent to interact during games: https://discord/rwGYyfReXC

[cosperclick]

they were talking about her being at the Chiefs game DURING the Seahawks game 🙄

make it make sense

[pwrn51]

Honoring Gene Hackman - A Legendary Hollywood Legacy

  According to reports, actor Gene Hackman has passed away at the age of 95. Known for his versatility, Hackman portrayed iconic roles such as Lex Luthor in Superman and a dedicated basketball coach in Hoosiers. Throughout his long and distinguished career, he earned numerous accolades, solidifying his legacy in Hollywood. We are providing the audio commentay with Dan Riley on the legacy of Gene…

[orange-juice-speaks]

The Islanders fandom is truly an experience because everyone is doomering and being like omg we need to sell everything and sack Lou right FUCKING now and I'm just standing here like

You know what...they're not setting or breaking any horrible records, they won a goddamn game in February, they've still won more than they've lost, it's not like they got the most touted first overall pick and are still finding new lows despite that, touting a .36 win percentage two years in a row...

Damn, this is mediocre hockey and I'm just happy to be here.

[nanaboo-pumpkaboo]

congrats on the sports ball thing idk, it made the city impossible to traverse all day yesterday and loud with fireworks till 2am

(@completelylusingit)

Yeah I'm not a huge fan of fireworks, especially in residential areas, I had to leave the bar several times just to put out some fires, people need to be careful.

The game was good, chiefs lost, googled some things afterwards and realized, crashed a few tailgating parties, fun day

[passionandprecision]

Top 5 NFL Teams Most Likely to Regress in 2024

As the 2024 NFL season approaches, fans and analysts alike are buzzing with predictions and expectations. While some teams are poised to build on last year's successes, others might find it challenging to replicate their performances. Today, we're diving into the top five teams most likely to take a step back this season. Are your favorite teams on the list? Let's break it down.

1. Dallas Cowboys

Key Concerns:

- Lost Too Many Key Players: The Cowboys lost several crucial players and haven't adequately replaced them. Key departures include Tony Pollard, Tyron Smith, Tyler Biadasz, and Stephon Gilmore.

- Big Contracts Looming: The Cowboys have three significant contracts coming up. CeeDee Lamb is reportedly unhappy and has not shown up to camp while, Dak Prescott is on the final year of his contract, and Micah Parsons' contract extension is on the horizon.

- Decision Time: Decisions need to be made on veterans like Demarcus Lawrence and Zack Martin.

- Lame Duck Contracts: Both Mike McCarthy and Dak Prescott are on lame-duck contracts, adding pressure and uncertainty to the team’s future.

- Playoff Performances: The past four years have been marked by playoff flameouts, questioning the team's ability to perform under pressure.

2. Miami Dolphins

Key Concerns:

- Defensive Issues: The Dolphins' defense has been lacking. They've let some key pieces walk and need a stronger edge. Granted they have Jalen Ramsey and Xavien Howard, but they let Christian Wilkins walk.

- Offensive Line Problems: The offensive line has issues, which could hinder their offensive performance. The last thing a team with an injury-prone QB needs.

- Fitness and Power Balance: There is a concern that the team has too much finesse and not enough power, which could become a problem as the season progresses.

- Depth and Health: Depth and health have been problematic, and adjustments in these areas are essential for success. It's almost time to start looking at Mike McDaniel funny because there are times when he makes himself look a little silly by trying to be the biggest brain in football.

3. Buffalo Bills

Key Concerns:

- Roster Turnover: The Bills experienced significant roster turnover due to cap reasons and other factors. Key players like Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Jordan Poyer, Tre'Davious White, Micah Hyde, and Leonard Floyd are all critical to their success.

- Wide Receiver Room: The wide receiver room is young and unproven, which could lead to inconsistency in the passing game.

- Offensive Line: The offensive line remains a question mark, needing improvement to protect Josh Allen and establish a running game.

4. Minnesota Vikings

Key Concerns:

- Quarterback Situation: The Vikings face uncertainty with Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter both leaving. Trusting Sam Darnold and A Rookie JJ McCarthy isn't the best idea.

- Defense Overhaul: They are overhauling a defense that still gave up significant yardage, and the new lineup might not gel immediately.

- Running Game: The running game is questionable, and the offensive line needs help to establish a balanced attack.

- One-Score Games: The Vikings won a lot of one-score games last season, a trend that's hard to sustain. With questions at quarterback.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars

Key Concerns:

- Protecting Trevor Lawrence: Protecting their star quarterback has not been a strong suit, risking his health and effectiveness.

- Wide Receiver Consistency: Keeping a solid wide receiver group together has been inconsistent, impacting the passing game.

- Secondary and Pass Rush: The secondary still needs help, and the pass rush could use improvement.

- Roster Turnover: Key players such as Calvin Ridley, DJ Chark, Jamal Agnew, Zay Jones, K'Lavon Chaisson, Tre Herndon, and Rayshawn Jenkins are all factors in the team's changing dynamics.

As we gear up for the new NFL season, it's essential to recognize the challenges and changes each team faces. While these five teams showed promise last year, various factors could lead to a regression in their performance. Whether it's due to roster changes, contract uncertainties, or defensive and offensive challenges, these teams will need to address their weaknesses to maintain their competitive edge. Want to dive deeper into these predictions and hear more insights? Check out the corresponding video on Jori’s Sports Stories YouTube channel for an in-depth analysis and fan discussion!

[mrjackhamma]

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[around-in-space]

ok Kendrick Lamar rapping, with all Black dancers, with Samual L. Jackson playing Uncle Sam, mocking racist anti-rap rhetoric, with Lamar calling out racism in America all while trump is watching actually made me smile so much

also SZA and Not Like Us and actually all of it was amazing

this is the only part about the super bowl i like lmao

[chompinatthebit]

Red Sox Offense Falters: Rangers Series Breakdown

The Red Sox offense struggled to find its rhythm in a tough series against the Rangers. From missed opportunities at the plate to standout pitching from the bullpen, what it all means for Boston moving forward. Can the Red Sox bounce back?

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