Adding more context on PJ Washington with Luka Dončić.... In 89 shared minutes in the 2024-25 season, the Washington-Doncic-Grimes lineup posted a strong +9.2 net rating (121.1 OFF / 111.9 DEF). Both forwards handled point of attack defence and wing stopping effectively before the Mavs trades. If the Lakers land PJ, pairing him and Quentin Grimes as starters would lock down the perimeter. Walker Kessler on the backline would complete a switch-heavy defensive unit with real potential.show more

MR. IG🐻Prescription Play #2🏀 Ja Morant o11.5 Reb+Ast (+100)... #GrindCity vs #LakeShow Film. Data. Narratives. What a great play. Show love if you want another play❤️ Lets start with the data because this man is averaging 16.8 Potential Assists across his last 9 games with 25+ minutes. We have also hammered the idea of the Lakers being a horrendous transition defense this season, and we know Ja Morant is at his most fun when he gets out in transition. Expect some easy assists on those plays here. Now as far as the Lakers, they don't hide their strategy of "you are either shooting or passing but you are not driving." While that last matchup was the one that started the drama with his comments about the coaches chewing him out mid-game, it did look like he was figuring out how to read it in the 2nd half. The Grizzlies would put Ja Morant on the wing in an ISO position, with everyone cleared out to the other side. The Lakers would have the big show EARLY help on the near side block. Ja Morant would then read the help of the big man and the weakside corner If the big and corner were helping early, he would drive and find the corner. If the big was helping and the corner wasn't, he would find the big on the opposite block. If the big AND the corner were waiting for him to drive before showing help, he would force the switch onto a lesser defender and put the Lakers into a position where they had to show help. And as far as the rebounding, Ja Morant's defensive role is simple: When there is a corner camper, matchup with the corner camper. With no Reaves, and not matching up on Luka/Lebron, we know this will be the case and should keep him in uncontested weakside rebounding position on any deep shot attempts. This is why he has had 11+ Rebound Chances in 3/4 against the Lakers.show more

A Wing And A Prayer Before Jump Doors: The... Insane "Wing-Slide" Technique of the 1930s. The Soviet Tupolev TB-3, a legendary heavy bomber that served as the cradle for the Soviet VDV (Airborne Forces) long before modern safety standards existed, and the unique and harrowing deployment method that predates the standardized jump doors and static lines we know today. Before the invention of dedicated troop transport aircraft with side doors, Soviet strategists had to improvise. The paratroopers would climb out of the open cockpits and hatches of the Tupolev TB-3 while in flight. They would then gingerly walk along the corrugated metal fuselage-battling the slipstream-to position themselves on the broad roots of the wings. At the pilot's signal, they would simply slide off the trailing edge of the wing, pulling their ripcords manually as they fell away. This method, often performed at air shows for high-ranking officials (including Stalin), was a terrifying display of courage and a testament to the "human factor" in early Soviet doctrine.show more

Hungary’s opposition leader Peter Magyar said an alleged Budapest–Moscow... backchannel should be investigated as “treason,” after The Washington Post reported Hungary has for years shared detailed EU Council information with Russia, adding that Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto “appears to be colluding with Russia, thereby betraying Hungarian and European interests.” Magyar, who is leading in the polls ahead of the April 12 election, added: “If confirmed, this would amount to treason, which carries a potential life sentence. A future TISZA government will immediately investigate the matter.”show more

🚨 JUST IN: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia & Türkiye Sign... ‘Attack on One is Attack on All’ Defence Pact: What It Means for 🇮🇳 India 👇 Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye on Friday signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in Mecca. The key point of the deal is simple: if any one of the three countries faces an armed attack, the other two will treat it as an attack on themselves too. 🇮🇳 India is watching the development closely. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government is “closely following” the pact and will share updates. While the agreement is officially defensive and not aimed at any country, Indian experts are studying how it could affect regional security balances. India’s strong economic and strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia remains intact and is expected to act as a balancing factor. Around the same time, 🇮🇳 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and 🇮🇱 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone. They discussed the India-Israel special strategic partnership and the overall situation in West Asia. Some reports suggest the upcoming defence pact among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye also came up in the conversation. India and Israel continue to deepen defence and technology cooperation, which many see as an important part of New Delhi’s broader regional strategy. The full details of how the new pact will work on the ground are still emerging. India is monitoring the situation carefully while keeping its own partnerships strong.show more

Kudos to Kevin Kisner getting the REAL issue when... it comes to the modern golf ball… While discussing the ball Ray Floyd used to win the 1986 U.S. Open at Shinnecock, he correctly references SPIN more than SPEED. Yes, the modern ball flys WAY farther, but the easiest fix would be to mandate more spin on the ball. The worst part of the ball traveling insane distances is that, because of no real spin, the mishits do not go off line NEARLY as much as they used to. If the spin returned, hitting a 350 yard drive would carry with it the HUGE risk of a mishit heading for deep trouble, even bringing many out of bounds back into play. As a result, not only would hitting a driver create far more drama than it currently does, it would cause most players to self regulate by hitting 3-woods and irons off the tee to keep the ball in play. This would effectively solve the distance problem because it would cause significantly longer shots to be played into the greens. Please, USGA PGA of America PGA of AmericaTOUR The Masters The R&A THIS is the path!show more

List of depressing events Calgary fans have had to... go through in the last 4 years: - Lose in heartbreaking fashion to the Oilers in 5 games in the 2nd round in 2022 after an epic season that they dominated all year - Gaudreau and Tkachuk leave for American teams - Treliving deciding to go for it with Huberdeau/Weegar/Kadri acquisitions but Markstrom decides to be sieve and Huberdeau has the worst drop off in NHL history - Sutter was fired because everyone hated him and they would only stay if he was fired - Even after Sutter was fired, Lindholm, Toffoli, Hanifin, Backlund (for a short period of time), and Tanev all wanted out - Chris Snow passed away - Badly lost the Hanifin and Tanev trades - Rick Ball leaves Sportsnet for Chicago - Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew died tragically - Had a magical 2024-25 season that missed out on the playoffs by 1 point - Ryan Leslie leaves Calgary for Toronto - Went back to earth the next year and had to trade Weegar, Kadri and Andersson during the season - Sportsnet 960 radio shuts down in Calgaryshow more

A half eaten apple, the cross that was placed... on their clothes, and their name that was finally carved together. #TicketToHeavenEP4 ☆ That apple reminds me of the apple in Adam and Eve story. It's like a symbolic way of how they gave in to something that was considered as 'forbidden' ☆ The cross. I saw the hesitation in Tanrak's eyes when he took it off. It didn't feel like he removed it simply because he was afraid of losing it. Instead, it was as if guilt was gnawing at him, like if he kept it on, he would feel the heavy weight of God watching him. Taking it off was like the choice to let go of that guilt and judgment ☆ The names on the tree. Carving their names into the tree feels like their permanent vow. As if a physical mark that Tanrak chose Barth, for now. To accompany him, to face the world with him // I genuinely didn't know what they actually trying to convey, it's just my personal point of view when I saw thisshow more

🚨 UNACCEPTABLE SCENES IN PORTUGUESE FOOTBALL 😡 Clear and... shocking footage shows FC Porto’s Alberto Costa spitting on Famalicão’s Sorriso while the opponent was on the ground after a foul in the 86th minute. A clear act of complete indiscipline and total lack of sportsmanship. This is NOT football. This shames the game. The Primeira Liga needs to wake up urgently. This season has been marked by controversy after controversy, impunity and chaos both on and off the pitch. The Disciplinary Council can no longer look the other way. Exemplary punishment must be handed out immediately — exactly as it would be for any other player. Enough with the “grey areas”. Fair play and respect for the opponent have to become the rule again. ⚽show more

The 49ers just finished their first 2-block practice with... pads... 🏈Pass game looked sharp — until today. Perhaps some of the WR tumult hurt the operation. Ricky Pearsall is obviously done and the 49ers held De'Zhaun Stribling out Saturday for precautionary purposes 🏈CMC appears to be aging in reverse, possibly a testament to the distance he's getting from the 2024 Achilles tendinitis. He's had a ton of juice and ripped another long cutback run today 🏈LG will be a concern until it's not. So far in 1-on-1s, Brett Toth has seen more pass-protecting success than Connor Colby and Robert Jones, both of whom will need to improve there to allow the 49ers to breathe easier. But the 49ers prefer for Toth to be a backup center who isn't exposed to injury at the same time as Jake Brendel. Maybe he'll be a "break glass in case of emergency" option 🏈The much-hyped new looks of Raheem Morris' defense are a real thing — the 49ers have indeed expanded their repertoire both in terms of fronts and coverages. Their DBs made a lot of plays Saturday — PBUs for Lenoir, Green, and Stout 🏈On that note, Ji'Ayir Brown does seem to be winning favor as a Morris "guy". The DC specifically mentioned Brown today as he was rattling off names of supposed defensive pillars. Would be surprising if Brown isn't a Week 1 starter, IMO 🏈The DE injury concern is real, if only for the 49ers to conduct a proper training camp that includes two joint practices with the Titans and Chargers. They need more bodies there now and they were interested in adding one more vet even before the latest hardships. Jadeveon Clowney and Kyle Van Noy are both still available. Joey Bosa also technically is, but it seems that (if he isn't retiring) he wants to take the Eric Kendricks route of chilling now and signing later. Keep an eye on 49ers' workouts and signings at DE to get through the current storm. Maybe they sign a placeholder or two now and a more recognizable name later? We will see 🏈Deebo Day was fun. Of note that the 49ers wanted him even before Pearsall went down. So they've added — at the very, very least — a return man like they did with Skyy Moore last year, but with way more offensive upsideshow more

As we enter New Year 2025, it's reported that... lighting struck the Capitol and the Washington Monument in DC, while in NYC, the Empire State building and the new World Trade Center were also struck. FOUR lighting strikes in one night! Coincidence? Perhaps. But consider that New York is representative of the business and financial world, and Washington DC is the seat of the US government. Is God telling us a big shake-up may be coming soon in both the business and political realms? Interestingly, president-elect Trump is from both worlds. He is the former New York real estate business tycoon and reality TV star turned president who has promised to reform business as usual in Washington as he returns to the presidency. The lighting may signify this kind of earthly shakeup, or nothing at all. Or perhaps it is the omen of something far more consequential, a spiritual shakeup God is planning for America and elsewhere, to arouse many from slumber. We pay much attention to the state of the economy and politics, but are we ready if Christ should return in 2025 as Judge and King, to reckon with us all? Scripture tells us, "Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." Colossians 3:2 Now that's wisdom from above!show more

Mikhail Tolstykh (call sign "Givi"), the legendary commander of... the Somalia Battalion in the Donbass conflict. His unyielding resolve, leadership, and devotion to the defense of Donbass made him a living Legend ! Here are some quotes from the man himself : 1. On his commitment to the land: *"When the time comes, I will die on my land and for my land."* — From an interview with RIA Novosti, reflecting his readiness for ultimate sacrifice in the fight for Donbass (2016). 2. On leadership and staying with his men: *"The most important thing is to remain human, a true commander, and always be with the guys. They know that if it's hard for them, I'll always be nearby and find a way out of any situation."* — Spoken about his Somalia Battalion during a conversation on unit morale, as reported by REN TV (2016). 3. On the unbreakable spirit of Donbass: *"No one has ever been able to bring Donbass to its knees, and no one ever will. The people here are too strong."* — Quoted in a discussion on the resilience of the region, later referenced by DPR leader Denis Pushilin in a memorial tribute (2017, originally from 2015 interview). 4. On true heroism: *"The true heroes are our people."* — A recurring phrase Givi used in speeches and interviews to honor the civilians and fighters of Donbass, as recalled in tributes by his comrades (2015–2016). 5. On his possessions and priorities: *"I have a car that Alexander Vladimirovich Zakharchenko gave me in May this year, and nothing more. What I have is my battalion."* — From a personal reflection on his life and loyalties during the war, shared in an RIA Novosti profile (2016).show more

I think the market is overpricing a Fed hike.... Going in with 50% of a new $5K predictions portfolio, and may increase sizing if the odds for a hike spike more on Friday's CPI print. I won't claim claim to have much differentiated alpha here or to have a high degree of certainty, but when I see genuinley attractive odds, I like to go for them. We're in a trap here. If Warsh hikes and the US government can't afford the interest on debt that's 120% of GDP, the long end goes higher. If Warsh is dovish and inflation stays hot, the long end goes higher. The only logical course of action is to step up long end buybacks more and more aggressively because both scenarios end the same way? The cheapest fix is getting the short rate down so Bessent can fund more buybacks with cheap bills and If that still doesn't hold the long end, the Fed steps in and buys it directly. Now may not be the time to cut, but it's certainly not the time to hike. Don't forget Bessent and Warsh both worked for Druck with the same macro worldview, and Bessent pushed him for the job. Why would they not be working towards the same strategy?show more

Caedan Wallace (#70 in the video clips) – This... looks like a good move from JES. Here’s my thoughts below and I’d be happy to answer any questions. I’m not going to do a video on Wallace since we’re talking about someone acquired for minimal compensation and was going to be waived pretty early in the offseason process. But there’s some reasons to be optimistic. Wallace was a 3rd round pick in 2024, which was before Vrabel arrived in NE – we see this often where players from a previous regime just aren’t valued by the new staff. I’ve watched all of Wallace’s 2024 snaps, plus his preseason 2025 snaps. He was used all over the place by NE including 6th OL, Tackle, and Guard. So he comes in as a young player and some NFL experience on both sides of the formation. My conclusion is that Wallace should be a near lock to be on the Dolphins 53 man roster. I see him instantly as no worse than OL 8 on this roster behind the starting 5, Salyer and maybe Andrew Meyer (who has C versatility). Wallace would get the leg up on Campbell because of his T versatility. But nobody else (including Heck) would really be in that conversation. Assuming health across the board – keeping 9 OL with this combination and having 8 active on gameday would be a solid group in my opinion. Wallace on the field isn’t going to wow you. He’s not the most powerful, he’s not the most athletic – but he’s also pretty decent in both regards. He’d be the type of guy that you’d be OK with as your 5th starter, but you’d still be exploring options to upgrade. I think he’s pretty even in both his pass pro and run game with mostly pretty solid reps and a handful of really good and really bad reps. There could be some untapped potential in the OZ run game where I think his athleticism (particularly at G) could come out, but that’s still a projection. In the end, I like this signing a lot for the positional need and the time of year.show more

While many around the league don’t expect any linebackers... to be drafted tonight, if there is one, it certainly could be #TexasAM’s Edgerrin Cooper. Cooper is the most complete LB in the 2024 draft class. He’s shown to be: 1️⃣an elite athlete 2️⃣a consistent and impactful run defender 3️⃣a capable and efficient blitzer, and 4️⃣able to use his size and bend to disrupt in pass protection As a run defender, he finished with an 87.6 PFF grade, highest among any expected draft linebackers in this year’s draft class. That includes 15 TFLs or no gain plays. As you can see (🎥), his downhill force plus balance and control allows him to consistently win in the run game As a pass rusher, he had 7 sacks on the year, 4 of which came from playing on the line of scrimmage. When lined up on the line of scrimmage, he generated a pressure on over 30% of his pass rush snaps. Elite ‼️ And in coverage, he finished with a top-10 coverage grade int eh country last season (per PFF College) among LBs lined up in the box. He’s able to use his length and bend, along with developed vision and timing to disrupt plays from the box. Couple all of that with a 4.51 forty time and would-be impressive athletic testing numbers if he was 100% for the draft process (why he wasn’t able to officially go every day in practice at This Account Has Moved), and it’s hard to ignore his NFL starting potential. There’s a real chance he goes in late round one, but if he’s there on Day 2, he may not only be one of, if not the, first linebacker drafted, but may be one of the first players taken on Day 2 of the draft. #ShrineBowlWhosNextshow more

UPDATE: Helen Mirren Supports Tom Hardy Amid On-Set Behavior... Rumors While MobLand drama was unfolding, reports emerged that Tom Hardy was facing potential firing over unprofessional behavior on set — including keeping co-stars like Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan waiting for hours in his trailer. A resurfaced video from last November also showed Mirren being verbally attacked in East London, with a man calling her an “evil Zionist b*tch.” At the Taormina Film Festival, Mirren addressed both situations. She strongly supported her co-star: “Love you now and always” and said she would work with him again “absolutely… in a f*cking heartbeat.” She praised Hardy as “the most amazing actor” and a “very special person.” On the attack, she shared her views on Israel: “I believe in the existence of Israel” while expressing devastation over certain actions and questioning how past traumas could be repeated. What do you think of her resolute response and strong support for Hardy? (Video: AI)show more

This time, he's coming to the future to find... her! 🔥 Ferghus is shocked to find himself in a country he's never heard of before, in the home of the bonniest lass he's ever laid eyes upon. Her accent warms his blood and almost makes him forget he should try to return home. It wouldn't hurt if he stuck around for a few more days, would it?🫦 As Ferghus tries to acclimatize himself to life in the 21st century, and Brigid attempts to win a survival competition, the pair discovers their chance meeting might not have been as accidental as they once believed. Not only could the star-crossed lovers be in danger, but the rest of humanity, too. Available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover. $4.99 Kindle, or free with KU. The Future Bride is Book 1 in the complete series: A unique mashup of genres. No heavy politics. No sexual violence.show more

Watch the difference in the practice swings and the... shot. See the head dip & knee buckle? Have seen this from Lexi before. Can’t remember which major it was, but it was last season in the closing stages of the final round and tight lies. It’s a classic move from those who have anxiety with their pitching and are trying to help the ball in the air. I know it well. I had the chipping / pitching yips for a few years and was a complete mess. Head moving down & leaning back to the right shifts the low point of the club to an earlier spot. Club hits the ground too early. When you look at great pitchers they are usually shifting a little left, and slightly extending up after impact. Not dipping down and back. Imagine standing side on to the target and tossing to the landing spot with your trail arm. The dip down and knee buckle is completely at odds with how you would move. I am confident an expert short game coach could really help her with this. I reckon she is in the horrors mentally standing over these shots. No disrespect to Lexi, she’s obviously a great player. Yes, I’m just an armchair fan sitting on my couch 😎.show more