Steve Ferra
@abpow.bsky.social
Former purveyor of Absolute Powerpop. Mostly bad puns and lukewarm takes on sports, TV and film when not occasionally practicing law.
Fan of Rays/Gators/Lightning/Bucs/Newcastle United
Fan of Rays/Gators/Lightning/Bucs/Newcastle United
Oh no Macclesfield! Disaster! What a bad idea!
February 16, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Oh no Macclesfield! Disaster! What a bad idea!
one case where I truly hated to be right
although it is at St. James' Park, where they defeated them already this season (and also lost in the Carabao Cup)
although it is at St. James' Park, where they defeated them already this season (and also lost in the Carabao Cup)
thoroughly convinced they draw City away in the 5th round
February 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM
one case where I truly hated to be right
although it is at St. James' Park, where they defeated them already this season (and also lost in the Carabao Cup)
although it is at St. James' Park, where they defeated them already this season (and also lost in the Carabao Cup)
Germany scores and five minutes have come off the clock without the USA adding to their lead so they're pretty much locked into the 2-seed now and a possible date with Sweden in the QFs
Still a longshot to get to the 10 needed for the #1 overall seed but Matthews' second of the game puts the USA halfway there with 13 minutes to go in the 3rd
February 15, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Germany scores and five minutes have come off the clock without the USA adding to their lead so they're pretty much locked into the 2-seed now and a possible date with Sweden in the QFs
Still a longshot to get to the 10 needed for the #1 overall seed but Matthews' second of the game puts the USA halfway there with 13 minutes to go in the 3rd
February 15, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Still a longshot to get to the 10 needed for the #1 overall seed but Matthews' second of the game puts the USA halfway there with 13 minutes to go in the 3rd
For Lightning fans this is Oliver Bjorkstrand vs Zemgus Girgensons
Denmark/Latvia gets underway in about 20 minutes. Latvia's looking at a top-two Group C seed with a win.
Arturs Silovs vs Frederik Andersen
Arturs Silovs vs Frederik Andersen
February 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM
For Lightning fans this is Oliver Bjorkstrand vs Zemgus Girgensons
Again I'm about 15 minutes behind (not that the outcome is in doubt), was happy to see Brandon Hagel score but the British announcer pronounced his last name as "haggle" instead of rhyming with bagel
Since we have a British announcer on this Canada-France hockey game I'm waiting for him to say France was "put to the sword"
February 15, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Again I'm about 15 minutes behind (not that the outcome is in doubt), was happy to see Brandon Hagel score but the British announcer pronounced his last name as "haggle" instead of rhyming with bagel
Since we have a British announcer on this Canada-France hockey game I'm waiting for him to say France was "put to the sword"
February 15, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Since we have a British announcer on this Canada-France hockey game I'm waiting for him to say France was "put to the sword"
just catching up on Canada's hockey game and saw all those goals at the end of the 2nd and start of the 3rd, haven't seen the French defense collapse like that since 1940
February 15, 2026 at 6:02 PM
just catching up on Canada's hockey game and saw all those goals at the end of the 2nd and start of the 3rd, haven't seen the French defense collapse like that since 1940
MACramento State
NEWS: The MAC has voted to add Sacramento State into the league as a football-only member, @RossDellenger reports👀
https://www.on3.com/news/report-mac-votes-sacramento-state-into-leauge-as-football-only-member/
https://www.on3.com/news/report-mac-votes-sacramento-state-into-leauge-as-football-only-member/
February 15, 2026 at 2:43 AM
MACramento State
Golden needs to get Boogie Fland a shock collar to use when he sees Fland about to put up a 3
February 14, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Golden needs to get Boogie Fland a shock collar to use when he sees Fland about to put up a 3
The Lightning broke Swayman in the outdoor game
February 14, 2026 at 8:34 PM
The Lightning broke Swayman in the outdoor game
we're going to see that Chinyelu defensive possession against Alabama all season in Gator pre-games, and that's fine with me
February 14, 2026 at 8:10 PM
we're going to see that Chinyelu defensive possession against Alabama all season in Gator pre-games, and that's fine with me
(looks at game clock)
(looks at real time clock)
once again, the ESPN/ABC game leading into #Gators basketball will not end before their scheduled tipoff
(looks at real time clock)
once again, the ESPN/ABC game leading into #Gators basketball will not end before their scheduled tipoff
February 14, 2026 at 7:56 PM
(looks at game clock)
(looks at real time clock)
once again, the ESPN/ABC game leading into #Gators basketball will not end before their scheduled tipoff
(looks at real time clock)
once again, the ESPN/ABC game leading into #Gators basketball will not end before their scheduled tipoff
Reposted by Steve Ferra
Time for the greatest rivalry in sports: Newcastle United vs a late lead
December 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Time for the greatest rivalry in sports: Newcastle United vs a late lead
And ball don't lie as Tonali scores off the free kick
I will never say a bad thing about VAR as #nufc is screwed again, Villa called for handball which was a foot inside the box yet the ref places the ball outside the box instead of giving a penalty
February 14, 2026 at 7:08 PM
And ball don't lie as Tonali scores off the free kick
I will never say a bad thing about VAR as #nufc is screwed again, Villa called for handball which was a foot inside the box yet the ref places the ball outside the box instead of giving a penalty
February 14, 2026 at 7:08 PM
I will never say a bad thing about VAR as #nufc is screwed again, Villa called for handball which was a foot inside the box yet the ref places the ball outside the box instead of giving a penalty
was close to a deal with the Blue Jays but did not want to have to change his name to Zac 3.8 Litres
BREAKING: RHP Zac Gallen and the Arizona Diamondbacks are nearing an agreement on a free agent contract, according to sources.
First: @SteveGilbertMLB
First: @SteveGilbertMLB
February 14, 2026 at 2:18 AM
was close to a deal with the Blue Jays but did not want to have to change his name to Zac 3.8 Litres
Seems like every time the last couple of years I tune in to a UF baseball game it's 7-7
February 14, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Seems like every time the last couple of years I tune in to a UF baseball game it's 7-7
Nice to see Tom Wilson is in the Olympic spirit injuring opposing players
February 13, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Nice to see Tom Wilson is in the Olympic spirit injuring opposing players
Sacre bleu! France scores three straight goals to take a shock 3-2 lead over the Czechs, who are not having a good tournament
February 13, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Sacre bleu! France scores three straight goals to take a shock 3-2 lead over the Czechs, who are not having a good tournament
Yes I will send you my payment details, spam email threatening the interruption of my Neflix (sic) account
February 13, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Yes I will send you my payment details, spam email threatening the interruption of my Neflix (sic) account