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JJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · 1d

My dad and stepmom, Audrey, are back in the news, for their COVID marriage that's still going strong... It "blew up" when I tweeted their wedding pic a few years back, getting over 1M engagements. The 15 minutes of fame is back! 😅
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/sa...

‘He said it blew up: B.C. octogenarians find deep love after viral fame

www.ctvnews.ca

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JJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · 7d

Perfect gif 😅

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JJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · 7d

I log on to my burner twitter account to find out some info on this White Rock sex assault, and the RCMP's mentions are full of Ostrich farm flu truthers attacking the cops. Nothing to do with the SA. What in the actual hell

screenshot of angry right wing folks yelling at cops

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Gregor Young 🇨🇦 @gregoryoung.bsky.social · 8d

Credit to FIFA for one thing. I can go into their re-selling platform right now & buy a ticket for the final. That was never an option for me in 2014 or 2022. There's one ticket available at Cat 4 for C$2840. Cat 1, 2 and 3 also show one ticket available. Cat 1 is $9240.

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RedBall Media @redballmedia.bsky.social · 11d

Remember when CNET actually meant something? I worked there, through the good years and the fall. Here’s the inside story of how corporate greed and AI gutted one of tech media’s pillars. Spoiler: it’s not just about CNET.

redball.sh/the-rise-and...

The Rise and Fall of CNET Networks: Corporate Greed, Scandal, and the Age of AI Journalism

Once the defining voice of tech journalism, CNET’s fall shows how corporate pressure and AI hollow out trusted media.

redball.sh

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JJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · 10d

Big Vic (FIFA VP & pride of East Van) Victor Montagliani pushes back at Trump’s threat of moving World Cup games.

“With all due respect to current world leaders, football is bigger than them and football will survive their regime and their government and their slogans”
ca.yahoo.com/sports/news/...

FIFA VP pushes back on Trump comments about moving World Cup games from 'dangerous' cities

LONDON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump was reminded Wednesday that FIFA, not any government, ultimately decides which cities will host 2026 World Cup games.

ca.yahoo.com

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JJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · 15d

And ironically, I was watching a guy nicknamed Johnny Utah (not football) pull off a trick play in the final minutes of the Canadian Bowl

JJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · 15d

I was lucky my chair was right behind me. Dropped right into it

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JJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · 15d

Minor concussion, no abrasions 😅

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JJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · 15d

Looks like the #BCLions will be playing out of the Apple Bowl in Kelowna for a couple games while the #FIFAWorldCup boots them out of BC Place next summer. Watched many an Okanagan Sun game there; journos beware the low — and concrete — ceiling in the press box. Ask me how I know

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Manuel Veth @manuelveth.bsky.social · 24d

What I reported a year ago is now official.

#CanPL side Pacific FC are up for sale. SixFive will look to retain Vancouver FC. More details below.

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JJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · 28d

JT!! Wish I was at the game to say what up! Enjoy yourself

JJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thanks man! I’ve had lots of people reach out. Looking at it as an opportunity!

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JJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · Aug 31

I’ve been delegated to the news team, except for FIFA and World Cup news

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JJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · Aug 31

This was a crazy story. A guy with charges for YEARS still able to harass and intimidate an entire town, and it nearly has turned deadly.
vancouversun.com/news/tiny-bc...

Tiny B.C. town on edge because of one man who 'terrorized the whole community'

A father and son in Masset, a remote community in Haida Gwaii, say they recently detained an axe-wielding man until police arrived. Read on.

vancouversun.com

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M.J. @sportsandplants.bsky.social · Aug 29

VA is a cfl team’s dream come true.

#cfl

Thank you to my OL for 0 sacks last game!! cactus on me.

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JJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · Aug 22

You watched? I didn’t get a chance unfortunately. But that’s good to hear!

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JJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · Aug 22

Spotted: Richmond's Pat Metcalfe playing for Norway's Fredrikstad vs. Marc Guehi and Crystal Palace in Europa Conference League play in London on Thursday. Palace won 1-0, 2nd leg is Thursday.
He's a long way from Thunderbird Stadium.
#VWFC #UBC #EuropaLeague

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Patrick Metcalfe of Fredrikstad holds of Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace during the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round First Leg between Crystal Palace and Fredrikstad at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

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Patrick Johnston 🇨🇦 @risingaction.bsky.social · Aug 14

Yeah so the Whitecaps' ownership search has shifted.

My chat with co-owner Jeff Mallett:

theprovince.com/sports/socce...

Whitecaps' owners change course from 'sale' to looking for a 'new partner'

Jeff Mallett acknowledged Thursday that the current ownership group isn't necessarily looking for a complete exit.

theprovince.com

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JJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · Aug 6

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Manuel Veth @manuelveth.bsky.social · Jul 31

Sources 🚨! Thomas Müller deal with the Vancouver Whitecaps is now ready to be signed by all parties. But don't expect an official announcement this week.

The earliest announcement would be Monday morning, August 4. Either way, no problems between all parties. Müller will join #VWFC.

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Manuel Veth @manuelveth.bsky.social · Jul 30

Why did Thomas Müller pick the Vancouver Whitecaps?

The answer might surprise you. I provide some insight for Gegenpressing. #VWFC

youtu.be/ESQZaLV43jE?...

Why Thomas Müller chose Vancouver Whitecaps after career spent at Bayern

YouTube video by The Gegenpressing Podcast

youtu.be

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JJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · Jul 29

It’s happening! Cincy finally ready to play ball with #VWFC for his discovery rights.

Manuel Veth @manuelveth.bsky.social · Jul 29

Sources 🚨 Vancouver Whitecaps are closing in on a deal to acquire Thomas Müller’s discovery rights from FC Cincinnati. #VWFC

Deal awaiting league approval. But agreement in principle reached. Get ready 🇩🇪 🔜 🇨🇦

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Manuel Veth @manuelveth.bsky.social · Jul 18

Now official! Pedro Vite joins Pumas! Vancouver Whitecaps receive highest fee since Davies deal.

Deal breaks down as following. Whitecaps will receive $4.5m initially and another $1.5m in add-ons plus a 20% sell-on.

www.transfermarkt.us/pedro-vite-j...

Pedro Vite joins Pumas - Vancouver Whitecaps receive highest fee since Davies deal

Vancouver Whitecaps are in advanced talks with Liga MX’s side Pumas UNAM for the transfer of Ecuadorian midfielder Pedro Vite. Transfermarkt can confirm initial reports out of Mexico that Pumas have r...

www.transfermarkt.us

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Manuel Veth @manuelveth.bsky.social · Jul 18

Done deal ✅ Kenji Cabrera has joined the Vancouver Whitecaps. Fee is $1.2m.

Manuel Veth @manuelveth.bsky.social · Jul 17

Sources 🚨 #VWFC are set to sign Kenji Cabrera from FBC Melgar. Personal terms have been agreed. Cabrera has an exit clause, and the deal now only hinges on a work visa.

Details for @transfermarkt.com

www.transfermarkt.us/pedro-vite-r...

Pedro Vite replacement - Kenji Cabrera set to join Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps are in advanced talks to sign Kenji Cabrera from FBC Melgar, sources tell Transfermarkt. The 22-year-old Peruvian winger has been identified as a potential replacement for Pedr...

www.transfermarkt.us

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