Shaker Samman
@shaker.bsky.social
This is unfortunate. Best American Sports Writing 2022, Duke ’17, other things in-between, before, and after.
Totally. It was a special situation
February 3, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Totally. It was a special situation
Scheyer? But also that feels like a special case where the money made sure Duke was too big to fail
February 3, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Scheyer? But also that feels like a special case where the money made sure Duke was too big to fail
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An NFL team can lose. (Trust me, I'm a Jets fan.)
But NFL owners are essentially guaranteed success — no matter how bad their team is, no matter how blatantly they disregard their fans, no matter how odious they are personally.
My feature for @prospect.org's Sports Issue!
But NFL owners are essentially guaranteed success — no matter how bad their team is, no matter how blatantly they disregard their fans, no matter how odious they are personally.
My feature for @prospect.org's Sports Issue!
The Permanent Overclass - The American Prospect
The NFL’s billionaire owners literally can’t lose when it comes to making money. On the field? That’s another matter.
prospect.org
February 2, 2026 at 2:58 PM
An NFL team can lose. (Trust me, I'm a Jets fan.)
But NFL owners are essentially guaranteed success — no matter how bad their team is, no matter how blatantly they disregard their fans, no matter how odious they are personally.
My feature for @prospect.org's Sports Issue!
But NFL owners are essentially guaranteed success — no matter how bad their team is, no matter how blatantly they disregard their fans, no matter how odious they are personally.
My feature for @prospect.org's Sports Issue!
Except for Grimer. He’s an abomination.
January 31, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Except for Grimer. He’s an abomination.
two weeks till pitchers and catchers
January 31, 2026 at 12:34 AM
two weeks till pitchers and catchers
I appreciate that you can hold a wrong take in your heart for this long. I do love consistency.
January 31, 2026 at 12:17 AM
I appreciate that you can hold a wrong take in your heart for this long. I do love consistency.
Why does he falsely believe Queens of the Stone Age to be superior to the Strokes? We had this fight more than a decade ago and I have not forgotten
January 31, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Why does he falsely believe Queens of the Stone Age to be superior to the Strokes? We had this fight more than a decade ago and I have not forgotten
Bonus joy from Zverev being upset
January 30, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Bonus joy from Zverev being upset
That’s so awesome, man! and I thought my 15 since Christmas was a lot haha
January 30, 2026 at 1:17 AM
That’s so awesome, man! and I thought my 15 since Christmas was a lot haha
Anything on Letterboxd counts, brother
January 30, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Anything on Letterboxd counts, brother
the REP open trap bar rules.
January 29, 2026 at 10:22 PM
the REP open trap bar rules.
Scared of the Pistons. Classic.
Celtics' Jayson Tatum reportedly reconsidering comeback, may sit out season recovering from torn Achilles
www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/cel...
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum reportedly reconsidering comeback, may sit out season recovering from torn Achilles
Tatum went through a full workout in front of reporters recently, hinting at a comeback, but is now reconsidering that choice.
www.nbcsports.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Scared of the Pistons. Classic.
Please stop publicizing my inner thoughts @theonion.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Please stop publicizing my inner thoughts @theonion.com
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Dan McQuade, 1983–2026: defector.com/dan-mcquade-...
Dan McQuade, 1983–2026 | Defector
Dan McQuade, our friend and colleague, died this week at the age of 43. He is survived by his wife and young son. At the end of 2024, Dan was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer. The news of his…
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January 29, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Dan McQuade, 1983–2026: defector.com/dan-mcquade-...
oh god, I’m so sorry Albert. This is awful
January 29, 2026 at 1:01 AM
oh god, I’m so sorry Albert. This is awful
Sir if you could just stop tear gassing me for one second while I scan the code on your chest I’d really appreciate it
January 29, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Sir if you could just stop tear gassing me for one second while I scan the code on your chest I’d really appreciate it
SURELY this paramilitary force that has flagrantly ignored all laws will follow the rules because we asked them nicely to. That is all we must do, says I, the leader of the opposition.
I have always enjoyed letting people down. Disappointing them. Becoming so detached with reality that I can upset millions by just sharing my thoughts. This is why I became the Democratic Senate Minority Leader.
January 28, 2026 at 8:53 PM
SURELY this paramilitary force that has flagrantly ignored all laws will follow the rules because we asked them nicely to. That is all we must do, says I, the leader of the opposition.
Think of the norms™️
January 28, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Think of the norms™️
I have always enjoyed letting people down. Disappointing them. Becoming so detached with reality that I can upset millions by just sharing my thoughts. This is why I became the Democratic Senate Minority Leader.
January 28, 2026 at 8:51 PM
I have always enjoyed letting people down. Disappointing them. Becoming so detached with reality that I can upset millions by just sharing my thoughts. This is why I became the Democratic Senate Minority Leader.
Banners fly forever
January 28, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Banners fly forever
I will see Mario Cristobal in hell.
January 28, 2026 at 6:23 PM
I will see Mario Cristobal in hell.
Oh dude it’s an elite “take an edible” game. You end up riding your horse for hours
January 28, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Oh dude it’s an elite “take an edible” game. You end up riding your horse for hours
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Asked about Minneapolis, Victor Wembanyama says, “PR has tried, but I’m not going to sit here and be politically correct.”
Then says “it’s crazy that people make it seem like … the murder of civilians is acceptable.”
Then says “it’s crazy that people make it seem like … the murder of civilians is acceptable.”
January 27, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Asked about Minneapolis, Victor Wembanyama says, “PR has tried, but I’m not going to sit here and be politically correct.”
Then says “it’s crazy that people make it seem like … the murder of civilians is acceptable.”
Then says “it’s crazy that people make it seem like … the murder of civilians is acceptable.”
We’re doing slop in 2026, boys. Never AI slop. Just meat/veggies slop.
January 27, 2026 at 8:08 PM
We’re doing slop in 2026, boys. Never AI slop. Just meat/veggies slop.
If you were wondering how long sticking to workouts + diets devolves into “boy meal” which is just ground chicken, shaved Brussels and low-fat dressing in a bowl: it’s 27 days. And I’m loving it.
January 27, 2026 at 7:59 PM
If you were wondering how long sticking to workouts + diets devolves into “boy meal” which is just ground chicken, shaved Brussels and low-fat dressing in a bowl: it’s 27 days. And I’m loving it.