This Matters To Somebody
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Four Minnesotans exploring the world through the sports you didn’t know you’d love
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We need a pin explaining what we're about. So, hi!
We're four friends who met through U of Minnesota sports fandom.
Turns out we also have a shared interest in sports outside of the Big 4 (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL), especially sports not common in the US. We think they're great and want to share them.
We're four friends who met through U of Minnesota sports fandom.
Turns out we also have a shared interest in sports outside of the Big 4 (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL), especially sports not common in the US. We think they're great and want to share them.
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So hey, I wrote a book!
So Rugby, What's That? is a grand adventure through all things rugby- From the great game's origins over a thousand years ago, to Ilona's USA and Siya's Springboks, stopping off at Jonah, Johnny, and the endless joy along the way!
Pre-Order NOW at sorugbywhatsthat.co.uk
So Rugby, What's That? is a grand adventure through all things rugby- From the great game's origins over a thousand years ago, to Ilona's USA and Siya's Springboks, stopping off at Jonah, Johnny, and the endless joy along the way!
Pre-Order NOW at sorugbywhatsthat.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
So hey, I wrote a book!
So Rugby, What's That? is a grand adventure through all things rugby- From the great game's origins over a thousand years ago, to Ilona's USA and Siya's Springboks, stopping off at Jonah, Johnny, and the endless joy along the way!
Pre-Order NOW at sorugbywhatsthat.co.uk
So Rugby, What's That? is a grand adventure through all things rugby- From the great game's origins over a thousand years ago, to Ilona's USA and Siya's Springboks, stopping off at Jonah, Johnny, and the endless joy along the way!
Pre-Order NOW at sorugbywhatsthat.co.uk
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I miss when Twitter was truly great like the time a guy got upset at someone calling out a cricket team and started explaining how bowling worked and at the end OP was like "thanks for explaining btw I hold the world record for most career outs in cricket history"
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I miss when Twitter was truly great like the time a guy got upset at someone calling out a cricket team and started explaining how bowling worked and at the end OP was like "thanks for explaining btw I hold the world record for most career outs in cricket history"
Championship game for the NWSL starts in 65 minutes in CBS!
November 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Championship game for the NWSL starts in 65 minutes in CBS!
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Actually the CFL has the onside punt already. They just got to punt it to themselves for 1 yard and recover it for a first down.
November 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Actually the CFL has the onside punt already. They just got to punt it to themselves for 1 yard and recover it for a first down.
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The Canadian College title game is today! This is the 60th Vanier Cup and will feature the Saskatchewan Huskies vs. the Montreal Carabins.
Beautiful day for a Vanier Cup in Regina. Can Saskatchewan complete the hattrick for the province? @3downnation.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Canadian College title game is today! This is the 60th Vanier Cup and will feature the Saskatchewan Huskies vs. the Montreal Carabins.
In news that is shocking to no one, NC State is bowl eligible
November 22, 2025 at 4:32 AM
In news that is shocking to no one, NC State is bowl eligible
Hawaii game starts in 3 minutes
November 22, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Hawaii game starts in 3 minutes
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It starts back up again tomorrow morning…
PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL IS BACK ❤️
PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL IS BACK ❤️
November 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
It starts back up again tomorrow morning…
PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL IS BACK ❤️
PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL IS BACK ❤️
Over in the world of Test Cricket, Day 2 of The Ashes kicks off in 2 hours in Perth, Australia where the home team trail by 49 runs after an eventful Day 1
Available in Willow TV in the US if you can find it on your provider or subscribe online
www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-a...
Available in Willow TV in the US if you can find it on your provider or subscribe online
www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-a...
Australia on the ropes after frenetic 19-wicket opening day
The Ashes 2025/26, Australia vs England Match Report: Mitchell Starc ripped through England with a seven-wicket haul but England hit right back thanks to Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Ben Stokes
www.espncricinfo.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Over in the world of Test Cricket, Day 2 of The Ashes kicks off in 2 hours in Perth, Australia where the home team trail by 49 runs after an eventful Day 1
Available in Willow TV in the US if you can find it on your provider or subscribe online
www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-a...
Available in Willow TV in the US if you can find it on your provider or subscribe online
www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-a...
In happier news, the PWHL is BACK for Season 3 tonight!
November 22, 2025 at 12:07 AM
In happier news, the PWHL is BACK for Season 3 tonight!
Sad news out of the Canadian Premier League as the Winnipeg Valour will cease operations.
Always a sad day when this happens. Undoubtedly some dedicated supporters hurting today.
Always a sad day when this happens. Undoubtedly some dedicated supporters hurting today.
It's official: Valour FC is closing down.
The #CanPL had looked for investors after ownership informed the league it intended to suspend operations, but was unable to find a viable solution.
The #CanPL had looked for investors after ownership informed the league it intended to suspend operations, but was unable to find a viable solution.
BREAKING: Valour FC Suspends Operations - Northern Tribune
The Manitoban club becomes the second CPL to suspend operations in seven years.
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Sad news out of the Canadian Premier League as the Winnipeg Valour will cease operations.
Always a sad day when this happens. Undoubtedly some dedicated supporters hurting today.
Always a sad day when this happens. Undoubtedly some dedicated supporters hurting today.
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The WRU are currently trying to sell Cardiff to private owners, but under their current proposals what are they actually selling?
- no facilities
- no ground
- no control over playing staff
- no control over coaching staff
- increased debt (covid loans given back)
- only 50% of commercial revenue
- no facilities
- no ground
- no control over playing staff
- no control over coaching staff
- increased debt (covid loans given back)
- only 50% of commercial revenue
November 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The WRU are currently trying to sell Cardiff to private owners, but under their current proposals what are they actually selling?
- no facilities
- no ground
- no control over playing staff
- no control over coaching staff
- increased debt (covid loans given back)
- only 50% of commercial revenue
- no facilities
- no ground
- no control over playing staff
- no control over coaching staff
- increased debt (covid loans given back)
- only 50% of commercial revenue
Important rugby and work advice, as if those were different things
Brazil leading Namibia 17-0 agter 17 minutes btw
On RugbyPassTv if you want
Not if you’re sat at your desk with a senior manager sat next to you obviously
Unless they want to watch it too of course
On RugbyPassTv if you want
Not if you’re sat at your desk with a senior manager sat next to you obviously
Unless they want to watch it too of course
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Important rugby and work advice, as if those were different things
Good morning.
With the #CFL season over we move on to the next leadership group degrading the product it’s ostensibly responsible for: the Welsh Rugby Union #WRU
Good on the Dragons
With the #CFL season over we move on to the next leadership group degrading the product it’s ostensibly responsible for: the Welsh Rugby Union #WRU
Good on the Dragons
This may or not backfire but I’m glad someone is taking a stand against the Union because asking investors to put in 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 money for 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 control of their business is absolutely bonkers. It’s not right and it’s not viable for any of the regions going forward.
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
Dragons owners walk out of meeting with WRU as relations at breaking point
The WRU's plans have not gone down well with regional benefactors, with relations in Welsh rugby strained to breaking point
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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So which of the incoming rule changes would’ve improved the Grey Cup?
November 17, 2025 at 3:28 AM
So which of the incoming rule changes would’ve improved the Grey Cup?
The Grey Cup crowd loudly boos Commissioner Stewart Johnston. Because they rightly love their sport for what it is on its own and not a tawdry NFL knock-off.
For more on why, here’s our old take
For more on why, here’s our old take
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November 17, 2025 at 3:16 AM
The Grey Cup crowd loudly boos Commissioner Stewart Johnston. Because they rightly love their sport for what it is on its own and not a tawdry NFL knock-off.
For more on why, here’s our old take
For more on why, here’s our old take
And with that, Saskatchewan Roughriders win their 5th Grey Cup and first since 2013, and they do it in their rivals home stadium. The last season of the current #CFL rules ends in spectacular fashion, a great game.
November 17, 2025 at 2:48 AM
And with that, Saskatchewan Roughriders win their 5th Grey Cup and first since 2013, and they do it in their rivals home stadium. The last season of the current #CFL rules ends in spectacular fashion, a great game.
88 seconds for Montreal to save their season
88 secondes pour Montréal pour sauver sa saison
#CFL #LCF #GreyCup #CoupeGrey
88 secondes pour Montréal pour sauver sa saison
#CFL #LCF #GreyCup #CoupeGrey
November 17, 2025 at 2:40 AM
88 seconds for Montreal to save their season
88 secondes pour Montréal pour sauver sa saison
#CFL #LCF #GreyCup #CoupeGrey
88 secondes pour Montréal pour sauver sa saison
#CFL #LCF #GreyCup #CoupeGrey
Oh non ! Désastre! Quelle mauvaise idée !
November 17, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Oh non ! Désastre! Quelle mauvaise idée !
Saskatchewan misses a field goal and we’ve still got a one possession game! When God closes a door he opens a window…
La Saskatchewan rate un field goal et il nous reste encore un match d'une possession ! Quand Dieu ferme une porte, il ouvre une fenêtre...
#CFL #LCF #GreyCup #CoupeGrey
La Saskatchewan rate un field goal et il nous reste encore un match d'une possession ! Quand Dieu ferme une porte, il ouvre une fenêtre...
#CFL #LCF #GreyCup #CoupeGrey
November 17, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Saskatchewan misses a field goal and we’ve still got a one possession game! When God closes a door he opens a window…
La Saskatchewan rate un field goal et il nous reste encore un match d'une possession ! Quand Dieu ferme une porte, il ouvre une fenêtre...
#CFL #LCF #GreyCup #CoupeGrey
La Saskatchewan rate un field goal et il nous reste encore un match d'une possession ! Quand Dieu ferme une porte, il ouvre une fenêtre...
#CFL #LCF #GreyCup #CoupeGrey
Ball doinks off the right tackle’s head and the guard catches it! But it’s illegal, you can’t do that (which is bullshit).
Field goal Montreal, 25-17
Le ballon reprend la tête du tackle droit et le guard l'attrap! Mais c'est illégal, tu ne peux pas faire ça (ce qui est n'importe quoi).
#CFL #LCF
Field goal Montreal, 25-17
Le ballon reprend la tête du tackle droit et le guard l'attrap! Mais c'est illégal, tu ne peux pas faire ça (ce qui est n'importe quoi).
#CFL #LCF
November 17, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Montreal is feeling it on this drive, this game is not over!
Montréal le ressent sur cette séance, ce match n'est pas fini!
#CFL #LCF #GreyCup #CoupeGrey
Montréal le ressent sur cette séance, ce match n'est pas fini!
#CFL #LCF #GreyCup #CoupeGrey
November 17, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Montreal is feeling it on this drive, this game is not over!
Montréal le ressent sur cette séance, ce match n'est pas fini!
#CFL #LCF #GreyCup #CoupeGrey
Montréal le ressent sur cette séance, ce match n'est pas fini!
#CFL #LCF #GreyCup #CoupeGrey
Touchdown Montreal to end the 3rd Quarter! They capitalize on a penalty with a very nice #RUTM play. 25-14 Saskatchewan, 1 quarter left.
Touchdown Montréal pour clore le troisième quart-temps ! Ils profitent d'une pénalité avec une très belle #RUTM action. 25-14 Saskatchewan, 1 quart-temps restant.
Touchdown Montréal pour clore le troisième quart-temps ! Ils profitent d'une pénalité avec une très belle #RUTM action. 25-14 Saskatchewan, 1 quart-temps restant.
November 17, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Roughriders with a procedure penalty and settle for a long Field Goal, it’s 25-7
Les Roughriders reçoivent une pénalité de procédure et se contentent d'un long field goal, c'est 25-7
Les Roughriders reçoivent une pénalité de procédure et se contentent d'un long field goal, c'est 25-7
Saskatchewan’s secondary has locked down the passing game. 3rd Interception and the Riders have a short field.
La défense secondaire de la Saskatchewan a verrouillé le jeu de passe. 3e interception et les Riders ont un champ de candidats réduit.
#CFL #LCF #GreyCup #CoupeGrey
La défense secondaire de la Saskatchewan a verrouillé le jeu de passe. 3e interception et les Riders ont un champ de candidats réduit.
#CFL #LCF #GreyCup #CoupeGrey
November 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Roughriders with a procedure penalty and settle for a long Field Goal, it’s 25-7
Les Roughriders reçoivent une pénalité de procédure et se contentent d'un long field goal, c'est 25-7
Les Roughriders reçoivent une pénalité de procédure et se contentent d'un long field goal, c'est 25-7