「james」
@xjames.bsky.social
in the time of chimpanzees i was a monkey
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The Washington Post is shuttering its Sports section. As an employee, this is gutting. As a longtime reader, it is devastating.
So much of what I learned and admired about sports journalism came from reading The Post. Working there was a dream. Just wish it would've lasted more than 5 months.
So much of what I learned and admired about sports journalism came from reading The Post. Working there was a dream. Just wish it would've lasted more than 5 months.
February 4, 2026 at 3:40 PM
The Washington Post is shuttering its Sports section. As an employee, this is gutting. As a longtime reader, it is devastating.
So much of what I learned and admired about sports journalism came from reading The Post. Working there was a dream. Just wish it would've lasted more than 5 months.
So much of what I learned and admired about sports journalism came from reading The Post. Working there was a dream. Just wish it would've lasted more than 5 months.
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It was such a joy to work in @postsports.bsky.social. Just an absolute gift. I was so so so lucky to have been a part of this place, and so so so lucky to work with these lovely, kind, clever, incredible people. This was the dream.
(uh also If you need an editor, please do holler.)
(uh also If you need an editor, please do holler.)
February 4, 2026 at 2:31 PM
It was such a joy to work in @postsports.bsky.social. Just an absolute gift. I was so so so lucky to have been a part of this place, and so so so lucky to work with these lovely, kind, clever, incredible people. This was the dream.
(uh also If you need an editor, please do holler.)
(uh also If you need an editor, please do holler.)
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I was among the layoffs at The Washington Post today. It has been an absolute dream to be a small part of this incredible team. Covering the Caps has been an honor; being a beat writer is an all-consuming thing that I love deeply. I hope I’ll get to continue that in whatever is next
February 4, 2026 at 2:19 PM
I was among the layoffs at The Washington Post today. It has been an absolute dream to be a small part of this incredible team. Covering the Caps has been an honor; being a beat writer is an all-consuming thing that I love deeply. I hope I’ll get to continue that in whatever is next
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Well, turns out this was my last story for The Washington Post, 2,011 bylines later.
For nine years, it was a dream in every sense of the word, no matter how many of the company's leaders tried to make it otherwise. Thanks for being part of the ride.
For nine years, it was a dream in every sense of the word, no matter how many of the company's leaders tried to make it otherwise. Thanks for being part of the ride.
I went to the college Excel championships in Vegas, spending three days with people who REALLY love competitive spreadsheeting.
Come along. Here's how that looked, sounded and felt: washingtonpost.com/sports/interactive/2026/college-excel-spreadsheet-championships/?itid=sf_sports_toptable_1_0
Come along. Here's how that looked, sounded and felt: washingtonpost.com/sports/interactive/2026/college-excel-spreadsheet-championships/?itid=sf_sports_toptable_1_0
Between the sheets at the college Excel championships
One of the most unusual — and fun — events in college sports is a high-stakes spreadsheeting competition in Las Vegas.
washingtonpost.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Well, turns out this was my last story for The Washington Post, 2,011 bylines later.
For nine years, it was a dream in every sense of the word, no matter how many of the company's leaders tried to make it otherwise. Thanks for being part of the ride.
For nine years, it was a dream in every sense of the word, no matter how many of the company's leaders tried to make it otherwise. Thanks for being part of the ride.
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I was among the many sports reporters laid off by The Washington Post today. Feeling a lot of gratitude for my time working for this paper.
Not looking back. Looking ahead to what’s next!
Not looking back. Looking ahead to what’s next!
February 4, 2026 at 2:48 PM
I was among the many sports reporters laid off by The Washington Post today. Feeling a lot of gratitude for my time working for this paper.
Not looking back. Looking ahead to what’s next!
Not looking back. Looking ahead to what’s next!
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I've been laid off as part of The Washington Post's job cuts today. This is an incredibly sad day, not just for my colleagues and I, but for journalism as a whole.
While I'm not sure what's next, I know I'll bounce back and continue to elevate.
While I'm not sure what's next, I know I'll bounce back and continue to elevate.
February 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM
I've been laid off as part of The Washington Post's job cuts today. This is an incredibly sad day, not just for my colleagues and I, but for journalism as a whole.
While I'm not sure what's next, I know I'll bounce back and continue to elevate.
While I'm not sure what's next, I know I'll bounce back and continue to elevate.
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sports coverage is not about box scores anymore. it's about power and politics and corruption and sovereign wealth and real estate and the use of taxpayer money and the most publicized labor disputes in the country and yes, sometimes about ball go in hoop
WaPo's Matt Murray told staff the paper is shuttering sports, moving remaining staff to features, shrinking foreign coverage, restructuring metro, closing books coverage, suspending Post Reports podcast
“Whole company now waiting for a live or die email” one staffer said
More in tonight’s Status
“Whole company now waiting for a live or die email” one staffer said
More in tonight’s Status
February 4, 2026 at 2:03 PM
sports coverage is not about box scores anymore. it's about power and politics and corruption and sovereign wealth and real estate and the use of taxpayer money and the most publicized labor disputes in the country and yes, sometimes about ball go in hoop
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More of this. Local governments need to actively punish any and all collaboration with ICE through every means necessary.
A Minneapolis City Council committee delayed action Tuesday on renewing liquor licenses for two Minneapolis hotels that have housed federal immigration officers.
Minneapolis Council committee delays liquor licenses for 2 hotels over hosting federal agents
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the liquor licenses for the Canopy by Hilton in the Mill District and Depot Renaissance Hotel.
www.startribune.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:31 AM
More of this. Local governments need to actively punish any and all collaboration with ICE through every means necessary.
Can't understate how significant the sports section was to this area and sports journalism as a whole. Fuck Jeff Bezos
The layoffs at the Washington Post have begun, with newsroom leaders telling employees its sports and books sections will be 'eliminated in current forms' and its international coverage will be downsized
February 4, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Can't understate how significant the sports section was to this area and sports journalism as a whole. Fuck Jeff Bezos
We already have a far superior television adaptation of Cape Fear
February 4, 2026 at 12:24 AM
We already have a far superior television adaptation of Cape Fear
Not gonna lie, living above a Costco food court sounds awesome
America’s First ‘Costco Apartment Complex’ Is Officially Coming To Los Angeles — Here’s When Construction Begins
The Baldwin Hills project will combine a 185,000-square-foot Costco with 800 apartments, including units for low-income households.
secretlosangeles.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Not gonna lie, living above a Costco food court sounds awesome
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"96 quite bitter beings" by cky (1999)
February 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM
"96 quite bitter beings" by cky (1999)
Vive la France
French police raided the offices of Elon Musk’s X and prosecutors ordered the tech billionaire to face questions
Paris Prosecutors Raid X Office, Summon Elon Musk For Questioning
The raid could further increase tensions between Europe and the U.S. over big tech and free speech.
www.huffpost.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Vive la France
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~ February 3 ~
2001: "It Wasn’t Me" by Shaggy featuring Ricardo "Rikrok" Ducent hits #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
2001: "It Wasn’t Me" by Shaggy featuring Ricardo "Rikrok" Ducent hits #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
February 3, 2026 at 12:13 PM
~ February 3 ~
2001: "It Wasn’t Me" by Shaggy featuring Ricardo "Rikrok" Ducent hits #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
2001: "It Wasn’t Me" by Shaggy featuring Ricardo "Rikrok" Ducent hits #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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In the not-too-distant future, RiffTrax is making four new episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000! Support us on Kickstarter: rifftraxmakesmst3k.com #RiffTraxMakesMST3K @mst3kofficial.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
In the not-too-distant future, RiffTrax is making four new episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000! Support us on Kickstarter: rifftraxmakesmst3k.com #RiffTraxMakesMST3K @mst3kofficial.bsky.social
"An fMRI brain scan revealed Honnold's amygdala—the brain's fear center—remains inert when exposed to fear stimuli."
I know who I'm calling to kill Pennywise
I know who I'm calling to kill Pennywise
Free Soloist Alex Honnold Breaks World Record With An Assist From Tool
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numetalagenda.com/news/story/f...
Free Soloist Alex Honnold Breaks World Record With An Assist From Tool
No rope. No harness. Just tunes.
numetalagenda.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:18 PM
"An fMRI brain scan revealed Honnold's amygdala—the brain's fear center—remains inert when exposed to fear stimuli."
I know who I'm calling to kill Pennywise
I know who I'm calling to kill Pennywise
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As a person who's done some quick-draw training: every video I've seen of an ICE agent drawing and aiming suggests they've drilled that motion many times. It's not actually an intuitive movement, you do have to practice it
These officers are plenty trained. They're just trained in the wrong things
These officers are plenty trained. They're just trained in the wrong things
February 2, 2026 at 9:55 PM
As a person who's done some quick-draw training: every video I've seen of an ICE agent drawing and aiming suggests they've drilled that motion many times. It's not actually an intuitive movement, you do have to practice it
These officers are plenty trained. They're just trained in the wrong things
These officers are plenty trained. They're just trained in the wrong things
Eat my ass Punxsutawney Phil
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, predicting 6 more weeks of winter weather.
February 2, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Eat my ass Punxsutawney Phil
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The GRAMMYs Omitting BRENT HINDS During Their In Memoriam Segment Really, Truly Sucks metalinjection.net/editorials/t...
The GRAMMYs Omitting BRENT HINDS During Their In Memoriam Segment Really, Truly Sucks - Metal Injection
The omission of Brent Hinds from the 2026 GRAMMY Awards' In Memoriam segment is pretty shocking, given their history.
metalinjection.net
February 2, 2026 at 4:11 PM
The GRAMMYs Omitting BRENT HINDS During Their In Memoriam Segment Really, Truly Sucks metalinjection.net/editorials/t...
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"If there were ever a time to put aside all the bullshit and bring back Rage Against the Machine, even if just for a few songs at a single show, it’s right now."
Commentary: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Commentary: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
February 2, 2026 at 6:15 PM
"If there were ever a time to put aside all the bullshit and bring back Rage Against the Machine, even if just for a few songs at a single show, it’s right now."
Commentary: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Commentary: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Maika Monroe x Resident Evil
Resident Evil Requiem - Evil Has Always Had A Name | Short Film
YouTube video by Resident Evil
youtu.be
February 2, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Maika Monroe x Resident Evil
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All the rich people doing the most evil shit imaginable in a mansion while they lie and tell Elon they’re meeting at 3 am at a golf course right before the sprinklers turn on
February 2, 2026 at 3:52 AM
All the rich people doing the most evil shit imaginable in a mansion while they lie and tell Elon they’re meeting at 3 am at a golf course right before the sprinklers turn on