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Ex-TV/radio sportscaster in native Detroit and adopted NYC hometown. Named NY's best TV sportscaster by critic Richard Sandomir in the NY Times. Replaced Howard Cosell for ten years on his ABC Radio "Speaking of Sports" shows. Musician in previous life!
Don: Screw 'em! They're giving us FAKE NEWS about "affordability!"
Across New York, some renters — especially those in the city’s poorest neighborhoods – are frequently left without heat or hot water during the winter, leading them to bundle up in layers of clothing or risk fires by using space heaters. trib.al/so6w76W
January 15, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Don: Screw 'em! They're giving us FAKE NEWS about "affordability!"
Golly-gee, Mister Willikers! There's just no way this possibly could have happened - right?
www.cnn.com/2026/01/15/s...
Well, at least we'll never see this happen in PRO sports - right, Mister Willikers?
www.cnn.com/2026/01/15/s...
Well, at least we'll never see this happen in PRO sports - right, Mister Willikers?
More than a dozen NCAA basketball players charged over rigged games, prosecutors say | CNN
A sprawling betting scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games ensnared 26 people, including more than a dozen college basketball players who tried to fix games as recently as last se...
www.cnn.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Golly-gee, Mister Willikers! There's just no way this possibly could have happened - right?
www.cnn.com/2026/01/15/s...
Well, at least we'll never see this happen in PRO sports - right, Mister Willikers?
www.cnn.com/2026/01/15/s...
Well, at least we'll never see this happen in PRO sports - right, Mister Willikers?
TODAY (just so far):
F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist for Classified Material
It is exceedingly rare for federal agents to search a reporter’s home.
Trump made an obscene gesture at a heckler during his Detroit factory tour.
He insisted the U.S. “needs Greenland.”
F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist for Classified Material
It is exceedingly rare for federal agents to search a reporter’s home.
Trump made an obscene gesture at a heckler during his Detroit factory tour.
He insisted the U.S. “needs Greenland.”
January 14, 2026 at 3:26 PM
TODAY (just so far):
F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist for Classified Material
It is exceedingly rare for federal agents to search a reporter’s home.
Trump made an obscene gesture at a heckler during his Detroit factory tour.
He insisted the U.S. “needs Greenland.”
F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist for Classified Material
It is exceedingly rare for federal agents to search a reporter’s home.
Trump made an obscene gesture at a heckler during his Detroit factory tour.
He insisted the U.S. “needs Greenland.”
WOW! Buying on line (we all do it) is killin' em all!
I went to @BestBuy the other day. NO ONE there to help me! I left & went somewhere else.
Saks Global, the parent company behind Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, has filed for bankruptcy protection - CNBC
I went to @BestBuy the other day. NO ONE there to help me! I left & went somewhere else.
Saks Global, the parent company behind Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, has filed for bankruptcy protection - CNBC
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
WOW! Buying on line (we all do it) is killin' em all!
I went to @BestBuy the other day. NO ONE there to help me! I left & went somewhere else.
Saks Global, the parent company behind Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, has filed for bankruptcy protection - CNBC
I went to @BestBuy the other day. NO ONE there to help me! I left & went somewhere else.
Saks Global, the parent company behind Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, has filed for bankruptcy protection - CNBC
I signed up here a couple years ago and got little response, so I stayed with "X" @bobpagesports. I haven't posted on Bluesky since. A friend, Jim Mulhern, suggested I try again. I mainly write about sports, having been a long-time TV/radio sportscaster, but also post about music & other topics.
January 8, 2026 at 10:06 PM
I signed up here a couple years ago and got little response, so I stayed with "X" @bobpagesports. I haven't posted on Bluesky since. A friend, Jim Mulhern, suggested I try again. I mainly write about sports, having been a long-time TV/radio sportscaster, but also post about music & other topics.
There are always GREAT articles on Far Out Magazine! They send them to my phone. Here's one of the latest:
faroutmagazine.co.uk/moment-don-h...
faroutmagazine.co.uk/moment-don-h...
The moment Steely Dan fired Don Henley
Eagles drummer Don Henley "fired" from Steely Dan session, according to producer Greg Katz in a revealing and thoughtful interview.
faroutmagazine.co.uk
December 15, 2024 at 4:51 PM
There are always GREAT articles on Far Out Magazine! They send them to my phone. Here's one of the latest:
faroutmagazine.co.uk/moment-don-h...
faroutmagazine.co.uk/moment-don-h...
I began hearing about this site a short while ago. Unhappy with certain aspects of "X," I signed on for BlueSky & kept both accounts. I almost never see a post here from anyone I know & few are ever about my two main interests, sports & serious music. "X" seems to know what I'm into & what I'm not.
December 12, 2024 at 5:32 PM
I began hearing about this site a short while ago. Unhappy with certain aspects of "X," I signed on for BlueSky & kept both accounts. I almost never see a post here from anyone I know & few are ever about my two main interests, sports & serious music. "X" seems to know what I'm into & what I'm not.
"We want the CUP!"
Yes - the STANLEY Cup. Is there anyone who cares about this bullshit NBA "Cup?" Just play the regular GAMES, as you always did! I couldn't watch the Knicks' game last nite cuz our TV screens were so junked up with results from this bogus "tournament."
Yes - the STANLEY Cup. Is there anyone who cares about this bullshit NBA "Cup?" Just play the regular GAMES, as you always did! I couldn't watch the Knicks' game last nite cuz our TV screens were so junked up with results from this bogus "tournament."
December 4, 2024 at 4:36 PM
"We want the CUP!"
Yes - the STANLEY Cup. Is there anyone who cares about this bullshit NBA "Cup?" Just play the regular GAMES, as you always did! I couldn't watch the Knicks' game last nite cuz our TV screens were so junked up with results from this bogus "tournament."
Yes - the STANLEY Cup. Is there anyone who cares about this bullshit NBA "Cup?" Just play the regular GAMES, as you always did! I couldn't watch the Knicks' game last nite cuz our TV screens were so junked up with results from this bogus "tournament."
Ya need a scorecard for Don's MORONIC picks. Headlines now:
Trump’s Support for Hegseth Teeters
Trump’s Pick to Lead D.E.A. Withdraws
Matt Gaetz already forced to withdraw for A.G.
Right-wing creep Kash (great name for him!), chosen FBI Director, ain't gonna make it neither.
Trump’s Support for Hegseth Teeters
Trump’s Pick to Lead D.E.A. Withdraws
Matt Gaetz already forced to withdraw for A.G.
Right-wing creep Kash (great name for him!), chosen FBI Director, ain't gonna make it neither.
December 4, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Ya need a scorecard for Don's MORONIC picks. Headlines now:
Trump’s Support for Hegseth Teeters
Trump’s Pick to Lead D.E.A. Withdraws
Matt Gaetz already forced to withdraw for A.G.
Right-wing creep Kash (great name for him!), chosen FBI Director, ain't gonna make it neither.
Trump’s Support for Hegseth Teeters
Trump’s Pick to Lead D.E.A. Withdraws
Matt Gaetz already forced to withdraw for A.G.
Right-wing creep Kash (great name for him!), chosen FBI Director, ain't gonna make it neither.
Will all members of Trump's Brave New Amerika please proudly step forward!
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
Michigan GOP lawmaker says gay marriage should be 'illegal again'
The Republican lawmaker from Oakland County received a swift backlash from Michigan Democrats for his posts on social media Monday.
www.detroitnews.com
December 3, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Will all members of Trump's Brave New Amerika please proudly step forward!
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
I only watched 1st half of Bears-Lions, figured the powerful FL's would KILL 'em. Later I learned on the Fox post-game what had happened! Hosts utterly DESTROYED the Bears' coach. They were right, but I had mixed feelings, thought, "YOU just got this poor guy FIRED!"
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Sources: Bears fire Eberflus after falling to 4-8
A day after the Bears suffered their sixth straight loss, Chicago has fired coach Matt Eberflus, sources tell ESPN.
www.espn.com
November 29, 2024 at 6:11 PM
I only watched 1st half of Bears-Lions, figured the powerful FL's would KILL 'em. Later I learned on the Fox post-game what had happened! Hosts utterly DESTROYED the Bears' coach. They were right, but I had mixed feelings, thought, "YOU just got this poor guy FIRED!"
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
What? This gentleman hasn't eaten meat or "pork" in the last 30 years?!
For ME, it's been 34! Detroit ex-GF was a big influence on my life, taught me all about this. I love animals, want to continue to look & feel good AND live as long as I can. How about YOU?
www.cnn.com/2024/11/27/h...
For ME, it's been 34! Detroit ex-GF was a big influence on my life, taught me all about this. I love animals, want to continue to look & feel good AND live as long as I can. How about YOU?
www.cnn.com/2024/11/27/h...
On Thanksgiving 30 years ago, I gave up turkey and haven’t looked back | CNN
I became a vegetarian 30 years ago this Thanksgiving. And it stuck. Here are five things I learned about myself and the world since that first turkey-less meal.
www.cnn.com
November 28, 2024 at 4:48 PM
What? This gentleman hasn't eaten meat or "pork" in the last 30 years?!
For ME, it's been 34! Detroit ex-GF was a big influence on my life, taught me all about this. I love animals, want to continue to look & feel good AND live as long as I can. How about YOU?
www.cnn.com/2024/11/27/h...
For ME, it's been 34! Detroit ex-GF was a big influence on my life, taught me all about this. I love animals, want to continue to look & feel good AND live as long as I can. How about YOU?
www.cnn.com/2024/11/27/h...
Games on @espn are SO lame with the obnoxious & CONSTANT crawl! How many TIMES did I see the shocking news during last nite's games?
INTER MIAMI HIRES JAVIER MASCHERANO AS COACH
No idea what team that is - & I LIVE in SoFla. The guy? He must be from the rich and famous Mascherano Cherry family?
INTER MIAMI HIRES JAVIER MASCHERANO AS COACH
No idea what team that is - & I LIVE in SoFla. The guy? He must be from the rich and famous Mascherano Cherry family?
November 27, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Games on @espn are SO lame with the obnoxious & CONSTANT crawl! How many TIMES did I see the shocking news during last nite's games?
INTER MIAMI HIRES JAVIER MASCHERANO AS COACH
No idea what team that is - & I LIVE in SoFla. The guy? He must be from the rich and famous Mascherano Cherry family?
INTER MIAMI HIRES JAVIER MASCHERANO AS COACH
No idea what team that is - & I LIVE in SoFla. The guy? He must be from the rich and famous Mascherano Cherry family?
Watched Michigan State go belly up last nite in a loss to "student-athletes" of the "University" of Memphis. Announcers said Memphis has ELEVEN transfers, including a kid who started out there, then transferred to Okie State, then to Ole Miss - & is NOW back at Memphis!
College sports: what a JOKE.
College sports: what a JOKE.
November 27, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Watched Michigan State go belly up last nite in a loss to "student-athletes" of the "University" of Memphis. Announcers said Memphis has ELEVEN transfers, including a kid who started out there, then transferred to Okie State, then to Ole Miss - & is NOW back at Memphis!
College sports: what a JOKE.
College sports: what a JOKE.
Amazing, isn't it?!
Of all the UNhip, UNcool guys in the world to endorse GUITARS (can he even play a NOTE?) to the hip ...!!!!!
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Of all the UNhip, UNcool guys in the world to endorse GUITARS (can he even play a NOTE?) to the hip ...!!!!!
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Gibson Hits Trump Guitars With Cease And Desist Order
The 130-year-old guitar maker alleges that the instruments infringe on its design trademarks, particularly the famous Les Paul model.
www.huffpost.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Amazing, isn't it?!
Of all the UNhip, UNcool guys in the world to endorse GUITARS (can he even play a NOTE?) to the hip ...!!!!!
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Of all the UNhip, UNcool guys in the world to endorse GUITARS (can he even play a NOTE?) to the hip ...!!!!!
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
My family would sometimes fly when I was a boy. I had to do what ALL males did: wear a suit & tie! Women wore classy dresses. No waiting to get on. Good food was free. NOW? It's BUS TRAVEL! Ain't enuff $ to get me to fly anywhere, especially THIS week!
www.cnbc.com/2024/11/26/s...
www.cnbc.com/2024/11/26/s...
Senate report slams airlines for raking in billions in seat fees
The Senate panel is calling airline executives to testify next week about their carriers' fees.
www.cnbc.com
November 26, 2024 at 6:13 PM
My family would sometimes fly when I was a boy. I had to do what ALL males did: wear a suit & tie! Women wore classy dresses. No waiting to get on. Good food was free. NOW? It's BUS TRAVEL! Ain't enuff $ to get me to fly anywhere, especially THIS week!
www.cnbc.com/2024/11/26/s...
www.cnbc.com/2024/11/26/s...
I just signed up here today, yet have kept my presence on "X, where I have many followers after my long career in sports media. I have YET to see any serious sports posts on Bluesky and wonder why not?
Sports are okay to talk about on Bluesky
November 25, 2024 at 10:34 PM
I just signed up here today, yet have kept my presence on "X, where I have many followers after my long career in sports media. I have YET to see any serious sports posts on Bluesky and wonder why not?
Just thinking about Trump's xenophobic, idiotic "deportation" plan: no one to pick our fruits/veggies. What do you think prices at the grocery store will then be? UP! Will "illegals" just surrender? If they're caught, then RUN, will they be SHOT in the back?
The children too?
The children too?
November 25, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Just thinking about Trump's xenophobic, idiotic "deportation" plan: no one to pick our fruits/veggies. What do you think prices at the grocery store will then be? UP! Will "illegals" just surrender? If they're caught, then RUN, will they be SHOT in the back?
The children too?
The children too?
I was asked to join Twitter 3-4 years ago to promote a then-new podcast I was doing with Denny McLain & my best pal in sportscasting, Eli Zaret. Enjoyed myself until it became "X" under MUSK! Many of my 2,000+ followers seemed to have quit. I'm staying, but added this service to see if it's better..
November 25, 2024 at 1:49 PM
I was asked to join Twitter 3-4 years ago to promote a then-new podcast I was doing with Denny McLain & my best pal in sportscasting, Eli Zaret. Enjoyed myself until it became "X" under MUSK! Many of my 2,000+ followers seemed to have quit. I'm staying, but added this service to see if it's better..