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Ray Curren

@rjcurren.bsky.social

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O-ish G in these parts after the supervillain took over the old place, talking college basketball and soccer mostly. CT raised, currently in VT. Tried to save democracy once, but that didn't go so well.

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Ray Curren @rjcurren.bsky.social · 20h

#Yankees

an elderly woman behind bars with the words mostly dead is slightly alive

Alt: an elderly woman behind bars with the words mostly dead is slightly alive

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Ray Curren @rjcurren.bsky.social · 23h

Today in American fascism (if this isn't AI):

Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 1d

They're out here beating clergy too.

Alt text: A group of armed officers in camouflage uniforms and tactical gear confront a man dressed in black with a clerical collar. One officer sprays a chemical agent directly into the man’s face as he recoils, eyes shut tight and head turned from the spray. Other officers stand close by, heavily armed and wearing helmets, goggles, and protective gear. The man appears to be a pastor, as suggested by his attire. The scene is tense and chaotic, taking place on a city street.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 1d

The Burlington soccer club, fresh off a national men’s championship, is now set to expand into a women’s semi-professional league for the 2026 season.

Vermont Green FC plans to make its women’s team a permanent fixture - VTDigger

The Burlington soccer club, fresh off a national men’s championship, is now set to expand into a women’s semi-professional league for the 2026 season.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Jun 22

Is it too late to give Sacha Baron Cohen an Oscar for this? Not a damn lie told. 🇺🇸

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Ray Curren @rjcurren.bsky.social · 1d

The worst part is still going to be some middling 16-16 teams in, but this is also terrible.

Mid-Major Madness @mid-majormadness.bsky.social · 1d

Reports are that with tourney expansion comes a new opening round - revamping the first four to be 12 AQs and the final 12 at large teams.

Moving all these AQs to the opener ain’t it and is a key reason why tourney expansion harms the smaller schools.

@RoccoMiller8
Per reports, the NCAA is leaning towards a model that places the 12 lowest AQs into the "Opening Round" along with the last 12 at large selections, as part of the 76-team proposal.
That would mean tough league champs play early.
Last year's Opening Round teams would've been:
57. UNCW (27-7)
58. Montana (25-9)
59. Robert Morris (26-8)
60. Wofford (19-15)
61. Omaha (22-12)
62. Bryant (23-11)
63. Norfolk St. (24-10)
64. SIUE (22-11)
65. American (22-12)
66. Mount St. Mary's (22-12)
67. Alabama St. (19-15)
68. Saint Francis (16-17)

Ray Curren @rjcurren.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, but those were white people.

Ray Curren @rjcurren.bsky.social · 1d

Went off the rails a bit in later seasons, but yes

Ray Curren @rjcurren.bsky.social · 1d

The man has never tried to watch a Drexel basketball game in his life.

Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 1d

Bill Simmons rips FloSports for nightmare streaming experiences

If you’re a fan of a niche sport or league, chances are you’ve heard of FloSports. The company streams everything from motorsports to wrestling to Division 3 college athletics, charging users anywhere between $10 and $30 per month depending on what sport they want access to. For that price, one would expect some level of Read more... The post Bill Simmons rips FloSports for nightmare streaming experiences appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · 2d

The Sora AI disinfo nightmare is here

For more like this:
tiktok.com/@drewharwell
instagram.com/bydrewharwell

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Ray Curren @rjcurren.bsky.social · 2d

Today in American fascism:

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

Ray Curren @rjcurren.bsky.social · 2d

Probably about as interesting as talking about NCAA brackets, but yes, I did have the Arizona Cardinals in my Survivor Pool today.

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Ray Curren @rjcurren.bsky.social · 3d

Wait until Logano fails inspection

Ray Curren @rjcurren.bsky.social · 3d

Old school NFL Films would be proud.

CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 3d

The admiration, the bat flip, the zoom to Fried 🫡

Ray Curren @rjcurren.bsky.social · 3d

Ben Folds Five - Battle Of Who Could Care Less (Official Video)

YouTube video by BenFoldsFiveVEVO

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 3d

For every horrific act of fascist abuse you’ve seen video of in recent months, there are hundreds that you’ll never even hear about.

Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 3d

A WILD ONE: A man broke his leg during an arrest by ICE at a car wash south of L.A.

ICE has held him under 24/7 guard at a hospital, registering him under a pseudonym, for *37 days* without telling him why.

A judge has ordered his immediate release.

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Historical Marker Ahead @historicalmarker.bsky.social · 5d

“Get thee five free bills of credit when ye fign up a new account at FanDuel”

250 Years Ago News @250yearsagonews.bsky.social · 5d

Oct. 3, 1775: A general order for Washington's Army: Any officer or soldier "who shall hereafter be detected playing at Toss-up, pitch and hustle, or any other Games of chance, in, or near the Camp or Villages bordering on the encampments; shall without delay be confined and punished." 1/2

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Freezing Cold Takes @oldtakesexposed.bsky.social · 5d

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Ray Curren @rjcurren.bsky.social · 5d

Aaron Boone:

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Ray Curren @rjcurren.bsky.social · 5d

Today in American fascism (too many choices again, unfortunately):

MSNBC @msnbc.com · 5d

EXCLUSIVE: FBI Director Kash Patel fired an agent in training for displaying a gay pride flag on his desk while appointed to a field office in California last year, according to three people familiar with the matter and a dismissal notice reviewed by MSNBC.
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