Okay, it’s on the commercial/industrial edge of East Oakland, so it’s separated from bona fide residential East Oakland by a bunch of stuff that does not benefit the A’s or those attending games at all when it comes to “making a day of it” or enhancing the experience. The whole point is that it’s not in some…

So that really is what this is all about- the A’s wanting to get out of that neighborhood. Trying to draw people who are too scared to go to the A’s home of the last 50+ years, all while pumping up their “Oakland pride.”

“They wouldn’t be the financial powerhouse the Leafs are but they could be as successful as, say, the Islanders.” i.e. NOT VERY. 

... this is not some noble crusade I am on.

It’s not just painted on the wall, it’s done by Damien Hirst, one of his best friends who shows for most of his matches.

Regardless of the Central’s strengths, the Avs are bottom of the league this year, by something like 20 points. They fell really really hard this year, I don’t know if they gave up after Roy left or what.

1) Hopefully;

That would depend on whether it’s pronounced like “cub” or like “cube.” The latter is obviously superior.

That name reminds me of a BSG transaction gone wrong.. and Bill Duke shows up to be menacing.

I loved that guy on Hill Street Blues.

Tampa and Nashville are doing better than Dallas

You’re clearly talking about the world’s most awful grocery store at 85th and Wornall. Don’t ever go there. It has nothing to do with Missouri. That place is trash.

Is the Price Chopper at 103rd and State Line that much of a dump? It was fine the last time I was in there in December.

I’m so happy you guys caught this. I was at a bar and the lady next to me audibly gasped when they showed this dude. My first thought was: “Deadspin better have a field day,” immediately followed by: “God dammit this is exactly the problem.”

Colorblind Punter Can’t See Opponent, What He Does Next Will Shock You

Don’t get me started down the Raygun rabbit hole. Des Moines: Hell Yes.

No one’s ever been that happy to be in Des Moines.

Vladimir is so tricky, he always tries Tkachyov guard.

Murray has won 3 slams since Federer’s 2012 Wimbledon win, not 2 - 2012 US Open, 2013 Wimbledon, 2016 Wimbledon. (Also, it’s Murray, not Murry).

Hey in WADA, I’ll see you in WADA WADA. Slap on the wrist? Well not this time!