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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Incredible #UCL Final. Honestly, I do have some schadenfreude here. #Arsenalfans love blaming the loss on the refs, lamenting an anti-Arsenal bias among fans - all this instead of accepting a heartbreaking loss AND your team lost themselves the game. Victim mentality is always bad form in sports.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Wow, this was expected, then not expected...now it's happening. As fickle as Premier League sackings can be, I think this is the right move.

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Liverpool part ways with Arne Slot with immediate effect (Gift Article)

The head coach's departure was confirmed on Saturday.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

“I’m halfway listening to what she thinks she knows/ We’re like children dressing in our parents’ clothes, saying/ ‘Nobody knows me, nobody knows me/ No one knows my name’” — Aaron Weiss of MewithoutYou, in the song “A Glass Can Only Spills What it contains”

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Really hope Mateta is OK. By all accounts it was a reckless, unacceptable action and obvious red card for the Millwall keeper (even if it wasn't done with ill will). Wishing the best for Mateta in his recovery, which is hopefully quick and smooth for him and CP. talksport.com/football/297...

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Mateta rushed to hospital on oxygen after shocking Millwall challenge

Jean-Philippe Mateta was rushed to hospital after a shocking challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts. The Crystal Palace striker took a boot to the head in a moment of madness from Roberts …

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

An angle on the evolving art v. AI debate I hadn't considered: Maybe AI's simulation of creative results isn't the most troubling, but AI owners' ability to use the technology to infringe on artists' intellectual and creative property instead. I've got research to do. www.nme.com/news/music/q...

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Queen's Brian May claims “nobody will be able to afford to make music” if “monstrously arrogant” tech companies continue under UK government's AI copyright rules

Brian May states that planned changes in UK copyright law involving AI will result in nobody who can "afford to make music from here on in".

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Bracing myself for a rough week in FPL. If tomorrow's Liverpool-United match gets postponed due to weather, I'll be down three players with only Greaves available on my bench (Timber and Rogers suspended). Oh well. At least it would mean another double gameweek for my triple on Liverpool. #FPLbrain

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FPL Pricey @fplpricey.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Just give Salah next year’s Ballon d'Or already 👑

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Transferring Isak out in GW14 has been an unmitigated disaster. Time to come to terms with and stop the bleeding. I brought the Sensational Swede back ahead of GW18, replacing Saka with Man U's Bruno for a -4 to afford it. #FPLbrain

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Back in my hometown yesterday with my brother-in-law to root on the only sports team that can temporarily pry me away from my obsession with The Beautifully Game. My Buffalo Bills. A win. -10°C weather. Our new stadium, modeled after Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, is in construction at top right.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

So far this gameweek: 4 points in reality, and likely 29 points in total sitting on my bench. #FPLtragedies

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Last week for Flekken in my team. It's been real, Mark, it's been real. #FPLbrain

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Sheesh, this #TOTMUN game in the Carabao Cup quarterfinal is trainwreck. Not even the fun kind.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

These #FPL projections give me hope that my approach in the next several gameweeks has merit.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

I don't usually like an early transfer, but I couldn't get rid of Ait-Nouri fast enough today, just to avoid price fluctuations. #FPLbrain

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

New #PGMOL rule idea: Keeper goes to their knees with the ball, a 10-second clock begins. If they still have the ball as time expires, yellow card for time-wasting. A la NBA shot clock and MLB pitch clock. More fair, more exciting. My fellow Americans @alwayscheatingfpl.bsky.social, you back me?

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 2/20

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Trent will have to wait until next gameweek. I'm a little nervous about it, since I had planned to get him back for GW15, that is before Storm Darragh. Now it's wait and see. #FPLonthebrain

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (Inspired by @fpljoe.bsky.social) 1/20

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Here are some borrowed words of inspiration for any FPL managers feeling like the new Assistant Manager chip makes things too hard, too complicated or too convoluted:

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Ok #FPL community, how do we feel about the Mystery Chip Reveal? "Assistant Manager Chip": it feels like they borrowed a solid idea from this year's EFL Fantasy game, essentially allowing you to get points from an entire EPL squad. I'm into it.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

It's undoubtedly one of the greatest, arguably the greatest Christmas song to emerge from modern pop culture. This clip from Shane McGowan's memorial service always makes me weepy. When they start dancing...aspirations: Leave a legacy that inspires people to dance. youtu.be/6s8lvnSmISc?...

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'Fairytale of New York' played at Shane MacGowan's funeral

YouTube video by RTÉ News

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

...Aaannd now Gooners have their regularly scheduled scapegoat to blame if they drop points to Fulham here. #FULARS

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Non-football post incoming: I had the pleasure of interviewing opera singer Barbara Hannigan for my WXXI News story about her upcoming recital in Rochester, NY. The thought-provoking conversations are what I love most about my job. I hope you find it enjoyable, too. www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2...

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Barbara Hannigan, world-renowned singer of new operas, visits Eastman School of Music

Barbara Hannigan will perform a vocal recital at Eastman School of Music's Kilbourn Hall at 3 p.m. Sunday.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

The clear, hard light of day hits differently the day after an #FPL disappointment: Since the main goal was always to be able to afford the Trent transfer for GW15, why didn't I just bring in Semenyo for Mbeumo instead of getting Jackson for Isak in GW14?

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Wow, was that jammy to get points off the bench from Morgan Rogers, subbing in for an unused Jackson (my transfer this week replacing Isak). #FPL lucky.

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CORF @fplcorf.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

We go again..

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I'm doubling down: I back Jackson as a super sub vs Southampton over Isak starting vs Liverpool. That said, if the Chelsea attack goes off, what's the point of risking your #1 striker ahead of a big London Derby vs Tottenham. #FPLbrain

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I'm going into today's games with the expectation that Nicolas Jackson will be rotated today. That way I'm not destroyed when I find out that I've brought him in on four yellows while Isak starts. But, it's all part of a bigger plan. #FPL dilemmas.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I'm starting to worry that Jackson's going to get benched for the midweek fixture. Your predicted lineup has me in knots, @ffscoutfpl.bsky.social. 🫣

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

#FPL managers with De Ligt and Mazraoui didn't deserve that. Amorim is cold-blooded.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Wow, Evanilson is running away with the top prize as the most annoying player of the day. Jose Sa can't catch a break. #WOLBOU

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

It's early, but this is shaping up to be an unlucky week in FPL. Isak early sub (hope he's ok), Mbeumo assist apparently ruled out due to a deflection off the Leicester City defender.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

My annual pilgrimage to Buffalo for Sabres Hockey. Erased a 2-goal deficit to tie it up with less than 5 minutes left. #LetsGoBuffalo

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Yes, more Keoghan please! Honestly, this man needs to play Alan Strang in "Equus," on stage or onscreen. I'm not picky.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Gotta rep the Reds on matchday. Champions League clash: #LFC vs Real Madrid. #ThisIsAnfield

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

The most luxurious of luxury transfers for GW13, but I'm leaning toward Wood --> Joao Pedro. Leaves 0.3 to breathe after Raya transfer in GW14, ahead of likely price rises for both incoming players. Plus, JP is more differential, and in my long-term plans. Thoughts and suggestions, #FPL folks?

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I gotta say, Disney World replacing Aerosmith with The Muppets as the "headliner" on the Rock 'N' Roller Coaster seems both safe and sensible. Better be featuring "Bohemian Rhapsody" or they've botched it, though. www.nme.com/news/music/d...

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Disney announce replacement for Aerosmith on legendary Rock 'N' Rollercoaster

Disney have announced the replacement of Aerosmith on its famous roller coaster at the Hollywood Studios park.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Best post on Blue Sky I've seen so far.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

A fantasy conversation for Fantasy Premier League, GW12: "Mo, could I see those rip-roarin' abs of yours one more time?" ~"That'll cost you two #FPL points."~ "But I triple-captained you." ~"Oh, that'll cost you extra."~ Totally worth it. All hail the Egyptian King!

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

As close to epic as it gets for Flekken and the Bees with their first clean sheet of the campaign. Looking like a 9-pointer for the keeper. With Brentford at home to Leicester next week, suddenly a move to Verbruggen in GW 13 doesn't seem nearly as urgent. #FPL

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