David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 1hIn India's equivalent of the county championship Chandigarh has slumped to 37-7, including a hat-trick and 4 wickets for 0 runs. This is the sort of team I can get behind. 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Massive respect to anyone who regards a can of wine as a 'snack'... 010
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 10/10/2026What cheese would you have with this? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.uk'Holy grail of whisky' sells for record £2.1m at auctionThe Macallan 1926 was bottled after maturing for 60 years, with just 40 bottles drawn from a single sherry seasoned oak cask. 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Used their training and fired weapons. And missed. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukUS immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man while his child was in the carOscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said. 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 09/10/2026"The most civilized societies are as close to barbarism as polished metal is to rust." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukFort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon saysPete Hegseth says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain". 010
Reposted by David McArdleIan Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 08/10/2026America right now is the maddest place on earth. Like watching a David Lynch film. 4693136842
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 08/10/2026If you help fund this crap, take a look at yourself - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukPremier League football shirts made by workers on £1 an hourA BBC Sport investigation traces official football shirt production to factories in Cambodia where workers are paid less than £1 an hour. 011
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 08/10/2026How I arrived on Blueskystatic.klipy.comThe Wicker Man: Oh God, Oh Jesus Christ!ALT: The Wicker Man: Oh God, Oh Jesus Christ! 010
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Go and live in Belarus for a month, see how you get on - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...bbc.co.ukBrendan Venter: Saracens media duties 'like something from an autocratic land'Saracens' Brendan Venter compares Prem Rugby's media obligations to "something from an autocratic land" after reluctantly speaking at a press conference. 171
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The sentiment is right, but talking about the 'West Indian nation' is decidedly sub-optimal. - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...bbc.co.ukECB will 'look at' funding West Indies Test if required, says Richard ThompsonThe England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will “look at” the unusual step of funding a women’s Test in the West Indies next year in order to aid England’s Ashes preparations. 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Yep, these people aren't looking to invest in football because they're Diamond Geezers. 100
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 05/10/2026At the very highest levels at least, football is a joke business www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukMan City scandal shines light on Manchester United financesManchester City's owners have been found guilty of injecting money into the club. At Manchester United, fans are frustrated at how much has been taken out. 210
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Excellent. Someone on the local free cycle group is getting rid of 'an old oak table.'static.klipy.comBlackadder ConfusedALT: Blackadder Confused 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 03/10/2026BBC News - Boy, 6, who died in van crash was 'loved more deeply than words could ever express' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukBoy, 6, who died in Llanfairfechan crash named as Harrison JonesHarrison Jones was killed after being struck by a Ford Transit Tipper in the town of Llanfairfechan. 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Some bright spark will know who the agents were. That'll be interesting reading. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukMan City guilty charges: Which clubs did 'inflated' money flow to in transfer market?BBC Sport follows the trail of transfer money flowing to other clubs during Manchester City's period of financial rule-breaking. 010
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Third-world country. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukTennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survives execution attempt after two injectionsKiller Christa Pike's lawyer says she is being given "life-saving measures" in hospital after two syringes of pentobarbital. 010
Reposted by David McArdleSteve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Esther Rantzen hosts Sir Nicholas Winton, who saved hundreds of children from the Holocaust youtu.be/OqqbM1B-mPY?...youtu.beHolocaust hero Sir Nicholas Winton (That's Life - 1988)YouTube video by Tops of the top 1534195
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 29/09/2026It's like rain on your wedding day www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukFamily of British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes say they don't know where he isIt has been alleged that Sir Ranulph has been admitted to a number of care homes under assumed names. 010
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Pulling a Rastafarian's hair is a big deal and deserves less flippant coverage - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukTwo Antigua and Barbuda players sent off for pulling Anguilla player's dreadlocksAntigua and Barbuda players are red-carded for pulling Anguilla player Aedan Scipio's dreadlocks in a Concacaf Nations League game. 010
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Happy Drumcree Stand-Off Day to all who celebrate. 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This album was the soundtrack of the kids' childhood. My work here is done. 010
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Compulsory rename the Emirates as the Asterisk Stadium. 030
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Her 'representative ' has done her no favours. Just STFU, mate - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...bbc.co.ukCyrena Samba-Mayela: French hurdler given temporary suspension for whereabouts breachOlympic silver medallist Cyrena Samba-Mayela has been temporarily suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for a whereabouts breach. 010
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Game's gone... www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukFA Cup: Mulbarton Wanderers and Woodford Town must replay qualifying tie after referee's errorMulbarton Wanderers are "deeply upset" after being told they must replay their FA Cup qualifying tie with Woodford Town because of a referee's error. 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 21/09/2026From our middle child, living the life he's always wanted. But I really miss my little mate. 050
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Richard Maclaren once said that athletes who get caught up in gambling and matchmaking usualy aren't bad people, they're just gullible and stupid. 010
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 20/09/2026What a pile of pish. How is this 'news'? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukSeptember reset: Why now is the time to start a new routine and how to stick to itIt's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits. 012
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Ah, Jaysus. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukHyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herselfJoanna Wietrzyk has also forfeited her win in the fitness competition after competing last week. 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Crikey - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympi...bbc.co.ukRiver that is home to 500 crocodiles chosen to host 2032 Olympic rowing and canoe eventsA river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games. 010
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Thr empty seats at Birmingham can't have helped, but Nairobi is exciting. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...bbc.co.ukWorld Athletics Championships 2029: London misses out on bid to NairobiLondon has lost to Nairobi in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich. 010
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Brands v country - Kerr ramps up kit battle after latest victory - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...bbc.co.ukJosh Kerr: Ultimate Championship 1500m winner ramps up debate over country vs brands kitJosh Kerr celebrated becoming Great Britain's first Ultimate Champion by making a clear point about funding in athletics - BBC Sport explains what the issue is. 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Utterly batshit. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...bbc.co.ukPakistan investigate 'discipline and conduct' on turbulent tourPakistan begin an inquiry into “discipline and conduct” in the latest twist on a turbulent tour of England. 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Fair play, if you're still doing stuff like this at 95... www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...bbc.co.ukF1: Bernie Ecclestone stopped by police for taking shotgun into PortugalFormer Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he was stopped by officials at an airport in Portugal after arriving with a shotgun he intended to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition. 100
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Well, maybe he was a bit over-bearing but there's no need to be rude 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Sounds a minor miracle that there was a working fire extinguisher... www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motors...bbc.co.ukChina GT crash: Driver Ollie Millropy says Loek Hartog saved his life in car fireBritish racing driver Ollie Millroy says he is only alive thanks to a rival who pulled him from the burning wreckage of his car following a crash at the China GT. 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 05/09/2026"Masked demonstrators chanted 'mmm mmmmmm mmm'" www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm... Port of Dover delays: Disruption as masked 'stop the boats' protesters block roads - BBC Newsbbc.co.ukPort of Dover delays: Disruption as masked 'stop the boats' protesters block roadsHundreds of demonstrators, wearing black with their faces covered, caused delays to traffic reaching the port. 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 05/09/2026If an Asian guy did this to a white woman, Reform would be all over it. 021
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Reckon Derbys would have him back as an overseas. 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 04/09/2026#GriftULike www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...bbc.co.ukNigel Farage says Reform UK has 'taken no illegal money' after undercover report on donations - live updatesReform's head of policy and Nigel Farage's senior aide stepped down on Friday as the party announced it was launching an investigation into claims about funding. 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Pity she's not Scottish. We'd have adored her. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympi...bbc.co.ukBreaker Raygun on processing what happened at Paris 2024 OlympicsAustralian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn - known as Raygun - tells BBC Sport about the aftermath of her extraordinary experience at the 2024 Olympics. 000
David McArdle @davemcardle.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Sadly there is no way of translating this for an overseas audience. 020