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The Canadian National Football team wore black in Los Angeles because "Les Rouges" couldn't wear red OR white as the opponent vs South Africa? as visitors? is that right? Cause technically Canada is "host" in LA? So they couldn't wear "home whites" or red? Am I understanding this correctly?

Welp. Bye-bye Ben Stokes, I guess. at stumps Day 4, England are 103-4 and require 270 runs tomorrow without Stokes, Bethell, Brook or Duckett who all fell swinging wildly at the end of Day 4 Free entry to Trent Bridge tomorrow for a Day 5 that will be exceptionally difficult for England to win.

Oh Snap! Bethell gone! lbw!

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Everything about Ben Stokes is a complicated fascination - Born in New Zealand, his family emigrated to England as a boy. He EARNS captaincy of the English side. Ends up key against NZ in numerous victories for England his whole career, including the World Cup Now he announces his retirement v NZ

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Tickets are free to the final day of this Test at Trent Bridge tomorrow as all England will say goodbye to Ben Stokes.

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Ben Stokes announces his retirement as England captain and from international cricket in locker room to teammates on Day 4 of the Third Test v New Zealand, Trent Bridge, Series tied 1 - 1 Final session on Day 4, Blackcaps lead by 372 runs Stokes moves himself up the order to open. Great Test.

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The 1966 World Cup victory in Football for England at Wembley is SUSPECT. The 2019 World Cup victory for England in cricket is equally SUSPECT. The way England fixes shit to declare themselves the winner smacks of their whole Colonial demeanor.

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Many firmly believe Ben Stokes did NOT lead England to victory in the World Cup in 2019. Final over ball from deep cover that hit the batsman and carromed off, should've been one run, where two were granted. So we believe the Black Caps won in 50 overs. Here's a chance to spoil Stokes' retirement

Watching Uruguay v Spain on a TV in the exact same place I watched the NBA Finals in 1994, Rockets v. Knicks, interrupted and I was suddenly watching OJ Simpson driving down a highway in SoCal in a white Bronco followed by cops different tv, but it was in that exact slot at Zeitgeist 32 years ago

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Coupla billboards in SF June 2026

This is a classic Test. Hot weather and a flat batters' pitch for Days 1 & 2 that deteriorates rapidly on Day 3, turning the match into a bowling contest to end it. Archer on target. Kiwis swatting away trying to push the lead out of reach. England ready to Baz it up. Lovely stuff.

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All right #BookSky I just finished There is no Antimimetics Division by QNTM (Sam Hughes). I was reminded of Harry Matthews and the OULIPO more than once. Particularly Part 5, Chap 2. Look for a review on the blog in a couple days.

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Ohhhhh Jofra Archer takes Latham!

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Test Three, Day Three NZ v England at Trent Bridge and the lead has shrunk to 90 runs with three wickets in hand - a strong comeback by England.

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Rather a reversal of fortunes on Day Two, as England reply 223/2 trailing by 215. This is going to be a scorcher.

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Kalshi ads during Test cricket is jarring.

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Finally, the Black Caps take Duckett. Their reward? Joe Root on a flat pitch in unprecedented heat. Wheeeeeee

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India lose to Ireland in T20 in Belfast.

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Black Caps really struggling to find that breakthrough wicket

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Duckett century and this Test is very much a contest.

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Kiwis look desperate for a wicket now

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Lol in trying to bowl short to Duckett to induce that wicket, O'Rourke's gone over everybody for four.

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Duckett and Bethell going well 130/1 ... and well they should the conditions are plum. Kiwis oughta be wary of slow play penalty in addition to the injury.

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The Latham/Conway opening partnership and England losing Gay for duck just emphasizes that it has been a decade the English haven't had reliable openers.

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Mickey Kuhns @mickeykuhns.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Batter's conditions in the heat in Nottingham a resurgent Black Caps side making this second day of the 3rd Test pretty interesting cricket. Series tied now 1 - 1. Heat wave favoring batsmen. Poms gotta get runs.

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Reposted by MTK the Writist

Larry Ellison, the CEO of Oracle, funneled $45 million into Trump's reelection in exchange for his friendship and support for his son's media takeover. The Trump administration is now approving mergers for Ellison family-owned companies and aiding their mass takeover of American media companies.

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MTK the Writist @mtksf.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Black Caps openers having their way in warm, sunny weather on the banks of the river Trent. NZ is amazing - 5m population and they can field a side to show up in England and thrash the Poms India has 1.2 billion people and can nae

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Last 9 FIFA World Cups: HOST (WHERE I WATCHED) 1986 Mexico (San Antonio) 1990 Italia (Austin) 1994 USA (San Francisco) 1998 France (New York) 2002 South Korea/Japan (Los Angeles) 2006 Germany (India) 2010 South Africa (Oakland) 2014 Brazil & 2018 Russia (San Antonio) 2022 Qatar (Amsterdam)

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Another shot I took of the Sierra Nevadas. The light was incredible at 8:27am flying home to SF.

Ode to Wally Wallington stalwart knight of the table of physics reminder of what we've known and forgot what they knew in Egypt at least gawking neighbors filmed you with VHS and Betamax precious evidence now drowned out by charlatans and clowns chanting Ancient Aliens an insult to history

MTK the Writist @mtksf.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Sierra Nevadas anyone know what lake that is? Mammoth Lakes area? Mono?

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stfu&r Acronym. Command: "shut the f*ck up and read" stfu&r #BookSky