Rus Bradburd

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that's an astonishing quote from the Mayor of a pretty mixed city, huh?

Wait, what!?

Geez...

Here's the best book I've read in years. Purely Chicago, immigrant stories. Brilliant. @chicagoreader.com @blockclubchi.bsky.social @wttw.bsky.social

Alvaro Garcia watched as his father was murdered. Boxing and an inspiring teacher helped him turn his life around A Las Cruces teen struggled after witnessing his father’s slaying. He is now a two-time New Mexico Golden Gloves champion and an honors graduate of New Mexico State University.

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Home: The Story of Zak Moradi Home: The Story of Zak Moradi tells the story of a refugee born in a camp in war-torn Iraq on the day the Gulf War began. Watch Home: The Story of Zak Moradi on RTÉ Player for free

Best documentary film I've seen since "Chi-Town": "Home: the Zak Moradi Story." Watch on RTE. Incredibly powerful and beautiful....and so important today. Congrats to the One Foundation and Zak. @leitrimgaa.bsky.social @irishtimes.com

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“We All Grew Together” – The Strange Story of the Fishermen of Ghana in Northern Ireland… Originally from Chicago, Rus Bradburd is the author of five books, including “Paddy on the Hardwood: a Journey in Irish Hoops.” He has lived in Belfast for a total of four years and can often be found...

In case you needed a bright spot in the news, here's the remarkable story of the Fishermen from Ghana in Northern Ireland.... sluggerotoole.com/2025/07/14/w... @belfastlive.co.uk @planetbelfast.bsky.social @belfastbooks.bsky.social @thebelfastreview.bsky.social

Tim Hardaway and the power of change A hateful anti-gay comment almost eclipsed Tim Hardaway’s basketball legacy. The former UTEP star committed to changing himself, and finally made it to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

John, you're a hero to a lot of us in the progressive spots community. Here's my take on Tim Hardaway's journey if you have time. elpasomatters.org/2022/09/25/u... @johnamaechi.apsintel.com

“We All Grew Together” – The Strange Story of the Fishermen of Ghana in Northern Ireland… Originally from Chicago, Rus Bradburd is the author of five books, including “Paddy on the Hardwood: a Journey in Irish Hoops.” He has lived in Belfast for a total of four years and can often be found...

Here's a remarkable story from the world of sport. sluggerotoole.com/2025/07/14/w... @nkalamb.bsky.social @gaascores.bsky.social @belfastbooks.bsky.social @planetbelfast.bsky.social @gaaofficial.bsky.social @irishsportsnews.bsky.social @independent.ie

Agreed....great great book. (So was "Ali: a Life" and "Opening Day," the Jackie Robinson book.

Alvaro Garcia faced numerous challenges growing up in Las Cruces, including witnessing his father’s killing in 2020. Rus Bradburd tells the story of how a barrio boxing club helped Alvaro refocus his life.
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Alvaro Garcia watched as his father was murdered. Boxing and an inspiring teacher helped him turn his life around A Las Cruces teen struggled after witnessing his father’s slaying. He is now a two-time New Mexico Golden Gloves champion and an honors graduate of New Mexico State University.

Astonishing story! Alvaro Garcia lost 140 lbs to become New Mexico Golden Gloves champ: elpasomatters.org/2025/06/29/a... @randradefranco.bsky.social @nkalamb.bsky.social @elpasonews.org @ringmagazine.bsky.social @betoorourke.bsky.social @lascrucesbulletin.bsky.social @nmsu-sports.bsky.social

Trying to make sense of the world of college sports? You need a bit of humor. Your summer reading assignment: @nkalamb.bsky.social @contextfreecbb.bsky.social @cbkreport.bsky.social @collegefootballcfn.bsky.social @nmsu-sports.bsky.social @contextfreecbb.bsky.social @collegehoopscoop.bsky.social

Great week at Basketball in the Barrio-- year 33! @elpasonews.org @elpasoyoungdems.com @elpasodemocrats.com @betoorourke.bsky.social

@elpasotexas.bsky.social We don't money as bad as we need kids! (for now).... register before Friday at the Armijo Center to ensure your 6-10 year old child's place! Thanks...

Thanks, Tracy.... Coors State University has it's own gloomy future, though!

With the new House Settlement for Div 1 athletes in place, you can look to Coors State University to see where higher education is headed.

Pending roster limits pose uncertainty for college athletes Part of the pending NCAA agreement would set new roster sizes in every Division I NCAA-sponsored sport.

Experts are predicting there will be 5k+ fewer roster spots in Division I college sports next season thanks to the House settlement and revenue sharing. www.espn.com/college-spor...

2 weeks away! "Basketball in the Barrio," year 33.... just one dollar gets your kid in for the weekend....and books, chess set, harmonica, poster, shirt, and ball.... @elpasotexas.bsky.social @elpasodemocrats.com @elpasomatters.bsky.social @betoorourke.bsky.social @elpasonews.org

Your humor helps, thanks for the great cartoons.

My copy is on the way ! Can't wait to read this one...

Thank you, Canada!

What about Coors State University, @garyparrishcbs.bsky.social ? (and did you get the copy of my satrical novel sent to OB MS?) Thanks...Rus

Stefan, wouldn't this be a good time to talk about NIL and the state of college sports--at places like Coors State University? Did you get my promo copy? @stefanfatsis.bsky.social

"Put the hammer to the bammer" is a slang phrase meaning to take decisive action, often in a forceful or aggressive way. It can imply a sudden and forceful application of power or resources to achieve a goal.

Alt-text: Screenshot of The New York Times homepage from April 17, 2025. The lead story headline reads: “Senator Meets With Wrongly Deported Maryland Man in El Salvador,” reporting that Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland met with Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia after previously being denied access to the prison where Abrego Garcia is held. A photo shows the two men sitting at a table in conversation, with water glasses and coffee cups in front of them. Van Hollen is leaning forward, speaking seriously. Below the main story is a secondary headline: “Dual Orders From Judges Edge Courts Closer to Confrontation With White House."

Van Hollen’s trip to El Salvador is a form of embodied protest and helped put Trump’s illegal deportation of Abrego Gracia on the front page of the NYT two days in a row.

As Bayard Rustin once said, “The only weapons we have are our bodies, and we need to tuck them in places so wheels don't turn.”

Princeton!

I'm just glad the mission of American universities hasn't been compromised: entertainment is number one.

Welcoming Conor MacGregor to the White House might be a good comparison, too.