Douglas Reyes-Ceron

seth is the best at remembering everyone's birthday and has also put a solid effort in making sure no one makes a big deal about his.

today is his birthday. do with that what you will.

We should set aside our petty grievances in order to make room for new and even more petty grievances

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Jack Doohan: What's that big tower or, like, pyramid-looking thing

guy off camera as Doohan makes a triangle shape with his hands: "The Shard."

Pierre Gasly: "So if... if you go for a fart, but you actually poop yourself?"

Pierre gasly: "Sh...Ah, Shart."

finally started Drive To Survive S8 which features some of the greatest active racing drivers in the world.

never change, Pierre Gasly. not even 8 minutes into EP1 and we get sharting mentions

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Peter John Ramos

Added you all to this sheet I’ve had going
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The entire history of the Rapture Scroll to the end to become ready

The Rapture is in the news again, I see. Get caught up. (Caught up. Rapture term.)

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haaaaaah

in the same vein as Papers, Please just makes this even better bsky.app/profile/dann...

a game where we get to play as the VAR ref sounds absolutely nuts, I'm in

department of war eagle send skeet

well this marks the first USL2 team to get verified

Calling AI "slop" has been one of the most effective instances of the public rebranding a product and it pisses them off.

Hi folks, these days, when someone is having a health issue, it's referred to as an "opportunity," so let's go with that – I'm having one of those. It's also called a type of cancer that's “treatable” not "curable." I apologize if that's a shock – it was to me too. The good news is, I'm not gonna go into any more detail. I'm posting this, because professionally, a few things will have to change - appearances and cons and work in general need to take back seat to treatment. My plan is to get as well as I possibly can over the summer so that I can tour with my new movie Ernie & Emma this fall. There are several cons this year summer that I have to cancel. Big regrets on my part. Treatment needs and professional obligations don't always go hand-in-hand. That's about it. I'm not trying enlist sympathy-or advice-Ijust want to get ahead of this information in case false information gets out (which it will). Fear not, I am a tough old son-of-a-bitch and I have great support, so I expect to be around a while. As always, you're the greatest fans in the world and I hope to see you soon! Much love, Bruce Campbell

Bruce Campbell announces he has a type of cancer that's "treatable" not "curable"

Dominik Hasek/Bill Clinton

THREAD: Weirdest athlete/president combos from Leaf’s bizarre President’s Day set

Dominik Hasek/Bill Clinton

Well, that ended up hilariously unfortunate for him

The timing of that sponsored F1 post on Instagram with the State Dept. and Vegas GP feels particularly meaningful

If you told me the owners of Liberty Media were told of what was coming on Saturday overnight, that would sound about right

True but the weirdest aspect is USLC seems to have only posted that statement on their Twitter. Not on IG or FB (or they did it as a story post so it’s gone to the ether now on other platforms)

Yeah, this would track

JJ- Antifascist • H @frenchjraff X.com Time to get new players. Whoever wants to play can play and compete. If there is anyone that doesn't want to play and compete, they can go to a different league 8:58 PM • 2/27/26 • 1.7K Views

JJ - Antifascist @frenc.. •2d g Time to get new players. Whoever wants to play can play and compete. If there is anyone that doesn't want to play and compete, they can go to a different league Michael Vlaming @0172thetimeguy • 2d Cool, anti union scum. JJ - Antifascist: @frenchjraff X.com It's sports bro. The league can't mandate how team owners treat their players. If any player doesn't want to play for a teams and their owner based on how their owner treats them, don't play for that team.

Cassidy Sepnieski @CSepnieski • 1d .. What do you think Leagues for every single other sport do?? Sit there and look pretty? That is literally the only job of the league is to govern its teams and how they operate. JJ - Antifascist @frenchjraff X.com Maybe it's because I follow European sports where it's the teams and owners that pay players and not the league. If there is an awful owner no one wants to play there and that team gets relegated and loses value. Just so bizarre to think of players striking against a league

JJ - Antifascist @frenchjraff JJ from Philly American sports are lame without promotion and relegation Defund the Police

Checked the replies of that USL Championship statement

It’s been noticeable to me how many of the ProRel For USA zealots have been quiet on this labor fight and I think our “pal” JJ gives up the game here lol

USL Premier: Many people don't know that we're currently bargaining for the potential standards for the first few seasons of this new top flight of the USL. When it was announced, they provided zero concrete answers about this division, their plans, how players would be treated, and what the vision was for this level of play. While it's been reported that the League has proposed a $60K minimum salary in 2028 - what they aren't reporting is that there is no inclusion of housing and that they want 6 sub-minimum contracts per team at $33K (this is the same level as what the League has proposed for the 4 sub-minimum contracts in USL Championship in 2028). They also want their unilateral in-season contract buyout right (at less than 100% of the contract) to apply in USL Premier and they want the same limited 2 month severance protection for players if a USL Premier club folds. The future looks eerily similar to the present.

personally? I never knew this was what USL was planning to set-up for USL Premier, their Division 1 league, and it should be stressed NOT PROVIDING HOUSING IS FUCKING CRAZY

STATEMENT We have been negotiating in good faith with the USPA for more than a year and remain committed to reaching a fair and sustainable collective bargaining agreement. During that time, we have met regularly - including through mediation - and have made meaningful progress on key issues identified by the players. The league and its clubs have proposed 12-month contracts, increased minimum compensation, health insurance for all players, and expanded professional standards covering housing, travel, team meals, medical staffing, training facilities, and overall player care. We have also proposed increased group licensing compensation and league-level royalties as part of our broader economic package. Our latest proposal reflects significant increases in pay, benefits, and professional standards while preserving the stability and growth of the USL Championship. While the players have authorized a strike, we remain focused on continuing negotiations and finalizing a CBA that supports the players, strengthens the league's future, and ensures the game remains accessible to fans and communities across the country.

and the original statement released by the USL Championship which I didn't realize was posted last Friday night at 11:30PM ET
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On Friday, February 27th, the league put out a statement regarding CBA negotiations. Image of USL Championship's statement It's time for a LEAGUE STATEMENT explainer! Bear with us, there's a lot of explaining to do.

"Negotiating in Good Faith" Let's just start at the top. After 7 months of bargaining, the USL announced D1 / ProRel without warning or concrete structure - this completely derailed negotiations. We are still working through the implications stemming trom this potential launch of Dl. "12 Month Contracts" They've agreed to 12 month contracts. Keep in mind, they also want unilateral mid-season buyouts at a discounted salary rate and to cut player's offseason down by a third. Give a little, take a lot. "Minimum Compensation" As of today, the League's proposal would affect only 16 current contracts in 2026. Their proposal would have a league wide year one cost of ~$37K as it relates to salary and housing• Nine of those contracts are on one team. "Health Insurance" Increasing from no required insurance and over 25% of the league being uninsured to forcing clubs to offer the minimum level of what has always been made available to front office staff members. We've asked for a progression of plan quality after two years, the League has said no. Currently, some of these plans have a $10,000 deductible.

"Professional Standards" Housing: Establishes merely that players must be guaranteed 100 sq ft. of livable space and no more than two guys to one bathroom. Travel: League refused any new flight standards but will cover Global Entry application cost ($140 that is good for 7 years). Hotels: League has agreed to survey players and potentially use feedback if the League chooses to. Key word: potentially. Meals: Establishes that teams must provide post-training meals. Lunchables for all! Medical: Clubs must add a part-time trainer to the 1 full time trainer - with required increase to 2 full time by 2029. Facilities: Establishes that clubs must have an adequate gym or have to make gym memberships available. Yes, this is stuff we have to write down or some clubs will not do it. "Overall Player Care" Currently, the League refuses to move on the 2 month salary severance if a team folds (League One is 3 months) - BUT phew, if you're severely injured, you may be entitled to 2 whole additional months of severance.

There's two primary components to this "Broader Economic Package": USL Premier: Many people don't know that we're currently bargaining for the potential standards for the first few seasons of this new top flight of the USL. When it was announced, they provided zero concrete answers about this division, their plans, how players would be treated, and what the vision was for this level of play. While it's been reported that the League has proposed a $60K minimum salary in 2028 - what they aren't reporting is that there is no inclusion of housing and that they want 6 sub-minimum contracts per team at $33K (this is the same level as what the League has proposed for the 4 sub-minimum contracts in USL Championship in 2028). They also want their unilateral in-season contract buyout right (at less than 100% of the contract) to apply in USL Premier and they want the same limited 2 month severance protection for players if a USL Premier club folds. The future looks eerily similar to the present. Group Image Rights / Licensing: We have requested $625K for our players Group Image Rights, which is discounted from the objective value of these rights. This gives the league and clubs the ability to use our likenesses in both sponsorships and licensed products. one example of a deal that league has done. In comparison, the PWHLPA sold their rights in 2023 for $550K for 156 players in their inaugural season of the league ($3,500 per player). In 2021, we sacrificed, accepting $75K over five years to ensure elimination of $0 contracts in the league. We cannot continue massively discounting our collective value. Happy USLC Opening Week! #StandUpForStandards

The USLPA released another statement earlier today, responding to and breaking down USL Championship's statement released on Friday evening
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USLPA authorizes strike with season kickoff looming The USLPA has voted to authorize its bargaining committee to call a strike unless an agreement with the USL can be reached on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

USL players are more unified than ever in their fight for professional standards.

The players make the Championship league happen—and they’re ready to strike. It’s time for the USL to do the right thing and bargain for a fair contract now.

Bill Guerin’s wiki page updated with the line “Guerin is friends with Kash Patel” with the citation from the Atheltic article released today

Guerin’s wiki got updated FAST lol
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Bill Guerin willingly being friends with Kash, everyone who guessed bigotry as the reason he refused to call up Jason Robertson is correct at this point imo

This has to be the hardest piece of figure skating-related art in the history of figure skating

The Nicklas Backstrom sized hole also hasn't been filled once his hip gave out on him and the timeline of when the PP fell off roughly tracks in line