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Writer/voice at @BeyondTFence , writer @detroitbadboys . Too many newsletters.

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4 years
Kobe’s last game in Detroit. Mason with the killer intro.
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Killian Hayes running the pick and roll next season
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@JedWells23 look at you breaking down plays and shit
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3 years
Never forget the summer Mitch Kupchak signed Luol Deng to a 4 year $72M deal and then gave Timofey Mozgov 4 years and $64M the very next day.
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The Los Angeles Lakers application to exclude Luol Deng’s salary from team salary books has been denied by the NBA, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium . Deng is owed salary through 2022.
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DON'T BE THAT TEAM @kylekuzma
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Scott Foster returning to ref the Rockets like
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Monty Williams when Jeff in marketing tells him about Ivey as a ball handler
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2 years
Mitchell Moses bombed try with Titanic music I would like to apologise to absolutely nobody
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2 years
Hey Lavar, what’s the Pistons record in 2022?
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6 years
My criteria for a new Pistons coach: 1. Knows how to maximise Drummond and Griffin pairing 2. Can use Stanley Johnson 3. Isn't Jason Kidd or Mark Jackson 4. Plays Luke Kennard 5. Isn't Jason Kidd or Mark Jackson 6. Likes memes 7. IS NOT JASON KIDD OR MARK JACKSON
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Ben Quagliata
3 years
Today is a dark day for anyone who bought a Jarryd Hayne 49ers jersey
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2 years
There should be an #NRL triple header on Sunday instead of the shithouse Friday 6pm slot change my mind.
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1 year
David Warner had four innings, three scores of 10 and under, and is somehow man of the series because reasons unknown.
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3 years
Tyrone May's grand final stats: 2 runs for 11 metres 6 tackles They could have named an empty chair at #14 and got the exact same results. I wish they did.
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3 years
You could almost do a Top 5 of Sean Lock and Miles Jupp together: - Miles "family heirloom" being a portrait of Sean - The whelks incident - "He brought up Hitler" - "I won't spit on you when we're having sex tonight" They were an elite duo
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Cade Cunningham was a +10, Jaden Ivey was a +6 and Jalen Duren was a -3 in a game the Pistons lost by 14 (and were losing by 20+ for a majority of the game). They all played 32 mins or less. Fire Monty Williams
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2 years
Yes I was counting. Cade Cunningham did not touch the ball (outside of inbounding) on the last six possessions for the Pistons. That is an act of war from whoever the hell is in charge of that shit.
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5 months
TRADER TROY WEAVER MASTERCLASS IN FLEECING THE OPPOSITION (a thread). Editor's note: may be sarcasm
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2 years
Manly players refusing to play because their jersey this week promotes inclusivity and pride. Wait until they find out what the Bible says about fades and tattoos.
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5 years
So the Sixers starting lineup is now: Simmons Redick Butler Harris Boban Wow.
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"IS THIS YOUR KING"
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3 years
"yeah mate we got a box for the cricket"
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4 years
Kennard is averaging 16 and 4 assists on 44/40/89 splits, is 23 years old and is probably going to be traded for scraps. Where’s the nearest cliff?
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5 months
This is just absolutely peak A-Liga. A weather report on the radar on a phone that goes into sleep mode mid-report. Never change, A-Liga.
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2 years
Paul Gallen bumbling on about "it's 2022, who doesn't accept this now, why did we need to advertise it with the rainbow." Hmm, not sure who doesn't accept it Paul, let's review the footage from the day's play.
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6 years
Since everyone’s doing it: NBA player I dislike: Mitchell Overrated NBA Player: Mitchell Underrated NBA Player: Kennard NBA player that I like: Kennard NBA player that I secretly like: Mitchell Favorite Player of all time: Kennard GOAT: Kennard
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3 years
It’s been 12 hours since the Broncos game and I’m still worried Gerard Sutton is gonna bring it back for a penalty somehow.
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5 years
Believe me, no he fuckin isn’t
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Ben Stinar
5 years
Josh Smith is the best player to never make an All-Star game
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2 years
Something not qwhite adding up here
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3 years
Bear with me here. Benji Marshall has had the same impact on NRL that Steph had on the NBA. I don't mean success, I mean legacy. Both athletes changed their sports and inspired the next gen. Steph made kids shoot from everywhere, Benji made kids want to dance on the field.
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2 years
With that spray at Ben Cummins, James Tamou has been offered a 3 year deal by the Canberra Raiders.
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2 years
Good evening NRL Twitter. It's been a while, but I felt compelled to put together some words around Caitlin Moran, the social media police and "cancel culture." Feel free to give it a read. @BeyondTFence #NRL
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6 years
Text from a league source: "Stop texting me, how did you get my number?"
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3 years
Cancel the rest of the Olympics now, nothing topping that Jess Fox moment. Unless, of course, the Boomers beat the USA in the gold medal basketball game. The USA Twitter meltdown would give me enough energy to not sleep for a week.
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1 year
Just look at these fucking heroes, they think they've done something
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11 months
Imagine getting this is my house'd by Flanagan. Fold.
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1 year
I guess you are an expert on the subject of racism
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KidCowboy🤠
1 year
@NRLonNine You would expect nothing less from Penrith supporters .
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"So, what are you in for?"
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2 years
A reminder that the only way the shit like P**l K**t stops is if you kill their platform. Support independent media content creators. Read and share blogs and articles you like, listen to podcasts, support patreons if they have them. I promise you it's better than this shit.
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1 year
EXCLUSIVE: Spencer Leniu's google history
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2 years
I too can make memes
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4 years
@sreekyshooter Can't wait for the Queen to fly you to London to catch some hands
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3 years
Blocking replies has been the best defence by the club all night
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Wests Tigers
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An incredibly disappointing night.
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2 years
Joey Manu to the Dragons defence
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5 years
Buffs Status Watch: Dre - EARNED Blake - EARNED Thon - EARNED GET THE MAN SOME BUFFS
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Ange: Has won league titles in three countries, and a major trophy for his nation as national team coach. Reporter: Fuck mate you dream of lifting the Carabao Cup though aye?
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Hayters TV
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Reporter: Do you ever picture yourself winning trophies? 📸 Ange: I’ve got real pictures, mate 😂 This is brilliant 🤣 🔗
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2 years
Nofa has waited 175 games to miss a goal line tackle on a lightly jogging Jamal Fogarty in a finals game.
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2 years
Imagine how much of a sad fucking loser you have to be to call the cops on your national cricket team being a bit loud celebrating an Ashes victory.
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1 year
Nitpicking but I hate when Ennis just said Schuster is destined to play rep footy. Playing international footy for Samoa is rep footy, stop minimising everything that isn't Origin or playing for the Kangaroos.
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3 years
It’s the worst shoey and stone cold you’ve seen, but it’s unfiltered. This club means so much to me, I can’t express how much this premiership win means. #PantherPride
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11 months
Holy shit there are some absolutely corking halves pairings this week. Salmon-Cogger Schuster-Arthur Matterson-Asi To'a-Wakeham Moylan-Hynes Wild scenes.
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2 years
Me listening to Shane Flanagan on commentary
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7 years
NBA wins rankings: 1. Pistons 2-30. Your trash ass team.
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3 years
Hidden among the blatant disregard for the actual protocols, George Hill actually makes a reasonable point. At what point does the NBA go "hey you know what, the fact that teams can barely put out 8 guys in uniform because of health and safety protocols means we might stop."
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George Hill on the new NBA COVID protocols: " I'm a grown man, so I'm going to do what I want to do. If I want to go see my family I am going to go see my family. They can't tell me what I'm going to do. If it's that serious maybe we shouldn't be playing."
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3 years
presented without comment
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2 years
Killian Hayes is the GOAT
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3 years
This account will now be solely dedicated to our lord and saviour, Isaiah Wallace Rodman Stewart II
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6 years
Stanley Johnson: 18 points, 7 rebounds LeBron James: 16 points, 6 rebounds NOTHING BUT RESPECT FOR MY MVP
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You killed the man but not the idea
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5 months
Monte Morris for a '27 second round pick. At this rate Monte and that high school freshman will play the same amount of games for the Pistons.
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2 years
My goodness as if people are calling DJ Vasiljevic classless for his energy at the end of Game 2. Let me tell you, fans in the courtside seats hurl shit at players all game. But when players give it back? No no no stay in your box and dance for me boy. Spare me #NBL22
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2 years
I had some thoughts about the latest round of NRL bingo. Sorry, I mean the latest edition of "PVL speaks through the media." Please give it a read and share if that's your thing. @BeyondTFence #NRL
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3 years
My dad re: Daine Laurie getting a Dally M vote. “That’s the advantage of being in a shit team. You look good. How else do you think Luke Brooks won Halfback of the Year?”
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The Pistons are a 30 win starting lineup anchored by a 15 win bench and a 10 win coach.
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Rabbitohs are thrilled to reveal the 2024 ANZAC Round jersey whilst aboard the USS Canberra, during our visit to the USA. We are proud of our ongoing partnership with the Royal Australian Navy, signified by this special jersey inspired by their Ceremonial Uniform @Australian_Navy
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2 years
Since you love boxing so much @FOXNRL can we get a Kent vs. Kikau showdown?
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7 years
Missing for this game #Suns : Booker Bledsoe Knight Chandler Barbosa #Pistons : Effort Heart Desire
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3 years
Remind me again why Usman Khawaja can’t get into this side?
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2 years
My Italian heritage means a lot to me and is something I'm incredibly proud of, so naturally the discourse around Brian To'o's decision to play for Samoa has thoroughly annoyed me. Obviously, I had to put my thoughts into words. #NRL @BeyondTFence
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Can't believe Blake has Christian Wood locked up in his own home until he re-signs in Detroit wow what a team player
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Blake Griffin
9 years
Don't agree with the furniture layout but I'm not an interior designer. http://t.co/23PNgQB88z
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"Ash Klein has been our number one referee for a long time now" Well that's not good
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Troy Weaver trading for Bagley and Wiseman at consecutive deadlines
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"This is the first coach in a while that's backed my ability." It's your literal father Billy, this isn't the win you think it is.
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2 years
I might be in the minority in thinking there's a place for a loan system in the NRL but it should be a preseason thing, or a few rounds in at worst, for a whole season. Not a way for contenders to hire mercenaries for a September charge from spoon contenders.
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Adam Mobbs
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Breaking: Parramatta Eels' late bid to sign Newcastle forward David Klemmer before NRL transfer deadline, via @BuzzRothfield
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5 years
Seb Costello trying to explain what OG means is by far the whitest shit I have ever heard in my entire life #NBL20
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3 years
Dangerously close to having your citizenship revoked here
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Chloe-Amanda Bailey
3 years
Watching Jaddu take reasonably early wickets like: 🇮🇳🇦🇺 #AUSvIND
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3 years
Sometimes I do satirical rugby league, politics, Brooklyn Nine-Nine crossover memes. This is one of those times #NRL #auspol
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7 years
Hardly think Brogdon did anything wrong. Barely a foul to begin with. Follow through did it, Young with a massive overreaction.
@TheCrossover
The Crossover
7 years
Malcolm Brogdon, Nick Young, Greg Monroe and Brandon Ingram scuffle in L.A. Fines could ensue.
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6 years
AVN Male Performer of the Year
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Fastbreak Breakfast
6 years
What award does it look like this guy won?
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2 years
Braith hosting NRL 360? More like NRL 180 because people will be turning away. Amirite?
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Telegraph Sport
2 years
The new host of NRL 360 comes with a rich rugby league pedigree, which will please most. Not only in the areas viewers first imagine, though, writes PAUL KENT DETAILS:
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3 years
This is Saddiq Bey's league, he merely allows you to play in it #DetroitUp Welcome to the Saddiq Bey Association (I am not good at photoshop forgive me)
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2 years
Killian Hayes has 6 assists and 0 turnovers at half time. Look what happens when he has freedom to handle the ball, run plays and make decisions. I'm personally flabbergasted at this development.
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The St George Illawarra Dragons had little choice but to hand Jack de Belin the captaincy, regardless of where your moral compass sits. ✍️ @MCarayannis
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5 years
I'm going to miss Stanley Johnson. I know he didn't have the greatest time in Detroit, but there's something different about letting go of one of your own draft picks after nearly 4 years with the team. Thanks for the memories Stanley, we'll always have your pink suit.
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4 months
"I didn't even think about it" The tagline for the 2023-24 Detroit Pistons
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James L. Edwards III
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Williams on starting Livers: "That's who I am. I'm going to try and find something (to get us going). I decided yesterday. I didn't even think about it."
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2 years
What a novel concept. Sounds like...loading?
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NRL
2 years
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has warned that players who repeatedly attract minor charges from the match review committee may be hit with a higher grading and increased penalty as a personal deterrent. Read more 👇
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3 years
FIRE UP LESSGOOO #PantherPride
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2 years
Jason Saab is Charlie Staines with a longer commute to training
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1 year
"Fuck, man" - LeBron James, 2023
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11 months
Even as he's falling down Tino's elbow is still raised, when will he learn?
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Coincidentally a lack of load management is why he nearly went to jail
@nbarealist23
The NBA Realist
1 year
From 1986 to 2013, Karl Malone missed a Grand Total of 10 games in 18 seasons. I repeat, 10 missed games in 18 fcking seasons! Load Management my ass. @TheDeliverer_32
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3 years
“So called victim” Entry for “shittest take of the year” I reckon
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11 months
The only people who think moving Magic Round is a good idea are people who have never been to Magic Round.
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Telegraph Sport
11 months
The Queensland government is considering a monster 10-year, $20 million offer to keep NRL Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium until the end of 2034 😮 via @badel_cmail , @travismeyn .
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2 years
- A young fullback who's played no first grade there - Poor kicking game - Terrible dummy half service - Spate of injuries - Pack bent back by ageing English forwards - Matt Parish tax Very worrying for Samoa. The players were bad but Parish is untenable surely. #RLWC2021
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2 years
Nicho Hynes is gonna set the record for most Origin games as the 18th man without ever debuting
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