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  For the longest time, it was hard enough to get guys to commit to playing professional lacrosse over taking jobs at banking firms on Wall St. You'd have guys who were nasty in college and would be incredible pros, but they couldn't give the time to make $15k playing pro lacrosse in the summer when they had a great job at Goldman Sachs already lined up for them after college.  Pro lacrosse was losing players left and right to JP Morgan. Flash forward a few years, and now the National Football League is losing players to professional lacrosse. Jared Bernhardt was an absolute monster on the lacrosse field at Maryland. He won a National Championship in 2017, and won the Tewaaraton Award as the best player in the country in 2021. But instead of immediately going to play pro lacrosse after Maryland, he decided he'd give football another chance. He transferred to Division II Ferris State, led them to a DII National Championship as their ...

 Boys and girls, let’s have a little fun today. It’s a beautiful Friday here in Chicago the sun is out, it’s a perfect 80 degrees, and I can already see people lining up outside the bars. It’s one of those glorious days that just feels right. So, why not kick off some classic bar talk right here on the blog? Let’s have a debate: What’s the hardest sport to referee? We’ll start with the NBA, because honestly, being an NBA referee might be the worst job in all of sports. These refs are constantly involved in the action. Every call or non-call feels like the wrong decision to someone. You blow the whistle, someone’s mad. You let it go, someone’s even more mad. There’s no winning. And the players suck. Sure, refs in every sport get chirped, but no one complains to the officials more than NBA players. Outside of soccer, these guys are the most dramatic athletes on the planet, always flopping, always crying, constantly lobbying for calls like it'...

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  One of the bigger surprises of the 2024-25 NBA season came immediately following the All Star Break when we got the Shams bomb that Victor Wembanyama was going to be shut down for the remainder of the season due to blood clots. At the time, the Spurs were knocking on the Play In door, Wemby was a clear lock for the DPOY as well as either 1st or 2nd team All NBA, and then boom, it was all over. Wemby finished the season playing in just 46 games and 1,527 minutes, which was 25 fewer games and around 600 fewer minutes than his rookie season. He also had a career high in FG%, 3P%, FT%, REB, BLKS, and PTS (24.3/11.0/3.7/3.8 on 47/35%), and as a reminder, this was only Year 2. It's only going to get better from here. What's wild is that even in those 46 games, Wemby still finished the year as the leader in blocks. For the second straight season. Last year? 3.6 a game. This year? 3.8 a game and another trophy to his name

  Good Lord, that thing was smoked. If you've been to Muirfield, you know the houses are in play here, but this is apparently a golf cart. Peyton learned that fast, and it was one of the loudest hits I've heard. That thing crashed into the house and Peyton just had to stand there and take it. The real take is Scottie just losing his mind laughing. That's the hardest I've seen Scottie laugh on camera at any point. Smart to crush that milkshake too. They have elite milkshakes there, especially the buckeye milkshake.  I think most people who golfed had this feeling. Could be a house, car, person, whatever. You smoke one far too right and you have to stand there for what feels like an eternity begging for the ball to miss. You do the listen, the crouch, just trying to will that ball to die in the wind and land short. Most of the time it's one of your asshole friends making chirps too, not the best golfer in the world sucking dow...

 Good Lord, that thing was smoked. If you've been to Muirfield, you know the houses are in play here, but this is apparently a golf cart. Peyton learned that fast, and it was one of the loudest hits I've heard. That thing crashed into the house and Peyton just had to stand there and take it. The real take is Scottie just losing his mind laughing. That's the hardest I've seen Scottie laugh on camera at any point. Smart to crush that milkshake too. They have elite milkshakes there, especially the buckeye milkshake.  I think most people who golfed had this feeling. Could be a house, car, person, whatever. You smoke one far too right and you have to stand there for what feels like an eternity begging for the ball to miss. You do the listen, the crouch, just trying to will that ball to die in the wind and land short. Most of the time it's one of your asshole friends making chirps too, not the best golfer in the world sucking down...

  I asked this question on Twitter yesterday, and honestly, I was surprised by the responses. Look, I get it, both feats are damn near impossible for the average man. Whether it's getting a hit in Major League Baseball or scoring a goal in an NHL game, you're basically fucked either way.  But if one had to happen, I genuinely believe getting a hit in the MLB is more likely. Yes, I know pitchers are throwing absolute heat. I’d probably shit myself if I had to stand in against 100 mph coming off the bump. But here's the thing, over time, I think I’d get more comfortable seeing my life flash before my eyes. Maybe not comfortable enough to hit a line drive, but maybe enough to make contact. A dribbler? A lucky bloop? A bunt? There's some path. Now, let’s talk about hockey. You can’t even attempt to score in an NHL game if you don’t know how to skate. That’s the first major problem. Picture the average guy trying to skate past the bl...

 Think it's pretty clear we all love Max here. So if he says there are fun days ahead, so be it. This also just sums up everyone trying to figure shit out. Bad day of parenting where the kids are just disasters? This is something I've said multiple times. Can't hit a putt? Yeah, better days ahead buddy. Probably not, but you can trick your brain into it. This is key for Max though, because of the whole pro golf thing, and the fact he's trying to qualify for the US Open Pretty simple for Max. He has to win The Memorial this week, or be in the top-60 of the OWGR after the Tournament to automatically qualify for the US Open. As I blog this he's -2 and in 6th place of the Tournament. He entered 114th in the OWGR and currently sits at 66th with the live standings. I say all that because Max needs more fun days. Today is not one of those days. It's miserable out, pouring rain and he's +2 on the day.  I said it before but I...

  After last night's win, the Knicks are still in a dog fight for their playoff lives with the Indiana Pacers. Their convincing 111-94 victory on Thursday gave New York fans some legit hope that the comeback can happen. It all really comes down to Game 6 now with all the pressure on the Pacers. So what has to happen? Brunson has to be on his game and hold his own defensively like he did last night. Those units with KAT surrounded by Wright, Shamet, Deuce, and Hart need to be replicated so you can hide the big man's defense. Mitch has to be a force, although would it kill them to give him some 4th quarter minutes? Also wouldn't hurt to have Hali get tight like last night and be scared to do anything. Oh one more thing? I need Kylie in Indiana with Timothee. No questions asked she has to be there. Sorry, I'm a man of superstition. I'll eat the same foods if it's working for my teams. I'll listen to the same music. Watc...

  This Is Why Sports Are the Best Sure, the athletes are incredible at what they do but what really makes sports special? The fans. It’s the stress, the superstitions, the emotional rollercoaster we all ride together that makes it more than just a game. Personally, I’m as superstitious as they come. If I wear a certain shirt on game day and my team wins, that shirt is getting worn every single game until we lose. No questions asked. If I'm on the couch and my team starts playing like shit, I switch seats. Hell, sometimes I’ll even change jerseys at halftime to shake the vibes up. Just because we’re not playing doesn’t mean we don’t have an impact on the game, you gotta do what you gotta do. My roommate and I even have a rule: if the Panthers score and one of us wasn’t in the living room when it happened, that person isn’t allowed back in until the next goal. No exceptions. Just last game, the Cats were down 2–0. My roommate said he was head...

  There are few things in the world I love more than a good clip from the Dave Ramsey Show. They will almost always either make you feel infinitely better about your own financial situation or, as is the case here, be better gossip than you can get anywhere else on the internet. What do you mean your wife doesn't know you're worth millions of dollars? How is that even possible? I could see someone being able to pull off having a separate account where they stash a little bit of extra money that their spouse doesn't know about. But it seems like after a few thousand dollars, that would become pretty difficult to manage. I'm very curious how this guy has been able to do this on the scale he has, because it's actually very impressive — even if also obviously deceptive and bad. Dave absolutely hated this guy. He did his best to get through the call, but he was doing everything in his power to not call this guy a dadgum son of a ...

 There are few things in the world I love more than a good clip from the Dave Ramsey Show. They will almost always either make you feel infinitely better about your own financial situation or, as is the case here, be better gossip than you can get anywhere else on the internet. What do you mean your wife doesn't know you're worth millions of dollars? How is that even possible? I could see someone being able to pull off having a separate account where they stash a little bit of extra money that their spouse doesn't know about. But it seems like after a few thousand dollars, that would become pretty difficult to manage. I'm very curious how this guy has been able to do this on the scale he has, because it's actually very impressive — even if also obviously deceptive and bad. Dave absolutely hated this guy. He did his best to get through the call, but he was doing everything in his power to not call this guy a dadgum son of a g...

 If you're not aware Charley Hull is somewhat of a legend around here. A talented, tough, chain-smoking, blue collar type every golfer can relate to. Basically the attractive female version of John Daly, minus the superhuman alcohol tolerance. And, we can safely assume, Daly's unique ability to steer a golf cart with his dick: So yes, there's a lot to admire about Hull. She's as relatable as any golfer in the business right now:That intolerance of other golfers' inability to keep the fucking round moving hit a boiling point this week at the US Open. Despite the obvious All Star status of her group. Which was Three-of-a-Kind that would beat any Full House:

 Salute to Captain Fielder for going grassroots on this and really dedicating himself to getting the word out. All he's doing is trying to make commercial airline flights safer and yet seemingly every government official & FAA stooge refuses to play ball. What's so complicated about improving pilot & co-pilot communication? I understand these are sky related issues.. but this isn't rocket science folks. Improve the training ASAP or GTFOH. Keep in mind, this advice is coming from Nathan Fielder, the 737 pilot. Not Nathan Fielder, the magician comedian. It says it right there plain as day on national news, so it must be true? Who am I to argue!

  Holy shit. This is going to be a short blog because I need to go blast reputation (TAYLORS VERSION) on repeat for the entire weekend but - Taylor Swift now officially owns all of her music. I want to really take the time to break all of this down, so stay tuned for some substantial thoughts but - HOLY SHIT??!?!?!?!? I can't believe this is happening. One week after the disrespect of being offered her music back for a BILLON dollars, it appears as if Shamrock Capital has done the right thing. I can't wait to hear about the details in the coming days but all I can say for now is that I am so, SO happy for Taylor Swift. She represents so many of us who fight and change and mold ourselves into whatever we need to be to make sure we're being treated with respect, and everyone else is too. She fucking WON, and then some. That feeling, plus knowing that everything you've worked for belongs to YOU??? I hope she's going to throw he...

  Look I'll be honest, I don't want to write this blog. Ryan Williams seems like a nice enough person and through the first few weeks of last season, he seemed like a nice enough player. I don't want to personally attack a kid that I don't know. But yesterday, when I accurately pointed out that self-proclaimed "huge Michigan fan" and Senior Producer of EA Sports, Rob Jones, misused his power once again by orchestrating a character assassination attempt on Ohio State: Say I'm overreacting. Say I'm making a mountain out of a mole hill. Say whatever you want. But make sure you say it to Kenyatta Jackson, too. Because he's the one who EA Sports decided to get shook by a true freshman who has never even taken a snap in college football.

  Hell, it could be Landry Shamet coming in and getting his name chanted by the Garden. Even Cam Payne who took the bench and is still going to cheer and dance. The guy boxing? Count him as someone putting forth 100% effort: It takes all of us. So that's where JR Smith comes in. That's where he needed to take his well-deserved, well-earned two title rings and rub them on Jalen Brunson. I'm cool if Jalen Brunson develops JR Smith's confidence. The man is already filled with confidence but that's another level. It's going to take Brunson being a superstar to get this back to NYC for game 7. He has to score and more importantly can't be a complete zero on defense. He wasn't that yesterday and look at what the Knicks did.  This is where Kurt Thomas comes in. We believe in the once a Knick, always a Knick motto here. Kurt Thomas was willing to do whatever it took to get a win, hence the trip to the 1999 NBA Finals. Th...

  Now THIS is how you let out your aggression about a person rooting for a different group of strangers playing a kids game! No hitting them with bags of trash like assholes or stabbing them like a fucking psychopath. Just put your dukes up and let the best man win, which to nobody's surprise was Boxing Brunson after Boxing Mathurin screamed out "¡No más!" I realize that calling fists "dukes" makes me seem like an old man, but I was just channeling Craig's dad from Friday, who is on my Mount Rushmore of movie dads and only becomes greater in my eyes as I continue to experience the wondrous "joys" of parenthood. I would like to think the same kind of good natured boxing would happen in Indiana, who seem like fine folks in their own right that may even choose a game of tiddlywinks over throwing hands due to their kindly midwestern demeanor. However the only person from Indiana I know is my coworker who spent ...

  I get it. Pete DeBoer is sick of this shit. He lost in the conference finals in 2019 with the San Jose Sharks. He was fired the following season, but hired by the Vegas Golden Knights halfway through that season. He then went on to lose in the conference finals in 2020 and 2021 with Vegas. The Golden Knights missed the playoffs in 2022, so Pete DeBoer was fired and went to the Dallas Stars. Now he's lost 3 straight conference finals with the Stars in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That makes it 6 times in the past 7 years for Pete DeBoer losing in the conference finals.  The man is sick of it. He can't take it anymore, so he's going to be a little unhinged. And I'll give him this--the decision to pull Jake Oettinger was absolutely the right one.

  The second that final buzzer went off and the Florida Panthers won the Cup last year, you knew it was only a matter of time before McDavid would get himself back there. The gloves were tossed in the air and hadn't even hit the ice yet, and McDavid was already in battle mode getting ready for 2025. He didn't even take a quick moment to get back on the ice to accept the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs, because he knew he'd be back there to finish the job.  And now here we are 340 days later. Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are back in the Cup Final to take on an all too familiar opponent.  Wayne Gretzky's first trip to the Stanley Cup Final was in 1983 when the Edmonton Oilers were swept by the New York Islanders. Gretzky and the Oilers turned around and ended up beating the Islanders in the 1984 Cup Final to give 99 his first ring.  Sidney Crosby's first trip to the Stanley Cup Final was in 2008 when th...

  Now THIS is how you let out your aggression about a person rooting for a different group of strangers playing a kids game! No hitting them with bags of trash like assholes or stabbing them like a fucking psychopath. Just put your dukes up and let the best man win, which to nobody's surprise was Boxing Brunson after Boxing Mathurin screamed out "¡No más!" I realize that calling fists "dukes" makes me seem like an old man, but I was just channeling Craig's dad from Friday, who is on my Mount Rushmore of movie dads and only becomes greater in my eyes as I continue to experience the wondrous "joys" of parenthood. I would like to think the same kind of good natured boxing would happen in Indiana, who seem like fine folks in their own right that may even choose a game of tiddlywinks over throwing hands due to their kindly midwestern demeanor. However the only person from Indiana I know is my coworker who spent ...

 This right here is why Charles Barkley is the best in the business. This wasn't him being a smartass or trying to mock KAT, this was the one question every Knicks fan has. Why do you be getting them dumb fouls? It's something we scream every goddamn game when KAT just takes two fouls for no reason. It's something he can't do. He's destroying the Pacers on offense, they have no one who can guard him. The moment he's in foul trouble things get fucked up because you can't just play Mitch all the minutes and expect him not to get hacked or commit fouls.  The best part by far though is Shaq in the background. KAT trying to talk about a specific play and talk about that while Shaq chimes in 'every game.' It's true! We need people to ask the hard-hitting questions when it comes to a star taking himself out of the game with dumb fouls and has done it all of his career. It's not even like Barkley is being an ...

  Hope is the most dangerous drug in the world and that right now is what we have. I know, I know. Have to go to Indy. Have to win 2 more to get to the Finals, but the point is we got to the game 6. The Knicks didn't roll over and die like the Wolves. The Knicks have two stars, both showed up and delivered us this You show me my guys on a list like that and yeah, the hope grows. But it's not just the scoring. It's not just having these two. It's the fact the Knicks defense finally showed up for 48. It was finally showing some balls and staying in front of Haliburton, who did not show up. That was the Knicks defense. Oh and it was the third star. That's right. Wichita State legend Landry Shamet. Shout out Landry Shamet. He's the exact sort of guy who can come in and swing a series. He did that tonight. He helped get us to a game 6. He's helping the fact Knicks fans have hope. Everyone showed up today and that's wh...

 Executives from Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent will take over the management of Houlton Regional Hospital under a new one-year agreement announced Thursday, representing a major new partnership between the two previously unaffiliated Aroostook County hospitals. Under the agreement, NMMC President and CEO Jeff Zewe and Chief Financial Officer Aaron Teachout will immediately take on the same roles at Houlton Regional Hospital, according to a Thursday evening release. The hospitals will continue to operate as independent entities under the direction of their respective boards of trustees. “In this critical time for rural hospitals, this a great opportunity to align services for the future of respective boards of trustees. “In this critical time for rural hospitals, this a great opportunity to align services for the future of both hospitals and the care they provide to their communities,” Zewe said. “The outlook for rural hospitals...

  A chocolate lab who offered emotional support to Maine’s emergency dispatchers died after being left in a state vehicle without air conditioning Wednesday. The 3-year-old dog, Baxter, was found dead inside a Maine Department of Public Safety vehicle that had been parked at the Bangor Regional Communications Center on Wednesday, according to department spokesperson Shannon Moss. He died around 2 p.m. The vehicle that the dog was transported in stopped running, causing the air conditioning to shut off, although it is not clear why the vehicle shut off, Moss said. Temperatures reached 82 degrees Fahrenheit in Bangor on Wednesday. Temperatures reached 82 degrees Fahrenheit in Bangor on Wednesday Baxter started training to join the force in 2022, and worked at the state’s three emergency communication centers to offer support to dispatchers. The department expressed its “deepest condolences to Baxter’s handler and his family,” as well as to th...

  Newsletters Login Subscribe Menu Posted inPolice and Courts 19-year-old dies after his motorcycle hits a turning car in southern Maine Avatar photo by Ethan Andrews 7 hours ago A 19-year-old Wells man died on Wednesday evening after a collision with a car in the southern Maine town of Kennebunk. Police were called to the scene of the collision at the intersection of Alewive Road (Route 35) and Walker Road at about 6 p.m. Based on a preliminary investigation, the Kennebunk Police Department said it believes Cameron Mahoney was driving a 2009 Yamaha motorcycle east on Alewive Road as Emma Clough, 28, of Sanford, was traveling west on the same road in a 2018 Honda Fit. Clough attempted to turn left onto Walker Road and Mahoney’s motorcycle hit Clough’s car, police said. Despite lifesaving efforts by emergency workers and passersby, Mahoney was pronounced dead at the scene. Clough was treated at the scene and released, Kennebunk police said. ...

  Police arrested three teenagers in connection with a post-Christmas shooting incident that left bullet holes and broken windows in a small apartment building in Portland’s East Bayside neighborhood. Join Bangor Daily News Subscribe to stay in the know! Pick up a subscription for $1 a week. Subscribe Now Already have an account? Login Here The incident happened just after midnight, in the first hour of Dec. 26, 2024, at 139 Cumberland Ave., according to Portland police. Police reported numerous damaged windows and bullet holes to several apartments and said it appeared at the time that more than a dozen bullets were shot into the building. Several shell casings were found in the snow across the street in Peppermint Park, police said. No injuries were reported by any of the occupants of the building. On Wednesday night, the Portland Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division and Special Reaction Team, a SWAT-style unit, arrested Je...

  Hermon High School has had one of the state’s premier softball programs for a long time. Join Bangor Daily News Subscribe to stay in the know! Pick up a subscription for $1 a week. Subscribe Now Already have an account? Login Here During a span beginning with the 2009 season through the spring of 2019, the Hawks posted a regular season record of 154-22. That is a remarkable winning percentage of .875. They won three Class B North championships and two state titles during that time. The Hawks are in the hunt for another title this season as they sit atop the Class B North standings with their 13-1 record. The Hawks are currently on a 10-game winning streak including noteworthy victories over Class A North contenders Brewer and Bangor. “This is a really good group,” said head coach Steph Biberstein. “There is a phenomenal culture. The kids are focused and they support each other

  The world mourns the passing of Elle Jo Kramschuster, a cherished member of the Bloomer, Wisconsin community, who left us on May 24, 2025, at the age of 24. Her departure has left a profound void in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Elle was known for her compassionate spirit, kindness, and deep love for animals, especially her cherished cat, Rue. She found joy in caring for animals and was a dedicated advocate for their well-being. Her presence brought warmth and comfort, creating lasting memories that will be treasured forever. Born on November 14, 2000, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Elle grew up in Bloomer, where she was deeply loved by her family and friends. She was a devoted daughter, sister, and friend, always ready to lend a helping hand or share a kind word. Her generosity and compassion touched countless lives, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Elle is survived by her parent...

  Nillia Roslinda Crespo Obituary- The world mourns the passing of Nillia Roslinda Crespo, a cherished member of the Jacksonville, Florida community, who left us on May 26, 2025, at the age of 24. Her departure has left a profound void in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Nillia was known for her vibrant spirit, kindness, and the joy she brought into the lives of those around her. She had a deep love for music and dance, often expressing herself through movement and rhythm. Her presence was a source of warmth and laughter, creating lasting memories that will be treasured forever. Born on May 1, 2001, Nillia lived a life filled with adventure, creativity, and a deep appreciation for the people around her. She was a devoted daughter, sister, and friend, always ready to lend a helping hand or share a kind word. Her generosity and compassion touched countless lives, leaving behind a legacy of love ...