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FYI, I posted a thank you letter to you all in OT/Political section. Since some of you don't post there, I decided to let you know, here, as well.

Hall of Famer Steve "Mongo" McMichael, a stalwart member of the dominant Chicago Bears famed "46 defense" of the 1980s who ranks second in franchise history with 92.5 sacks, has died at the age of 67, the NFL announced Wednesday. McMichael was diagnosed with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in 2021. He was scheduled to be moved into hospice care on Wednesday. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024. McMichael played one season for the New England Patriots and one with the Green Bay Packers, but it was the 13 seasons in between with the Bears where he made his mark, including playing in a team-record 191 consecutive games. In total, McMichael played in 207 games between 1981-94. The defensive tackle won a Super Bowl (1985) and was twice selected first-team All-Pro and to the Pro Bowl. He had at least seven sacks in seven straight seasons (1983 to 1989), second only among Bears players to Richard Dent's 10-year streak. In August 2023, McMichael was announced as one of 12 senior semifinalists for the 2024 class and was later one of three players picked by the Hall of Fame's senior committee. He had previously been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014 and 2015 and made it past the first cut of candidates twice before coming up short of a selection. McMichael's wife, Misty, actively campaigned for her husband's enshrinement as his battle with ALS wore on and took away his ability to move or speak, which left him bedridden during the last years of his life. McMichael had signed a "do not resuscitate" form in 2023 before his condition began to worsen. Upon learning he was one of the senior semifinalists last August, McMichael informed his wife that he wanted to rip up the DNR and wager on in his fight against ALS as he awaited word on his selection. On Jan. 24, McMichael received a call from Dent, his former Bears teammate, informing him of his selection to the 2024 class along with fellow Chicago greats Devin Hester and Julius Peppers. McMichael was at his home in Homer Glen, Illinois, when he was officially announced as a Hall inductee at NFL Honors while his wife represented him on stage in Las Vegas. McMichael chipped in with eight sacks during the 1985 regular season -- and added another in the Super Bowl XX win over the New England Patriots -- and was a first-team All-Pro selection as he started every game that season. He controlled the interior of the line for a defense that ranked No. 1 in fewest points allowed, fewest yards allowed and takeaways that season -- in addition to allowing just 10 points in three playoff wins -- and is considered by many to be the best ever after leading Chicago to an 18-1 record. McMichael, who finished with 95 career sacks, also had 847 career tackles, 13 forced fumbles, 17 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions and 3 recorded safeties in 213 career games. His 92.5 sacks with the Bears ranks second in team history to Dent. While McMichael was often overshadowed by Hall of Famers Mike Singletary and Dent, he was instrumental to the Bears' success. Bears head coach Mike Ditka said McMichael was the toughest player that he ever coached. McMichael finished his career with the rival Packers in 1994, but he liked to tell people in retirement that the only reason he signed with the Bears' bitter rival was to "steal their money and whup their ass again!" McMichael was drafted by the Patriots in the third round of the 1980 NFL draft out of Texas, where the Houston native was a unanimous first-team All-America selection for a notoriously stingy defense and left as the Longhorns' all-time leader in career tackles (369) and sacks (30). He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010. After football, "Mongo" had a career resurgence as a professional wrestler with World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he won the United States Heavyweight Championship as a member of the famed "Four Horsemen" group led by Ric Flair. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44823944/hall-famer-bears-icon-steve-mongo-mcmichael-dies-age-67

It was one hell of a run since 1962. Per Brett McMurphy Big West will vote Friday to extend an official invitation to Cal Baptist & Utah Valley in 2026, sources said. Big West officials recently visited both campuses. Big West adding Cal Baptist & Utah Valley to replacing departing members Hawaii & UC Davis to Mountain West 4:01 PM · Feb 24, 2025 Per Dom Izzo Mike has been on this for about a year. I was told that it's likely Southern Utah and Utah Tech will be added to the Summit League soon. League would be at 11 schools, which is still not ideal. Those school's football programs would remain in the UAC. inforum.com McFeely's Tip Sheet: Utah schools closer to joining Summit League

Yesterday, Marco, polio, Rubio announce the US is revoking all Visas issued to South Sudanese citizens in the U.S. This impacts many College rosters including Kkaman Maluach of Duke and SDSU RS Frosh David Majak, who gives Magoon Gwath fits in practice Aztec Coaches think he could be better than Goon. And numerous others. All being deported because of a racist Prez who has successfully played to Maga fear. Y'all feeling safer now, knowing these young men who are using basketball to earn degrees so they can go back and help their shit holes get better are being removed ? Outside of hating Duke or SDSU what did these kids do to make y'all feel unsafe and angry ? Celebrate the fact that DJT has played a role in bringing SDSU back to the pack. https://www.themirror.com/sport/basketball/duke-khaman-maluach-marco-rubio-1074894

Anthony Davis to the Mavs, Luka to the Lakers. Crazy. One of the weirdest trades ever. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43659380/sources-mavericks-trading-doncic-lakers-anthony-davis

Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record, collecting his 894th -- and second of the game -- Friday night against the Chicago Blackhawks. Ovechkin scored at 6:13 of the third period to give Washington a 4-3 lead. He went down to one knee celebrating, then was mobbed by teammates as fans erupted. https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/44537592/capitals-alex-ovechkin-ties-wayne-gretzky-894th-goal

The Academy of Art University in San Francisco (colloquially referred to as Art U) announced today it is eliminating its entire Athletics Department. The Urban Knights began competing in the Division 2 PacWest Conference in 2009. Art U fielded 5 men's teams and 8 women's teams. The PacWest Conference consists of California and Hawaii D2 programs. Other programs in the PacWest still include Azusa Pacific; Biola; Chaminade-Honolulu; Fresno Pacific; Hawaii Pacific; University of Hawaii-Hilo; Point Loma Nazarene; and others. https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/academy-art-university-sports-program-cuts-20259337.php

Let me just preface this by saying- I have no skin in this game, other than I love baseball. I’m a Red Sox fan, but still believe the A’s moving to Vegas is just bad all around for baseball. Looks like moving to Sacramento for 2 seasons is turning into a logistical nightmare. Between conflicting dates with the River Cats, inadequate facilities for an MLB team and the Sacramento summer heat, Fisher is under fire for the lack of foresight into all this. Not to mention leaving one of the biggest markets in the US to what would be the absolute smallest market (by far) in the MLB. Also, it appears the amount of private funding Fisher needs to get the stadium done might be very difficult to get. Very curious to see how this all developes the next several months. The A’s just might as well as work with Oakland (or another city) to get a deal done. I can see this it happening. Even Vegas born players thinks it’s an awful idea. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/as-proposed-relocation-to-las-vegas-a-terrible-idea-as-mlb-players-blast-owner-john-fishers-plans/amp/

It's about halfway now to the 60-hour time limit. It's looking like no finishers this year with just two runners, multi-finisher John Kelly and a Japanese runner (Tomo) the only competitors to start loop 3 (of 5), but both over pace (12 hours per loop). Iconic sporting event especially in this age of bling everywhere. Last year there were 5 finishers and the first woman ever -- Jasmine Paris getting to the finish gate with 99 seconds to spare before the clock hit 60:00:00. Laz (race guru) no doubt lengthened the loop and/or added more scrambling this year to increase difficulty as has done before. Jasmine's post-finish last year:

The best day of the year, in my opinion! Go Sox. Fuck the Yankees!

Anybody with a brain knows the Joker should win this unanimously. He should have the last time he lost as well. This should not even be a question. He is having a better season than Lebron James ever fucking dreamed of having. Is this proof of reverse racism? We all know the only reason Jeanty did not win the Heisman was that Coach Prime was a loud vibrant black man who the media was in love with. He was easily, by far, the best player in college football but had a white Christain coach instead of a black media whore celebrity. It seems, having "black power" movement on your side is a major factor in who wins awards lately.

Rumble in the Jungle...I was 8 years old . He seemed like a good dude. Never bought one of his grills.

George Foreman, Championship Boxer and Grill Pitchman, Dead at 76 The two-time world heavyweight champion's career included his historic fight "the Rumble in the Jungle" with Muhammad Ali https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/george-foreman-championship-boxer-grill-020950799.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall May he rest in peace.

Since UNLV has been getting repeatedly kicked in the nuts here and in most media outlets these past few weeks, I thought I'd share some good news for us Rebels... The skatin' Rebels are in the ACHA hockey championship! After taking out Liberty tonight, the Rebels will play the winner of Minot State vs Adrian College for the ACHA M1 Championship! 🏒🏆 Go Rebels. One step closer to D1.

@NorthWestCowboy and @Iam4wyo, Utah is fired up and ready to go. First pre-season home game tonight. They’ve done construction on the Delta Center to make it better for hockey. Construction is also underway for our first class hockey practice/office facilities. It will be done next year. I’m still getting used to the rules and strategies but let’s get a season thread fired up. @UNLV2001 and @SharkTanked Utah’s first and second lines will be playing tonight.

Football will return to Azusa Pacific in 2026. They are also transitioning down to the Division 3 level. https://www.apu.edu/media/news/release/azusa-pacific-university-announces-return-of-football-transition-to-ncaa-division-iii/

https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/44294511/ncaa-let-athletes-negotiate-nil-deals-enrollment

It’s the start of tennis season!

Only about a year now. We must keep this man protected at ALL COSTS. He's like a Brian McBride clone, but a little better. Could've had 3 today instead of 2. Scores every game. Holds up play. Hustles his damn ass off and creates problems. https://x.com/SkyBetChamp/status/1893360108203319812

Both Cal Poly SLO and San Francisco State have announced they are cutting several teams from their athletic programs. Budget issues are being cited by the Universities as the reason. Cal Poly is projecting a $24.2 million budget reduction University-wide next year. SFSU is cutting its University budget by $25 million. Cal Poly SLO will eliminate its mens and womens swim and dive teams. 29 men and 29 women athletes will be impacted. The coaching positions will end in April. Additionally Cal Poly's other athletic teams may be facing reductions in budgets. Cal Poly competes in the Big West for all sports except football and wrestling. https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/education/cal-poly-university/article301657209.html https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-swimming-dive-cuts/ San Francisco State is cutting its baseball, men’s soccer and women’s indoor track and field teams. The teams will end on July 1. 44 athletes are impacted. SFSU competes in the D2 California Collegiate Athletic Association https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/sf-state-cuts-sports-teams-20206660.php https://goldengatexpress.org/110573/sports/sfsu-to-discontinue-three-sports-at-the-end-of-the-semester/

If you signup for MLB.TV can you watch any team you want and your favorite team for all 162 games? My wife is a big Giants fan and I’m a Dodgers fans so I was thinking of signing up for the whole seasons games if you can.

Congrats on your debut win against the galaxy. I wasn't able to check out your team's debut. Any Diegos watch the game?

4 years, up to $60 million with $32 million guaranteed. Their pass and catch statistics for last year were unbelievable.