I, acknowledged soccer ignoramus, did not see the foul on Spain’s not-goal.
Matthew Stiegler
@matthewstiegler.bsky.social
I work at the Philadelphia DA’s Office, and I’m the Third Circuit Bar Association president. Views here: just mine.
The quote I wish Pogacar or Jonas gave: “Look, obviously nobody likes being awoken in the middle of the night during the world’s hardest race. But understand, I’m one of the people in the world who benefits most when the public trusts our sport is clean. So I support any steps they need to take.”
Mark Copelovitch@mcopelov.bsky.social · 2w agoI used to obsessively watch the tour every July. Greg Lemond's 1989 victory is my all-time favorite sports moment. I lived in Boston in the early 2000s and Tyler Hamilton was my favorite cyclist. I barely even watch anymore. These guys can't be serious after what cycling did to its fan base.
This is the soccer equivalent of a Rocky movie.
Is Philadelphia’s best restaurant Friday Saturday Sunday? Correct opinions preferred but, hey, any strong opinion welcome.
Big CA3 en banc case with a striking outcome and a fascinating vote split.
Adam Bonin@adambonin.bsky.social · 3w ago3d Cir yesterday, applying Bruen et al, struck down New Jersey's ban on Colt AR-15s and all semi-automatic weapons, as well as large capacity ammunition magazines, in a 9-6 en banc opinion. (SCOTUS recently granted cert on similar cases from other states.) www2.ca3.uscourts.gov/opinarch/242...
My usual strategy for deciding who to root for—go underdogs—is less helpful when the 4 World Cup teams left are the 4 favorites. Help, who do I root for?
I gotta root for the underdogs. But man are Paraguay floppers.
I’ve got a piece in the @nytimes.com this morning about the court’s appalling decision allowing the administration to terminate TPS without following the legally required steps - & in the face of considerable evidence of unconstitutional racial bias www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/o...
Opinion | The Supreme Court Is Unshackling the Presidency
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The Nationals sure have the Phillies number this series, unless you include 9th innings.
A lonely stand probably, but I don’t view behaving like a jackass in a parking lot as at all comparable to what Judge Ross was found to have done. The sort of conduct that actually would be appropriate for a private reprimand, in my view.
Now, I don’t mean to brag, but my teenager’s text wishing me a happy father’s day had two exclamation points.
My father was a college dropout who believed with vigor that the people with the wealth and the fancy degrees were mostly sonovabitches. An essentially American belief. Happy father’s day to all.
Post one (1) photo of a painting that you took with your very own hands. The photo, that is, not the painting. Go.
Benjamin Dreyer@bcdreyer.social · 2mo agoPost one (1) photo of a painting that you took with your very own hands. The photo, that is, not the painting. Go.
The Knicks were wholesome fun and all but if you think I detest the Mets one molecule less you are mistaken.
He may not be a household name, but Davey Hearn is an American whitewater legend. 2 time world champion, 3 time Olympian, whitewater hall of famer.
Bill Grueskin@bgrueskin.bsky.social · 2mo agoThis is hardly the most authoritarian thing the Trump administration has done but it’s probably the stupidest authoritarian thing they’ve done. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
He should change it to My Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo agoTrump: "The concept I have had for quite some time — A strong feeling the name of these Patriots, 'ICE,' should be changed to, 'NICE,' in that it will totally discombobulate Unpatriotic Reporters. For them to say, 'We went to a NICE Facility today,' as opposed to 'ICE,' they will go totally crazy!"
Happy Juneteenth. We can honor the people who have fought for freedom and justice by learning from them and remembering their history.
I haven't followed this case closely and haven't read the Third Circuit's opinion. Lots of people are mad about what the administration is doing here. Me too. But a few people are saying stuff like this about the judges on the Third Circuit panel, and I believe they're wrong. Fascists they ain't.
maraleia@maraleia.bsky.social · 2mo agoFuck the Dubya and Obama appointed judges for co-signing this fascist bullshit.
Mamdani's speech at the Knicks parade was easily the best I've ever heard at an event of that sort. I posted the whole thing on YouTube for your viewing pleasure. Highly recommended.
Mamdani Remembers Some Knicks Guys during phenomenal parade speech
YouTube video by Aaron Rupar
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NEW: Kate & Leah walk through DOJ-White House-Trump antics in & out the courts + Hennepin County DA Mary Moriarty on how prosecutors & the public can check federal overreach: crooked.com/podcast/the-... + LAWLESS (Leah's version/updated paperback) is out TOMORROW: bookshop.org/p/books/lawl...
F*ck Around and Find Out Graph Explained
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Remember that “last year” was long before any election they were panicking about losing.
Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 2mo agoBREAKING: New from Haberman and Swan: Secret memos show that the Trump White House debated last year, to a greater degree than previously known, whether to limit a constitutional right — suspending habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants to accelerate mass deportation efforts.
As New Yorkers rightly celebrate Jalen Brunson today, a question: what athlete best embodies the spirit of sports for your city? *The* quintessential [your city] athlete? For Philly, my mildly contrarian answer is Joe Frazier.
Of course, happy NYC drum line is but a wan shadow of Philly Elmo. That’s just facts. m.youtube.com/watch?v=oblv...
The Story of Philly Elmo
YouTube video by Eli LaBan
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Matthew Stiegler@matthewstiegler.bsky.social · 2mo agoI confess I was only rooting for the Knicks because I found them oddly likable as they were kicking my Sixers’ behinds. But all these videos of happy New Yorkers celebrating together are unexpectedly affecting.
I may be on a spiritual journey exploring my heart's fullest capacity for empathy and love but I do still live in Philly
Spurs fans can’t to be too distraught today. With Wemby, Harper, and the refs, their future is bright indeed.