Jeff Bezos paid $500M for his super-yacht and $75M for his super-yacht’s mini-yacht — both of which he’s allowed to write-off on his taxes.
That alone would cover $180 in classroom supplies for every public school teacher in the U.S.
In 2004, I was a bartender at the Cask 'n Flagon next to Fenway Park. I'll never forget what this series was like in Boston.
Down 3-0, everyone in Boston said, "The curse is real, maybe next year."
Down 3-1, everyone said, "Well, we were bound to win one."
Heading into game 6, the city started to feel different. The series was 3-2, and everyone knew no one had ever come back from a 3-0 hole. Especially not the cursed Red Sox. Still...maybe?
There was no social media back then; everyone watched the same thing at the same time. It was one of a handful of truly shared social experiences I've been a part of. "Where are you watching the game?"
When they won game 6, people started to believe it was destiny. Every single bar and restaurant was showing the game, and people came out of their homes to watch it in public spaces, hoping to be part of something historic. French restaurants, coffee shops, and any place with a TV became a packed sports bar.
I was behind the bar for Game 7. The game was played at Yankee Stadium, but the bars next to Fenway were at capacity for hours before the game. I've never been in an environment like that since; the tension and the excitement, the "what if we actually do this?" People hung on every pitch.
When they made the final out just after midnight, the place exploded. People celebrated, thousands came down to the Fenway area and ran through the streets. I watched the broadcast show people running through the streets as they ran past the bar's windows. No phones, no selfies, no Instagram, just people living in the moment.
Everyone on that team has a special place in Boston sports history. Whenever I see this video, I'm reminded of how incredible sports can be sometimes.
Since Spirit Airlines began service in 1992, they never had a fatal crash. They're closing down with a perfect record.
Every Spirit flight that ever took off landed safely.
The most extinct thing in the entire movie isn’t the public pools, the country fair, or block parties. Those all still exist.
It’s the idea of kids playing baseball just for fun. No trophies, no tournament, no parents, just play.
Travel sports has ruined a generation of kids.
Gilbertito Santa Rosa le dijo a Bad Bunny que sí para la Residencia, pero con una condición... ¿Cuál fue? Escucha lo que nos dijo.
También nos contó una anécdota sobre cómo un espectador del concierto lo apodó "all timercito". 😅😂
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Alex Cora sent an email thanking everyone in the Red Sox organization on Wednesday. Here's the full thing. Credit to @MassLive for getting their hands on it.
“Good morning. I wanted to take a moment before heading home to thank you.
Being part of this organization has meant a great deal to me. As a player and as a manager.
Like I always tell free agents, I’m glad my kids grew up here. It’s unique, special and magical.
Thank you for treating me with respect and most importantly accept me as AC. I’m grateful for this experience, it made me better.
We are happy to have the time to be full time parents, that’s the truth, but also we are disappointed that we didn’t finish the job.
I respect the direction the organization is taking. A lot of talented people will help to accomplish the ultimate goal, having another duck boat parade.
Thank you for the hard work, sleepless nights, professionalism and effort to help me lead this great organization.
One last thing, keep showing up everyday and don’t take the Fenway experience for granted, your working place is the best in the world.
Gracias
AC"
Alex Cora didn’t trade Mookie Betts.
Alex Cora didn’t miss out on multiple big-name free agent signings.
Alex Cora didn’t lowball Alex Bregman.
Alex Cora was asked to manage a team whose “leader” is a 22 year-old kid with 9 career homers.
Sell the team.
Don't cover the Red Sox (obviously) but can say this with 100 % certainty when it comes to the industry: Alex Cora is, overwhelmingly, considered far better at his job than Craig Breslow is at his. And it's not remotely close.