I never knew what story would take me back to my home, but I never thought it’d be this one. Growing up nearby, Novak and the Viva La Bam crew were idols. We all wanted to skate and replicate the stunts. To be able to tell his story, his triumph, has been an honor.
Here's a story @Nathan_Redacted and I have been working on for some time.
I'm grateful @Brandon_Novak was generous with his time. And his mom? What a gem.
Thanks to everyone who shared their story with us.
Here's a look - you can see the full story at 5:30p on @FOXBaltimore.
I love how this came to happen.
With one lap to go in the Daytona 500, CBS-TV producer Bob Stenner hits his 'all call' key and barks "Everybody lay out !... Ned, be a dad, and call your boy home." You know what happens next...
"Well, Alright!" Ned exclaims. "It's the Dale and Dale show, and you know which Dale I'm pulling for..."
RIP to one of the best broadcasters and best friends this sport has ever known.
Main source is a self described “bitter ex” GOP operative who worked at the Heritage Foundation and said in a group chat, “I will personally go campaign for Collins.”
The piece says the NYT “could not corroborate” her claims.
NYT rarely runs things they can’t double source.
I had a blast jumping into NASCAR with Hendrick Motorsports. Got to feel what it’s like inside, how to drive one, and experience first hand the detail and precision that happens in the pit crew. Video drops tomorrow at 9am, thank you to @jackassworld for sponsoring this one, and @TeamHendrick for allowing me into their teams and showing me everything that goes into this sport!
Worth noting this level of intermodal transport connectivity btwn: light, heavy, commuter & intercity rail, local bus & intercity bus, is in a MD suburb of DC. But in MD's largest city, this connectivity doesnt exist and there's no plan or politician pushing specifically for it.
Metro Bus is the backbone of transportation in this region but 70% of people who ride don’t pay the fare! 😳🚍
More fares equal more service, more routes, shorter waits, cleaner buses, and improved wayfinding tools!
When everyone pays, everyone gets a better system! 🤝 🚌
In October Carter Hart spoke non-specifically abt how he’d grown during his suspension, and about plans “to show the community my true character.”
Monday, I asked for an update. He answered. Then his Media Day ended quick and early.
Free, full story ⤵️
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The Vegas Golden Knights shut down Carter Hart’s media day availability when questions drifted towards his controversial acquittal. The team has been shielding Hart all season. Even before signing him, The Athletic’s Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) had his credentials taken away and was forced to leave the team’s practice facility for “ambushing” Noah Hanafin when he simply asked him for his thoughts on the potential signing.
Supporters of Hart will claim that he should not have to field any questions regarding the topic because he testified in the trial. It is fair that Hart should not have to rehash any questions he faced in court, but it is disingenuous to suggest that no possible questions can be raised in the fallout since he took the stand.
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Here are four questions that were left unanswered that any self-respecting journalist would ask:
“You testified that Cal Foote was clothed during his party trick. Not a single other person claimed that under oath. On the contrary, Dillon Dube, Alex Formenton and Tyler Steenbergen all told Hockey Canada in 2022 that Foote was naked. Your testimony was specifically singled out by the judge in her explanation to acquit Foote. Why do you think your testimony contradicted the numerous confessions?”
“Your lawyer suggested that there was no reason for Brett Howden to perjure himself to protect former teammates he no longer plays with. The judge ultimately agreed. Do you find it ironic that you are now teammates again? And do you think the judge has any concept of how professional sports operates and the regularity of player movement?”
“Are you aware that the Golden Knights have been confiscating fan signs in opposing buildings, even if the signs have no mention of you or the trial? And do you think the team should prevent fans from expressing their feelings regarding your return despite Gary Bettman publicly saying that is their right?”
“After your acquittal, the league extended your already lengthy suspension. They called your behaviour ‘deeply troubling and unacceptable’, citing their own private investigation. The player’s association did not appeal on your behalf. Do you agree with the league’s decision?”
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Freedom of the press is the fundamental right of journalists to publish and investigate information without intimidation or undue restriction. The @GoldenKnights have shown that they do not believe in this concept. If they truly believe that the signing of Hart is defensible, they should be expected to actually defend it.
Now a bunch of people are going to reply and say that they’re hiding homicides (they aren’t), it’s been displaced to the counties (it hasn’t), the population has decline (true, but not overnight) it’s the weather (stop embarrassing yourself), it’s just a national trend (perhaps).