David Ortiz said he was called the N-word many times at home games. Tristan Thompson just did an interview w Shannon where he said he was called that too at Boston back when he was a Celtic. Can we call a spade a spade? This is racist shit from a city full of it
People in the NBA believe Jaylen Brown has a "disease" where he thinks he’s the smartest person in the room, per @colincowherd
“I had two NBA sources … two people in the league, one an executive, one a scout, say that Jaylen Brown has — it’s a disease. He suddenly thinks he’s the smartest guy in every room he’s in ... You make a lot of money, suddenly you’re absolutely sure, you don’t wanna listen to your bosses, you don’t wanna listen to consultants, you don’t wanna listen to teammates.”
(Via @volumebball, h/t @TheNBABase)
Zlatan Ibrahimović on Canada qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time ever:
🗣️ “This is why people fall in love with football. Today wasn't just about Canada qualifying for the Round of 16 it was about an entire nation creating history that nobody can ever take away.”
“I looked at the faces of the Canadian players after the final whistle. Some were crying, some couldn't believe what had just happened. Those weren't tears of weakness; they were tears of people who had spent their whole lives dreaming of this exact moment.”
“To the supporters, never let anyone tell you football is just a game. I saw families celebrating, children hugging their parents and fans singing with tears in their eyes. These are the moments that unite a country forever.”
“People will remember the goals and the result, but they'll never understand the sacrifices behind it. Years of criticism, disappointments, injuries and pressure have all led to one unforgettable night. That's what makes history so beautiful.”
“For every Canadian player wearing that shirt tonight, remember this feeling. You are no longer just footballers you are the generation that changed your country's football story forever. Every child who picks up a ball tomorrow will believe because of what you achieved today.”
“The knockout stage doesn't care about history, reputation or big names. It rewards courage, belief and those who refuse to give up. Canada earned this moment because they never stopped believing when the rest of the world doubted them.”
“And to the fans, celebrate like there's no tomorrow because nights like these don't come often. Years from now, people won't ask where you watched the match they'll ask how it felt to witness the night Canada reached the Round of 16 for the very first time.”
“This is bigger than football. This is the night an entire nation stopped dreaming about history and started living it.”
I I’ll never forgive people who voted for Trump. This is on them. The Lincoln Memorial is hallowed ground. Where our greatest president, who gave his life to end slavery, is commentated. Where the Gettysburg Address is written. We live as graffiti now.
Tough game 7. Lots of positives to build on - Scottie, Rj, CMB, Shead and Walter. Battle too. It was always going to be an uphill battle when you have $50 million+ out injured and Poetl just being practically unplayable.
Charles Barkley--
"I just want to apologize for picking the Cavs to get to the Finals."
"When you're on a good team, man, there's a sense of urgency. There's no sense of urgency with this Cavs team."
Charles Barkley:
"Scottie Barnes is a better player than Evan Mobley number one. A top 15 player. If he played in the states on a good team...we don't ever show Toronto"
2nd and 3rd quarters, the Cavs held a lead in the 2nd half of those quarters only to lose the lead towards the end.
And now in the 4th, the Raptors have done the same. Hoping they hold onto it!
They said is on FSF 2 weeks ago. The only way this Super Bowl ends really poorly for the Patriots is even they get blown out and therefore the fraud allegations come out.
Welp.