Briggins

Writer. HFX Wanderers mostly. Find my work on @sportsnet, @twitcoast, @CPLsoccer

[Alexander Quon @AlexanderQuon]

Halifax auditor general asks police to investigate mayor's expenses
https://t.co/6PVDmF6V4j

[Briggins @briggins]

@elamin88 Thank goodness I can rehearse this during the hydration break.

[Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC]

Woke up still thinking about our Brampton bagsman 🤩

[Briggins @briggins]

@HenryBushnell @TSN_Sports broke these rules during the Canadian broadcast of South Korea and Czechia as well. Didn’t see Sulc’s kit get ripped as it happened during the commercial break.

[Briggins @briggins]

@TSN_Sports Stop playing ads during play. A disgrace.

[Briggins @briggins]

@CaseyToGo Apparently they’re supposed to come back to the match 30 seconds before play resumes.

[Briggins @briggins]

@TSN_Sports this is embarrassing.

[Briggins @briggins]

I thought world cup commercial breaks were supposed to be over before play resumed. This is brutal.

[NHL Alumni @NHLAlumni]

The NHL Alumni Association is devastated to share that Claude Lemieux has passed away at the age of 60.

Born in Buckingham, Quebec, Claude was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the 1983 NHL Entry Draft and would make his NHL debut just a few months later on October 13, 1983 and scored his first career NHL goal on December 4, 1983.

Claude split time between the Canadiens organization and the QMJHL from 1983 to 1985, capturing the President’s Cup with the Verdun Junior Canadiens in 1985 as QMJHL playoff champions, while earning the Guy Lafleur Trophy as Playoff MVP.

The very next season, Claude recorded 10 goals and 16 points in 20 playoff games as he and the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup. Claude remained with the Canadiens for an additional four seasons before joining the New Jersey Devils ahead of the 1990-91 season.

In 1994-95, his fifth and final season with New Jersey, Claude led the Devils to their first Stanley Cup championship, registering 13 goals in 20 playoff games, taking home the Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoff MVP. As a member of the Colorado Avalanche in 1995-96, Claude was once again an integral part of team history as the Avalanche hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup for the very first time in 1996.

Claude played 297 regular-season games in an Avalanche uniform before rejoining the New Jersey Devils in November of 1999, and for a fourth and final time, would be crowned a Stanley Cup champion on June 10, 2000. Claude later played for the Phoenix Coyotes and Dallas Stars before making a comeback with the San Jose Sharks during the 2008-09 season.

Internationally, Claude represented Canada on several occasions, including capturing a gold medal at the 1985 World Junior Hockey Championships and winning the 1987 Canada Cup.

He was loved by his wife and four children, and on behalf of the Lemieux family, we kindly ask that everyone respect their privacy during this difficult time.

Memorial service details to follow.

[Texas Rangers @Rangers]

Red Fridays are back!

In celebration of our City Connect debut tonight, repost for a chance to win this merch pack 🔥

[Texas Rangers @Rangers]

REPOST for a chance to win this authentic Nathan Eovaldi City Connect Jersey 👀

[Briggins @briggins]

RIP Pitchfork

[Pitchfork @pitchfork]

For the first time in 30 years, we’re launching a digital subscription. Read every Pitchfork review, rate and review albums yourself, and take part in artist and editor Q&As, all for $5 a month

More info: https://t.co/1m1gdALL2P

[Briggins @briggins]

I love political propaganda! Best part of sports.

[Briggins @briggins]

FIFA is so embarrassing.

[Curling Canada @CurlingCanada]

Curling has lost a legend. It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of one of the most exceptional figures in Canadian curling, Colleen Jones.

During her curling career, Colleen captured six national women's championships and two world championships. She also served as a curling coach, broadcaster and ambassador helping grow the sport across the country and the world.

Thank you, Colleen, for your enduring contribution to our sport. Every shot played. Every rink inspired. Every life you touched. You will be deeply missed and your legacy will forever endure on the ice and in our hearts.

Our thoughts are with Colleen's family, friends and the whole curling community.

https://t.co/SqqpS40sgE

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Briggins @briggins]

@BTFR17 Welcome

[Briggins @briggins]

Where should I move my dynasty league next season.

[Steve “Dangle” Glynn @Steve_Dangle]

Whoever decided to put setting your Yahoo fantasy roster for the week behind a paywall I just wanna talk.

[Briggins @briggins]

@YahooFantasyCC @keepingkarlsson This will be my last season using Yahoo for hockey after using the service since 2011. I’ll be moving my league because of this blatant greed.

[Briggins @briggins]

Embarrassing that nobody picked up the rights in Canada.

[wsoccer.ca @WsoccerCa]

The UWCL League Phase starts tomorrow!!

There are a record-breaking 11 Canadians in the competition this year.

Unfortunately, Canadians will not be able to watch any games live as there is no broadcaster listed, including nothing on UEFA TV.

https://t.co/2RZ0rv0wNN

Shameful.