There’s a reason Paul Skenes resonates with so many people.
Baseball fans respect the talent.
Americans respect the patriotism.
Service members respect the path he almost took.
Originally, America was getting a soldier.
Instead, it got an ace. 🫡 🇺🇸
On this day in 1991, the band Mookie Blaylock go on the Seattle radio station KISW and announce they are changing their name to Pearl Jam.
They would soon release their debut album, 'Ten.'
Notice the silence from all the major athletic brands about the world’s strongest woman fiasco.
Not one can be bothered to say even a word in support of women.
This holiday season, give your money to athletic brands that stand up for women and girls.
(We only know of one.)
https://t.co/ucxktbCePr
(Oh, and iBlack Friday deals are on -25% off sitewide. Woot!)
You may never witness another five minutes like this in MMA history. Every second of it—earned.
These five minutes of Dustin Poirier walking out of the cage one final time, to a Louisiana crowd that hadn’t moved, surrounded by family, fellow fighters, pro athletes, executives, and others waiting to congratulate him—were earned with blood, heartbreak, grit, and an unbreakable will.
This wasn’t just a retirement. It was a celebration of a man who gave everything to this sport of MMA.
Every ounce of himself. Every piece of his soul.
He never chose the easy path. He walked through fire every time.
Wins or losses—Dustin Poirier always showed up.
Always real. Always game. Always himself.
He leaves behind a legacy bigger than belts.
He leaves as the epitome of what it means to be a fighter.
Respect isn’t given in this sport. It’s earned.
And Dustin Poirier earned every second of it.
Few retirements in MMA leave behind a scene like this.
A moment where time stood still, and the sport gave its thanks.
Respect 🫡
The contrast of Friday Night's atmosphere to the environment that will be accompanied by LSU and Arkansas on Saturday will be shocking for this city. From "fun for the whole family" to "people may die" in just 24 hours.
35 strikeouts and zero earned runs for @LSUbaseball pitchers this weekend.
Let me repeat: 35 strikeouts and zero earned runs for @LSUbaseball pitchers this weekend.
Three games were played. Five arms were used.
Dearest Louisiana,
The sun rises over the plains of Texas, gilding the field where we stood victorious last night. The first of three battles won, yet the war is not done. Spirits are high, but we brace ourselves for what lies ahead. LSU marches on.
-General Jay