I write the Expecting Goals newsletter (expectinggoals.com) and I'm gonna try to bring soccer analytics to bluesky. Let's see if it works. He/him.
Transfer talk on @doublepivotpodcast.bsky.social where me and @michaelcaley.bsky.social talked about how Diomande would fit at Real Madrid and what that move would potentially mean for Vini and the rest of the transfer market. youtu.be/Y6mpNjqGM1Q?...
Why the Transfer Market Is Stuck: Diomande, Vinicius & Real MadridYouTube video by Double Pivot Podcastyoutu.be
This is good, it would be good for a new "Independent People's Party" brand to emerge in the Mountain and Plains West where Dems are totally uncompetitive as a brand but where center-populist politics can play.
Sahil KapurNEW —> Democratic Senate candidates pursue a new strategy in rural states: Dropping out It’s happening in Nebraska & Idaho. Efforts underway to replicate in MT & SD. Dem brand is so tarnished there Ds have no shot. But independents may—in 1 on 1 vs Rs. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
what's striking to me is that Musk is handling field / gotv but will not be touching television or most of the ad budget it really seems like the GOP wants his money but does not want him making the actually high-leverage decisions in close races
George PearkesNYT: Musk preparing 9 figure spending campaign in support of Republicans in "swing" states like Ohio, Iowa, Alaska, and Texas.
It is worth pointing out here that much of this spending is lobbying *against* prediction markets. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
Sports betting industry spending on US midterm elections surpasses $72 millionDraftKings, FanDuel and other online sports betting companies have ramped up election spending on the U.S. midterms to at least $72 million so far, the latest campaign election data shows, as predict...www.reuters.com
a lot of companies very much do not understand what business they are in or what their customers want. Dunkin is not one of them www.dexerto.com/food/dunkins...
Dunkin’s viral 48oz bucket drinks return with special cup holder to fit in cars - DexertoDunkin’ is bringing back its viral Iced Beverage Buckets for another limited time, but this time it comes with a new accessory designed after customers asked for an easier way to carry the oversized d...www.dexerto.comone of the perverse things about living through the current moment of 'roided capitalism is that mundane commerce is very frequently executed at an amateur level
Ben K.why are the New Era Knicks championship hats *still* sold out? Please just manufacture more. I will pay you money in exchange for a hat.
This only makes sense for fifa member states if they think the future revenue of fifa events is lower than what the current sale of shares implies. Or you know if the people approving it planned on pocketing a bunch of the money and being gone by the time it proved out as a bad deal.
Jonathan TannenwaldThey aren't even trying to hide it. This press release just went out:
as a society we are well past due in establishing No Content Zones where making shit for tiktok is explicitly forbidden
Hemant MehtaEvangelist Whitney Lynn says she preaches on planes because she loves “a captive audience.” She's not alone. It's becoming a trend. If spreading your message requires listeners who can't escape, maybe it's not as compelling as you think. www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-...
I wrote up my thoughts and my stats on Elliot Anderson I just don't think people have fully tracked how good he's become and how clearly his numbers reflect that www.expectinggoals.com/p/elliot-and...
Elliot Anderson's Already-Elite Statistical Profilewhy did Manchester City spend all that money?www.expectinggoals.com
