- [Camerato] BB said if Okafor doesn’t get traded “he’ll come back in and he will be welcomed with open arms.” https://twitter.com/jcameratocsn/status/831195490616242176 80 comments nba
- I've said it before, and I'll say it again. If the media doesn't care about peaceful protestors getting shot in the face, then we should do the following. http://www.cnn.com 1089 comments politics
- [McCaffery] Xander Bogaerts said he’s been told personally he’s not getting traded and that’s been a bit of a relief. Also said he wasn’t sure if he was supposed to say that and hopes he doesn’t get in trouble. https://twitter.com/jcmccaffrey/status/1552843094910967810?amp%3Bt=XNitJeGilYnDkW_J9JPypw&s=21 3 comments baseball
- [KC Johnson] Taj Gibson said he won’t watch the video tribute to him because he’ll get too emotional. And because he doesn’t want Thibs to yell at him. https://twitter.com/kcjhoop/status/962132555758817281 12 comments nba
- [Clark] Malcolm Jenkins has a fallout shelter for the apocalypse—zombie or otherwise—but when I asked if he would talk about it he said he can’t anymore because when it happens, he doesn’t want everyone showing up. I get it. https://twitter.com/bykevinclark/status/1022894073076699137 5 comments nfl
- OKC announcer doesn’t get contract renewal(the guy who said Westbrook was “out of his cotton picking mind”) https://newsok.com/article/5598295/thunder-wont-renew-contract-of-announcer-brian-davis?custom_click=rss 7 comments nba
- [Mercogliano] Mika is saying he doesn’t agree with the call and sounds very disappointed about not getting a win for Hank, but doesn’t want to get into specifics about why he disagrees or what was said on the ice. He’s emotional about it and trying to tread lightly. https://twitter.com/vzmercogliano/status/1487274293914480640?amp%3Bt=BmwmACoS4G8syuwpYfJO3g&s=20 42 comments hockey
- Canada falling short on flu vaccinations: internal report - Most respondents said they didn't get the shot because they didn't think they needed one, or they believe it doesn't work. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/flu-shot-vaccination-rates-1.4897357 3 comments worldnews
- [Krupp] Not a doctor, but the limp on Packers David Bakhtiari doesn’t seem to be getting any better. HC Matt LaFleur said: “we will see when we get out there” when asked if #69 will take part in 11-on-11 team drills. https://twitter.com/codywkrupp/status/1570128072510259200?s=46&t=mQzwsXn8LIup_-dTiGT7lQ 42 comments nfl
- [Machota] Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy has said that he doesn’t talk about playoffs until a team gets to 10 wins. While being asked a question about playoff scenarios today, McCarthy interrupted: “We can’t talk about that until next week. We got to get to 10 wins.” https://twitter.com/jonmachota/status/1471517283046641665?amp%3Bs=19&t=U_WYjNqP0cliiSdZHZQDww 50 comments nfl
- [Jones] Rudy Gobert said his decision to get vaccinated was a personal one. He talked to a lot of people, sought different perspectives and then made his choice. He said he doesn’t think anyone should be pressured either way https://twitter.com/tjonesonthenba/status/1442527068487520261?s=21 18 comments nba
- [Ulrich] #Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said he doesn’t know who’ll be available Sunday at left tackle with Jedrick Wills Jr. and Chris Hubbard dealing with injuries, adding they’re getting rookie James Hudson III ready https://twitter.com/ByNateUlrich/status/1438545732500443137 13 comments nfl
- Lance Storm on Daffney: "Jericho tried to get her into WWE...the response he got from whoever it was said, ‘Yea, we really don’t like that screaming thing.’ He said, ‘Well then tell her not to scream.’ It’s like she doesn’t have to scream. It’s not the only thing she knows how to do" https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/chris-jericho-tried-to-get-daffney-in-wwe-but-management-they-didnt-like-her-screaming-gimmick/ 296 comments squaredcircle
- [Passen] Rockies have a lot of outfield depth with Charlie Blackmon, David Dahl, Raimel Tapia, Sam Hilliard. Doesn’t stop them from getting Kevin Pillar from the Red Sox, as @Feinsand said. https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1300518697010974720?s=09 22 comments baseball
- [JFergusonAU] "Auburn HC Gus Malzahn said he doesn’t remember Noah Igbinoghene missing a practice rep. 'There was one time where he practiced and thought he was just constipated. But after practice, he had to get his appendix taken out. And I don’t believe he was out for a long time with that.'” https://twitter.com/JFergusonAU/status/1253755036322222090?s=19 25 comments nfl
- Tennis star Novak Djokovic has said that he is “personally opposed to vaccination” and doesn’t like the idea of being required to get a coronavirus vaccine in order to return to playing https://theprint.in/world/novak-djokovic-says-he-doesnt-want-to-be-forced-by-someone-to-take-covid-19-vaccine/405887/ 23 comments worldnews
- [Lombardi] Kyle Shanahan was very stern talking about the 49ers WRs today. Said point blank that passes off the hands should be caught. Then on Dante Pettis: “He’s had his opportunities. The more he doesn’t take advantage of his opportunities, the less opportunities he gets." https://mobile.twitter.com/lombardihimself/status/1194381097729052672 252 comments nfl
- [Pelissero] 49ers RB Matt Breida will get a second opinion on the sprained ankle he aggravated in last night’s loss to the Seahawks, source said. Doesn’t sound like a bad injury, but may miss some time to let it heal. https://twitter.com/tompelissero/status/1194324374377181186 23 comments nfl
- [Palmer] Deshaun Watson hasn’t decided if he’s going to wear a visor Sunday. Said the weather will play a part. Said his vision is “perfect” and passed a vision test. Its between him & the doctors on the redness, how much it’s swollen. Watson said have to make sure it doesn’t get infected https://twitter.com/jamespalmertv/status/1190302753324593152?s=21 18 comments nfl
- [Shannon Sharpe] When I said money doesn’t change ppl , it makes you more of what you are, AB is a prime example. A 🤡 that gets a large sum of money buys more makeup and becomes a bigger 🤡. Don’t ask why a person chooses to be a 🤡, but why we keep watching him perform. #ITOLDYOU https://twitter.com/shannonsharpe/status/1169664248231813120?s=21 58 comments nfl
- Climate change 'getting worse faster than we are mobilizing to solve it': Al Gore. "I did think at the time that there was a chance he might change on climate when presented with the facts," Gore said when he met Trump. "I was clearly wrong about that… He doesn't want to change on it." https://abcnews.go.com/politics/climate-change-worse-faster-mobilizing-solve-al-gore/story?id=64862944 1260 comments worldnews
- [Zrebiec] Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey named team MVP and CB Brandon Carr gets the Good Guy award in voting by local media. Humphrey, however, has declined to take part in presentation. Said he doesn’t want to separate himself from rest of team. https://twitter.com/jeffzrebiec/status/1078711774382309376 40 comments nfl
- As @MikeSilver just said, #Raiders signing Doug Martin doesn’t mean they’re getting rid of Marshawn Lynch https://twitter.com/victafur/status/974358518621904896 15 comments nfl
- Hillary Clinton: A Bloomberg Presidential Run Will Be Unnecessary: "The way I read what he said is if I didn't get the nomination, he might consider it. Well, I'm going to relieve him of that and get the nomination so he doesn't have to." http://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/hillary-clinton-bloomberg-presidential-run-will-be-unnecessary-n503271 29 comments politics
- Putin Tells Obama to Get a New Job: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that if U.S. President Barack Obama wants to judge him, he needs to change professions. "If Obama wants to judge people, why doesn't he get get a job at a courthouse," http://www.themoscowtimes.com/article/500781.html 90 comments worldnews
- "I am tired of feeling like I'm doing this alone....," Michael Moore said. "It doesn't work with Michael Moore and Sean Penn and Ted Kennedy and a few others. The people have got to get involved in their democracy." http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/15/michael-moore-i-may-quit-_n_286854.html 40 comments politics
- [Pompey] LA wants to get a deal done soon. LA's offering a 1st, pick swap, & expirings. LA doesn’t want to raise their offer. Source said Morey is the one holding up the deal. Plan to add pick swaps hasn’t moved the needle for the 76ers. They’re interested in Mann but Morey knows he is untouchable. https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-james-harden-daryl-morey-nba-trade-clippers-20231015.html 453 comments nba
- [Tafur] Davante Adams said he was doubled 95 percent of time Sunday. Doesn't mean his numbers should go down while other WRs make plays: "Hell no. Hell no. I have been getting played like this for a while now." As he said before, less catches in wins is fine, but not in losses. https://twitter.com/VicTafur/status/1574472697047678976?s=19&t=AkDxoP8bj3rkAZA7Gu9YwA 68 comments nfl
- [Schwartz] Has anyone said Montez Sweat can’t have an opinion or speak his mind? Giving your opinion on something doesn’t make you free of ridicule or response. Just don’t get how the response can be “well he’s free to speak his mind”. No shit. No one is saying otherwise. https://twitter.com/geoffschwartz/status/1402664625582362630?s=19 613 comments nfl
- Jorge Valdano: “Liverpool doesn't speculate: it's a team that attacks you even when it's defending, very physical, leaves the impression that they never gets tired. They've been running non-stop for two and a half years. That said, no one has influenced world football more than Guardiola.” https://www.marca.com/futbol/2020/02/10/5e41682a268e3eb3338b45b8.html 142 comments soccer
- [Mastrodonato] Asked about the Rangers intentionally dropping a fly ball so Mike Minor could get his 200th strikeout, Alex Cora didn’t want to comment specifically, said he doesn’t manage the Rangers. Said he’s just happy his guys are playing the right way. https://twitter.com/jmastrodonato/status/1177334385244278796?s=21 6 comments baseball
- [Berman] Doug Pederson said on local Philly radio that if Jim Schwartz doesn't get the Browns job, he's "definitely my defensive coordinator moving forward." https://twitter.com/ZBerm/status/1215635910689161218?s=20 172 comments nfl
- [Russini] Drew Brees has said he doesn’t just WANT to play today, he believes he NEEDS to play to get back to where he left off before the injury 6 weeks ago. Even though they have a bye next week...this is his decision along with the medical staff and Sean Payton’s blessing. https://twitter.com/diannaespn/status/1188459241130156037?s=21 35 comments nfl
- Kevin Porter Jr. on getting a second chance: “Everyone doesn’t get second chances, especially in a business like this. I’m very, very grateful to have this chance with Houston. They took me in with all my flaws and my background and basically said we’re going to grow from it.” https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/m3s3la/kevin_porter_jr_on_getting_a_second_chance/ 138 comments nba
- [Tomasson] Source said dominoes will need to fall before Griffen ends up with a new team. A lot will depend on where Clowney signs and then Griffen could end up being an option B for a team that doesn't get Clowney. https://twitter.com/christomasson/status/1241066754295640064 26 comments nfl
- [Bell] Danny Salazar said his velocity was down because he felt pain in his groin. It started as mild at the beginning of the game and continued to get worse, which is why he was pulled when he was. He said he doesn’t expect it to be too serious, but he’ll be evaluated tomorrow. https://twitter.com/mandybell02/status/1157118902469562368?s=21 12 comments baseball
- [Eisen] Bruce Arians said the No. 1 reason he wants to coach the Browns is because of their “great fans.” However, Arians admitted that he doesn’t think he’ll get an interview for the Browns’ HC job next month. In the event Arians returns to coaching, he said he would not call offensive plays. https://twitter.com/richeisenshow/status/1073269866008797184 65 comments nfl
- The government often doesn’t need a warrant to get your e-mails. But most think it should. “Support for strengthening online privacy spans across all ages, races and political affiliations. This level of support is typically unheard of in politics today,” said Vox Populi's Michael Meyers. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2015/11/30/most-americans-think-the-government-should-get-a-warrant-for-e-mails-right-now-it-often-doesnt-need-one/ 25 comments technology
- [Krell] Embiid on if he feels responsible to reach out to Ben if the team doesn’t make a move: “No. Like I said, I’m happy. If someone wants to play they’re welcome. We have guys here who want to be here and show up every night. […] I get paid to win games, not babysit.” https://twitter.com/nbakrell/status/1491252946117476352?s=21 47 comments nba
- Vaping is 95% safer than smoking and doesn't get kids hooked, claims Public Health England - E-cigarettes are overwhelmingly healthier than tobacco smoke, and there is little evidence to suggest they act as a gateway for young people who then progress to smoking, Public Health England has said. http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/vaping-95-safer-smoking-doesnt-get-kids-hooked-claims-public-health-england-1658864 1087 comments worldnews