Bill Swerski, SNL (via annye)

Thoughts to ponder during today’s game. 

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sbnation:

Dennis Rodman Emotional Hall of Fame Speech (by daravuong)

I dare you to watch this and not shed a tear.

Grew up watching Jordan, Pippen and Rodman play together and, even through all his asshole days, I’ve retained a soft spot for this man. I think my instincts were correct. 

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rapinoe-megan:

USA 2(1)- JAPAN 2(3)

You can talk all you want about Alex Morgan’s cool, predatory strike following Megan Rapinoe’s defense-shredding pass, Aya Miyama’s fortuitous but well taken equalizer, Morgan’s laser cross to the most lethal forehead in sports, Abby Wambach, Homare Sawa’s seeing-eye 117th minute Lazarus job executed with the kind of sublime skill normally reserved for YouTube videos. You can argue about substitution patterns, penalty taking decisions, Solo’s left knee and the vagaries of fortune. But none of that matters.

What we should remember today is how uplifting a great athletic event can be. X

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lateralsymmetry:

“…failure is not disgrace. It’s just a pitch that you missed, and you’d better get ready for the next one. The next one might be the shot heard round the world. My son and I are Americans, we prepare for glory by failing until we don’t.” 

— Craig Ferguson

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Grantland: A Summer Fairy Tale

Ugh Bill Simmons, but these are three great pieces on the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals. Recommended.

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Highly recommended.

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Yup. 

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Pretty great idea from Puma. Emphasis on pretty.