Left Coast Sports Babe

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred – NY’s Aaron Judge “can become the face of the game.” Yankees fans are going, “You mean he isn’t already?

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Of course, when it’s the All-Star game and baseball still isn’t among the top ESPN stories except for Michael Jordan joining a group bidding on the Marlins…. maybe Manfred has more important things to worry about?

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Buffalo Bills DL Adolphus Washington arrested this weekend for allegedly carrying a concealed gun at a water park near Cincinnati. Well, yeah, those kids in line for the best rides can get scary.

Okay, I actually like Steve Kerr but he’s comparing Kevin Durant to Tim Duncan after KD took only $53 million to stay with Golden State. Uh, yeah, Duncan did take reduced money. He also didn’t leave the Spurs for the Lakers or Bulls to pick up more rings.

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A Pew poll found 58% of Republicans & Republican-leaning independents now say that colleges &and universities have a negative effect on the country, compared to 72% of Dems & Dem-leaners. Yeah, damn that education, without it GOP would have a bigger majority.

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An Air Canada flight apparently almost landed on a taxi-way instead of a runaway last Friday night at SFO, and could have crashed into four planes  lined up waiting to take off.  The FAA is investigating and Air Canada is basically saying “no comment.”

Good thing this wasn’t a US airline -they’d have charged passengers an excitement fee.

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So will this be the first witch hunt in history that actually catches witches?

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At this point lawyers looking for work have to start looking at the White House like miners looked at California during the Gold Rush.

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So who knew Tiffany might turn out to be the smart one?

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Donald Trump Jr’s lawyer says his meeting w/ russian lawyer “Much ado about nothing.” Shakespeare’s play by that name ended up famous too.

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There are moments that when by comparison Watergate feels like a “nothing burger.”

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No tweets from @realDonaldTrump on Russia today. I wonder why?

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Trump – “My son is a high quality person & I applaud his transparency.” Wouldn’t transparency have been reporting Russian meeting in 1st place?

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So maybe emails WILL turn out to be the biggest story of the 2016 Presidential campaign after all?

#DonJrChildrensBooks Charlotte’s Tangled Web We Weave….

SF Giants and Mets fans know for certain their team will not disappoint them this week. At least until Friday night.

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Pretty sure that when SFGiants looked ahead in April to goals after the All-Star break “catching the Padres” was not one of them.

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But seriously, who knew the Giants and Mets would make SF and NY fans look forward to the 49ers’ and Jets’ seasons?

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Chris Christie apparently got into it with a caller who called him “a rude word”  during a guest host spot on sports talk  radio.   Although seriously, President, not so much, but the New Jersey governor does seem made for his own sports talk show.   #ratings

There is speculation that the next iPhone might cost over $1,200. For that price maybe it can do medical diagnoses for those who can’t afford healthcare?

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It’s early in the NBA summer league but Lonzo Ball already has a groin injury. Maybe he should switch shoes?

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Two new major studies, one in Britain, one in the USA, independently have found consuming up to three cups a day reduces the risk of an early death.  In part because this lessens the chance of killing someone in the morning because they annoy you?

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Kellyanne Conway to @CNN “I wish I could quit you.”

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For all worries about keeping Pres. Trump off his phone, who knew that @DonaldJTrumpJr might be the one who brings the House of Cards down?

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Can’t wait to hear what Donald Trump Jr.’s third version of his meeting with Russian lawyer is.

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At what point does @realDonaldTrump run out of busses to throw people under?

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Meanwhile Vice President Pence joked that he disobeyed a NASA sign saying “Do Not Touch” because Marco Rubio dared him to touch the equipment.

Make America Eight Years Old Again?

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If you don’t get this you are probably over 40 without children or grandchildren.

Astros led Blue Jays 19-0 going to the bottom of the 9th. And the beauty of baseball is that there was at least one fan at Rogers Center convinced he/she is going to see the greatest comeback ever.

(they only fell 18-runs short.)

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Tour de France favorite Richie Porte was involved in a particularly horrific crash that has been shown repeatedly on sports highlight shows and social media.  Fortunately he’s okay but a few more crashes like this and Americans might start watching the race again.

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#SFGiants honored Barry Bonds last night by adding him to their Wall of Fame. They might have done better to put him in left field again.

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Ah, priorities, with all the problems of the world the Vatican has weighed in…. and said that gluten-free bread is NOT acceptable for communion.  #NottheOnion

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Senator John McCain says that the Trumpcare bill is ‘probably going to be dead.”  Which, had it passed, is the same fate that would have befallen millions of Americans.

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Anyone think if Trump has ended up with Mitt Romney as Secretary of State that Mitt would have been invited to sit in on that meeting with Putin?

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MLB is partnering with T-Mobile for a bracket challenge on the Home Run Derby. Winner gets World Series tickets. But heaven forbid anyone bet on baseball.

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All the Ball family needs to be a complete circus is for one of them to date a Kardashian.

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Anyone think if Trump has ended up with Mitt Romney as Secretary of State that Mitt would have been invited to sit in on that meeting with Putin?

Headline from @CNN “Trump: US and Russia discussing working together on cyber crime.” So who’s Butch Cassidy & who’s the Sundance Kid?

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Putin and Trump announced a joint cyber-security program. Once again @TheOnion is going “we give up.”

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The President of the United States accepts Putin’s denial of election hacking but wouldn’t accept his predecessor’s denial of being born in Kenya? #WTF?

Lonzo Ball had a really lousy NBA summer league debut; can we blame it on the shoes?

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Apparently some Dak Prescott-autographed sports cards “may not be authentic” as they appear to have been signed by a machine. The Cowboys are just happy that an embarrassing headline involving one of their players doesn’t involve an arrest.

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Houston signed #JamesHarden to $228 million extension, largest contract ever. Plus he’ll still be able to plan on having June off.

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What’s in it for fans?  As all of these NBA players sign record contracts at least they’ll have the opportunity to cry in $20 arena beers.

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A Tampa man was taken into custody after assaulting a flight attendant on a Delta flight from Seattle to Beijing. Once again time to play that game “terrorism” or “just Florida?”

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Florida man who allegedly assaulted a Delta flight attendant was traveling on “dependent” pass. And they kicked girls off United for wearing leggings

That moment when President of United States says he doesn’t believe his own intelligence services but DOES believe President of Russia.

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Trump says he is “going to London.” Right about when he releases his tax returns.

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2 more Americans gored today at Pamplona. Ah for those innocent days when bull-runners were the most embarrassing people US sent aboard.

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If Putin actually said “Sure, we meddled in 2016, Hillary Clinton would’ve been disaster,” guessing many Trump voters would go “Ok, thanks.”

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Before Trump’s tweet, wonder how many G-20 attendees actually knew who John Podesta was?

What is this  problem with Ivanka Trump temporarily sitting in her father’s chair at the G-20 summit?  I’m sure  no one would’ve had an issue if it were President Hillary Clinton and Chelsea….

Remember days when we worried that electing Clinton or Bush would make USA look like banana republic w/ family dynasties? #Ivanka #G20

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Suppose as @realDonaldTrump shows us again he trusts Ivanka more than actual experts, US should be glad at least he doesn’t have 10 kids.

Happy #WorldChocolateDay And most women are thinking “Isn’t EVERY day World Chocolate Day?

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Maine governor Paul Lepage “the sooner the print press goes away the better society will be.”. Is this a shameless attempt to be offered a position in the Trump administration?

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Same punchline different start with a story from ESPN that the FBI investigated  former Indiana men’s basketball coach Bob Knight, 76, over allegations that he inappropriately touched four women during a 2015 visit to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

But maybe Knight’s defense is that looking at Trump, Sanders, Biden, Clinton etc, that he figured it was his best chance to launch a 2020 Presidential bid?

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Rick Perry on economics “You create the supply and the demand will follow”. Sounds like someone with a warehouse full of beanie babies.

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My Autocorrect tries to correct #FakeNews to “Fairness”. Shame this doesn’t happen with a certain someone’s tweets.

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In Hamburg Hotel, apparently Trump’s staff either waited too late or didn’t have enough clout, or flat out antagonized the top hotels, resulting in the President of the United States having to bunk down in a guest house.   Maybe Trump ought to add to list of positions he needs to fill – good White House travel agent.

Putin and Trump meeting face-to-face: that awkward moment when you meet your Internet relationship after years of heart-to-heart talks?

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2 hours between Putin & Trump today? So many questions. But as even occasional reality TV fans know – we never really know what happens in the  Fantasy Suite.

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Putin Trump went over 2 hours despite being scheduled to go 30. “If ever I could leave you…”

Putin’s getting more face time with Trump than the US Press Corp have had in months.

According to NY Times,  Trump “accepts” Putin’s denials that he had anything to do with attempting to swing the 2016 election to Mr. Trump.

Because “anything” wasn’t “everything?”

If #SFGiants continue resurgence and finish at .500 they won’t make playoffs but will be one of most fascinating baseball psychology stories

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Nikki Haley, US Ambassador to the UN tweeted 2 days ago “Spending my 4th of July in meetings. #ThanksNorthKorea

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This week was #NationalBikiniDay So all those disgusted by seeing Chris Christie on a closed beach – could have been worse #smallmercies

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Microsoft is laying off 3,000. Surely this is Obama’s fault.

Old enough to remember days of Polish jokes. After cameras are off in Warsaw will Poles use Trump’s visit as springboard for American jokes.

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Remember those innocent days when the  “ugly Americans” abroad were just tourists?

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And all those entrepreneurs  working on Trump insult bingo games have to expand the game to include more options within the US, like ex-Presidents, intelligence agencies, etc.

I know climate change is happening more quickly than many expected but who expected such a big snowflake from South Carolina?

Trump on election meddling  “Nobody really knows for sure.  I think it was Russia, but I think it was probably other people and/or countries, and I see nothing wrong with that statement.”

Can someone keep Trump away from South Park. Otherwise we’re probably only a few days away from #BlameCanada

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GOP senators largely avoided 4th of July events over potential Trumpcare protests.
So – aren’t they supposed to be proud of bill?

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The Tour de France is in full swing, or rather ride, right now. In the USA the average reaction “Has Lance Armstrong been reinstated yet?”

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US car sales have fallen for six straight months. Somehow I missed the @realDonaldTrump tweet taking credit.

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You’d think the guy who could take care of ISIS in 30 days could would find North Korea easy by comparison.

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44 states are rejecting requests by the new Voter Fraud Commission to turn over sensitive personal information on voters to the Feds.  Hmm, can we expect a new electoral college map to include only the six states that will comply.

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Trump is cheerfully posting an image of him taking out a journalist, Christie is proudly lounging on a beach he closed. Is it any wonder that the top movie in the US is “Despicable Me 3?

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Not saying 25th amendment is the right solution… but if Hillary had been elected and was posting angry disjointed tweets at 3am, wonder what Mitch McConnell’s response would be…

When they start adding sponsorship patches to NBA uniforms next year perhaps they could leave room for “Hi, my name is” badges?”

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Is it too late to bring the British monarchy back? Asking for at least half of the 50 states. #Happy4th

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Wonder how many Americans celebrated the Fourth holiday, by using fireworks to end up with one hand with four fingers.

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North Korea apparently fired an Intercontinental Ballistic missile capable of reaching Alaska.  So when is Trump going to appoint Sarah Palin to a defense position to keep an eye on them?

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Actually Trump’s response, on Twitter of course   “North Korea has just launched another missile. Does this guy have anything better to do with his life?”

Of course, many people in the world are asking that same “Does this guy…” question about @realdonaldTrump and his tweets.

Tesla has introduced their new $35,000 “car for the masses.”  The perfect starter vehicle for parents who start their children with a little million dollar loan?

Chris Christie called the pictures of him on the beach with his family “gotcha journalism.”  Of course, wouldn’t you think anyone as experienced as Christie with both journalism and prosecution would know better than to give people any fodder for “gotcha?”

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All these calls to invoke the #25thAmendment with Trump may push him further to proving the point.

Liberals and conservatives condemned angry rhetoric after Virginia shootings. Waiting for GOP to condemn Trump’s violent anti-media tweet

And this year, have to wonder, are the British as happy to celebrate the USA being on our own, as Americans are to be independent?

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Remember those halcyon days when the most embarrassing thing a US President could do was get a blow job from an intern?

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Jamie Horowitz, president of national networks for Fox Sports, has been fired. Rumors are sexual harassment. So when will he accept job with the Trump administration?

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According to a person briefed on the matter, the ouster came amid an investigation into sexual harassment.

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The #Yankees have lost 14 of 19th games. Who do they think they are, the 2017 #SFGiants?

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. crashed out of his last NASCAR race before retirement. Shame, nice if he could’ve taken a last lap with left blinker on.

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Chris Christie spent some of Sunday afternoon on one of the NJ Jersey beaches he had ordered closed with the budget impasse. It would of course be tacky to make beached whale jokes.

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#ChrisChristie had 11% approval ratings BEFORE he decided to enjoy the day with his family on a beach he’d closed. Shooting for new record?

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Carpe diem. At least 18 died after a German tour bus crashed into a truck on a Bavarian highway. Sad, but a reminder that we have more to fear from bad luck, and perhaps stupidity, than terrorism.

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So really, Trump wouldn’t dare make a “bleeding” reference to Angela Merkel when she p*sses him off this week, would he?

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Trump & Putin will meet face to face at this week’s #G20. Does that mean they’ll forego their nightly bedtime chats?

Among those protesting calling for @realDonaldTrump’s impeachment – how many are Democrats & how many are Pence-preferring Republicans?

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A Colorado man was arrested after he fatally shot his adult son who was trying to enter his house, because he thought his son was an intruder.   Nothing to see here, move along.  ‘Murica.

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Carmelo Anthony is willing to waiver his no trade clause for Cleveland or Houston. Is that good news for the Cavs and Rockets? Or for the Spurs and Warriors?

Not quite looking for a recipe to bake a crow into pastry. But Sam Dyson looks like not a bad pickup at the MLB equivalent of the dollar store.

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#SFGiants with their sixth win in a row. Thought it’s hard to call them a juggernaut 18 games under .500.

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Astros pitcher David Paulino suspended 80 games for testing positive for a PED. Standby for tainted supplement excuse in 3.2.1…

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Apparently a very controversial result last night in boxing last night, although boxing is a sport I care nothing about.  So now I know how many of my friends feel about my political posts.

“Modern Day Presidential.”  So basically Trump is the Presidential equivalent of “New Coke?”

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Would everyone who is okay with @realDonaldTrump tweets be okay with their children tweeting the same sort of thing? Scary if answer is yes.

Trump turns Veterans’ event into an assault on the media. He does realize that freedom of speech is one of things vets have fought for?

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#JustinTrudeau left out Alberta when he gave a shout out to provinces & territories on Canada Day. Rick Perry -“I’m sure he had 2-3 reasons”

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Just wondering, anyone want to hazard a guess as to how many states @realDonaldTrump could remember off the cuff? @JustinTrudeau

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Because nothing says attacking “Fake News” like a clip from professional wrestling?”

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Would Trump defenders have been happier if  Shakespeare in the Park had Brutus et all bodyslam Julius Caesar?

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Another crazy liberal state not supporting our President on the Voter Fraud commission. Wait, what? Mississippi?! “They can go jump in the Gulf of Mexico and Mississippi is a great State to launch from. Mississippi residents should celebrate Independence Day and our State’s right to protect the privacy of our citizens by conducting our own electoral processes.”
Delbert Hosemann, Secretary of State. A Republican.

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Many Democrats no doubt view themselves as viable candidates for 2020. So here’s a challenge for any of them in the House or Senate – what’s your fix or tweak for Obamacare that’s an alternative to the GOP abominations? Take a chance. Be a leader.

Will Blake Griffin’s 5 year $173 million contract be the Clippers’ biggest flop of all time?

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Blake Griffin signed a 5 year, $173 million contract to stay in Los Angeles, saying “I want my legacy to be a Clipper.”
Translation, Los Angeles visibility and the playoffs without NBA finals pressure?

SF Giants Triple-A prospect Joan Gregorio, who had a 3.04 ERA with the Rivercats, has been suspended for the rest of the year for allegedly using a steroid. Really? The way the Giants are playing, wouldn’t you think this was the year prospects could make the team without help? #cantfixstupid

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Texas Supreme Court just ruled same-sex couples have no rights to spousal benefits. Once again, damn I miss Molly Ivins.

A number of Red States, including Indiana and Wisconsin, are balking at giving the federal government the data the new Kobach-Pence-Trump voting commission wants.   When Red states say a GOP president is over the line, he’s REALLY over the line.

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With all the  issues facing US, good to see Trump focused on important stuff, like name-calling “Crazy Joe Scarborough & dumb as a rock Mika” #WTF?

What happens if this Trump voting commission turns up lots of say, Wisconsin Republicans w/ winter homes in Florida who vote twice?

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The Bronx doctor who allegedly shot seven people with an assault rifle before killing himself had been fired two years ago for accusations of sexual harassment. And the NY Daily News reports a coworker said “He promised to come back and kill us then.”
The guy still had no problem getting that gun. If only his coworkers had been armed.

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And meanwhile 28 people were injured by gunfire in Little Rock night club. Apparently it started with a dispute between club-goers.  Police say there is no link to terrorism. Translation, average American men with guns. Move along again, nothing to see here.

Happy Canada Day. Of course, with @JustinTrudeau as PM when they look at USA with Trump EVERY day is Happy Canada Day. #Canada150th