Left Coast Sports Babe

Columbia University is the latest to shut their campus and go to online courses. At this rate most students may end up spending so little time in the classroom they could be declared honorary SEC football players.

Santa Clara County, California, is banning large gatherings of over 1,000 people. So considering past attendance, are they trying to entice the Oakland A’s for the season?

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How long until Trump announces that his failing Doral golf resort would be the perfect spot to quarantine thousands of Americans?

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MLB and NBA are closing lockers now to media. Now, if this continues this fall with NFL, Marshawn Lynch might stay unretired.

Oh this is going well. Per NY Daily News, “I want to assure the public that the subway remains safe,” said MTA chairman Patrick Foye, adding “if you can get around without riding the subway, do it.”

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At Biden’s rally tonight he was interrupted twice by groups of Bernie Sanders supporters attacking him on NAFTA and the Green New Deal. They were removed. Joe encouraged the crowd and security to take it easy on protesters, saying “this isn’t a Trump rally.”
I can’t wait to have a decent President again.

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Elizabeth Warren was never my first choice.  But Anyone consider that her wealth tax would have cost billionaires a lot less than the Trump stock market crash?

Anyone but me think if Trump is  so sure everything is under control and coronavirus is just so much media hype that he should have his next big MAGA rally on a cruise ship?

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Trump says he’s “talking about hourly wage earners getting help so that they can be in a position so they are not going to ever miss a paycheck.”
Uh, what about those who basically live on tips, or are independent contractors who only make commissions, or gig workers? Millions of us out here too!

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There are enough coronavirus tests for everyone who wants one as there were enough lifeboats on the Titanic.

One week until  March Madness Selection Sunday.    Have to admit. with everything else going on in the world,  the idea that for a few days millions of Americans will get worked up simply over which teams were robbed will be a nice change.

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So wait, someone actually got paid a lot of money to come up with that new Rams logo? WTF?

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/look-new-los-angeles-rams-logo-reportedly-leaks-and-people-arent-impressed/

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How long until some Trump cult members accuse Hillary Clinton of cooking up coronavirus in a pedophile pizza parlor?

So Trump actually retweeted an image which makes him look like Nero fiddling in flames. Hey Donald, there are moments when if you knew a bit about history it might help….

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Trump keeps bragging about his China “travel ban.” So I’ll keep reminding people – it restricted “all foreign nationals who have been to China in past 14 days.” It didn’t include US Citizens, their families & permanent residents. Think the Coronavirus checks passports?

In a background call with reporters Sunday evening the Trump campaign argued Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are interchangeable as candidates.
Gosh, if only Donald spent any time on Twitter?

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Trump’s surgeon general says he thinks coronavirus is “contained” in certain areas of the country.
Once again, Princess Bride ‘You keep using that word, I don’t think it means what you think it means.”

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So since Trump has shaken hands with #Mattschlapp who was in contact with someone diagnosed with Coronavirus at CPAC, can we quarantine Donald? Asking for a country.

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Joe stutters. So what. Count me in as a Obiden-Bama Democrat

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Kamala Harris endorsed Joe Biden today. Good for her, but have to wonder… what took her so long?

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PSA for USA. Biden is old, Sanders is old. And if both of them were in their late 90s in wheelchairs, they would STILL be better Presidents than Donald Trump. Seriously

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Joe Biden has said and done some things over the years many of us Democrats now disagree with. Hello, he’s been in politics over 40 years, who amongst us hasn’t changed our mind or evolved on something?

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So, a Freudian slip when Amy Klobuchar was campaigning for Joe yesterday?
“I could not think of a better way to end my candidacy, as hard as it was to do with our beloved staff and everyone else, than to join the tick–… then Amy stopped “”Guys, I was going to say … ,” she said over chants of her name, “than to join the terrific, the terrific, terrific campaign of Joe Biden.”
Here’s the thing…. Biden made no secret of the fact he wanted to be Obama’s running mate. Klobuchar won’t say it directly, but why SHOULDN’T she want the job?

With coronavirus worries spreading, ESPN reports that NBA asked teams today to start working with the concept of playing games without fans in attendance.

Knicks are going “been there, done that.”

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And hey, if NFL teams start playing games this fall without fans in attendance does that mean we can still call them the Oakland Raiders?

Lyft is asking employees to work from home. Yeah, how’s that working out for their drivers?

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Kellyanne Conway and Larry Kudlow say Coronavirus is “contained” at 200 cases. Once again the Princess Bride nails it “You keep using that word. I don’t think it means what you think it means.”

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Trump bragging about a Gallup poll from Feb 3-16, before any Americans had died, on his handling of Coronavirus. Feb 3-16? Uh, that was so long ago we still had about eight Democrats running for president.

Latest from Dear Leader “Anybody that wants a test can get a test. And the tests are all perfect like the letter was perfect and the transcript.” Well, that’s reassuring…

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Some infectious disease experts are advising people over 60 to strongly consider avoiding activities involving large crowds. So this means Trump is safe with his fake numbers rallies?

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Nothing says “well-oiled machine” like four White House Chiefs of Staff in three years.

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Is it too soon to start a pool as to when Trump will turn against Mark Meadows?

Hasn’t Northern Ireland suffered enough with the decades-long “Troubles” now to send them Mick Mulvaney?

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Joked a few days about Trump saying he should have been a doctor. I should have bet on it: “‘Every one of these doctors said: “How do you know so much about this?” Maybe I have a natural ability. Maybe I should have done that instead of running for president.’

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As if I didn’t love my (now former) candidate enough already, Amy Klobuchar finally has a free weekend after a long year on the campaign trail, and she’s spending it in Michigan. Campaigning for Joe Biden.

Upset with owner James Dolan, NY Knicks fans have been chanting at home games – “Sell the team.” If it works, maybe Redskins fans can chant it to Dan Snyder?

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Well, for those who are tired of nonstop political discussion and rumors on social media, Tom Brady becomes a free agent in less than two weeks.

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With with Mike Bloomberg out guess it’s time in California to see television commercials for actual products again.

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Oops. Not great timing award. for the day. While California decides whether or not to quarantine Grand Princess at sea south of San Francisco, a new Princess Cruises commercial airs about “celebrating the moments that bring you closer together.”

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With all the worries about Coronavirus many companies are having employees work at home. So have to wonder, as spouses/partners spend every day together, what’s going to happen to the US divorce, and murder rates?

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Bernie Sanders’ latest ad features former President Barack Obama. Wait, isn’t Obama part of the Democratic Establishment? This is SO confusing…

Trump in talking about coronavirus: “I haven’t touched my face in weeks. I miss it.” Especially guessing as no one else including Melania is touching him?

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As some have floated the idea of Nikki Haley taking over as Trump’s running mate, Donald is sending Mike Pence to Washington state in response to the coronavirus situation there. Hmmm….

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San Antonio Spurs won 104-103, and Tim Duncan got his first victory as an acting head coach on Tuesday, when he filled in for Gregg Popovich, who was on “personal business.”

Now I love Pop, and Duncan…. but serious question, why weren’t the Spurs in the capable hands of Becky Hammon?

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Spike Lee is upset and said he won’t go back to Madison Square Garden this year after the Knicks told him he can’t use the employees’  entrance.  Shocking, the NY Knicks still have rich celebrities who want to show up to see the team from any entrance?

Seriously, Napa Valley went for Michael Bloomberg? This might be the most embarrassing thing to happen in California Wine Country since Miles in Sideways drank from that spit bucket.

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Bernie Sanders won Utah. Shocking. There are Democrats in Utah?

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Trump now suing the Washington Post for defamation. Serious question, how, especially since Donald is known for not paying his bills. does he get lawyers to work for him?

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Your reminder, Joe Biden has put his foot in his mouth regularly for decades, he’s going to keep doing it.
But he’s not going to lie every time he talks, he’s not going to spew hate, he’s not going to try to divide us further.
I can live with that.

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Joe Biden just said “We won Minnesota because of Amy Klobuchar.” He’s right. And full credit to a man who gives a woman credit.

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Fox News is attacking Joe Biden for misspeaking while quoting the preamble to the Declaration of Independence. Oh, please, oh please can Fox and Friends ask Donald Trump to quote those lines on camera?

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Trump complaining on coronavirus – “It just shows you what can happen. Six weeks ago, eight weeks ago, you never heard of this. All of the sudden, it’s got the world aflutter.”

So does Donald think crises should send a “save the date” card?”

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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer, who has been upset about sign-stealing decided today to tell Dodgers’ hitter Matt Beaty in advance what pitches he was throwing.  He got Beaty out.  Bauer just joined the list of my favorite pitchers.

The NBA is issuing guidelines to avoid the spread of coronavirus, as in having players fist-bump fans instead of giving them high-fives, and avoiding signing autographs. Well, good news for the Knicks, guessing not that many fans want their autographs.

I get it, Joe  Biden has been a gaffe machine for decades. But consider who he’d be debating….

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With Joe getting big endorsements today how long until Trump starts trying to blame the Corona Outbreak on Hunter Biden?

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Trump says he will keep holding rallies and that they are “very safe.” So will he tell his cult members not to wash their hands either?

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Trump said he is urging pharmaceutical executives attending a White House meeting to “accelerate whatever they’re doing in terms of a vaccine” for the coronavirus. Right because if he didn’t ask they’d just be lollygagging?

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“North Star Mall” was trending this morning.   Who but me thought was the site of another mass shooting? But no, just a mistakenly released Coronavirus patient who browsed and ate at the food court for a couple hours… This is turning into a really bad episode of “24.”

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Mike Bloomberg said he talked to Amy and Pete today, that he “felt sorry for them, and added that Klobuchar and Buttigieg “behaved themselves.” Well, that ought to dissuade rumors that Bloomberg can be an arrogant a**.

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Donald Trump said his physical has been put off for up to three months because “I’m too busy.” You mean the leader of the free world can’t get a doctor to make house calls on the golf course?

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So as coronavirus causes Americans to freak out, stockpile household items, cancel travel and avoid going out to events and restaurants, dear leader Trump is posting late night tweets – ranting about interest rates? #WTAF?

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As my friends mostly know, gave Amy my head last spring, gave her my heart last fall. And it hurts to lose. But while it can all change, can’t remember feeling so much sweetness with the bitterness of a concession speech. Because tonight sure felt like I saw a winning ticket for November.

As much as is messed up in the world right now there are still some unequivocal goods. Like Jon Miller for the SF Giants on the radio during spring training.

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Clippers 136, 76ers 130.  Final in regulation, not overtime. Did both teams give up defense for Lent?

All the Democratic presidential candidates except Bernie Sanders showed up for a Bloody Sunday march in Selma, Alabama today.

Trump has said nothing about Selma. But got to figure if he were asked, Donald would say “Never met her. But if I did she wouldn’t have been my first choice.”

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#WhyThereIsNoSatire Trump at CPAC “How could you be easier to beat than Joe? That guy can’t put two sentences together?”

After Pete Buttigieg dropped out, Amy Klobuchar tweeted “Pete Buttigieg has run an inspiring and historic campaign. I have so much respect for you @PeteButtigieg and know there are great things ahead. And both John and I are big fans of Chasten!”

With only Bernie, 78, Bloomberg, 78, and Biden left as Democratic men running for President, pretty clear that Joe, 77, is set up well to capture those voters looking for a young man to lead them.

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As Trump talks about closing the Southern border, wouldn’t you think if coronavirus were coming from Mexico a large percentage of the cases would be in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico.. and Southern not Northern California?

ESPN reports Bears will name Mitch Trubisky their starting quarterback in 2020, but that Chicago will add an “established veteran QB.'” I’m available!” said both Brett Favre and Jay Cutler.

Leap year Saturday.   A rare event. Another rare event. The San Antonio Spurs (barely) did not blow a 2019-2020 4th quarter lead.

Just saw that next Tuesday will be the 30th anniversary of Hank Gathers’ death.   He’s worth remembering.   A rare talent and a tragic story.  But 30 years?  I feel old.

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Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are old men. But I challenge everyone, Democrats, Independents and Republicans to look at both of their speeches today and tell me, if that’s the choice, who you trust to keep our country safe.

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Trump tried and failed to help his candidates to win gubernatorial races in Kentucky and Louisiana. Now despite his efforts the past few days he’s failed to help Bernie Sanders win in South Carolina.

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Full credit to Kate McKinnon on SNL going after Bloomberg  “I may be #5 in the polls, but I’m #1 in your nightmares.”   Probably true.

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Meanwhile, RIP, Joe Coulombe, the founder of Trader Joe’s markets.
So will his funeral program be a “Fearless Flyer?”

Have to wonder, did Trump’s urging his supporters to vote for Bernie Sanders in South Carolina push a lot of actual Democrats to vote for Joe Biden?

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Donald Trump today – Joe Biden’s “not going to be running the government. He’s just going to be sitting in a home someplace and people are going to be running it for him.”
Once again, Freud NAILS projection.

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Thinking Tom  Steyer is getting more attention on social media for dropping out than he ever did running. Maybe a hint for future egotistical billionaires?

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Pence told dangerous lies this morning  . Trump did NOT stop travel from China. He simply said non-citizens could not enter from China, unless they were family members of U.S. citizens. As if the Coronavirus checks passports? WTAF?

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To be fair, maybe Trump is thinking of closing the southern border to fight coronavirus because he’s one of the 38% that thinks it COVID19 comes from Corona beer.

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Just finished a bag of Ghost Pepper corn chips. And hot chili peppers have been shown to significantly reduce disease, including infectious diseases.  Shh.  Hope this doesn’t cause a run on Tabasco.