Left Coast Sports Babe

As increasing allegations of cheating emerge against Houston Astros, Trump may be thinking he invited the wrong team to the White House.

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Four interceptions for Philip Rivers tonight against Chiefs… On a brighter note, since game was in Mexico City maybe the Chargers QB couldn’t understand all the heckling and insults.

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Tom Brady says he is “frustrated” with the Patriots offense.  Fans of 29 other teams  -“Thoughts and prayers.”

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Trump is holding his next vanity rally in Sunrise, Florida. And local sports fans are going “Okay, please just mention the Dolphins instead of the Heat. The Dolphins are already losers.” #ETTD

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Walmart saying today’s “shooting was an isolated incident that occurred in the parking lot. Nothing occurred inside the store.” So just another day for our well-regulated militia.

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Nikki Haley says Donald Trump was always truthful with her. Well, and guessing there were many people who said Jeffrey Dahmer never tried to eat them.

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Wonder if Hillary Clinton had told Congress she would “strongly consider” testifying in the Benghazi investigation.

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Since Trump loves to call them “Do Nothing Democrats” surely the man who claimed he’d run into a school unarmed to face a killer isn’t afraid to face House Democrats in a hearing?

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Never quite got the hype, but today Chick-fil-A announced it will no longer donate to anti-LGBTQ groups. So good news for tolerance. And liberal fans of chicken sandwiches.

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If your idea of Christianity is boycotting your favorite sandwich restaurant because they’re not being intolerant enough, you might not be a real Christian. #ChickFilA

North Korea ” We are longer interested in such talks that bring nothing to us. As we have got nothing in return, we will no longer gift the U.S. president with something he can brag about.”
But but, I thought Donald and Kim were in love?

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Trump today said he would “strongly consider” accepting Pelosi’s invitation to testify in the ongoing impeachment investigation, either in person or in writing. Right after he releases his tax returns?

Another example why I don’t bet on football. 49ers leading by 4 with 2 seconds left. Cardinals have ball at their own 22. Fumble recovery for a TD. . The spread was 10.

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Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins called for “someone new in New York deciding calls” after pretty obvious case of pass interference against Ravens Marlon Humphrey wasn’t called even after replay review. Uh, could we start with full time NFL refs?

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Newly re-elected Louisiana John Bel Edwards will never be my favorite politician, but he has his moments “It is an easier state to govern when the Saints and LSU are winning.”

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In the midst of Trump tweet storm this morning: “Our great Farmers will recieve another major round of “cash.”
Don’t know about you but I learned “I before E except after C” in 2nd or 3rd grade.

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Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg today apologized for his longtime support of “stop-and-frisk.” Gosh, I wonder what prompted this change of heart?

(and wonder if he will apologize to swing states for his soda tax ban?)

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So Amy Klobuchar is still a longshot. But she has more chance of winning the Presidency than the Minnesota Vikings,, down 20-0 at halftime, had of winning Sunday against  Denver Broncos.

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It was a pleasant cool Sunday in Washington DC, why wasn’t a “healthy and energetic” President golfing?

Jennifer Williams, who Trump attacked on Twitter Sunday for her testimony is an senior aide to Mike Pence. So why isn’t the Vice President standing up for his staff?

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As Trump rants on Twitter about not knowing impeachment witnesses and the Dems interviewing only people who weren’t involved with his calls, your reminder that Donald won’t let anyone who HAS actually talked to him testify.

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So how long does Trump have to stay out of sight before serious rumors start circulating about his “kidney surgery??

It’s not that we believe Trump and his true cult members would care about something as trivial as an oath, but that at least we would get to see them try to lie in real time.

Trump went to Louisiana twice in two weeks to push his buddy Eddie Rispone for Governor, tweeted repeatedly Saturday, after saying  Friday night.   “You got to give me a big win, please. OK? OK?”

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Another reason to root for New Orleans Saints. Results tonight from Orleans Parish: Republican Eddie Rispone – 13,041 votes. Democrat John Bel Edwards – 114,812 votes. Not a typo.  #WhoDat

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Baylor blew a 28-3 lead today in losing to Oklahoma 34-31. On a brighter note, Bears players have probably earned a 2nd look in NFL draft from the Atlanta Falcons.

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Five people dead including three children in a murder-suicide in San Diego. Why can’t these a**holes do the suicide part first?

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One of many rumors about Trump’s visit to Walter Reed today was that he had a heart attack. If so, how long can his staff keep him from bragging that it was the “BIGLIEST heart attack, much better than Bernie’s.”

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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is anti-choice, which is difficult for me. But have never liked him more. Tonight after winning re-election: “As for the president, God bless his heart.”

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Every time CNN  puts Rick Santorum on can they at least air the disclaimer that he lost his re-election campaign by 18 points?

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And if you think you had a hard week, thoughts and prayers for SNL writers, who had to try to compress all the events of past several days into ONE cold open.

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Asked about Trump’s twitter attacks while Ambassador Yovanowitch was testifying. GOP Rep.Elise Stefanik replied “We’re not here to talk about tweets.”
Even when those tweets were themselves an impeachable offense? #witnessintimidation

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If this cellphone call with Sondland turns out to be the smoking gun in impeachment hearings, well, politics aside, maybe mean bitch Karma is one of us who are driven crazy by obnoxious people who talk loudly on their cellphones in restaurants.

Ugh, nobody does part of an annual physical early. Period. That’s why they call them annual physicals.

And I’m only 60, but at what point does a “routine physical” include cognitive testing? Asking for a country. 

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As Trump ranted about conviction of Roger Stone, your reminder that Stone was not convicted by House Democrats but by a JURY.

Finally,  if we told Jim Jordan that Donald Trump had been a college wrestler would Jordan finally stop trying to protect him?

Yikes, watching Steelers vs  Browns tonight on Thursday Night Football and a WWE fight broke out.

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Although before Cleveland’s Miles Garrett hit Pittsburgh QB Mason Rudolph with his own helmet, the story of night might have been Rudolph’s performance putting Mike Tomlin rushing to Atlanta to see Colin Kaepernick’s workout Saturday.

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Memphis just declared projected #1 NBA draft pick James Wiseman ineligible. So wonder where Wiseman will play to keep in shape before he ends up chosen by the Warriors?

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Nothing against Deval Patrick, but you’re watching the Indy 500 you don’t get to go “Oh, none of those drivers is driving fast enough, I think I’ll jump in on lap 100.”

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A little good news, Matt Bevin has conceded to Andy Beshear in Kentucky Gubernatorial Race. How long until Bevin accepts a job in Trump administration?

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Kellyanne Conway, after Wolf Blitzer asked about her husband’s comments on Trump. “I think you embarrassed yourself and I’m embarrassed for you. This is CNN now?”
Actually the most embarrassing thing for CNN? Still having Kellyanne on the network.

Apparently today’s school shooter used every bullet in his handgun. Now, California has tough gun laws, imagine if he’d been able to get an automatic weapon….

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Pence-“Administration will remain resolved to bring scourge of mass shootings to an end, we will not rest until we end this evil in our time & make our schools & communities safe again.” Translation, going to do absolutely nothing & hope outrage will die down before the next one.

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As Trump rants about “Do Nothing Democrats” your reminder that Senate Republicans blocked even a VOTE on sensible bipartisan gun control bills

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Rand Paul just said he’s considering forcing votes on motions in impeachment trial allowing Trump to bring his own witnesses, like Hunter Biden. Since “hearsay” is THE Republican defense, how about forcing some witnesses who WERE actually talking to Trump?

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Small mercies,  Trump headed down to Louisiana for another vanity rally. Good thing for New Orleans that at least he didn’t go for a Saints game.  #ETTD

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Trump referred tonight to “Radical Liberal John Bel Edwards.” “Radical Liberal?” Look, I really hope Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards gets re-elected, but in many ways he’s to the right of GOP Governors Charlie Baker and Larry Hogan.

Scott Boras isn’t happy about how long it took teams to sign his clients last year “I’m frustrated in the sense that the game has been hurt by it. Hurt by it in the sense that fans want [players to sign].”
Gosh, if Boras only didn’t demand salaries that only a handful of big-market teams can afford.

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NFL now saying they will not provide the list of executives and coaches who will attend Colin Kaepernick’s workout Saturday.
Because league doesn’t want to incur the ire of fans of teams with lousy QBs who don’t show up?

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Gape Kapler when introduced as new SF Giants Manager, said he wants to “to dig in a little bit more to really find out what the issues are, to find out why I have had some of those issues and why so far I have not been a popular hire…” This is not going to be a deep dive.

Now it’s Deval Patrick reportedly deciding to run for President. Uh, even the Bachelor/Bachelorette know you don’t start randomly adding people as you get down to the final roses.

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Harrod’s in London is reserving Santa visits this Christmas to customers who have spent at least $2,500 .For that amount the only lap men want isn’t Santa but a lap dancer.

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Real estate executive Toby MacFarlane was sentenced to six months in prison for in college admissions scandal. His daughter, who has already graduated from USC, had never played soccer when she wrote on her 2013 application essay “My parents have a hard time attending my soccer matches because our opponent’s parents are always making rude remarks about that number 8 player who plays without a care for her body or anyone else’s on the field. It is true that I can be a bit intense out there on the field.”
Sounds like the baby snake didn’t slither far from the tree.

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Speaking of baby snakes, wonder  how many copies of  Donnie Jr’s book “Triggered” were paid for by our tax dollars. And how many were paid for in rubles?

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Matt Bevin is touting so many outlandish conspiracy theories about why he lost Kentucky Governor’s race you almost think he’s auditioning to join Trump’s re-election campaign.

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If only Gym Jordan had tried to protect wrestlers at Ohio State like he is trying to protect Donald Trump.

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Mark Meadows “I think what happens is when we start to look at the facts, everybody has their impression of what truth is.”
So to GOP now, the truth is like science?

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So Trump White House position that witnesses in impeachment hearings have never even spoken to POTUS, and anyone who has spoken to Donald will be prohibited from testifying. Got it.

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I’ve clearly missed the GOP outrage over unqualified children of the President making big $$$ from foreign governments AND profiting off of U.S. taxpayers.

Really, Farhan? As an SF Giants fan I was happy the team didn’t sign Chapman, or Osuna, even when the bullpen struggled. And I gave up on the 49ers when Eddie D “allegedly” sexually assaulted a waitress. Not quite that upset. Yet. But come on, Gabe Kapler? WTF?

-https://medium.com/@NickFrancona/the-lies-and-deception-of-gabe-kapler-the-dodgers-and-mlb-after-the-sexual-assault-of-a-minor-38038985e6c9

View at Medium.com

So what’s next SF Giants? I hear former Houston assistant GM Brandon Taubman is available.

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Colin Kaepernick is having a private workout for NFL teams on Saturday in Atlanta. Right about now Bears fans would let Kaep set a flag on fire at midfield if he could play better than Mitch Trubisky.

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Top ranked Kentucky lost in men’s basketball tonight to….. Evansville? Can we blame this on Trump’s visit too.

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Nothing against Yu Darvish, and if allegations are true what the Astros did with electronic sign stealing at Minute Maid Park was wrong. But Game 7 of 2017 World Series was in LOS ANGELES.

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Seriously Facebook? I’m getting suggestions to join “Team Tom” for Tom Steyer?
While I’m “Vote Blue no Matter Who 2020,” it’s a very short list of candidates who are lower on my list than Tom.

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Saw Stephen Miller trending and apparently it’s news that leaked emails show him to be a White Supremacist. Wouldn’t it be bigger news if leaked emails showed he wasn’t a White Supremacist?

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Trump tweeted today. “Many of the people in DACA, no longer very young, are far from “angels.” Some are very tough, hardened criminals. President Obama said he had no legal right to sign order, but would anyway. If Supreme Court remedies with overturn, a deal will be made with Dems for them to stay!”
Not sure where to start with this…. but “some are very tough, hardened criminals” but “a deal will be made with Dems for them to stay.”?
Yet another sign of dementia – contradicting yourself in the SAME SENTENCE.

Mick Mulvaney says he will also defy House impeachment inquiry subpoena. So is WH Chief of Staff hoping to keep Trump from firing him before Christmas?

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Nikki Haley declined to help Kelly and Tillerson when they told her were trying to save the country.
So one question, if Haley believed in Donald Trump so much why did she resign?

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Mark Sanford is dropping out of the Presidential Race. So will he now lick his wounds by taking a long hike on the Appalachian Trail?

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It took until last play of overtime, but Seattle Seahawks beat the previous undefeated SF 49ers.

1972 Miami Dolphins would be popping champagne if any of them were still awake. 

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If the Seahawks and 49ers have tied would Dolphins have popped champagne and kissed their sisters?

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San Diego Padres, who haven’t made playoffs in 13 years, have gone back to their original brown and gold colors for uniforms.
Seattle Mariners, who haven’t made playoffs in 18 year, possible new slogan – “We s*ck, but our colors remain consistent.”

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A class action lawsuit has been filed against Madonna, age 61, for changing her concert time in Miami on Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 8:30 p.m to 10:30 p.m. WTF? For her original fans 8:30 p.m. was already past their regular bedtimes.

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Trump taking credit for lifting “the poll numbers of Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin by 19 points, he just misses….”
Amazed he didn’t say that showing up at World Series lifted up the Houston Astros by three games, they just lost…

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Now that Sean Spicer has been voted off DWTS will Trump say he hardly knew the man?

On the other hand, Sean Spicer is eliminated from DWTS the very week after he gets Donald Trump’s Twitter endorsement #ETTD

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Most Presidents go to Arlington Cemetery to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veteran’s Day. Anyone else think Trump went to NYC instead because he couldn’t do the walking involved at Arlington?

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Trump says he’s moving to Florida and temperatures in the state projected to dip into 20s tomorrow night. Cue the “hell freezing over” jokes.

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We can argue back and forth as Democrats whether or not Michael Bloomberg would be a good 2020 Presidential Candidate.
But one thing that is inarguable. The ONLY reason he can even entertain the thought of jumping into this marathon where other candidates have been running hard for a year or more is that he is a very very rich man.
Bloomberg is basically a billionaire version of Rosie Ruiz.

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Just a thought, if John Kelly and Rex Tillerson tried to recruit Nikki Haley to resist the President and “save the country,” who else did they try to recruit? And what happened?

Miami Heat suspended Dion Waiters 10 games without pay for conduct detrimental to the team after ESPN reports he had a ” “panic attack” on team’s flight after consuming a THC-infused edible, allegedly given to him by a teammate
So is the suspension for drug use, or stupidity (Eating a marijuana gummie or whatever before getting on a flight?)
And who gave it to him?

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Maybe most of Saints team was out late last night at LSU victory parties?   Either that or someone should have told New Orleans today wasn’t a second bye week.

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Alabama fans worried their team won’t get a chance to climb back into playoff picture with their remaining schedule. Especially with Crimson Tide having scheduled such non-conference powerhouse opponents as Western Carolina.

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Senator Amy Klobuchar is rising in polls and has a serious chance for the Democratic Presidential nomination? Right, that’s as likely as the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team being 9-0. 

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Trump showed up in Alabama on Saturday and Crimson Tide lost for the 1st time in 4 years at home. Now, on Wednesday Donald WAS in Louisiana. Can we blame Saints loss on him too? 

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Seriously, anyone notice that Trump has been going to sporting events lately on the weekend instead of golfing? One symptom of Alzheimer’s, or vascular dementia, IS balance issues.

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Neil Young’s US citizenship application has been delayed over “moral character” issues because Young has admitted to smoking marijuana. If only Neil had just grabbed women by the p*ssy?

Bushfires in New South Wales have resulted in a worst ever “catastrophic” fire warning for the greater Sydney region,.
How long until Trump attacks Australia and threatens to withhold aid for not raking their forests?

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Trump is tweeting support of Nikki Haley’s book. Anyone believe he actually read it?

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If Barack Obama on  Twitter had regularly promoted the books and TV shows of his supporters GOP would have impeached him over emoluments clause and Hatch act.

First Alabama loss at home in 31 games. I missed the Trump tweet taking credit.

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Alabama hadn’t lost at home in 4 years. Millions of football fans across America are now hoping Trump decides to attend an NFL playoff game  with his buddy Robert Kraft in Foxborough, Mass.

Illinois trailed 31-10 entering fourth quarter against Michigan State. And the Illini won 37-34.
On the brighter side for the Spartans, their players increased their chances of being drafted by the Atlanta Falcons..

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29-23 Baylor over TCU doesn’t sound like that bad a game until you realize neither team scored a TD in regulation.

(The score after regulation was 9-9, each team scored 3 TDs.)

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Ohio State Heisman candidate Chase Young reportedly will be suspended over a loan from a family friend. The suspension will be for last four games of regular season. Because rules are rules, but they should never get in the way of ESPN and College Football Playoffs.

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Amtrak apparently quietly introduced new ticket rules this year that won’t let passengers sue in a crash.  It’s tough to make US airlines look but give Amtrak credit.

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One nice thing about being a West Coast Democrat and a sports fan these days is that when you wake up on weekend mornings, especially Saturdays,  there are at least football scores as opposed just to “What did Trump do now?”

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So if we promise that Putin will make sure he doesn’t get booed at hockey games, maybe Trump might move to Moscow?

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Trump was predominately cheered at LSU vs Alabama game today. Well, suppose it makes sense, that Venn Diagram between the South and those who could afford to get into the game.

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Biden’s response when told Donald Trump was thinking of going to Russia’s May Day event in 2020 “Are you serious. You’re kidding me. Are you joking?”

Yet another episode in “Is it Trump or is it Satire?

Wonder how many millions, or billions, might be waged on LSU-Alabama football game tomorrow.  As long as fans don’t do anything illegal, like buy a player dinner.

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NCAA just ruled Memphis freshman James Wiseman, projected as #1 2020 NBA draft pick, ineligible because Penny Hardaway gave his family $11,500 towards moving expenses.
Sad for Memphis. But maybe Wiseman can find some good pickup games to keep in shape before being drafted next June by the Warriors.

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Ohio State Heisman contender has to sit out against Maryland “due to a possible NCAA issue” of accepting “a loan from a family friend.”
Are we sure Urban Meyer isn’t somehow involved?

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Now reports that Steph Curry’s broken hand might keep him out all season. Forget bobbleheads, how long until the newest Warriors Chase Center giveaway is a toy tank?

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Still think your vote doesn’t matter? In the race for San Francisco District Attorney, the current margin for the leader is 156 votes.

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Facebook says it is deleting mentions of the potential whistleblower’s name for violating their “coordinating harm policy,” which prohibits material that could identify a “witness, informant, or activist.”
Uh, so why did they allow the name to be posted in the first place.

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Bill Clinton has a consensual physical relationship with an adult woman & GOP tries to impeach him.
Jim Jordan is accused by multiple people of ignoring sexual abuse of college students by a coach & GOP puts him on the intelligence committee.

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Stephen Miller is engaged. The couple is registered at “Bed, Bath and Beyond Common Decency.”

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Nikki Haley defending Trump “You’re going to impeach a president for asking for a favor that didn’t happen and – and giving money and it wasn’t withheld?”
If only Donald had done something really impeachable like cheat on his wife. Oh wait, never mind.

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Trump says he is thinking of accepting Putin’s invitation to the May Day parade in Moscow. Kamala Harris tweeted “Always nice to spend time with supporters on the campaign trail.”
More like checking in with the boss.

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Your reminder question, how many people have to be lying for
Donald Trump to be telling the truth?

So who’s more unhappy watching Thursday Night Football? Abandoned San Diego Chargers fans, or soon to be abandoned Oakland Raiders fans?

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And your reminder that the Chargers dumped Drew Brees,  who suffered a badly injured  shoulder during the last play of the 2005 season, in favor of keeping Philip Rivers.

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Browns RB Kareem Hunt on finishing his 8 game suspension for two 2018 incidents – shoving and kicking a woman, plus a bar altercation; I’ve “had a lot of time to just sit and reflect and think, been able to stay on top of things, thinking before you act, and not reacting to little things and just keep your emotions to yourself. ..”
Uh, how about keeping it simple? “Don’t hit people.”

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Thanks to Trump’s visit and heightened security, instead of tailgating, fans have been asked to be IN THE STADIUM two hours before kickoff.
Hope LSU fans especially remember this when they vote for Governor next weekend.

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Wonder if Trump is suddenly going to all these big sporting events because he thinks he might not have much longer to go and get the best seats on our taxpayer dime?

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Former FL Attorney General Pam Bondi: “Jared Kushner’s one of the smartest human beings I’ve ever met.”
Ladies and gentlemen, is there anything else that needs to be said about Florida?

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USDA recalling more than 2 million pounds of chicken are being recalled because it “may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal.” Okay, MAGAts, it’s just science. Own the libs, demand to be able to buy that chicken.

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Reports that Trump has been talking to producer and Mark Burnett about another Apprentice reality show once Donald leaves the White House.
Okay, America, can we just promise him the BIGLIEST ratings if it starts immediately?

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Seriously, do any of the GOP Senators and Representatives still defending Trump think that anything in “A Warning” isn’t true?

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WTF? Michael Bloomberg apparently preparing to enter the Democratic presidential primary. Because we haven’t had enough of egotistical rich men?

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Rant time. Michael Bloomberg has supported Biden. But w/ Joe, 76, showing possible signs of weakness,  Mike may run in 2020. We have 4 other solid moderate candidates in race already, Klobuchar, Booker, Buttigieg & Harris. But none of them are good enough because they aren’t old white men?!!

(Bloomberg is 77.)

Former San Diego Chargers vs soon-to-be former Oakland Raiders for tomorrow’s Thursday Night Football. Can we call it the Runaway Bowl?

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Chicago QB Mitchell Trubisky wants televisions turned off inside Halas Hall. the Bears headquarters, because “you’ve got too many people talking on TV about us and what they think about us — what we should do, what we are and what we’re not.”
What’s next, does Trubisky want to ban boos at Soldier Field?

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Maybe I’m missing something, but with these insane lines for Popeye’s chicken sandwiches (and one man reportedly stabbed to death while waiting), wouldn’t it be simple to buy a box of Popeye’s chicken tenders and BYO bun?

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Trump is now spinning last night’s Kentucky voting results as a win. So when is he inviting the World Champion Houston Astros to the White House?

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Trump says he’ll “remain neutral” at LSU vs Alabama game this weekend. Of course he will, Donald can never bear to make a prediction in ANY contest where he thinks there’s a chance his choice might lose.

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Bill Gates is apparently not an Elizabeth Warren fan. And when asked who he’d vote for in a Trump vs. Warren election, he responds that he’d vote for whoever has the “more professional approach” to the presidency, even if he disagrees with them.
Excuse me, my CAT has a more professional approach to the presidency than Trump.

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Jeff Sessions is thinking of running for his old Senate seat. Trump apparently has joked “that he would move to Alabama and primary Sessions himself.”
If Donald wants to resign the Presidency and run for Senate, I maybe could support that.

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Per CNN “More than half of Kentucky’s 120 counties saw over 40% of all registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s election, including large counties like Jefferson (45%) and Fayette (47%). Some counties, like Franklin, Woodford and Hancock, saw turnout above 50%”
ALL of the five listed counties went for Beshear. Thanks Donald!

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Meanwhile Don Jr tweeted out what he believes to be the Whistleblower’s name.   Proving once again the baby snake doesn’t slither far from the tree.

Has any NFL team signed Black Cat from MNF yet? He has mad moves.

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An Astros fan friend of mine is attacking Monday morning QBing on AJ Hinch in game 7. And he has a point. If the Saints onside kick to start second half of the Super Bowl had been recovered by the Colts Sean Payton would have been called an idiot.
And if Madison Bumgarner had given up a 2-run home run in the bottom of the 9th to Salvador Perez in 2014, Bruce Bochy would have been pilloried for letting him go so long in game 7.
History tends to judge sports decisions purely on results.

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Last night – “Fantastic being in the Great State of Kentucky last night. Vote for Matt Bevin NOW! One of Best Governors in U.S. He will never let you down!”
Tonight – Trump campaign: ‘The President just about dragged Gov. Matt Bevin across the finish line”
Has anyone told Donald that tweets are forever?

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Louisiana’s election for governor is Nov 16. Maybe if Trump’s appearance (and security nightmare) at LSU-Alabama game keeps enough Tigers fans from getting in on time for game, Donald can do for Democrat John Bel Edwards what he did for Matt Bevin. 

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Umagine if Hillary had just ignored requests to testify on Benghazi?

Leaving emoluments aside, does anyone really think Donny Jr. wrote a book. And does anyone really think his father read one?

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Awful murders of a Mormon family with dual-citizenship in Mexico. But as Trump wants to send “an army” to help fight Mexican drug cartels wonder how he’d feel if some other country wanted to send an army to fight our US mass shooting problem?

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I’m a huge Kentucky Derby fan but this might be one of the best finishes out of Louisville I can remember.

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Matt Bevin says he “will not concede.” Despite Secretary of State and major networks calling the race.   To be fair, to lose in as red a state as Kentucky, we already knew Bevin had to be a serious loser a**shole.

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But the real question about Kentucky…. WWTB?  Who will Trump blame?

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Meanwhile Lindsey Graham says he won’t read any of the transcripts because “I think this is a bunch of B.S.” “B.S” = “Blue Sweep?”

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Newt Gingrich said the deaths of Americans in Mexican cartel shootout are a ‘wake-up call.’ As opposed to the far greater number of deaths of Americans in the US in mass shootings? 

The over-under in tonight’s Giants-Cowboys game was 48.5.  Dallas had a 63-yard fumble return in the final seconds for a touchdown in the final seconds of the 4th quarter to win 37-18.  Let the conspiracy theories begin. Or maybe that black cat that ran on the field bet the over. 

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Meanwhile, Warriors beat the Blazers tonight at the new Chase Center.  So at least they won’t go 0 for San Francisco

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Dolphins RB Mark Walton suspended four games for violating NFL conduct and substance abuse policy. stemming from THREE offseason arrests between January and March of this year.
Miami coach Brian Flores – “people deserve a second chance” and he doesn’t “judge people based on one incident [or] two incidents.” So how many arrests in 3 months WOULD have been too many?

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Okay, who had 49ers as the last undefeated team in the NFL?
Now all you liars put your hands down.

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Kurt Suzuki says he was ” Just trying to have some fun” with his MAGA hat. “Everybody makes everything political.” Uh, a MAGA hat IS political.

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Trump to Nationals this morning “It was looking like it was going to be easy, right? And then something bad happened. To the best of my knowledge you lost three games … we won’t talk about that.”
“Something bad happened?” Hey Astros and Astros fans, not like Trump needs Texas anyway?

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Trump thinks by going to the LSU -Alabama game this weekend (on taxpayer dime) that he’s found a sporting event where he won’t get booed.
Uh, let’s see what happens when hard-core fans miss part of the game because security lines just got much much longer and tougher.

Maybe Trump is really going to LSU Alabama game so he can throw paper towels to the Alabama hurricane survivors?

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Don’t watch DWTS but apparently Sean Spicer is both awful and keeps getting voted through. But if America is going to go back to #VoteForTheWorst better that it’s for reality TV like DWTS or American Idol instead of a Presidential election.

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Trump tweets today that there is no whistleblower. He’s right, there appear to be at least seven!

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Trump is the first President who thinks we need to release the names of whistleblowers, while also being the first President who doesn’t think HE needs to release his tax returns.

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NY Times reports that Giuliani associate Lev Parnas will now cooperate with House and testify about Trump. Per his lawyer -“’Mr. Parnas was very upset by President Trump’s plainly false statement that he did not know him.”
Gosh, throw enough people under the bus and some of them might not only survive but also be p*ssed.

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Am I an expert on Kentucky politics? No. Am I sure of one thing? Yes. If Democrat Andy Beshear loses the Governor’s race Trump will take credit, if Beshear wins Trump will blame everyone else.

With daylight saving time over and many Americans having a hard time staying awake tonight, Sunday Night Football delivers one of the most compelling games of the year.

Aaron Rodgers said today’s Packers’ loss to Chargers was “a good slice of humble pie.” Following the Packers” loss to the Ravens, does anyone think Bill Belichick knows what humble pie is?

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A whole lot of NFL teams concerned about possibly traveling to wintry Lambeau Field in the playoffs are thinking of sending bouquets to the Chargers.

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Mitch Trubisky is making Bears fans miss Jay Cutler.

As much as Donald Trump got booed in New York this weekend, it’s a tough call now whether he’s less popular in town than the Jets.

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PG&E CEO Bill Johnson asked what he’d say to struggling Californians who lost a lot of food w/ blackouts. “We did give them the opportunity to actually refill their refrigerator ’cause their house is still there.” Amazed he didn’t also say people can buy plenty of cake to eat.

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Stephen Miller is reportedly engaged. These days we sometimes hear engagement news and wonder “what gender?” With Miller have to wonder “What species?

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So Trump finally gets around to tweeting about California fires and it’s to blame the state and threaten no more Federal aid. Does this mean next President should blame Donald’s new home of Florida for hurricane damage?

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Leaving aside general absurdity of Trump’s anti-California  “rake the forests” rant, neither of the two big wildfires currently burning -Maria Fire near Los Angeles nor Kincade Fire in Sonoma County are actually on forest land. Maybe Trump will draw forests on the map with a Sharpie?

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After Trump threatened to take Federal funds for fire relief from California, my friend Lewis G. responded “Of course if Gov. Newsom agrees to investigate the Bidens, the aid will be restored immediately.”

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Adam Schiff should consider changing his legal address to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, since he is living there rent-free in Trump’s head.

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Trump and his family claim booing last night at Madison Square Garden was “fake news.” So the same Democrats who couldn’t win in 2016 are organized and smart enough to create hundreds of videos with fake booing sounds?

One silver lining for Golden State fans with the start of NBA season. It’s looking good for those who were hoping Santa could afford to buy them Warriors tickets at Chase Center for Christmas.

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And at the same time, Sacramento Kings manage to knock off Utah Jazz (102-101) and assure there are no winless teams in NBA.

Your move, Dolphins and Bengals.

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Nationals manager Dave Martinez is Puerto Rican. If Martinez joins the team at the White House will Trump throw paper towels at him?

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Hey Nationals and Nationals fans. Great World Series victory. Now, want to be even more popular in US? Have more people show up at your victory parade than at Trump’s inauguration.

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Joe Buck on the 49ers. “This is a really good 8-0 team.” As opposed to a really bad 8-0 team?

(and he said on a night SF came 6 points from covering the spread.)

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NBC Sports Bay Area’s Alex Pavlovic reported SF Giants have “narrowed their search” to three candidates for manager, including “Royals quality control coach Pedro Grifol.” Wait, the 59 and 103 Royals HAD a “quality control coach?”

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Steph Curry’s sister angrily tweeted last night “ok the Warriors are what they are and that is what it is… but CHASE fans, y’all gotta do better. They brought it within 12 and 3/4 of y’all were waiting for (BART.) Not okay. And definitely not Oracle.”
Yep, “definitely not Oracle.” Many Oracle fans can’t afford Chase Center.

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Well, New Orleans has the most Voodoo queens in the US, but are we sure there isn’t a West Coast one who cursed the Warriors for abandoning Oakland?

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Kevin Durant today on ESPN’s First Take said last year’s fight between him and Draymond DID play a role in him leaving the Warriors. “Definitely, for sure. I’m not gonna lie about it.”
So Durant is saying that last year he DID lie about it?

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Has there been an NBA team before that almost won three straight championships, and then tanked the next year? Hypothetically speaking.

CNN reports Trump administration reportedly thinking of adding more countries to the travel ban list. Makes sense, when all else fails, expand the hate.

Makes some sense that Trump is moving to Florida. If he ever wants to go to a baseball game, the Marlins don’t have enough fans in the stadium to loudly boo him.

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Has anyone told Trump the Nationals used to be the Expos? Canadian immigrants taking American trophies….

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Makes some sense that Trump is moving to Florida. If he ever wants to go to a baseball game, the Marlins don’t have enough fans in the stadium to loudly boo him.

Pitchers and catchers report in 103 days. But who’s counting?

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So while Nationals get a World Series trophy can fans in Montreal get a team back?

As an SF Giants fan must say Game 7 of the World Series is a lot more fun without your stomach tied completely in knots.

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Lots of grouchy Astros fans over AJ Hinch’s bullpen management tonight. To be fair, not every team has Madison Bumgarner.

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RIP Ron Fairly, 81.  It’s been years since he was an announcer for SF Giants .. but how can we forget. “Last night I neglected to mention something that bears repeating?” And “”The wind at Candlestick tonight is blowing with great propensity.”

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I know he doesn’t get a ring, but will  Nationals  vote Bryce Harper a playoff share for leaving?

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Washington Wizards would like to thank Nationals for winning World Series tonight and distracting DC fans from the fact Wizards scored 158 points in regulation… and LOST.

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Still crickets from Trump on California fires. Even though Wednesday morning one was  is threatening Reagan Library.   Of course these days wouldn’t Donald call Ronald a “Never Trumper?”

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For that matter can anyone remember ANYONE ever challenging Donald on anything without him or her being called a “Never Trumper?”

Joe Biden was denied communion at a Catholic church in South Carolina. Wonder if the same priest would deny communion to Catholic Newt Gingrich and his former mistress Callista who is now his third wife.

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Trump, who despises immigrants and pets, has tweeted ANOTHER picture of the al-Bhagdadi raid’s hero dog. This one photoshopped.
Has anyone told Donald the animal is a GERMAN shepherd?

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If Trump wants to photoshop a picture of himself looking like a normal person who likes dogs, why didn’t he photoshop his teenage son into pictures of himself at World Series?

Worst thing about a World Series Game 7. 

There’s no chance of a Game 8.

Winter is coming.

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Speaking of which, two things MLB is thrilled about. That a home run by Anthony Rendon made a controversial inference call moot. And that the Colorado Rockies are not in the World Series with home field advantage.  https://twitter.com/Rockies/status/1189256049070628865

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The “running inside the baseline” rule is enough to make casual baseball fans long for the simplicity of the infield fly rule.

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On April 27 of this year, White Sox home game was snowed out. Now Chicago may have snow on Halloween. But sure, there’s no climate change….

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World Series Game 7 Wednesday.  Who’s going to be the first pundit to proclaim “Win or Go Home?

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New Phillies manager Joe Girardi “It means a lot to me that the fans are behind me.” Too soon to start a pool on the first time he’ll be booed in Philadelphia?

If it was a “perfect call,” why not release the audio, not a transcript? Asking for a country.

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As GOP tries to swift-boat Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a Purple Heart recipient, and call him a Never Trumper, remember, they’d go after that “beautiful talented” dog who chased al-Bhagdadi if he growled at Dear Leader.

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New fundraising email from Trump, Don Jr. offering a signed copy of “my new book Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us.” Does anyone believe Donnie wrote, or read, a book either?

Newt Gingrich “Having been speaker of the House, (Nancy Pelosi) can probably pass this (impeachment) resolution if she’s suicidal, but she’s going to kill their majority.” Well, to be fair if anyone knows about killing a majority with an impeachment inquiry…

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Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) discovered that a Republican Senate retreat will be hosted at Trump Hotel in DC,  and that hotel rates will be $1,345 for one night in a “premier” room and $1,395 for a booking in a “deluxe” room. When a one week before the event the cheapest room could be booked for $445.

(And by comparison, the 5 star Mandarin Oriental in DC has rooms starting at $555 that night. And the deluxe Watergate hotel has rooms under $400.)

e·mol·u·ment  –  noun  – a salary, fee, or profit from employment or office.

Mark your calendars, folks, on December 22, the now 0-7 Miami Dolphins vs 0-8 Cincinnati Bengals. The Christmas turkey will be served early this year.

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Two women who flashed their breasts behind home plate,  a stunt that was briefly broadcast on Fox,  during World Series game 5, have been banned from major league ballparks indefinitely.

Wonder how many lousy NFL teams with sagging attendance have offered the women free season tickets?

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Warriors vs Pelicans tonight?  I’ll take “games that sounded a lot more marquee before Zion got injured” for $400, Alex.

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Trump has made his tweet about the K-9 that chased Al-Bhaghadi raid his pinned tweet, complete with a picture.
For all his praise can anyone imagine what would happen if “the beautiful dog” was brought to the White House and Donald actually was asked to pet it?

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Now Trump has commended, and tweeted a picture of, the dog injured in the Bhagdadi raid. But he has also said the ISIS leader “died like a dog.” So which is it? This alas is that happens when we have POTUS with no interest in or clue about animals.

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If Trump thinks yesterday was an anomaly, he should try showing up at any major sporting event, MLB, NFL, NBA or NHL, instead of just rallies filled with his hand-picked cult members.

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Washington Nationals fans probably saved US taxpayers a whole lot of money. After last night’s World Series reception, Trump will probably decide NOT to attend next year’s Olympics.

Donald and Melania spent half an hour handing out Halloween candy tonight on the White House lawn, to the tune of “The Addams Family.” Well, the Trumps have the “creepy and kooky” part down.

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Your reminder – from Time.com “Before the 2011 raid in Pakistan that killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, the Obama administration did give advance word to the top two Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate as well as the four leaders of the congressional intelligence committees.”
And imagine GOP outrage if he hadn’t and moreover, accused them of being “leakers.”