OT: Nats, Wiz, O's, Ravens, Terps, Navy, Gtown, Mystics, Golf, Summer 2024 (Paris Olympics 2024 as well)

[marcel snapshot]

Speaking of trauma, is anyone else finding that the sand in bunkers in golf courses around the area (and not just MCG courses, but high-end public places like Stonewall, PB Dye, Bull Run - even Whiskey in spots) just absolutely sucks. In most spots, you get a thin veneer of sand on top of a dirt road, so that if your club enters the sand using the bounce - the bounces bounces hard off the dirt road underneath and you're blading it. Or, if you try to adjust and keep the face square and hit closer to ball, you either stall into impact out of fear or fly the green. Or is it just me?

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Speaking of trauma, is anyone else finding that the sand in bunkers in golf courses around the area (and not just MCG courses, but high-end public places like Stonewall, PB Dye, Bull Run - even Whiskey in spots) just absolutely sucks. In most spots, you get a thin veneer of sand on top of a dirt road, so that if your club enters the sand using the bounce - the bounces bounces hard off the dirt road underneath and you're blading it. Or, if you try to adjust and keep the face square and hit closer to ball, you either stall into impact out of fear or fly the green. Or is it just me?

It’s not you….in my league we play that you can rake and place within a trap.

 

[Ajax1995]

It’s not you….in my league we play that you can rake and place within a trap.

Yeah that’s my general rule for public links bunkers

 

[g00n]

Speaking of trauma, is anyone else finding that the sand in bunkers in golf courses around the area (and not just MCG courses, but high-end public places like Stonewall, PB Dye, Bull Run - even Whiskey in spots) just absolutely sucks. In most spots, you get a thin veneer of sand on top of a dirt road, so that if your club enters the sand using the bounce - the bounces bounces hard off the dirt road underneath and you're blading it. Or, if you try to adjust and keep the face square and hit closer to ball, you either stall into impact out of fear or fly the green. Or is it just me?

Public bunkers are generally ass unless they were just renovated within the last year. They cost a lot to maintain and even more to fill, nevermind repair if the bed is damaged or there are drainage problems. Any course older than 10-15yrs and no bunker renovations is going to have serious issues, most likely.

If you play after there's been a lot of rain the lower layers are going to be compacted for a while, too.

But yeah, some places it's just dirt with some sand sprinkled on top. I don't like gouging my wedges due to bunker rocks in casual rounds so I'll move the ball or whatever if the lie is really shitty.

In competitions I usually try to avoid the bunkers at all costs, as I've really gotten f***ed by some bad bunkers in the past and unless there's a local rule you're SOL.

If you can't thump the sand directly behind the ball and have it pop out nice and soft, the bunker sucks.

 

[kicksavedave]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/06/17/bryson-dechambeau-liv-golf-saudi-arabia/

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/06/17/bryson-dechambeau-liv-golf-saudi-arabia/

Poor Sally….so bitter….

 

[kicksavedave]

Poor Sally….so bitter….

Curious, what specifically did you disagree with?

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Curious, what specifically did you disagree with?

At this point…..her carrying on? That was a great (US) sports moment….

…..she must be a Rory fan.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Rory had a bad day, it happens….

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Sources: Pistons fire Williams, still owe him $65M

After one season, the Pistons have dismissed coach Monty Williams, who leaves with five years and $65 million-plus left on his deal, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

www.espn.com

Thats ALOT of money to not coach

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

PGA Tour creates special exemption for Tiger alone

The PGA Tour has created a special sponsor exemption for Tiger Woods -- and Woods alone -- based on his "exceptional lifetime achievement," the tour told its members in a memo Tuesday night.

www.espn.com

Wild….

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Updated two-round NBA mock draft: Who's rising and falling, plus latest intel for every pick

With the draft a week away, Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo share what they're hearing on players and moves from around the league.

www.espn.com

2. Washington Wizards​

Alex Sarr, PF/C, Perth (Australia) | Age: 19.1

Rival teams have largely viewed the Wizards as a landing spot for Risacher or Sarr, depending which direction the Hawks go. That line of thinking has held up so far, although the radio silence out of Washington has some teams still curious about its intentions at No. 2.

That said, Sarr has not yet gone to Atlanta and did work out for Washington last week. The Wizards did quite a bit of homework (and travel) to evaluate him during the course of his season with Perth. Stephon Castle, Clingan, Buzelis and Williams are among the other top prospects that have worked out for the Wizards. Some of those players feel more like contingencies, whether it's via trade, or if Sarr goes No. 1, but the Wizards have done their due diligence.

Washington has the runway available to be patient with Sarr's development, making it a strong fit for him -- and vice versa -- on paper. Sarr arguably has the greatest upside available here, with the physical attributes to be a top defender, as well as the makings of a useful offensive skill set as a finisher and improving floor-spacer.

26. Washington Wizards (via Clippers)​

Isaiah Collier, PG, USC | Age: 19.6

While it seems unlikely at this point that Collier, once viewed as a top prospect in this class and now ranked No. 22 in ESPN's Top 100, comes off the board in the lottery, he did receive a green-room invitation and now represents an interesting value pick for teams that can swing on his playmaking talent.

Collier does have interest from teams in the late lottery, but there are realistic scenarios in which he falls toward the back of the first round. It can be difficult for competitive teams to find minutes for a point guard whose key areas for improvement are decision-making and long-range shooting -- logically, Collier might need G League time, particularly if he lands with a playoff-level team. He is a gifted athlete and passer with good size on the ball.

Drafting a talent such as Collier in this back part of the first round would be terrific value for the Wizards if he slides to No. 26.

51. Washington Wizards (via Suns)
Keshad Johnson, PF, Arizona | Age: 22.9

 

[Cush]

Updated two-round NBA mock draft: Who's rising and falling, plus latest intel for every pick

With the draft a week away, Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo share what they're hearing on players and moves from around the league.

www.espn.com

2. Washington Wizards​

Alex Sarr, PF/C, Perth (Australia) | Age: 19.1

Rival teams have largely viewed the Wizards as a landing spot for Risacher or Sarr, depending which direction the Hawks go. That line of thinking has held up so far, although the radio silence out of Washington has some teams still curious about its intentions at No. 2.

That said, Sarr has not yet gone to Atlanta and did work out for Washington last week. The Wizards did quite a bit of homework (and travel) to evaluate him during the course of his season with Perth. Stephon Castle, Clingan, Buzelis and Williams are among the other top prospects that have worked out for the Wizards. Some of those players feel more like contingencies, whether it's via trade, or if Sarr goes No. 1, but the Wizards have done their due diligence.

Washington has the runway available to be patient with Sarr's development, making it a strong fit for him -- and vice versa -- on paper. Sarr arguably has the greatest upside available here, with the physical attributes to be a top defender, as well as the makings of a useful offensive skill set as a finisher and improving floor-spacer.

26. Washington Wizards (via Clippers)​

Isaiah Collier, PG, USC | Age: 19.6

While it seems unlikely at this point that Collier, once viewed as a top prospect in this class and now ranked No. 22 in ESPN's Top 100, comes off the board in the lottery, he did receive a green-room invitation and now represents an interesting value pick for teams that can swing on his playmaking talent.

Collier does have interest from teams in the late lottery, but there are realistic scenarios in which he falls toward the back of the first round. It can be difficult for competitive teams to find minutes for a point guard whose key areas for improvement are decision-making and long-range shooting -- logically, Collier might need G League time, particularly if he lands with a playoff-level team. He is a gifted athlete and passer with good size on the ball.

Drafting a talent such as Collier in this back part of the first round would be terrific value for the Wizards if he slides to No. 26.

51. Washington Wizards (via Suns)
Keshad Johnson, PF, Arizona | Age: 22.9

from the same article

The Hawks have been unable to bring Alex Sarr in for a workout to this point, but the door remains open for that to potentially happen. Clingan appears to be Risacher's main rival at No. 1. His workout -- where he shot the ball extremely well, showed surprisingly good passing ability operating out of short rolls and was impressive both in film study and in interviews -- helped his draft standing and makes him as possible sleeper selection here, as we've discussed for several weeks.

Sheppard would be probably be my #2 if Sarr is off the table. Then try to get a big man at 26 or try to trade up a bit using Kuzma if you can't get a 1st for him

 

[Cush]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803570207425691988

 

[usiel]

Updated two-round NBA mock draft: Who's rising and falling, plus latest intel for every pick

With the draft a week away, Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo share what they're hearing on players and moves from around the league.

www.espn.com

2. Washington Wizards​

Alex Sarr, PF/C, Perth (Australia) | Age: 19.1

Rival teams have largely viewed the Wizards as a landing spot for Risacher or Sarr, depending which direction the Hawks go. That line of thinking has held up so far, although the radio silence out of Washington has some teams still curious about its intentions at No. 2.

That said, Sarr has not yet gone to Atlanta and did work out for Washington last week. The Wizards did quite a bit of homework (and travel) to evaluate him during the course of his season with Perth. Stephon Castle, Clingan, Buzelis and Williams are among the other top prospects that have worked out for the Wizards. Some of those players feel more like contingencies, whether it's via trade, or if Sarr goes No. 1, but the Wizards have done their due diligence.

Washington has the runway available to be patient with Sarr's development, making it a strong fit for him -- and vice versa -- on paper. Sarr arguably has the greatest upside available here, with the physical attributes to be a top defender, as well as the makings of a useful offensive skill set as a finisher and improving floor-spacer.

26. Washington Wizards (via Clippers)​

Isaiah Collier, PG, USC | Age: 19.6

While it seems unlikely at this point that Collier, once viewed as a top prospect in this class and now ranked No. 22 in ESPN's Top 100, comes off the board in the lottery, he did receive a green-room invitation and now represents an interesting value pick for teams that can swing on his playmaking talent.

Collier does have interest from teams in the late lottery, but there are realistic scenarios in which he falls toward the back of the first round. It can be difficult for competitive teams to find minutes for a point guard whose key areas for improvement are decision-making and long-range shooting -- logically, Collier might need G League time, particularly if he lands with a playoff-level team. He is a gifted athlete and passer with good size on the ball.

Drafting a talent such as Collier in this back part of the first round would be terrific value for the Wizards if he slides to No. 26.

51. Washington Wizards (via Suns)
Keshad Johnson, PF, Arizona | Age: 22.9

Not bad.

 

[Cush]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1804031998081798237

 

[sycamore]

I'm becoming more and more confident that the Hawks will make some kind of dumb move,
either picking up Clingan or Risacher or trading the pick away,.leaving us with Sarr
and a bright future.

 

[sycamore]

nm

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

MLB offense is nearing all-time lows — hitters have theories: 'Pitching is out of control' — The Athletic

Powerful offense-depressing forces are driving the stats toward historic lows. What do hitters think? And is this the kind of sport we want?

apple.news

It’s not a pretty picture. If baseball keeps up this pace, it would lead to …

• 39,404 hits — more than 1,400 fewer than last year.

• 21,078 runs — more than 1,300 fewer than last year.

• 5,079 home runs — almost 800 fewer than last year.

• 7,628 doubles — exactly 600 fewer than last year.

But let’s put that in better perspective. At this pace, we would also be heading toward …

• The fewest doubles in a season since before the 1993 expansion. That’s two expansions ago!

• The fewest homers since 2015, just before the baseball got noticeably livelier.

• The fewest hits per game (in a full season) since 1968.

• The lowest batting average on balls in play (.288) since 1992.

 

[sycamore]

Alex Sarr wants to be a Washington Wizard and we want to know if he's sure about that

Alex Sarr wants to be a Washington Wizard and, well, we want to know if he's sure about that.

www.usatoday.com

Looks like Sarr is openly favoring us over Atlanta.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Wiz are in a good place at #2. It’s the #26 I’m most intrigued by

 

[sycamore]

What a huge sports week next week. SCF Game 7, which turning out to an all time classic, the NBA draft, the NHL draft.
Kinda weird for the last week of June, but I'll take it.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

What a huge sports week next week. SCF Game 7, which turning out to an all time classic, the NBA draft, the NHL draft.
Kinda weird for the last week of June, but I'll take it.

Don’t forget the Euros and Copa America. I get soccer isn’t for everyone but this is as good as it gets besides the World Cup. And the Olympics start in a month.

 

[sycamore]

Don’t forget the Euros and Copa America. I get soccer isn’t for everyone but this is as good as it gets besides the World Cup. And the Olympics start in a month.

The quality of soccer @ the Euros might be better than the WC itself.

Timing of this great sports week couldn't be better, with temperatures hovering around the high 90s. Good time to stay indoors.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]