lordstanley

I rented a car yesterday and had a 2 hr 45 min drive from the airport, starting with the Tigers down 2-0 in the 3rd inning. So the game took me much of the way then after that listened to Sirius XM’s Masters broadcast. Golf on the radio, can’t say I’ve done that more than a couple of times in my life.

A fascinating back nine. And now a playoff between two people who have lurked forever at the Masters. England v Northern Ireland.

Officially eliminated

0-0 in Toronto. Wings are a minute away from being eliminated.

Islanders and Rangers both officially eliminated. Three teams left with three to play are Montreal (87), Columbus (83) and Detroit (81). Habs can clinch with a regulation win today. One point by the Habs tonight eliminates the Wings but not the Jackets.

Minnesota Tloses.

Tigers are at 9W 5L, tied with Texas for the American League's best record. 1 1/2 game lead over Cleveland in the Central.

Dan Dickerson's call of the final out. 041225- final out vs twins.mp3

Another Keith miss at 2nd?

It's April 12 and Tork now has 4 home runs this season. He didn't hit #5 last year until August 22.

Tigers win!

This ain't no place for a nervous person.

He's the most positive story of the season for sure.

No way will the Habs lose at home to Chicago. But it goes to show how many chances the Wings have had to stay in the race or control their fate. Even after March's disaster and Tuesday's loss to Montreal, STILL if they had won in Florida last night they'd be somewhat realistically alive.

Kasper keeps the Wings alive! 4-3 OT win.

Wings tied 3-3 with Tampa late. Seider just hit two crossbars. Habs could lose in regulation, so if the Wings win they might live another day.

Larkin's fine, but he'll be 29 by training camp and not really getting any better. Apart from the two Covid-shortened seasons, this season likely will be his lowest point total since 63 points in 2018. At 66 pts in 78 games, he is currently T-25 among centres. Points aren't everything of course, and I admit to not being an analytics junkie, so maybe someone else could show if his points understate his total performance. Linemates matter too, and I can think of half a dozen there linemate combos off the top of my head that would likely rack up more points for him. Plus the 4Nations showed what he can do in elite circumstances. So he's a legit #1C, but probably middle of the pack or lower-middle? NHL.com ranked him #15 centre in the pre-season and that sounded about right, but don't see who above him I'd bump in his favour. https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-current-players-ranked-top-20-centers

More Demidov mania upon arrival at Pearson Airport in Toronto. His girlfriend must think they're nuts, lol. Ok, at least one of us has to do this for Buchelnikov. https://www.tvasports.ca/2025/04/10/des-partisans-du-ch-a-toronto-pour-accueillir-ivan-demidov

Perfect combo - good app for people at home, no rights fees so control over the telecasts, no phones for spectators so they're in the moment (and that looks better on tv too).

5th time leading after the 1st round for Justin Rose. I like it if and when guys like him are finally able to break through. He does have one major and some Ryder Cup success, but a Masters would be well-deserved by now.

So I guess Copp is out for the year by now?

As are the Western Michigan Broncos. Wow.