James Tyler
Deputy Editor, ESPN FC. Been on Jeopardy a few times. President, Dirk Kuyt Fan Club. Proud member of Team Shrug Emoji. All views expressed are my own unique burden. twohalvesgame.blog
- Reposted by James TylerTHREAD: Let’s talk about Roni, the outstanding raccoon mascot of the 1980 Winter Olympics …
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- Reposted by James TylerWe at the @postguild.bsky.social are raising money for the hundreds of journalists the Post just laid off. This goes to the people who are hurting, not the Post. Or if you'd rather, go subscribe to an independent journalist. Support is hugely appreciated. www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...
- the WaPo cull is beyond nauseating
- I pledge allegiance to Hugo Ekitike
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- Reposted by James TylerI love Dan McQuade dearly and will miss him terribly. No one else like him. defector.com/dan-mcquade-...
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- is this about Whiskey Fridays
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- Reposted by James Tyleron February 20th, take a trip to the only place where the law means less than it does in present day America
- Superb stuff from @sidlowe.bsky.social (edit: @tonymabertespn.bsky.social) sitting down with some NBA greats to talk about their decade of owning LaLiga side Mallorca. (Full hour-long TV special on ESPN+ tonight also) www.espn.com/soccer/story...
- Reposted by James TylerA few years ago when I was studying for Jeopardy! I realized why it was so hard to study sports if you don't know ball. Then some other stuff happened and I decided to write about it for @defector.com : defector.com/are-jeopardy...
- I am so happy to see my friend (!) @zachgozlan.bsky.social published (!) on Defector (!!!) about two topics very dear to my heart: sports (!) and Jeopardy! defector.com/are-jeopardy...
- another good hit by Rob Dawson on the hire/fire churn for football managers, and what it's like for them: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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- Michael Carrick lifetime appointment ?
- 👀👀👀 (watching the footy)
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- and now, your moment of zen
- it's been a ridiculous week in soccer/the world but make 15 mins for this beautiful ranking: direct all ire to @espnbillc.bsky.social (also, we'll have a nice counter to this in a couple of weeks...) www.espn.com/soccer/story...
- beyond excited for WHISKEY TIME NEWS, News for Dudes who Drink Whiskey and Think Deeply About Things, sponsored by Whiskey
- It's been A DAY for these, as Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson report on how Man United settled on [checks notes] Michael Carrick to take them through the end of the season: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
- Reposted by James Tylerthis, from West Ham's Freddie Potts, is the single worst "five famous people you'd invite to dinner" I've ever seen
- The one piece you need to read about Xabi Alonso's stunning exit from Real Madrid after just 233 days: @alexkirkland.bsky.social, Rodrigo Faez and Rodra on the story. (Edit: @tonymabertespn.bsky.social) www.espn.com/soccer/story...
- let’s have a day without major soccer news so we can catch up a little
- scoreline there is harsh on Barnsley, but I don't care
- kudos to Real Madrid for always showing that dysfunctional decision-making isn't just Man United's hallmark
- Reposted by James TylerThe Supreme Court sets aside lower court decisions upholding convictions for bribery related to the FIFA scandal because the Trump administration decided to dismiss those criminal cases "in the interests of justice." The FIFA prosecution ends in a whimper. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
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- this was funny and poignant www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
- I think our egos compel us to try and be front of the line, the loudest voice, the biggest visual: over time, you realize how you can accomplish all of that by being part of the tapestry rather than its dominant element
- this speaks to something we often overlook about ourselves: there is beauty in filling the gaps, connecting what's already there. You don't need to force yourself to be the star/main character, or anywhere close: let your presence be felt, your impact noted through how you coalesce what's around you
- all in on Indiana for CFP and the Seahawks for Super Bowl because it's fun when new fans and new teams get to experience such joy, either for the first time or for the first time in a while Patriots? No thank you. Texans would be fun, but unlikely. Rams? No bc Kroenke. Bears?? That'd be sweet too
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- this also applies to the entire first half, not just that first play
- holy shit, Indiana
- help and love those around you, those who need you, those who don’t yet know they need you
- inhaled a cheeky sleeve of Jaffa Cakes and have furthered the healing with some Earth Wind & Fire www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5do...
- Now, all non-Man United fans must realize that Ruben Amorim's exit means the club could somehow stumble into a better decis-- actually, carry on
- thanks Amorim for the early morning chaos. I’m stress eating focaccia hunched over the kitchen sink now
- Wolves playing with all the confidence of a team that just played Man United
- It’s always good when your five point “mission statement” about the news doesn’t include the word news
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- emotional support buffalo chicken dip
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- LOBSTER THIEVES
- And now, as is tradition, the Changing of the Mendozas
- Liverpool are at it again (annoying me with how the final pass just isn't quite clicking)
- buying all the daffy duck stock in 2026
