The Athletics finally managed to snap their tough 4-game losing streak on Thursday evening, beating the division-rival Astros 5-2 in Houston to start this four-game series off on the right foot for the visitors.
The annual Cal Athletics Thank You Luncheon is a special day dedicated to honoring the remarkable Cal community and all it contributes to the success of the department. It serves as a heartfelt tribute to the unwavering support, generosity, and dedication shown throughout the past year. What sets this event apart is the diverse and passionate group it brings together, supporters who have given their time, resources, and expertise to create a lasting impact on the lives of Cal student-athletes.
Loyal To My Soil is a flourishing and rapidly growing nonprofit organization founded by former California and major-league pitcher Tyson Ross.
Five years ago, it was merely a dream and Ross' vision to grow the game.
It was the spring of 2020 and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ross was approaching his 33rd birthday and almost four years removed from being the San Diego Padres' 2016 opening-day starter. He had played for four different organizations since and that February had gone to spring training with a fifth.
Prediction: the Trump administration will be throwing out dozens of items to act as distractions and to road-test what messaging works. I also wouldn't rule out that he'll do a Wag-the-Dog through military force sometime within the next few days.
Not sure if we posted this the last couple of days, but a kid from NJ was ejected and suspended for a bat flip in the sectional tournament "over what the family was told were actions deemed “unsportsmanlike” and “horseplay.”
The family went to court and the court reinstated him.
Not sure what's going on but I'm not going to complain. Been in the high 60s, mid 70s for just about the last couple of months. There only has been like 2-3 days in the upper 80s/low 90s.
SHE BLINDED ME WITH...
Give me my babyback, babyback, babyback...
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/human-evolution/ancient-human-relative-cannibalized-toddlers-850-000-year-old-neck-bone-reveals
Posted this today, to the DBD from 2 days ago. Reposting to be only one day late.
Another fun link from the MIT Technology Review: Ozzy Osbourne's Crazy Train on xylophones played by school kids.
https://x.com/awkwardgoogle/status/1948151640508572090?mc_cid=e3662e2cf0&mc_eid=34ed9ebff0
PRO
Ballers lose to the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, 9-8
A’s Snap Skid, Beat *Assterisks* 5-2
https://www.athleticsnation.com/2025/7/24/24473931/as-snap-skid-beat-astros-5-2
The Athletics finally managed to snap their tough 4-game losing streak on Thursday evening, beating the division-rival Astros 5-2 in Houston to start this four-game series off on the right foot for the visitors.
Giants and Dodgers spent the day on a plane.
Raiders release Christian Wilkins and void the rest of his contract. Apparently, they disagreed upon his medical treatment.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/explaining-christian-wilkins-raiders-release-what-happened-how-do-the-finances-work-and-whats-next/
Jannik Sinner rehires his fitness trainer. That's Tilda Swinton, no?
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/24/sport/jannik-sinner-reappoints-fitness-coach-doping-suspension-intl
Jets appears to be in mid-season form
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/justin-fields-carted-off-jets-practice-field-with-apparent-lower-leg-injury
Good thing they have Aaron Rodgers as a backup. Oh wait.
Savannah Bananas are nothing if not entertaining
https://x.com/eScarry/status/1948381388647870583
CAL
[CAF] Rooted In Blue & Gold
Annual Thank You Luncheon Proves To Be A Cal Family Celebration
https://calbears.com/news/2025/7/24/cal-athletics-fund-rooted-in-blue-gold.aspx
The annual Cal Athletics Thank You Luncheon is a special day dedicated to honoring the remarkable Cal community and all it contributes to the success of the department. It serves as a heartfelt tribute to the unwavering support, generosity, and dedication shown throughout the past year. What sets this event apart is the diverse and passionate group it brings together, supporters who have given their time, resources, and expertise to create a lasting impact on the lives of Cal student-athletes.
Growing The Game
Former Cal, MLB Pitcher Tyson Ross Makes An Impact In Oakland And Beyond With Loyal To My Soil
https://calbears.com/news/2025/7/24/baseball-growing-the-game.aspx
Loyal To My Soil is a flourishing and rapidly growing nonprofit organization founded by former California and major-league pitcher Tyson Ross.
Five years ago, it was merely a dream and Ross' vision to grow the game.
It was the spring of 2020 and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ross was approaching his 33rd birthday and almost four years removed from being the San Diego Padres' 2016 opening-day starter. He had played for four different organizations since and that February had gone to spring training with a fifth.
SCAR
abbreviation for South Carolina that probably no one uses
Villian in The Lion King.
The secret to Harry Potter’s great magical power.
THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE
Can somebody please find D'nurse? He's easy to find.
https://news.virginia.edu/content/nurse-dbrickashaw-how-uva-football-giant-conquering-his-next-act
DBD AV CLUB
Why Trump's peen has eyes on it in the South Park S19 premiere.
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jul/25/were-terribly-sorry-south-park-creators-respond-with-humour-to-white-house-anger-over-naked-donald-trump
Rhea Seehorn + Vince Gilligan again. Nov 7 premier of Plur1bus on Apple+
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR41iZx07O8
Meet Jesse Heiman - one of the most recognizable extras from central casting
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Heiman
OUR CRUMBLING DEMOCRACY
Screw our American military in Guam, we got cheap labor that we need to keep from working in the country
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/dod-200-million-border-wall/
Stephen Miller believes that Cracker Barrel should be... well, it's in their name.
https://www.nrn.com/family-dining/cracker-barrel-targeted-by-trump-aligned-legal-group-over-alleged-dei-policies
S... so. SO much projection
https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/tulsi-gabbard-argues-obama-is-guilty-of-treason-because-there-has-to-be-peaceful-transition-of-power/
Prediction: the Trump administration will be throwing out dozens of items to act as distractions and to road-test what messaging works. I also wouldn't rule out that he'll do a Wag-the-Dog through military force sometime within the next few days.
Little League World* Series
https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/breaking-news/article/venezuelan-team-denied-entry-into-us-for-little-leagues-senior-tournament-020301699.html
Not sure if we posted this the last couple of days, but a kid from NJ was ejected and suspended for a bat flip in the sectional tournament "over what the family was told were actions deemed “unsportsmanlike” and “horseplay.”
The family went to court and the court reinstated him.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/24/sport/little-leaguer-cleared-to-play-after-bat-flip-spt
Sounds to me like someone at Sectional or Regional HQ has a bug up their butt about "decorum" and "playing the game right".
I didn't know MadBum and Brian McCann were on the board of their little league.
WEATHER
Not sure what's going on but I'm not going to complain. Been in the high 60s, mid 70s for just about the last couple of months. There only has been like 2-3 days in the upper 80s/low 90s.
After a few reasonable days the forecast is back to hot and humid for the next week with dew points in the mid 70s.
ELSEWHERE IN COLLEGE
U New Mexico on lockdown after a shooter at a dorm. One person injured with non-life threatening injuries, suspend at large.
Michigan & Western Michigan will open their 2026 in my least favorite Western European city
https://bsky.app/profile/brettmcmurphy.bsky.social/post/3lus5x5zzxk2t