I had one over 20 years ago. I think there was some pain later that day. And then maybe for the next 3-4 days it was more of a dull pain, vs a sharp pain. They gave him 800 mg Ibuprofen so I think he'll be just fine.
John Wall has been signed to be Howard University's president of basketball operations. It is only a matter of time before he tears his Achilles Heel and is out for the season.
now that younger child is home from college for a few weeks we are back to watching an episode or two most nights.
some guy was on a 31-day streak and taken down by an Intl Chess Grandmaster.
i am sure Ken Jennings (74 day streak) has happy to see someone cruising along like that guy was. it seems that 74 is a nearly unbreakable number in the modern era where the people literally study to be on the show.
I stopped doing Wordle about a year ago. But I saw in the NYT Morning newsletter that yesterday's average was really high (over 5). So decided to try it, but did today's first. Did quite well, I think. About to go check my stats...hold, please.
Skill 84 (89 Avg)
Luck 55 (63 Avg)
So a lot less good than I thought. Neither lucky nor skillful :-/ Even tho I felt good about my third guess! I'll try yesterday's and report back (after also seeing how y'all did!)
So, yesterday there were two 4s and two 5s. everyone better than the average. I got
Archive April 30, 2026
Wordle 1,776 4/6*
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Skill 89 (86 Avg)
Luck 43 (44 Avg)
So even tho the average yesterday was 5.3 – which I beat by 1.3 – my stats are average?!? Besides getting tired of Wordle (and stressing over keep my streaks alive!), WordleBot also turned me off it a bit. I could never grok its logic...
I also did like the Bot at the beginning, but the combo of the repetitiveness of Wordle – without the intellectual stimulation of a good xword – and the seeming capriciousness of the Bot turned me off.
I don’t know about other states. The other non-Cali state I lived in didn’t have state income tax. The state form starts with a line from the federal form so I’m guessing it’s to give you time after completing federal but I expect most people do both at the same time.
The 2026 San Francisco Gianta are discovering new ways to lose. In the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader, it was a blown save and a walk-off infield single.
EDIT: Sudden realization is that I coulda won a bunch of bucks if I had bet on those outcomes. Problem: I avoid betting because it often results in a loss.
The regular-season finale in Redwood Shores will be a top-5 matchup between the No. 2 California men's rowing team and No. 5 Stanford on Saturday morning. The action will begin at 9 a.m. PT, with alternating races between the men's and women's squads from Cal and Stanford. Live results will be posted here, while fans can also watch via live stream on Overnght.
The California women's rowing team will take on No. 2 Stanford in the Big Row on Saturday at Redwood Shores, which will be the last race of the regular season. The action will begin at 9 a.m. PT, with alternating races between the women's and men's squads from Cal and Stanford. Live results will be posted here, while fans can also watch via live stream on Overnght.
Columbus – In the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the No. 42 California Golden Bears (17-13) defeated the No. 26 Kentucky (17-14), 4-3, in Columbus on Friday.
Senior Portia Sherman and junior Emma Donley of the No. 8 California beach volleyball team earned their second consecutive AVCA Collegiate Beach First-Team All-American accolades, the organization announced Thursday.
The No. 8 California beach volleyball team was well-represented on the All-MPSF Team that was announced Thursday, with senior Portia Sherman and Emma Donley earning their second consecutive first-team selections and senior Marilu Pally and junior Grace Hong nabbing second-team accolades.
California rugby is set to face the United States Naval Academy Saturday in the 2026 D1A Collegiate National Championship at Kuntz Stadium in Indianapolis. The game will kick off at 7 p.m. local time, 4 p.m. PT. Fans can purchase tickets here or watch the match live on Youtube.
DBD Medicine
Took No 3 to his gum graft surgery this morning.
was that planned or some injury acute thing?
Planned. The dentist said he probably should get one at his last checkup.
sounds painful .. i am glad i dont need one of those
I had one over 20 years ago. I think there was some pain later that day. And then maybe for the next 3-4 days it was more of a dull pain, vs a sharp pain. They gave him 800 mg Ibuprofen so I think he'll be just fine.
ELSEWHERE IN COLLEGE
Amazon Sux
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48637981/amazon-televise-3-marquee-duke-basketball-games-part-landmark-deal
Well then it goes along with Dook sux-ing as well.
John Wall has been signed to be Howard University's president of basketball operations. It is only a matter of time before he tears his Achilles Heel and is out for the season.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48636449/john-wall-becomes-howard-president-basketball-operations
Coach Prime is not raising good kids
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/04/30/shilo-sanders-shedeur-sanders-cleveland-browns-mary-kay-cabot-sandwich-comments-deion-sanders/89879437007/
Speaking of the Browns, Massage Menace leads Nepo Baby in the honor of being the leader of the Church of Sadness
https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/watson-may-odds-favorite-start-192243000.html
DBD AV Club
Jeopardy!
now that younger child is home from college for a few weeks we are back to watching an episode or two most nights.
some guy was on a 31-day streak and taken down by an Intl Chess Grandmaster.
i am sure Ken Jennings (74 day streak) has happy to see someone cruising along like that guy was. it seems that 74 is a nearly unbreakable number in the modern era where the people literally study to be on the show.
Hope you didn’t miss the episode with Ruey!
we need to go back and watch that one
Ken Jennings: 74 games (2004)
Amy Schneider: 40 games (2022)
Matt Amodio: 38 games (2021)
James Holzhauer: 32 games (2019)
Jamie Ding: 31 games (2026)
Word(le) Games
Wordle 1,777 3/6*
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WordleBot
Skill 93/99
Luck 64/99
Wordle 1,777 3/6
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Skill 81/99
Luck 63/99
Got lucky, I guess.
Just did it and have the exact same profile.
Interesting. Great minds think alike, etc?
I stopped doing Wordle about a year ago. But I saw in the NYT Morning newsletter that yesterday's average was really high (over 5). So decided to try it, but did today's first. Did quite well, I think. About to go check my stats...hold, please.
Skill 84 (89 Avg)
Luck 55 (63 Avg)
So a lot less good than I thought. Neither lucky nor skillful :-/ Even tho I felt good about my third guess! I'll try yesterday's and report back (after also seeing how y'all did!)
Wordle 1,777 3/6*
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So, yesterday there were two 4s and two 5s. everyone better than the average. I got
Archive April 30, 2026
Wordle 1,776 4/6*
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so on Team 4
Skill 89 (86 Avg)
Luck 43 (44 Avg)
So even tho the average yesterday was 5.3 – which I beat by 1.3 – my stats are average?!? Besides getting tired of Wordle (and stressing over keep my streaks alive!), WordleBot also turned me off it a bit. I could never grok its logic...
i had stopped doing wordle as well. however now that it seems to a good feature on DBD to start generating some random discussion, i am into it.
while i dont quite get WordleBot either, i find that it does enhance my enjoyment of it.
good reply, HSB!
I also did like the Bot at the beginning, but the combo of the repetitiveness of Wordle – without the intellectual stimulation of a good xword – and the seeming capriciousness of the Bot turned me off.
Wordle 1,777 3/6
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Skill 86/99
Luck 77/99
not bad. interesting way mine unfolded that made it easy to finish
🙂 Daily Quordle 1558
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m-w.com/games/quordle/
🙂 Daily Quordle 1558
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m-w.com/games/quordle/
🙂 Daily Quordle 1558
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Still feel like I’m getting used to this
WordleBot got it in 2. after my 2nd guess i only had 2 words left and i took 2 turns to get it. that is why the luck is only 42
Wordle 1,777 4/6*
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Skill 92/99
Luck 44/99
May Day aka International Workers' Day
Also, today is the 15th anniversary of Obama announcing that Osama bin Laden was killed.
Surprised Trump didn't retroactively take credit for it.
LOL.
Also Virginia Tax Day. State returns and first estimated payments due today.
also pay day! my first paycheck on the new job.
gonna go out for lunch at my local brew pub (not that i needed an excuse)
interesting that it is disconnected from the IRS tax day. is that common in lots of states?
I don’t know about other states. The other non-Cali state I lived in didn’t have state income tax. The state form starts with a line from the federal form so I’m guessing it’s to give you time after completing federal but I expect most people do both at the same time.
PRO
Dodgers win the off-day.
Looks like Fiat was right. Giants swept with 2 walk-offs.
Bullpen and offense waste brilliant Logan Webb start
Ryan Walker blew a save and the Giants couldn’t get insurance runs in a 3-2 loss
https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-scores-standings/105887/bullpen-and-offense-waste-brilliant-logan-webb-start
The 2026 San Francisco Gianta are discovering new ways to lose. In the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader, it was a blown save and a walk-off infield single.
In this case, I hate being right.
EDIT: Sudden realization is that I coulda won a bunch of bucks if I had bet on those outcomes. Problem: I avoid betting because it often results in a loss.
Exasperation, the sequel
https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-scores-standings/105924/sf-giants-mlb-recap-phillies-walk-off-exasperation-the-sequel
Nine straight sinkers to Bryson Stott before his game-tying triple that led to the Phillies 3-2 walk-off win earlier in the day.
Red Sox relationships with major team legends went south quickly
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/jason-varitek-whirlwind-might-ruin-red-sox-s-future-relationship-with-franchise-icons/ar-AA222H2d
Denver is first higher seed to drop out of playoff braacket. we'll see about Detroit and Celtics.
Knick absolutely DESTROY Hawks to wrap up series.
scores were ..
40-15 at end of 1st Q
83-36 at half
117-64 at end of 3rd Q
Has any team ever scored 53 points in a 4th quarter?
Cal
[MROW] Bears Bound For Big Row
https://calbears.com/news/2026/5/1/mens-rowing-bears-bound-for-big-row.aspx
The regular-season finale in Redwood Shores will be a top-5 matchup between the No. 2 California men's rowing team and No. 5 Stanford on Saturday morning. The action will begin at 9 a.m. PT, with alternating races between the men's and women's squads from Cal and Stanford. Live results will be posted here, while fans can also watch via live stream on Overnght.
[WROW] Cal Set For Big Row Against Stanford
https://calbears.com/news/2026/5/1/womens-rowing-cal-set-for-big-row-against-stanford.aspx
The California women's rowing team will take on No. 2 Stanford in the Big Row on Saturday at Redwood Shores, which will be the last race of the regular season. The action will begin at 9 a.m. PT, with alternating races between the women's and men's squads from Cal and Stanford. Live results will be posted here, while fans can also watch via live stream on Overnght.
[MTEN] Bears Upset Kentucky 4-3
https://calbears.com/news/2026/5/1/mens-tennis-bears-upset-kentucky-4-3.aspx
Columbus – In the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the No. 42 California Golden Bears (17-13) defeated the No. 26 Kentucky (17-14), 4-3, in Columbus on Friday.
[BVB] Sherman, Donley Repeat As AVCA First-Team All-Americans
https://calbears.com/news/2026/4/30/beach-volleyball-sherman-donley-repeat-as-avca-first-team-all-americans.aspx
Senior Portia Sherman and junior Emma Donley of the No. 8 California beach volleyball team earned their second consecutive AVCA Collegiate Beach First-Team All-American accolades, the organization announced Thursday.
[BVB] 4 Bears Earn All-MPSF Honors
https://calbears.com/news/2026/4/30/beach-volleyball-4-bears-earn-all-mpsf-honors.aspx
The No. 8 California beach volleyball team was well-represented on the All-MPSF Team that was announced Thursday, with senior Portia Sherman and Emma Donley earning their second consecutive first-team selections and senior Marilu Pally and junior Grace Hong nabbing second-team accolades.
[RUGBY] Cal Heads To National Championship
https://calbears.com/news/2026/4/30/rugby-cal-heads-to-national-championship.aspx
California rugby is set to face the United States Naval Academy Saturday in the 2026 D1A Collegiate National Championship at Kuntz Stadium in Indianapolis. The game will kick off at 7 p.m. local time, 4 p.m. PT. Fans can purchase tickets here or watch the match live on Youtube.
(WBB) They're Staying: Cal Women's Basketball Retains Its Core and More
Opposite of MBB...
Perhaps (merging Cal and Pro), we'll have two Aussies to root for (if Miela Sowah makes the GSV roster).
[Like footnote-ing one's own paper, but...]
https://writeforcalifornia.com/p/theyre-staying-cal-womens-basketball?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=28585&post_id=195768766&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=5s6le&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
I assume there are fewer transfers in WBB.
Less NIL money probably.
GO BEARS!
SGB returns, though probably just a break from cooking and classes