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Jessica Luther

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Investigative journalist, mainly sports. Wrote a couple books. PhD in Sports Studies. Dissertation on U Texas women's bball team in the 1970s. Co-host @burnitalldownpod.com. Tall. Tired. She/Her. Austin, TX https://www.jessicawluther.com/

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we exist to delight one another, not to delight ourselves

09.03.2026 22:10 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I have a Masters in Latin Lit and still have trouble keeping track!

09.03.2026 20:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

this footage is so scary!

09.03.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 112 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

The amount of words whose definitions I look up on the regular is very high

09.03.2026 19:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I was right, FOR THE RECORD please put that in my record !!!!

09.03.2026 19:48 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm a professional writer by which I mean I just googled "i.e. meaning"

09.03.2026 19:46 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

i think the weirdest thing for me to get behind on TNG is the idea of a spaceship with wall to wall carpet

09.03.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 310 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 12
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Hang this in the Louvre

09.03.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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ICE Detention of Teen Musicians Roils Texas Mariachi Community Two brothers who were recognized by their congresswoman last year, along with their parents and younger brother, are facing deportation.

Two brothers from South Texas and their high school mariachi bandmates were recognized by their congresswoman last June for winning a state mariachi competition. Nine months later, the brothers, along with their parents and younger brother, are in ICE detention and facing deportation.

08.03.2026 20:45 πŸ‘ 2483 πŸ” 1082 πŸ’¬ 96 πŸ“Œ 69

University of Texas beats South Carolina for the second time this season. The Longhorns are the SEC tournament champions!!!!

08.03.2026 21:02 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

HOOK EM

08.03.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

If you think I’m handling this well because UT has led by so much for so much of this game, you do not know me! I am a mess!!!

08.03.2026 20:43 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

UT 57 - 44 SC with a quarter to go in the SEC final

08.03.2026 20:37 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The course met technical specifications when it was tested during the 2023 winter season for Para snowboard. During that event, the start had to be moved halfway down the course due to limited snow and no further events were held despite requests, per FIS. No additional full pre‑Games testing took place, per the governing body.

The course met technical specifications when it was tested during the 2023 winter season for Para snowboard. During that event, the start had to be moved halfway down the course due to limited snow and no further events were held despite requests, per FIS. No additional full pre‑Games testing took place, per the governing body.

The Paralympics snowboard cross event has been a disaster. Last minute changes had to be made to the course due to a spate of injuries during training sessions. This detail floored me: www.nytimes.com/athletic/709...

08.03.2026 20:06 πŸ‘ 67 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

UT 45 - 28 SC at half with Booker on the bench for most of that second quarter.

08.03.2026 19:57 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I see that Jody Conradt is sitting back behind the Longhorn bench

08.03.2026 19:33 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

UT up 27-12 over South Carolina at end of 1st quarter of the SEC final (HOLY SHIT)

08.03.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Uhm, HOOK EM

08.03.2026 19:17 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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At Paralympics, U.S. curlers Steve Emt and Laura Dwyer are right where they belong (Gift Article) The road to Milan Cortina wasn't easy, but through teamwork and growing confidence, Emt and Dwyer give the U.S. a real medal shot.

HUGE win for Team USA MD curling against the Italians. They’re at 3-3 in round robin play and up against undefeated China tomorrow with hopes of breaking out of the pack of teams all with 3-3 standings. Go Team USA!

Here’s a gift link for a profile of the MD team. www.nytimes.com/athletic/709...

08.03.2026 15:31 πŸ‘ 117 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Paralympics are coming! Let’s talk about para snowboard, and the pioneering women who continue to push the sport forward, like @Bren | Paralympic Snowboarder and Bibian Mentel-Spee #winterparalym... TikTok video by Lesley Ryder - Women’s Sports

Cecile Hernandez at 51 years old has won her FIFTH medal with gold in para snowboard!

Cecile, along with Brenna Huckaby had to fight for their inclusion when their classification was eliminated from Paralympic competition.

www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Xvsmwm/

08.03.2026 14:25 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The pride and power of Iowa State basketball's Audi Crooks Audi Crooks hears the haters. But Iowa State's star inherited resilience from her mom and joy from her dad. Her high-scoring game is the ultimate counterpoint.

Spent some time in Iowa and went long on Iowa State’s Audi Crooks. Despite her dominance, she deals with a lot of negativity, especially about her body. But no matter what is said about her, Audi Crooks wears a smile. www.espn.com/womens-colle...

08.03.2026 13:23 πŸ‘ 3503 πŸ” 591 πŸ’¬ 126 πŸ“Œ 49

F1 is going to be a rollercoaster this season.

08.03.2026 04:20 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Booker now has 29 points. UT up 78-68 with 2 minutes left.

08.03.2026 01:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sports are doing a lot tonight. This Austin FC match is wild; too much to even try to explain and still a half to go. UT let a 16pt lead become a 2pt lead, but now back up by 8 (Booker with a double double). And there’s still the first Grand Prix of the season to go!

08.03.2026 01:53 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Wrote about that Kansas mess

06.03.2026 17:04 πŸ‘ 365 πŸ” 93 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 1

if the chatbots have a problem with me saying they are β€œnot conscious” and β€œdesigned by losers who don’t know how to interact with normal people” then they can find me in person and tell me to my face. otherwise i will not be entertaining β€œis claude conscious”

07.03.2026 15:32 πŸ‘ 64 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ruben Ray Martinez: Footage shows US citizen shot by ICE agent in Texas traffic stop The Department of Homeland Security did not disclose Martinez was shot by one of its agents until almost a year later.

Newly released footage shows an ICE agent killing Rubin Ray Martinez, 23, in his car in Texas.

"He was shot at point-blank range through his side window by an ICE agent who was in no danger."
www.bbc.com/news/article...

07.03.2026 14:18 πŸ‘ 6109 πŸ” 3843 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 262
brianmcginnisnc
Brian McGinnis' wife has
NOT been allowed to see him in the hospital.
He is currently awaiting surgery for severe injuries.
Legal counsel has also been denied access.
A Marine veteran.
A firefighter.
A father of four.
And his family still cannot see him.

brianmcginnisnc Brian McGinnis' wife has NOT been allowed to see him in the hospital. He is currently awaiting surgery for severe injuries. Legal counsel has also been denied access. A Marine veteran. A firefighter. A father of four. And his family still cannot see him.

so apparently Brian McGinnis has been denied access to both his family and legal representation since a sitting senator broke his arm

06.03.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 1973 πŸ” 878 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 58

Boy are you the Aston Martin AMR26? Because you're getting on my nerves and no amount of money is going to save you

06.03.2026 19:57 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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China remains undefeated as five teams tie for second in wheelchair curling doubles CORTINA, Italy β€” China has all but clinched its place in the semifinals of the wheelchair curling mixed doubles tournament with another big win on Friday morning. The chasing pack is tight with fiv…

Here's my recap of this morning's wheelchair curling action, China looking inevitable right now. paralympicsportsnews.wordpress.com/2026/03/06/c...

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