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@then1ckster

@classical-ly trained he/him, handsome/charming https://obscuresportsamerica.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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11.03.2026 01:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Kann Hannover den TabellenfΓΌhrer stΓΌrzen? | Extended Highlights β€ͺ@SCMagdeburg  πŸ†šβ€ͺ@dieRecken
Kann Hannover den TabellenfΓΌhrer stΓΌrzen? | Extended Highlights β€ͺ@SCMagdeburg πŸ†šβ€ͺ@dieRecken YouTube video by DAIKIN HBL

So, as part of research for a project on the site, I am going through different sports broadcasts and, boy howdy, I know this isn't new, but auto-translated/dubbed videos are horrifying to listen to.

10.03.2026 15:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
26th Match - United States Of America vs Namibia | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026
26th Match - United States Of America vs Namibia | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 YouTube video by Willow by Cricbuzz

It's a really weird one, because Erasmus gets a wicket off Sanjay on the second ball, but drops the catch on the dismount and that basically makes Trumpelmann unravel for the rest of over.

10.03.2026 04:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yep! I am using the US innings for testing purposes specifically for that over, in terms of being able to have to prep the intake system for different random variables/scoring notations. Cricinfo has it 1w 1 1 4 6 7nb 6 0, Willow has it as Wd 1 1 4 6 N6 6 0, both have it at 26 runs for the over.

10.03.2026 04:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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So, I thought about this and spent [redacted] hours figuring things out and I think this is the (basically) way forward.

Fun fact: tinkering with this made me realize that the plug-in I use is customizable down to individual data points.

10.03.2026 03:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
10.03.2026 03:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nebraska Vote on the final nickname for LOVB Nebraska. Review the twelve options and select the one that best represents the heart, pride, and spirit of LOVB Nebraska Volleyball.

Y’all the Omaha LOVB is holding a poll to pick a team name and one of the options is, I kid you not, Cornadoes. If you all don’t vote for Cornadoes we are no longer friends www.lovb.com/teams/lovb-n...

10.03.2026 02:12 πŸ‘ 105 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 13

Wrong Tim Onion, I believe.

09.03.2026 20:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
over-by-over breakdown of USA's scoring

over-by-over breakdown of USA's scoring

This is what the raw data looks like (in this case, for the USA score in the same match). There are also other issues, like, tracking Lbs, NBs and Wds, but I just have them (and wickets, which work with the -1 to make that little tail) on a straight VLOOKUP conversion to a number right now.

09.03.2026 18:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
over-by-over breakdown of Namibia's scoring

over-by-over breakdown of Namibia's scoring

over-by-over breakdown of Namibia's scoring

over-by-over breakdown of Namibia's scoring

Yeah, it would look something like this (I've added a non-white background for the sake of visibility for the "naked" over.) The color being associated with the ball in the over seemed like the best way to handle it tracking, though it obviously leaves the problem of visualizing the dot balls.

09.03.2026 18:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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WIP, especially w/r/t the color situation, but finding 🏏 to be fun to do data viz with.

09.03.2026 18:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Although there's nothing going during the week (at least that we could find), curling will be on this weekend with the Women's World Curling Championships. So have no fear intrepid curling enthusiasts!

09.03.2026 18:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Obscure Sports America: Weekly Streaming Schedule (3/9-3/13/2026) When, where and how to watch everything. Yes, everything. (Okay, most things, BUT WE'RE WORKING THAT.)

This week's streaming schedule covers the following:

🏏 | 🎯 | πŸ‰ | ⚽️ | πŸšΉπŸŽ“πŸ₯ | 🚺 πŸŽ“πŸ₯ | πŸ’Έ πŸ₯ | 🏸 | 🀾 | πŸͺ„| 🦘 🏈 | 🏐 | 🚺 πŸ’

πŸ”΄ (Snooker) is back next week with the World Open. Bowls will be added the minute their governing body responds to my emails.

As always, if you *don't* see something, say something.

09.03.2026 18:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

he's from my hometown which is literally the easiest place in the world to exist for a 2.4 GPA MTSU student with a church wattle, he has never met a Muslim and could not find his own ass if you gave him a map of local asses

09.03.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 624 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 8
08.03.2026 20:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I believe that was an issue for an extended period of time (from the early 90s until the early 00s) where it became a way to criticize people for being β€œinauthentic” but I think the ground has shifted so much under our feet that there’s an understanding that, you know, you gotta eat.

08.03.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I would to 2LI 2RR, but only as the name for a sequel to a movie about the train.

08.03.2026 16:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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In my life, I’ve never heard someone refer to it as the LI2R.

08.03.2026 16:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

First three Indian batsmen have had half centuries.

08.03.2026 14:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not an expert but it seems bad for New Zealand that India is on pace for 240 runs and three guys hitting half centuries.

08.03.2026 14:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Listen, I just want both teams to have fun, but Abhishek not getting hot in the final would be preferable to the alternative.

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

We live in an age of wonder and beauty.

08.03.2026 13:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Singing of national anthems during domestic league games? πŸ‘ŽπŸ»

Singing of national anthems at international competitions? πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸ³πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ’‹

08.03.2026 13:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎢it’s a beautiful morning 🎢

08.03.2026 13:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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08.03.2026 01:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh no! Disaster! (That attempt for Nopp at tops was really wonky.)

07.03.2026 22:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Real ugly finishing from Humphries. Which has been his problem all season.

07.03.2026 22:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I prefer rugby so far, but all sports are good sports. (Darts and cricket are the best, though, to me.)

07.03.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, yeah. That match fucking ripped. My best friend/person I do my obscure sports newsletter loves it and has been pushing me towards it for months now. They have games on Fox Sports 2, so I catch the β€œmorning” matches/it records it for me if I wake up at a normal time.

07.03.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

(I caught the second half this morning.)

07.03.2026 20:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0