Category Archives: Sports

Some People Dabble. I Apparently Settle In.

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some people have hobbies they pick up and put down. I tend to move in, unpack, and stay awhile. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 26, 2025: Don’t Worry … He’s Got This

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 6:25-34 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33-34 Reflect Life hadn’t turned out quite the way Kurt had planned. Like so many young men, he had … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, February 16, 2026: Finishing the Race

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl LX: Advertising Winners and Losers

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The game wasn’t good, but some of the commercials were. New England clearly wasn’t ready for what Seattle was bringing to the table tonight, evidenced by the 29-13 outcome (which wasn’t even as close as the 15-point difference between the … Continue reading →

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Live Blogging the Super Bowl (Commercials) 2026

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

That’s it! All 60 Super Bowl ads, reviewed neatly for your convenience. (Ad Meter initially listed a second spot for Oakley/ Meta, but I couldn’t find any place that it ran tonight.) Check back soon, as I’ll compile these results … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl LX: When Halftime Stops Feeling Like Halftime

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve watched every Super Bowl halftime show I can remember — from Up With People to the MTV experiment and everything in between. Even when they missed, they still felt like a shared moment. This year, for the first time, I’m not annoyed or outraged. I’m just not interested. And that may be the bigger problem. Continue reading →

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NFC Championship: Los Angeles Rams at Seattle

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

San Francisco 49ers (12-5) visit Seattle Seahawks (14-3) in NFC Divisional action on Jan. 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX. Brock Purdy and the depleted 49ers face Sam Darnold and Seattle’s elite defense in a cold Lumen Field rematch, where the Seahawks’ rest and run defense dominate. Prediction: Seahawks 27, 49ers 13. Continue reading →

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AFC Championship: New England at Denver

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

New England Patriots (14-3) visit Denver Broncos (14-3) in the AFC Championship on Jan. 25 at 3:00 p.m. ET on CBS. Drake Maye’s MVP-level play and New England’s road resilience overcome Bo Nix’s absence and Denver’s altitude for an upset road win. Prediction: Patriots 28, Broncos 17. Continue reading →

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College Football Playoff: National Championship Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 1 Indiana (15-0) faces No. 10 Miami (13-2) in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN at Hard Rock Stadium. Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and IU’s elite takeaway defense overpower Miami’s explosive attack in a storybook finish. Prediction: Indiana 38, Miami 17. Continue reading →

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NFC Divisional Playoff: Los Angeles Rams at Chicago

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Los Angeles Rams (12-5) visit Chicago Bears (11-6) in NFC Divisional action on Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Matthew Stafford’s veteran poise and Puka Nacua’s big plays edge Caleb Williams’ rising star in a frigid Soldier Field grind, with cold weather capping explosive scoring. Prediction: Rams 24, Bears 17 Continue reading →

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