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We've all seen some ridiculous stuff on the ice the ringers who treat it like Game 7, the guy who celebrates every goal like he just won the Cup, the defensemen who run into each other and hand the other team a breakaway.My favorite? Roberto Luongo apparently showed up to a beer league game Imagine looking across the ice and seeing Bobby Lu in net.Also had a teammate who fanned on a breakaway, chased the puck to the end boards, crashed hard into them forgetting to stop, then from his knees made a blind backhand pass to the crease that somehow found a teammate's tape for a goal. Hockey is magic,and then there's the guys who treat it like Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. We had a dude celebrate his 9th goal in an 18-1 win like he just scored the cup winner. At 11pm on a Tuesday one dude even took a two hand chop at someone, tried to flee, and got a door slammed in his face trying to escape.What's the best thing you've seen? the weirdest the most unhinged celebration?

Started thinking about this after a game last night.On the ice, I noticed I'm way more cautious than I thought I was ,get scared under pressure, turn to the boards instead of making a play, always play it safe. Meanwhile some guys on my team are fearless, pinching in, taking risks, making things happen.It got me thinking hockey really exposes your personality, good and bad low confidence shows up when you're pressured. Being risk-averse? Yeah that shows too and I realized I actually enjoy being annoying in front of the net, fighting for space with bigger guys. I didn't know that about myself before I started playing.😂😂😂It's kind of cool though if you can work on your mental game on the ice, it carries over into real life too.Anyone else notice this about themselves?

So the club just announced Eneko Ebro is leaving. 11 years at Lezama. Came in as a kid, made it to Bilbao Athletic, even scored against Celta Fortuna now he's gone .The guy went on loan to Cartagena in January, barely played only 3 games, 225 minutes athletic had one year left on his contract but let him go anyway .It's not a big name leaving it's not a transfer saga just a local kid who spent 11 years in the academy and it didn't quite work out .You see this all the time at athletic players who don't make it but gave everything to get there.Anyone else notice how these quiet exits hit harder than the big ones sometimes? Or is it just me?

So Gordon just moved to Barcelona for €80m and people are already calling him overrated.But let's actually look at what he did in the Champions League last season,10 goals in the competition only the second englishman ever to hit double figures in a single campaign, after Harry Kane four goals in one half against Qarabag, something even Messi and Ronaldo never did outscored Harry Kane and Erling Haaland in Europe and what's the reaction? "he only scored 6 in the Premier League."yeah, but the Premier League isn't the Champions League, is it?Now he's at the biggest club in the world and everyone's waiting to see if he's legit the expectations? huge the pressure is even bigger.If his European form is real, Barca fans are gonna love him. If he flops? It's gonna be loud either way, it's gonna be entertaining to watch.Who's got a take on this?

So Morocco just beat co-hosts Canada 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals for the second straight World Cup .Azzedine Ounahi scored twice (50th and 82nd minutes) and Soufiane Rahimi added one in stoppage time .They weren't great in the first half,Canada actually looked better early and tested Bounou twice but after the break? !!!Clinical.First African team ever to make back to back quarter-finals and they're one win away from matching their 2022 semi-final run .Anyone else getting 2022 vibes ? or was Canada just not good enough?

So Morocco just beat co-hosts Canada 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals for the second straight World Cup .Azzedine Ounahi scored twice (50th and 82nd minutes) and Soufiane Rahimi added one in stoppage time .They weren't great in the first half,Canada actually looked better early and tested Bounou twice but after the break? !!!Clinical.First African team ever to make back to back quarter-finals and they're one win away from matching their 2022 semi-final run .Anyone else getting 2022 vibes ? or was Canada just not good enough?

Let me paint a picture.I pay money to wake up at 5:30 AM on a Saturday.I drive to a rink that's somehow always -10°C even in July.I put on frozen, sweaty gear from last game because I "forgot" to hang it up.I get out there, miss the net by 3 feet, get winded in 20 seconds, and take a puck to the ankle that'll be bruised for two weeks.Then I score one greasy garbage goal off my shin pad and I feel like I'm in the NHL.Suddenly, all the pain, the early mornings, the smelly bag, the $300 sticks that break in a month... it's all worth it.Until next game. Then I hate it again😂

So Edin Terzić is really getting the full Athletic experience before pre season even starts.Yesterday he visited Ibaigane with president Jon Uriarte walked through the whole building, met the staff, had a proper look at how the club runs day to day.He's already been to Lezama and San Mamés now he's seen the offices too. Man is doing the whole tour.The squad is still on holiday except for the four World Cup players but Terzić is already there, getting everything ready.Pre-season starts July 6 with medicals,first training July 8,first friendly July 15 against Derio.I kinda love that he's not just waiting around he's actually there learning the place,talking to people.
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Okay apparently Denver has at least internally talked about going after Jaylen Brown . Marc Stein reported it and honestly it makes sense.The Nuggets need to shake things up after that first round exit they're trying to cut salary while also keeping Peyton Watson and improving the core around Jokić.Brown fits perfectly next to Jokić he averaged 28.7 points this season and plays both ends .Problem is Boston wants like four first round picks for him Denver already traded away their 2027, 2029, and 2032 picks they basically got one tradable first rounder left .A package of Aaron Gordon and Cam Johnson for Brown wouldn't really solve anything for either side and Boston isn't interested in Jamal Murray's contract either .Also apparently Jokić might hold off on signing an extension if the Nuggets don't make some moves no pressure or anything.
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I keep seeing people say Portugal are chaotic and risky. and honestly? I think it's actually brilliant.Yes, they play a high line yes they leave space behind but here's the thing they've got the fastest defense in the tournament Nuno Mendes, Diogo Dalot, and Antonio Silva can all run 35 km/h they can recover. That's not luck, that's planning.And the attacking shape? everyone complains about it but look at the numbers they're scoring an average of 3 goals a game at this World Cup outscored DR Congo 3-1, smashed Qatar 5-0 whatever they're doing, Is working.The "spatial gravity" thing with CR7 is real too he's 41 he doesn't run but defenders still follow him everywhere . That creates space for everyone else. Bruno, Vitinha, Leão they're feasting because defenses are obsessed with Ronaldo.Roberto Martinez clearly has a plan It's risky but it's intentional he knows exactly what he's doing.

I’ve been doing martial arts for a few years now and honestly the biggest lesson wasn't even about fighting.
It was staying calm when things get messy first time I sparred I panicked threw wild punches,gassed out in two minutes. Then you learn to breathe, wait, and pick your moments.Another thing that surprised me? how much of it is mental you can drill a technique a hundred times but landing it in sparring is completely different. Your brain just freezes sometimes.And footwork, I thought I could just stand and trade punches but you actually have to move, set angles, stay balanced. It's like chess with your legs.Also the respect thing is real. You tap, you reset, you go again. No egos. Just people helping each other get better.Anyone else have moments where you learn something that completely changes how you move?

Just watched his intro press conference with the Jazz and man I'm buying the hype dude said he wants to be a lockdown defender in the NBA the dropped "I'm a Kobe guy" talking about how Kobe played both ends and that's what he wants to do .6'10" wingspan averaged 20 points and 1.4 steals at Kansas last season . Offensive game is clearly there but hearing a young guard talk about defense first? That's different.
He even said he knows he hasn't guarded the best in the world yet but he's willing to take that challenge .
Anyone else buying the hype? 🏀
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Okay I keep seeing comments saying this game was fixed because both teams needed a draw to go through . And honestly... did you actually watch it?
Both teams were going for it the whole time Austria took the lead twice, Algeria kept fighting back It was 2-2 heading into stoppage time and Algeria looked happy to just pass it around and settle for the draw.
Then Mahrez scores in the 93rd minute to make it 3-2. Algeria winning. Austria about to get eliminated,Iran celebrating because they would've gone through as best third placed team .Then literally the last kick of the game, 96th minute, Austria equalizes. 3-3. Both through. Iran heartbroken .Rangnick literally said"three minutes to play, if somebody had said this would happen, you would have told them they were mad.Algeria's coach said 3-3 as a score says it all.
If this was rigged, it was the worst rig job ever. Austria almost went home. Iran got screwed and both teams kept fighting until the very end.People really just see "both teams needed a draw" and jump to conclusions. This was just pure chaos
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So Wimbledon starts in two days and the biggest story right now isn't even the tennis,aparently Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are limiting their media interviews to just 15 minutes this week. They're pushing for players to get a bigger cut of the tournament revenue Even after Wimbledon raised prize money by 20% , some players are saying it's still not enough,but here's the thing Stan Wawrinka actually said they're aiming at the wrong target. He thinks the real issue is the ATP Tour structure, not the Grand Slams meanwhile some players like Alex de Minaur aren't joining the protest . They think Wimbledon already did enough.
What do you think? Are the players right to push for more or is this over the top? 🤔catch world cup games and replays on Goalrelay.com