Chris O'Leary (olearychris.bsky.social)
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Assistant sports editor, The Globe and Mail.
Joined November 2008
Imagine what $67 million dollars could do if it were put into literally any other facet of public schools in Florida.
Florida's Republican-controlled appropriations committee has approved a $67 million "school marshal" program to give 10 teachers per school 132 hours of training to carry guns, and give armed teachers $500 bonuses:
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The Bill Peters story is so bad that you can almost gloss over this detail in TSN’s report: Akim Aliu refused to take part in some stupid, homophobic hazing ritual in jr hockey and came out of it as a bad team guy.
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The Raptors turned the Hawks’ score purple when they hit 81.
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Complete disrespect of Guy Fieri and his car.
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Watching #whoshotbiggieandtupac. They’ve got @soledadobrien and Ice T on this. Ice T has solved like 400 cases on Law & Order. We’re getting answers tonight.
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In the most Toronto moment possible, Drake has the Grey Cup at a Raptors game.
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Not really a flag waver and our country is far from perfect but:.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦.
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Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is from a place where violence and death were around every corner. This fall he’ll launch a charter school in his hometown of Chester, PA. My feature on how RHJ made it out and why he wants to make things better:.
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“Wow, January and February were really bad but I think I dodged the worst of what 2020 has to offer.”.
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Some less than fun news: I've been furloughed by the CFL. Unprecedented times, etc. etc. Anyway, I'm looking to freelance. If you need words about sports, life, aging sneaker collections, anything really, email me: olearyc@gmail.com.
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JaGared Davis, celebration mode
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As per our new custom, Scott and Tessa will perform a routine for Canadian healing.
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A cool story from Nick Nurse at the Raps’ Coaches Open House today about the three days he spent with Phil Jackson in Montana in 2018. Full story coming @raptors
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From Fred VanVleet to Norm Powell and Nick Nurse, I've never sat in on a call or press conference like the one the Raptors had today. Listening to them talk about Jacob Blake and policing and what's next in this civil rights movement was incredibly human and powerful.
"I'm tired of reading and seeing these incidents and seeing police officers put on administrative leave. You killed someone, go on vacation and we'll figure out what happened." Norm Powell continues the Raptors strong talk reacting to police brutality/the shooting of Jacob Blake.
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That one person that applauds, applauds for millions.
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A free agency update: Mine. I've joined the #CFL as a senior writer, as of today. I can't wait to get back to telling the league's stories.
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KD refusing to pick Harden in an all star game that he’s not even playing in is next level petty and I love every bit of it.
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Doc Rivers dealing with the masses in Toronto. “He fulfilled a promise,” he says of Kawhi. Expects a good reaction for his star player.
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Tough year for the popular vote.
Verlander is the first pitcher in AL history to receive the most first-place Cy Young Award votes and not win the award.
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One day down the road Kia Nurse the broadcaster will have her choice of who she wants to work for and her options won’t just be Canadian.
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When talk of the first female GM in North American sports comes up through the day — a great one for Kim Ng, congrats to her and the Marlins — remember that @PolakOttawa did it in 1989.
Jo-Anne Polak @PolakOttawa was the first female general manager of a sports team in North America, made ‘her-story’ while helping Rough Riders stay afloat @CFL #CFL #RNation via @olearychris
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Is that Geraldo Rivera at the Cavs game?
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Toronto, you’re better than turning into TMZ Kawhi.
Kawhi Leonard was spotted eating a meal at Cactus Club in Toronto but we don't know if he ate for free #Toronto #KawhiLeonard
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Vernon Adams Jr. went from a heartbroken Als room to sign autographs for fans before doing his postgame press conference. #cfl #GCPlayoffs
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Trudeau’s really getting to the full lego man hair level now.
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A great story from late Sunday night in Calgary. Bruce Simpson (@signmasterB) witnessed a Winnipeg fan sprinkle a loved one’s ashes on the Grey Cup logo at the 55-yard line: #CFL #Bombers.
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I’m happy to say that my free agency period was a short one. I’m thrilled to be joining The Globe and Mail as their assistant sports editor, starting a week from today.
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We interrupt this string of groundhog days for a semblance of normalcy and my favourite Simpsons pic. It’s #CFLDraft day!
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Still figuring out conversion rate.
Johnny Manziel just threw his first touchdown in the #CFL. No money sign.
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After seven-plus years at the CFL, my time there came to an abrupt end last week. We’ll run down memory lane another time. For now it’s about what’s next, recharging and being a quasi-doula for my wife. Only great things ahead in 2025.
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A state of emergency within a state of emergency. Only leave for essential items, but if you’re buying non-essentials, do it before 8pm. Stay home, but gather outdoors with no more than five people. Got it?.
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Asked why he didn’t pursue the Argos when they were for sale in the past, Gary Stern, new co-owner of the Als says, “Don’t take this the wrong way, but the Argos suck.” #CFL.
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Some good news: I’m back with the CFL three days a week through November. I’m still looking to freelance. I also want to thank everyone for their support over the last month. Sometimes Twitter isn’t the crawl through a sludge-filled truck stop washroom that it can feel like.
Some less than fun news: I've been furloughed by the CFL. Unprecedented times, etc. etc. Anyway, I'm looking to freelance. If you need words about sports, life, aging sneaker collections, anything really, email me: olearyc@gmail.com.
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I’m done buying jerseys but an early 90s Shawn Kemp jersey is forever the exception to the rule.
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When you get dunked on so hard that you forget the how inbounding works.
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A top-10 moment in life.
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A subtle backdrop for the Ticats.
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Standard procedure is to .a) windmill dunk .b) check on her.Right?.
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Give me all of the OKC-GSW pregame that tv/internet can afford. I feel like we're all headed to the bike racks after school to watch a fight.
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Virginia receiver and Vancouver, BC native Terrell Jana did a call with Canadian media today. He was asked by @TSNDaveNaylor about not wearing a name on the back of his uniform this year. Here’s his response:
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After a long week I tried to put some thoughts together about what I’ve loved about my time around the CFL and how it’s changed my life. I’ll miss all that stuff this year.
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Woj and Shams as the trade deadline nears.
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Happy CFL Draft day/May the 4th
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Everyone out of the pool!.
LOL Sydney Pickrem with the great soundbite after helping Canada to bronze in the swimming relay.
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And that’s why Sean Whyte has an ave named after him in Edmonton.
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Retiring as the Bombers backup QB 9 days before camp opens is his final act as a Rider.
"If you cut me open, I'm sure I would bleed green". Darian Durant retires
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Not everyone’s going home unhappy.
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After a long day, I'm totally shocked and warm in the heart from the collection of great people that responded to this. As I make my way through responses, thanks for thinking of me. There were a lot of people impacted at the CFL office today, think of them too.
Some less than fun news: I've been furloughed by the CFL. Unprecedented times, etc. etc. Anyway, I'm looking to freelance. If you need words about sports, life, aging sneaker collections, anything really, email me: olearyc@gmail.com.
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Curry’s made 3 was reviewed, probably just to try and figure out crucial things like: How?.
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When you press the wrong button on the controller but it works out.
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Canada vs Russia in the world jr’s on New Year’s Eve. Winner gets the right to tamper in the other county’s next election. The stakes couldn’t be higher.
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OK, Boomer (Esiason).
"This isn't the Grey Cup, this isn't the CFL. You can't just take chances and throw the ball down the middle of the field and expect someone not to come up with it" says commentator after Streveler INT for a touchdown.
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Fans are on their feet as the video tribute plays for Kawhi Leonard.
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Raps unveil 3 of their 5 jerseys for next season. Jumpman on the black jersey is something new. Fingers crossed for a purple in the shadows.
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Bombers go in and take a W from the Riders and Willie Jefferson got a young Riders fan to ditch his jersey. I can't think of a more complete win.
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Can they review why GB kicked a FG?.
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Opposing Canadian QBs in a CFL game. It might start raining maple syrup in BC.
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Game 7 (if necessary) might have to be bumped to Monday, while refs continue to review Game 6.
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Text from my sister, who’s with her family in the convoy heading north out of #ymmfire Be smart, people.
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We’re a few minutes away from #CFLFA so I’ll give my annual reminder to everyone that re-sign and resign are two different things.
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A small thing, but how often do you see a benched QB run out to help an injured teammate off the field? McLeod Bethel-Thompson’s a good dude. Hoping for the best for Juwan Brescacin.
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Michael Phelps. Or, as some in Canadian sports media might know him, the swimmer that had 23 good days.
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Like many, I grew up on Dutchy highlights, from ITV sports night in Edmonton to SportsCentre. You can't watch sports in Canada without hearing his voice in your head. Condolences to his loved ones.
TSN is mourning the loss of our friend and beloved SportsCentre host Darren Dutchyshen.
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It’s the weirdest one of my lifetime and this country still has to improve in many ways, but I’ve never appreciated being Canadian more than on this Canada Day.
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The next logical signing is a guy named Wildest.
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Manitoba Bisons HC Brian Dobie asked about this great tackler he saw at a camp 2 years ago. "Coach, that guy's a girl," they told him. Reina Iizuka is a Bisons' red shirt that's chasing a dream. #tryfootball.
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Darla is the real MVP here.
He pledged not to wear long pants until the Winnipeg Blue Bombers won the Grey Cup -- 18 years ago. #TheMoment
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The suicide education training videos Khari Jones appears in were filmed in 2006. They’re still used today because he resonated with trainees. In October, LivingWorks, the group that put the vids together, told me Khari had reached almost 500,000 people. #BellLetsTalk.
Following his playing career, Khari Jones (@Khari17Jones) became a spokesperson for suicide prevention. In this MUST WATCH interview, the #AlsMTL HC details his pursuit of trying to end the stigma surrounding mental health #BellLetsTalk
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Big congrats to @AdariusBowman for winning the Tom Pate award. Founded @Adarius4Autism to improve the lives of autistic children, inspired by the daughter of Brock Ralph. #esks #cfl.
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If our world hadn’t been hijacked by this pandemic-themed parallel one, we’d be kicking off with #CFL playoffs right about now. Snow and cold in the west and balmy fall weather out east. One of my favourite sports days of the year.
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I think you learn a lot about people when they’re in their lowest/saddest/most difficult moments. Orlondo talks about character a lot when he’s asked about his team. That was a small thing last night, but I thought very revealing and worth sharing.
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Lights out, spotlight on the rim as audio plays of Kawhi’s Game 7 buzzer beater. Amazing.
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Raptors have cancelled their film session today, joining the rest of us on the never-watch-that-again side.
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(likely) Con: pandering, crazy crowd of fans hounding reclusive superstar. Pro: This could be the first legit hot day Kawhi has been here for in Toronto in 2019.
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From @TheSteinLine’s Q&A with Marc Gasol, on playing for Spain. A lot of the Canadian absentees at the World Cup should take note.
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Watching Yuta Watanabe reminded me of the early days of Canadians making their mark in the NBA. I spoke with @ikumaisaac from the Wizards, who had great insight about what's happening with Yuta, Rui Hachimura and Japanese basketball as their careers seem to be taking off.
“He's such a nice guy, everyone's rooting for him and so when he finally does - if and when he gets that non-two-way contract - I mean, Japan is going to go nuts" . @olearychris 📰 » @TangerineHoops | #WeTheNorth
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One 19-year-old in a packed bar in France with a headache = 72 new cases of covid. Welcome to Stage 3, Toronto!.
Pandemic at the disco: A look at the COVID-19 outbreak that began in a French bar
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Now is a good time for the annual #CFLFA reminder to everyone on this lovely platform today that re-sign and resign have two different meanings.
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