KarateKen

The NHL is getting Wrigley Field ready for the Winter Classic, this year between the Blues and the Blackhawks. The game will be on December 31. Alex Ovechkin is traveling with the Capitals for the two games on the road this week and did a morning skate with the team. He could be back on the ice as soon as next week. In the absence of Ovechkin over the last month the Capitals have performed well and are second in the league in standings points. Their 3-1 loss in Dallas on Monday ended a 10-game road winning streak. On the other side are the Buffalo Sabers, losers of ten in a row. Buffalo has the longest streak in the league of missing the playoffs, I believe 13 years, and they are looking like they will continue that streak again this season. They have a chance to break the losing on Tuesday as they go against the Canadians, another team having a tough year. Two other games tonight, Florida beat Edmonton 6-5 and Vancouver leads Colorado 2-0 in the 3rd.

Scores in the MNF double header, Falcons beat the Raiders 15-9, strange score, and the Vikings crushed the Bears 30-12. Lots of talk about the ankle injury to Mahomes. The Chiefs have back-to-back short weeks, playing on Saturday, then on Wednesday for the Christmas game. My guess is Mahomes will start Saturday, but again, just a guess. I expect him to be a game time decision and give it a go, but if the Chiefs wanted to play it safe they will sit him. The Chiefs backup is Carson Wentz, a QB who was drafted second overall by the Eagles in 2016 but has been a bit of a journey man in recent years, the Chiefs are his fourth teams since 2021. The Chiefs are and NFL best 13-1 and would clinch the top seed if they win against the Texans on Saturday and the Bills lose at home to the Patriots on Sunday. Vikings are now in the playoff, making them the third team to clinch with the Lions and Eagles. Packers are 10-4 and are not in but have a 99% mathematical chance of getting there. They will lock up a spot if they win Dec. 23 against the Saints.

Good choice! Jim Carrey's Dumb and Dumber came out 30 years ago today, so in honor of that I am watching the movie and listening to the soundtrack. Current track - Gigolo Aunts - Where I Find My Heaven

Thanks Patrick, same to you. It has been a great year on the forum! I've been plenty active since I enjoy the company here. Folks are friendly and have a lot of knowledge to share.

"Karate here, karate here, karate never here." - Mr. Miyagi

I don't know, I think the guy was a nut. He only lasted about two weeks then we never saw him again. Everyone thought he was weird.

You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

Guess I can't be as tough on the Jets this week since the did win, headline should read: Jets defeat Jaguars in the most unimportant game of the season. Jacksonville has three wins and is on their backup QB, but hey the Jets did end a four-game losing streak. Offensive explosion in Detroit as the Bills beat the Lions 48-42. The loss ends the Lions franchise long 11 game win streak. Minnesota and Chicago play tomorrow, and if the Vikings win that would tie them with Detroit in the North, though the Lions did win the first head-to-head meeting. Raiders and Falcons also play on Monday night, so if you enjoy MNF double headers you get one tomorrow. Other winners on Suday were the Chiefs, Cowboys, Ravens, Bengals, Texans, Commanders, Bucs, Broncos, Cardinals, Eagles, and the Packers are leading the Seahawks right now in the 4th quarter.

Years ago we had a new student come in and ask if we knew any self-defense techniques against a drive by shooting. If I had known about CarJitsu I would have recommend he go train over there.

I guess I have been living under the same rock.

I am following this advice! I've never liked lunges but did not have this knee issue until recently, anytime I do it I feel like there is presser on my knee and then it is sore for the rest of the day. Concerning. Maybe it is because I am getting older. *shrugs*

Bowling for Soup - Baby One More Time

Hall of Fame WR Randy Moss announced he has cancer. He had a six-hour surgery to remove the cancer and spent nearly a week in the hospital. He will undergo radiation and chemotherapy. Moss has stepped away from his job at ESPN indefinitely while handling the cancer treatments.

A few news and notes: The Ducks have traded Cam Flower to the Blues in exchange for Jeremie Biakabutuka and a 2027 2nd round pick. Maples Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is listed as day to day after suffering a lower body injury this week. He has a 9-1 record and a 2.15 GGA so far this season is second best in the league. Since there are a lot of games today here are some of the early day finals. Oilers 6-3 over Knights, Devils 4-1 over Blackhawks, Kings 5-1 over Rangers, Wild 4-1 over Flyers.

With the Rams win over the 49ers on Thursday LA improves to 8-6 and they have won three in a row. San Fransico drops to 6-8, now three back of first place Seattle in the loss column, making it long odds that last year's NFC Champion will return to the playoffs this season. Like many teams the 49ers have been hit hard with the injury bug, they are in last place in the division and are now three back in the wild card race. They would need to win out to finish 9-8 and then get a lot of help from other teams.

In the one Friday the 13th game, the Senators beat the Hurricanes 3-0. More time for horror movies!

Penguins beat the Canadians in the blowout of the night, 9-2. There were a few other blowouts but that was the biggest one. Oilers caged the Wild 7-1 and the Lightning electrocuted the Flames 8-3. Knights beat the Jets in overtime, Capitals beat the Jackets in OT, other winners were the Flyers, Islanders, Predators. Sharks, Kraken, Canucks, and the Utah Hockey Club. Only one game coming up for Friday the 13th (who schedules this??) it is the Senators at the Hurricanes.

There is a CVS five minutes away from me, I will look for this next time I go in there. Thanks!

I would say too, take a look around at several schools in your area, different styles, instructors, class schedules, ect, and see what fits you. Most places give a free trial class with no commitment, so don't be afraid to take your time and make your decision, the time and money spent on training is yours so no need to rush into something that is not a good fit.

MC5 - Kick out the Jams

Oh my...that is...wow. How long before we see a player sign a one-billion-dollar contract? About four years ago Patrick Mahomes signed the largest contract in sports history, and now he is not even in the top ten highest paid quarterbacks! Each year the contracts will get larger as long as the sports money keeps coming in.

Vegas is looking good, and now with Stone back in the lineup I expect they will be scoring more. Though the LA Kings are hot and right on their tail. Could be an interesting race in that division. Only two games on Wednesday, the Senators beat the Ducks 5-1 behind a hat trick from Drake Batherson, which included his 100th career goal. Ducks have now lost 4 in a row. Rangers beat the Sabers 3-2. Rangers have struggled a little bit of late, maybe this will be the start of a turn around. Nashville did not lose today because they were off. Disappointing season for them, if this keeps up they won't be the Predators any longer, more like the sheep that were lead to the slaughterhouse. When there is a slow night, the next one is usually busy, 14 games on Thursday, including your Knights Bob, who will be in Winnipeg.

Oh, I am not a Jets fan at all, but I did pick them to go to the Super Bowl this year, and a friend of mine bet big money on them to win the division. I am just amazed how bad they are, for having a hall of fame QB, a hall of fame WR, and a top five defense in the league a year ago, with all the money and trades they made for that team to succeed they continue to underperform in spectacular ways. This will be nine years in a row the Jets will finish with a losing record and 14 years in a row they will miss the playoffs. The same could be said about the Cowboys, Jerry Jones has sunk plenty of money into that roster only to have a disaster of a season. If the Jets were not the sinking ship that they are the Cowboys would be the biggest underachievers this season. At least Dallas can point to some injuries such as the QB. While it has been tough for them no question that the Jets have been the biggest disgrace in the NFL all season. The entire franchise is an embarrassment to pro football. The Raiders have had a tough, long season for sure. My guess is they clean house after the season. Right now, they are in position for the #1 draft choice, so maybe better days are ahead.

Excellent tips, thank you @Nidan Melbourne and @sensei8 for taking the time to read and comment.

No. Years ago I went to an AA meeting at the recommendation (or badgering I guess) of a friend who had been sober for a few years. It was the most depressing experience; all I wanted to do was drink. An hour of everyone talking about how drinking screwed up their lives along with expressing their displeasure with the NA group next door. I literally was so miserable thar right after I drove to the bar and got drunk. Never went back.