TODAY'S RAMBLINGS
Ukraine: I'm glad we're sending more weapons and money. We can't give up on them now. Like Trump's, Putin's actions must never happen again.
I've created a large number of worthless lists for use here in this newsletter. But this? This could be my all-time least-useful. I don't care, because I find it interesting. Plus, it's a nod to my champion Warriors!
The subject is: which US cities have a team in each of the 4 major sports:
Ukraine: I'm glad we're sending more weapons and money. We can't give up on them now. Like Trump's, Putin's actions must never happen again.
I've created a large number of worthless lists for use here in this newsletter. But this? This could be my all-time least-useful. I don't care, because I find it interesting. Plus, it's a nod to my champion Warriors!
The subject is: which US cities have a team in each of the 4 major sports:
- NFL (American Football)
- NBA (Basketball)
- MLB (Baseball)
- NHL (Hockey)
OK - I get one could argue that the NHL doesn't belong, and that baseball is on the wane. True and true. But, until further notice, these 4 are still considered the big 4 major sports in this country.
Here are the cities that have all four. In major metro areas like NYC and LA, I went with the originals. The list might surprise you, especially when compared to the list of US cities by population, which is at the end; I've also ordered the first list by population. For the record, hockey makes about as much sense in Phoenix and Dallas as it would in Houston. I'm just sayin'.
And please - save the geographic quibbles - the Cowboys no more play in Dallas than the 49ers (or Sharks) play in San Francisco.
New York
- New York Giants
- New York Knicks
- New York Yankees
- New York Rangers
Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Rams
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- Los Angeles Kings
Chicago
- Chicago Bears
- Chicago Bulls
- Chicago Cubs
- Chicago Blackhawks
Dallas
- Dallas Cowboys
- Dallas Mavericks
- Texas Rangers
- Dallas Stars
Washington
- Washington Commanders
- Washington Wizards
- Washington Nationals
- Washington Capitals
Philadelphia
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Philadelphia Phillies
- Philadelphia Flyers
Miami
- Miami Dolphins
- Miami Heat
- Miami Marlins
- Florida Panthers
Phoenix
- Arizona Cardinals
- Phoenix Suns
- Arizona Diamondbacks
- Arizona Coyotes
Boston
- New England Patriots
- Boston Celtics
- Boston Red Sox
- Boston Bruins
San Francisco
- San Francisco 49ers
- Golden State Warriors
- San Francisco Giants
- San Jose Sharks
Detroit
- Detroit Lions
- Detroit Pistons
- Detroit Tigers
- Detroit Red Wings
Minneapolis
- Minnesota Vikings
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Minnesota Twins
- Minnesota Wild
Denver
- Denver Broncos
- Denver Nuggets
- Colorado Rockies
- Colorado Avalanche
US Population, by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
If I've missed any, please let me know. Have a great weekend.
FROM THE UNWASHED MASSES
No fun name, because this is just flat-out cool. This is the daughter of one of my first cousins, and I'm happy to say Julie and I attended her wedding (a rager) in Buffalo quite a few years ago. Shedd f'ing Aquarium!
https://vimeo.com/719904382/6d1c6b039b
Some wonderful words from two of America's finest women: Dr. Doreen Downs (jet setting as usual, this time in France) and from the frustrated Wordle player, Elizabeth "Polly" Michaels.
First, Dr. Downs, on me not making the cut at AWS:
If the AWS interview process is a meat grinder, think what working there would probably be like. I say count your blessings and focus on Diamond Certified travel plans or whatever brings you contentment.
I can always count on the good doctor to nudge me onto her own path of travel decadence.
And then, after acknowledging my stupendous performance at Wordle, "Polly" kindly added:
And we enjoyed your Fantasy Island story (on Wednesday).
Thanks! And for the record, here was my triumph:
Thank you to any one that is reading this newsletter.
KLUF
It was a wicked game. Here is Stockton's very own Chris Isaak, and his seminal "Heart Shaped World".