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Remember when Captain America tightened the straps on his shield and limped forward to take on Thanos' whole army alone near the end of "Endgame?" That's me, except I am fully aware that there will be no one to say "on your left" to come help me out.
Seriously, though: I don't care if people want to bet on sports. I take great issue with …
Remember when Captain America tightened the straps on his shield and limped forward to take on Thanos' whole army alone near the end of "Endgame?" That's me, except I am fully aware that there will be no one to say "on your left" to come help me out.
Seriously, though: I don't care if people want to bet on sports. I take great issue with the league's themselves and the media which broadcast and cover it getting into the gambling business themselves. It's a totally different deal and will, inevitably, change the sport I love in an effort to make it more attractive to gambling interests. I don't care if that whole process itself is inevitable. I don't have to go along with it and act like it's fine.
And yet you offered your own betting tips in today’s newsletter!
“I’m willing to bet that many millions of their dollars are going to go directly to the people who are actively attempting to suppress the vote. And I bet nothing of actual substance will be done by, basically, anyone outside of issuing press releases and public statements about what they stand for while they make no actual stand at all.”
Circles will appear in the air behind you, Cap. You are not alone!
I don't feel so good, Mr. Calcaterra ... ::dissolves into a pile of betting slips::