Category Archives: Sports

Rory It Is…

Posted on March 17, 2019 by macromon

The Irishman, Rory McIlroy wins the Players Championship at the TPC Sawgrass in Florida on St. Patrick’s Day with a score of 16 under par.  How cool is that? I think our “Unleash the Leprechauns!” chant and blessing helped him … Continue reading →

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Today In Baseball History

Posted on March 1, 2019 by macromon

Miss #7.  The original “Natural.” 50 Years Ago Today: New York #Yankees legend Mickey Mantle officially announces his retirement from baseball. ~ "I can’t play anymore. I don’t hit the ball when I need to, I can’t steal when I … Continue reading →

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Wall Street Algos v. Baseball Sabermetrics

Posted on February 20, 2019 by macromon

Mike Santoli dishes on Wall Street algorithms and Baseball Sabermetrics.  Very cool! https://youtu.be/DwTu9SjgVlU

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Feeling Rejected?

Posted on February 9, 2019 by macromon

This is rejection.  Freaking stunning. uhh wtf? pic.twitter.com/SqxXFnM0Pi — Ryan Hodge (@RyanHodge) February 10, 2019

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TOTD: Black Swan Risk

Posted on January 21, 2019 by macromon

I’ll  take this Black Swan. https://twitter.com/hipster_trader/status/1087126501835849730?s=12    

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La Grande Entrée!

Posted on January 18, 2019 by macromon

Go Boogie!  The best starting five in the history of the NBA is now in action! A GRAND ENTRANCE FROM BOOGIE COUSINS 😤 pic.twitter.com/N7rRFPKyCa — ESPN (@espn) January 19, 2019

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What makes elite athletes thrive or dive under pressure? | The Economist

Posted on January 17, 2019 by macromon

Psychology is an increasingly important part of elite sport. Winning at the highest levels can depend as much on peak-fitness of the mind as the body. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy

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Getting Long Call Options On Phillies

Posted on January 17, 2019 by macromon

I wish. The Phillies are not a publicly listed company as is Manchester United, for example, or as the Boston Celtics used to be before going private. Maybe Cramer knows how to play this one. Check out the latest rumor … Continue reading →

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World (War I) Series

Posted on December 15, 2018 by macromon

This is so cool…more than baseball heroes! Hank Gowdy and men from the 116th Infantry playing ball behind the front lines in France, August 1918. NARA. @OTBaseballPhoto pic.twitter.com/78VN6MPtt1 — Jeff Nichols (@backwards_river) December 15, 2018

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Happy Thanksgiving: Why I Am Thankful

Posted on November 21, 2018 by macromon

I am most thankful for the human spirit of kindness, compassion, and empathy. This is our hope and where we need to invest most to accumulate true treasures, which cannot be destroyed, burned, or stolen. Hoarding toys and the relentless … Continue reading →

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