Newsletter: https://walking-bucket.ghost.io/ WNBA: @theixsports.bsky.social Baseball: @baseballprospectus.com March Madness: @theathletic.com Co-host: @theixsportspod.bsky.social Domestic Violence Advocate Anna Kendrick https://linktr.ee/michaelwaterloohttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mrfh4jtuik2hI'm glad that I'm not into All-Star games in general. I am way too washed to survive the events that make up the weekend. I would go to media obligations and hide in my hotel room the rest of the weekend. If you're in the CHI, enjoy it! #WNBA24 Jul 2026 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfh4jtuik2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mre4zrkiy222James Outman hit that out, man24 Jul 2026 00:49 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mre4zrkiy222https://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mrdrohasyk2e“If I piss off a bigot, it’s a great day for me.” We need more Gabby Williams in the world. #wnba [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jul 2026 21:26 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdrohasyk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mrdrl3j3ts2eProtect Black women. Protect trans people. This is exhausting.23 Jul 2026 21:24 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdrl3j3ts2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mrcvkl3y7c26Here are a few of my favorite snippets from the piece. And I’m glad I was allowed to print the word “fuck.” #WNBA [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jul 2026 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcvkl3y7c26https://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mrbkbaoois2uI looked at the first four months of Angel Reese’s career as a member of the Atlanta Dream. 4,000 words to take you behind the scenes of who Angel is, how she’s embraced the city, and how the city has embraced her for being unapologetically her. #WNBA I @theixsports.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jul 2026 00:08 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrbkbaoois2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mrbpj4tw7c2dShakira 💪🏻 #wnba23 Jul 2026 01:42 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrbpj4tw7c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mrbkbaoois2uI looked at the first four months of Angel Reese’s career as a member of the Atlanta Dream. 4,000 words to take you behind the scenes of who Angel is, how she’s embraced the city, and how the city has embraced her for being unapologetically her. #WNBA I @theixsports.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jul 2026 00:08 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrbkbaoois2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mrajfd6nkc2hWhen have you seen a family exit one of these? It's always just a white dude named Todd. [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Jul 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrajfd6nkc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mrajayguck2hI'm glad that we have editors at Baseball Prospectus who are good and they shortened this headline to what it is now. Because my original pitch was: Reality Check: Hey Bo, at this Old Yelich Pond, we catch and release our Trout. https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/108832/reality-check-26-catch-and-release-trout/#comment-24271522 Jul 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrajayguck2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mr7a6gqjvc2vWatching the Blue Jays this year just makes me sad. https://static.klipy.com/ii/9294a2e836d178ddc22430dd7765727e/8c/15/kRU0B5deck5lSwlJ1Jh4.gif?hh=320&ww=480&mp4=LxvZKUv7HZEK&webm=AMWjp1nMIAJLeEJ22 Jul 2026 02:02 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7a6gqjvc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mr6tz2a5gs26This show is tomorrow. A ticket is $49. I’ll leave after The Beaches. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Jul 2026 22:24 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6tz2a5gs26https://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mr6b5c6c6k2hI've been doing this writing thing for 16 years now. I still call myself a stupid piece of shit with no talent every single time I file an article. Every. Single. Time. Imposter syndrome forever. 😍21 Jul 2026 16:47 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6b5c6c6k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mr5xofc3gs2hThat Kessler contract from the Lakers is still absolutely wild to me. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Jul 2026 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5xofc3gs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mr4plja2ws27Looked like good D by Awak. Vet gets the call. #wnba21 Jul 2026 02:00 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr4plja2ws27https://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mr4p6ngvyk27Arike!21 Jul 2026 01:53 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr4p6ngvyk27https://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mr3zdrqn6s2fNew episode dropped today! - Maddy McDaniel stepping away from South Carolina - importance of mental health - Texas lands a BIG recruit - Changes to #NCAAWBB tournament - Chance Gray stops by the program to talk Sparks, Ohio State, and Oregon. Download, listen, and subscribe ⬇️ #WNBA [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Jul 2026 19:22 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3zdrqn6s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mr3zdrqn6s2fNew episode dropped today! - Maddy McDaniel stepping away from South Carolina - importance of mental health - Texas lands a BIG recruit - Changes to #NCAAWBB tournament - Chance Gray stops by the program to talk Sparks, Ohio State, and Oregon. Download, listen, and subscribe ⬇️ #WNBA [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Jul 2026 19:22 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3zdrqn6s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mr3r7dvlrc2hI haven't stood for the National Anthem since 2016. I've only had one person actually get mad. This year in New Mexico. A guy told me to, "get off of your ass, asshole, before I make you." I turned around and said, "I'm good. Fuck off. Enjoy the game." (1/2) [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Jul 2026 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3r7dvlrc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mr3dugjbxc2iToday's Walking Bucket newsletter is LIVE: Sandy Brondello was in the wrong. Period. End of discussion. But it was so refreshing to see someone actually take accountability and ownership for their wrongdoings. #WNBA https://walking-bucket.ghost.io/121-on-accountability-and-taking-ownership/?ref=walking-bucket-newsletter&attribution_id=6a5d2be67ab5fc00014601bb&attribution_type=post20 Jul 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3dugjbxc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mr3dugjbxc2iToday's Walking Bucket newsletter is LIVE: Sandy Brondello was in the wrong. Period. End of discussion. But it was so refreshing to see someone actually take accountability and ownership for their wrongdoings. #WNBA https://walking-bucket.ghost.io/121-on-accountability-and-taking-ownership/?ref=walking-bucket-newsletter&attribution_id=6a5d2be67ab5fc00014601bb&attribution_type=post20 Jul 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3dugjbxc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mqzsxnkqus22I wrote about the Dream's and Tempo's statements following Sandy Brondello's "protected species" harmful comments toward Angel Reese. More below with thoughts from Angel, Sandy, and Karl Smesko #WNBA [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Jul 2026 22:22 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqzsxnkqus22https://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mqzsxnkqus22I wrote about the Dream's and Tempo's statements following Sandy Brondello's "protected species" harmful comments toward Angel Reese. More below with thoughts from Angel, Sandy, and Karl Smesko #WNBA [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Jul 2026 22:22 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqzsxnkqus22https://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mqzsvna3wc22Holy shit. Jordin Canada gives them the win. The Dream have struggled with late-game side-out plays to win or tie the game. Smesko drew up a perfect look on that one. Dream win heading into the All-Star break. #WNBA19 Jul 2026 22:21 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqzsvna3wc22https://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mqzss76apc22Sydney. Taylor. What a damn player. What a damn story. 91-91. The Dream get one final shot with 5.5 left in the game. #WNBA19 Jul 2026 22:19 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqzss76apc22https://bsky.app/profile/michaelwaterloo.bsky.social/post/3mqzhij5qpk2pAngel Reese gave a statement regarding the comments from Sandy Brondello. I also asked Karl Smesko if he heard from Brondello and if he checked in on Angel. #WNBA I @theixsports.bsky.social19 Jul 2026 18:57 +0000at://did:plc:kpwhldfxutpxgrimsvs2vber/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqzhij5qpk2p