Friends of mine were hoping for the Jay's to have the opportunity to play Cleveland because it might improve their chances. I don't think they meant that the Jays would lose in five games instead of four.  Maybe though. Sports fans are strange. At least with them out, I have a break before pretending to be interested in baseball again.
But not a break from political correctness. Many want Cleveland to change their name. I guess it's offensive to point out the ignorance that referred to indigenous people of this continent Indians. Perhaps if it was a cricket league, more people could be offended. There's also continuing talk about changing the name of the Edmonton Eskimos. Those for it say the word has similiar connotations as the n-word (True, look it up.). Those against are ranting about tradition and how everyone is too sensitive (True, look around.). My thought for both is: What is the big deal? Change the names. People will bitch for a while but they won't stop watching their teams. Bonus: a little less traditional racism.
NFL season is well on its way. I'm happy to be watching again, ecstatic  to engage in smack talk again to anyone wearing a jersey. The family you gain during the season is wonderful. That being said, my high hopes are being kicked to the dirt. The Jaguars still suck. The Saints still suck. But I have gotten two surprises this year. Who would have guessed that Bradford would be the go-to qb for Minnesota? Everyone I talked to you figured that Bridgewater out for the season meant that so were the Vikings. Or that AP really isn't that vital to a win either? Biggest shocker was Buffalo. They handed the Patriots an embarrassing defeat. Pats' fans can cry 'Brady wasn't there' all they want, but the Bills' were the first to defeat them this season. Not just beat them, but kept from them scoring altogether. 
While it pains me to cheer for Dallas, I justify it by saying I'm cheering for Dak, not the whole team. If he continues to do well, Jerry may not get the chance to see Romo maimed or killed on the field. Tony, please retire. I'm scared for you. Get out while you can still walk. I really hate feeling sorry for you.
Our new arena is open and the Oilers are doing well. I kind of worried that if they played like last year, people would have two reasons to complain. I get that. Who wants to pay higher ticket prices for the same shitty team? It seems, however, they aren't the same. Maybe it's because, for whatever good graces this city happens to be in right now, Gretzky's back. Not as a real partner, perhaps just a token vice chairman, but he's our best choice for a spokesdude. Even though I don't really care about hockey, this new arena and our looking-good-so-far team is a good thing for this city. Wayne is just some really good icing. Welcome back to town. I have a room available to rent if you're still looking for a place.