IMO Chicago got outplayed by Utah. Utah had at least 4 set plays that Chicago couldn’t defend well, while Chicago offense was pretty standard.

We won a lot of lineouts but couldn’t do much with them.

Hoping for better as the season goes on. First home game is in two weeks… me, my daughter, and my granddaughter will be there!

Someone on YT said that the weather played a role. Chicago is set to play more like a speed game, and rainy matches doesn’t work as well when the ball is slippery.

I also give credit to Miami… they were more ready than anyone probably believed.

As a whole, this is going to be a great year for the MLB.

This is going to be a great match for Chicago. They improved quite well towards the end of last year, and picked up some great talent in the off-season.

Yep, definitely want an updated Roku app. Chromecast works well now though.

If TRN came and said that with a paid streaming service came improved video services I’d probably subscribe. Not sure how many others would though.

One thing that MLR and TRN did very well is take essentially nothing and turn it into a service that has 170K subscriptions. They undoubtedly proved that rugby is a sport that not only has a fan base, but has a lot of potential growth.

There is a fine line with allowing fans to enjoy the sport while making a profit, and using the fans to feed ones greed. The NFL is proof of the pendulum towards the latter. I hope the MLR and TRN see that as well.

I don’t mind paying for the Priemership (I’ve been paying Peacock for the last two years) but I agree that paying for the MLR would be difficult to accept unless they made serious improvements to the quality of game video and audio coverage.

I don’t have an issue with 90% of the announcers, but the video is not very good, especially when they get close up. There are some close ups where my 10-year old flip phone could provide cleaner pixels.

Steaming services are changing, and the next 2-5 years are going to really test the patience of everyone. I really hope I’m wrong, but it wouldn’t surprise me that we have to endure a period of a-la-carte streaming before providers wake up and realize that it is just pissing off their customer base.

Paid it this morning. They added Chromecast support so much more worth it. Was also paying for Peacock so this is just changing providers, and I’d rather support TRN since they’ve done a nice job supporting the MLR.

If I’m understanding the app right, the previous MLR games are still free. Can’t speak for the new games in 2024.

There’s a pervasive view by people on Reddit (and I’m guessing Lemmy now too), that if the neighborhood contains mostly black people, it’s somehow bad.

There are some really bad black neighborhoods. They are portrayed that way on TV and movies, even glorified in many respects due to music, and therefore the perception is that black neighborhoods are bad.

However, there are bad neighborhoods from every ethnicity - depends on the city. If you look at Tulsa/Oklahoma City, Tucson/Phoenix, Miami, even LA’s latino suburbs, the same can apply.

Cheap housing is not the primary focus for “good” people to move into a neighborhood. Gangs aren’t necessary going to leave just because a nice, white family moved in next door. In fact, the gang is more likely to taunt them into either fearing them into staying in their house or getting them to leave. Gangs make money from fear and hate. They will hurt, even kill, to maintain their territory and reputation.

“It takes a village” is a cliche, but it works. Your multi-ethnic neighborhood worked because together they allowed the group as a whole to be positive. These neighborhoods are going to have to do the same, collectively. The local government can help, along with dedicated organizations like the CDA, to work with those neighborhoods to do that. But in the end, it’s up to the neighborhoods. If they don’t want to, not much is really going to change.

The alternative is a developer swooping in, strip all the properties outright, and just putting in what he wants with bribes to the city under the guise of “fixing the blight”. It will no longer be a “neighborhood”; just a condo or apartment building, with tenants instead of owners.

It’s not that negative - unfortunately, there are neighborhoods where people don’t want to live in because of crime, gangs, homelessness, etc. Housing there is cheaper because the homes are not well maintained. Put up a new house and neighbors will not like it because if the property values go up then their property taxes go up - many are on a fixed income and can’t afford it.

It also means they can’t really fight the nearby gang activity because they have no other place to go.

Not saying you are wrong, but there is a lot more to it. That being said, there are options, and hopefully it leads to positive solutions for everyone.

NTA

Yes and no. You allowed him to go on his run, so punctuality wasn’t going to happen and you knew it. You also had history with him.

That being said, three hours is not late; it’s completely disrespectful.

NTA - sounds like you might be taken advantage of, even if it is for a good cause since the kid is an innocent party in all this.

Doesn’t excuse the mother’s behavior though. Remind her that you tackle a majority of the responsibilities, and she would have to clean the place no matter where she lived.

If she believes the grass is greener on the other side, politely let her find out. Hindsight is almost always 20/20.

No but you may have limited options. I would explain to them exactly what you stated here - you plan on getting drunk, relax, and have fun with friends. That doesn’t mix with babysitting.

Hopefully they appreciate your situation. If they can’t, then you will have to decide which is more important in the long term.

NTA - very unfortunate that both your parents are using you that way. IMO, the best thing for you is to try your best to remain calm but firm. Getting upset and loud will not help your relationship with them. If you have to bite you lip, or count to 10 before answering, do it. Sooner or later it will be over and things should go back to normal a little more.

NTA - his ego wrote a check his body couldn’t cash. It’s why the military are supposed to exercise every day, even if it’s light (I served 5 years; wife served 22).
I’ve been in your husband’s shoes; not taking it seriously enough and getting burned when it counted. I regretted it later, and in some respects I still regret it now. Hopefully he’ll use this as self-motivation. If he does, cheer him on. If he doesn’t, let him know that you enjoyed wrestling him last time and smile!

If your job includes impromptu trips then you may not have a choice, other than to quit before you planned to.

Certainly explain you situation, but if you’ve accepted previous trips like this your options may be limited.

Maybe not complete AH but very uncool and unnecessary. I can see why she’s not talking to you.

In this scenario, I see you now as a boss and your wife and the housekeeper as your servants because you get the benefit of a completely clean house just because you can afford it.

Might work out for you financially but unless you enjoy snuggling up to your money every night I suggest you find a more reasonable solution.

NTA - very unfortunate, but ultimately necessary.

NTA. Perhaps not the best response, but in the end you chose what trip you wanted to go on the most. Everyone will have a good time, and hopefully there will be other opportunities.

I think a third party would help at this point. Someone like a therapist or a priest who can help explain both sides and present the best options.

NTA. You can certainly apologize for losing it, but in the end it is your choice, not hers.