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@tomselliott Not a very bright decision… government trying to control markets rarely ends well

AG Merrick Garland, March 7, 2023: "Our complaint alleges that JetBlue’s proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit violate Section 7 of the Clayton Act. We allege that if allowed to proceed this merger will limit choices and drive up ticket prices for passengers across the country. "And we further allege that the impact of this merger will be particularly harmful for travelers who rely on what are known as ultra low cost carriers in order to fly. Those include working & middle-class Americans who traveled for personal as opposed to business reasons & who must pay their own way. By acquiring Spirit JetBlue will eliminate the largest ultra low cost carrier in the United States.”

@sny_knicks After not suspending Embid for what he did to Mitch in the playoffs a couple of years ago… the NBA has zero credibility

Mitchell Robinson says the NBA talked to him about his social media posts after the Knicks' win in Game 6. What were those conversations like? "Honestly, I forgot. I wasn't paying attention."

@IanBegley RIDICULOUSNESS

NBA says “the amount of (Mitchell) Robinson’s fine takes into account his inappropriate post on social media in reference to the incident postgame.” Full statement from the league:

@alexchristy17 People engage in violence not objects… you can’t prosecute an object… you prosecute the intent behind the action. Our criminal justice system is built upon the mens rea of individuals who break the law and many times bring violence. Without the intent… there is no violence.

MS NOW host Jonathan Capehart had a rough night on PBS last night. First, he didn't appreciate David Brooks pointing out progressives are more likely to support violence than conservatives, "I'm not going to just let the comment that, you know, progressives, you know, more than folks on the far-right are, you know, think that violence is justified." He also portrayed the shooting as just another incident of common gun violence, "And, to me, the bigger issue here is gun violence, that why was I not surprised that this had happened? And I have been to that dinner at least a dozen times since 2000. And so, yes, there's an issue of, you know, people feeling that political violence is the way to go and that we are in a highly charged atmosphere. But what's been, sort of, a specter over all of us for even longer is the scourge of gun violence." (1/2)

@BigKnickEnergy_ He should have been suspended for that… typical dirty play… but that one cost Mitch a whole season to recover…

And this is exactly why I’m rooting for Philly to beat Boston. Mitchell Robinson is finally healthy, and it’s time for him to get his get back on Embiid for this dirty play.

@SleeperMets False - they are struggling because he is out of lineup … Mets playing .600 baseball with Soto and Lindor in lineup this year…

TRUE/FALSE: If the Mets continue to struggle through June, they should look into potentially trading Francisco Lindor.

@NBA @ATLHawks @nyknicks Knicks will win series in 6 with an historic victory

Onyeka Okongwu beats the buzzer! @ATLHawks 55 @nyknicks 57 Tight Game 1 at the break on Prime 🍿

Monster...Will Athena Strand Get Justice... the Tangent Podcast x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

@680TheFan GO NY GO NY GO !

Knicks fans trolling Hawks fans like history doesn’t exist... The numbers say Atlanta’s been more relevant than New York for years. 👀🏀 #TrueToAtlanta "When I think and watch what's happening with these Knicks fans, I give them credit for passing Mets fans as the most unserious fanbase in all of sports ... Your organization has been a disaster for three decades. Welcome back to relevant basketball." - @RealMattlanta @kingcfb

@RunItBackFDTV @MichelleDBeadle @ChandlerParsons @TeamLou23 lol

"The Hawks are loaded... the last 10 games, I would think the Hawks are the 3-seed and the Knicks are the 6-seed." 👀 Chandler Parsons says New York will have to match the intensity, athleticism and versatility of Atlanta 🗣️ @MichelleDBeadle | @ChandlerParsons | @TeamLou23

@DanBartels2 Could they get worse?

The way this Mets team is playing — firing a manager won’t help them hit a baseball.

@JomboyMedia Umpire should be fined

"Don't look at me like that" Umpire didn't like Brett Baty's body language after striking out

@joeroganhq Safer and more secure for officials from the US and around the world…

Bill Maher: "I see so many people that are upset about [Trump] building a ballroom. I could[n’t] give a f*ckk." Mel Robbins: "Well, I give a f*ck because we’re paying for it." Bill Maher: "No, we’re not paying for it. It’s privately [funded]…"

@TommyBeer Bad Comparison … compare Donte to KAT not Mikal… different deals… TWolves demanded him in trade…

sorry to rub salt in the wound, but... Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 3.7 made three-pointers, and 2.3 steals, while shooting 51.6% from the floor and 50% from downtown for the Wolves, who have jumped out to a 2-1 series lead over the Nuggets. DiVincenzo leads all players in made 3PT this postseason, and is just one of two players averaging at least 5 RPG and 5 APG while shooting over 50% from the field (Cade Cunningham is the other).

@Masterflip_ It’s not a situation… look how much better they are when he’s healthy… he recovered quickly from an injury and got himself back in the lineup… I wish all players were as professional as Soto in their approach to the game.

Anthony Recker speaks on the Juan Soto situation

@KnicksCentral A good pass and Josh has an easy 2… execution

Once Towns got the ball on the inbounds the play was broken… After KAT gave it back to Hart, KAT was open for a jumper or a drive… But instead (like a robot) KAT went to set the screen that wasnt even there anymore to set Knicks are playing too tight

@BrianEntin Best of the Best

Blown away by the intelligence of this group and their ability to get into the criminal mind. Dr. Ann Burgess Dr. Gary Brucato Dr. Casey Jordan More on an upcoming project soon.

@NYNJHarper Too obvious

Is it too soon to ask why Stearns didn't pursue Murakami as FA? Has 10 HRs for White Sox, .404 OB, though 32 K's is something to watch. Seemingly would have provided Alonso-type power at 1B on short-term deal (2 yrs, $34 mil) at age 26 that fit the Stearns checklist.

@NYNJHarper He knew who was on deck

Credit to Vientos for game-winner Mets needed, but surprising in clubhouse that he didn't seem to have any regret over running through stop sign in 6th, getting thrown out easily at plate: "I saw the stop sign but I was following my instincts. I'm always going to be aggressive."

The more Mark Vientos and Brett Baty struggle, the easier the decision to call up Ryan Clifford.