Mitch Scott

@pjcriii @spectatorindex I think it’s at Jebel Ali port again. I’m in the gardens, entire apartment shook and can now see smoke

@spectatorindex A relative in Dubai said that there was an explosion just now. Any word on where?

BREAKING: F-15 has crashed in Kuwait

Wicked the musical Dubai @DubaiOpera canceled last minute tonight 😢

@Vegemite I can’t order anything on your website because the phone field can’t be added. Have tried phone and computer

@cleary_mitch Melbourne: Hold me beer

There’s been some bad performances this year, but this has to take the cake. Yes NM missing Xerri & Larkey… but this is proper uncompetitive from a side that still has LDU, Sheezel, Simpkin, Zurhaar, Curtis, Parker. 11 first rounders on the park tonight #AFLNorthCats

Did anyone else just hear a big explosion near Dubai Production City?

Missile attacks on US bases in Qatar from Iran #qatar #Iran #IranIsraelConflict

Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson both in contention at @livgolf_league Virginia. What a time to be alive #LIVGolfVirginia

@Jazz03P Not convinced Haaland will start

FPL team heading into GW 2. Robinson IN Quansah OUT Current rank: 268K

Highest scoring quarters in 2024 9.3 (57) - R23 Q1 HAW v RICH 9.1 (55) - R02 Q1 wbd v gcs 9.1 (55) - R19 Q2 adel v ess 9.1 (55) - R15 Q4 carl v geel 8.4 (52) - R17 Q1 carl v gws 8.3 (52) - R19 Q4 haw v coll @HawthornFC #AFLHawksTigers @AFL

@AbdulNFL1 @JoePompliano The 2 leaders are out playing right now and you wouldn’t even know it. All I know is Rory is hitting the ball well on the range 🙄

@JoePompliano I love The Masters, but it has the worst TV coverage of all the sports major events.

The Masters is one of my favorite sporting events, and its 88-year history brings some great traditions. Here's a running list of the most interesting facts: 1. Media tickets (badges) have RFID tags inside them so the club knows where each person is at all times. 2. Even players who miss the cut at the Masters still walk away with a $10,000 check. 3. A 5-bedroom home near Augusta will rent for $30,000+ during Masters week, and brands often pay six figures for larger homes where they can host events. 4. The IRS has a special exemption in the tax code called the "Augusta Rule," allowing homeowners to rent out their homes for 14 days per year without paying taxes on the income. This rule was initially implemented for Augusta residents only but is now available to everyone in the United States. 5. The Masters will do $70 million in merchandise sales this week. That's... • $10 million per day • $1 million per hour • $16,000 per minute • $277 per second The merchandise is so popular because you can only buy it at Augusta (aka no online sales). 6. In 1931, Augusta National was purchased for $70,000— or an inflation-adjusted $1.4 million. However, the property is now valued at over $200 million. 7. Augusta National has quietly been expanding over the years, spending more than $200 million (through an array of LLCs) to buy 100+ properties. Augusta has purchased strip malls, restaurants, apartment complexes, and homes, adding 270+ acres to the property and often paying 3-4x their value. 8. Augusta National is debuting "Map & Flag" at this year's tournament. The premium hospitality offering isn't even on the property — it was built in a strip mall down the street that Augusta acquired for $26 million in 2020 — yet they were able to charge $17,000 per ticket (+ week-long badges) and have completely sold out. 9. The concession stand food is wrapped in green packaging, so it can't be seen on TV if someone litters. 10. Someone once found a green jacket in a Canadian thrift store. They purchased the jacket for $5, and it later sold at auction for $140,000. 11. Magnolia Lane is exactly 330 yards long, with 61 trees on each side. 12. Augusta's clubhouse has a wine cellar with 30+ pages of the world's most exclusive wines. 13. Previous Masters champions gather every year for dinner on the Tuesday before the tournament. The previous year's winner gets to pick the menu, but he must also pay for the meal. 14. The Masters leaves millions on the table by giving away the broadcasting rights to ESPN and CBS for free. They do this to maintain complete control, handpicking advertisers, eliminating on-course signage, and only playing 3 to 4 minutes of commercials each hour. 15. Unlike most golf clubs, which are registered as non-profits, Augusta National is a for-profit corporation. This requires them to pay more taxes, but they do it anyway because it means they don't have to share their member list, income, holdings, or expansion plans. 16. More than 1,500 private jets will land in Augusta this week, paying about $3,000 in landing and parking fees. 17. Augusta has SubAir Systems under each green. This enables them to keep the greens consistent, sucking up water when it rains and adding moisture when it's hot. Also, when someone slipped a few years back, Augusta added SubAir systems under all the walkways. 18. Dwight D. Eisenhower is the only U.S. President to become a member at Augusta National. He never actually attended the Masters, but Eisenhower made 29 trips to the property, playing 210 rounds of golf, during his eight-year term as President. Even crazier, Augusta worked with the Secret Service to build him a safe place to stay, called Eisenhower Cabin, which is still used on the property today. That's it for today! Enjoy the tournament, and if you learned something from this post, follow me for more sports business content.

How do I explain to my kids that Pat Cummins 12 runs was the second greatest ODI innings ever seen? #CWC2023INDIA #CWC23 #AUSvAFG #CricketAustralia

I doubt Messi is going to be doing a shoey with me…

Cam Smith should start putting from the rough. That thing doesn’t miss #TheOpen #camsmith

@sirswampthing @AFL Are you on threads?

W-L record vs sides currently sitting inside the 8 8-1 - PORT 5-2 - COLL 4-2 - BRIS 3-2 - GEEL 3-4 - FREM MELB 3-5 - ADEL 2-4 - STK 2-5 - HAW GWS 2-6 - RICH GCS 1-6 - CARL ESS WBD 0-6 - SYD (and a draw) 0-7 - WCE 0-8 - NTH @AFL

Welfare Check on Chamblee

@sirswampthing @AFL So you’re saying the hawks have a chance?

Top spot on the @AFL ladder in 2023 6 wins 809 points for 647 points ag 125.04% 14th spot on the @AFL ladder in 2023 7 wins 855 points for 617 points ag 138.57%

@FIFAWorldCup Like, not your best design work…

Wow. According to multiple sources, Cam Smith texted Rory Mcllroy “What’re you up to this weekend, mate? Let’s tee it up.”

Over 200 Socceroos fans have already arrived in Qatar ready to support Australia at the #FIFAWorldCup @socceroos #qatar #australia