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Russell Varner

@rvarner

I used to know sports stats for a living. Now I know them for no good reason. 2x Elon U alum. Ex @OptaJack. Current dad. Animal lover. Overall nerd.

 Somewhere in the Carolinas
Joined November 2008
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At long last, Charlotte sports are healing.
Kelli Bartik (@KelliBartik) profile pictureKelli Bartik@KelliBartikMar 7
Panthers HC Dave Canales shown at the Hornets - Heat game. Keep Pounding chants break out. Charlotte is fun. 🐝
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Remind me again who asked for this
Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) profile pictureNicole Auerbach
@NicoleAuerbachMay 7
Here's how the NCAA plans to lay out its 76-team bracket, with the Opening Round games listed at the top:
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Let’s check in on today’s @KnightsBaseball game, shall we?
Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) profile pictureJomboy Media
@JomboyMediaMay 7
Nothing can prepare you for who's singing this National Anthem (via lpaulfranklin / TT)
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DanHayesMLB (@DanHayesMLB) profile picture
DanHayesMLB@DanHayesMLBMay 7
Man, this seems like a really silly time for a potential work stoppage. #MLB
Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) profile pictureJon Heyman
@JonHeymanMay 7
Viewership for national exclusive MLB games through the first weekend of May is 2.28 million, a +44% increase over last year and the best start in 9 years
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Stephan Pastis@stephanpastisMay 7
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Now if only someone would do something about it
The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) profile pictureThe Athletic | Football
@TheAthleticFCMay 7
President Donald Trump has responded to ticket prices for the USMNT’s World Cup opener against Paraguay in June by saying he “wouldn’t pay it either”. FIFA has been widely criticised for ticket prices at this summer’s tournament, with the cheapest ticket in its three main categories for U.S.-Paraguay initially costing $1,120. More from @Dan_Sheldon_ bit.ly/4ethzFD
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mr locke sportello (@BenShh1) profile picture
mr locke sportello@BenShh1May 7
it’s funny to not know whether this is about a deadly virus or an NFL coach having an affair
mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) profile picturemike freeman
@mikefreemanNFLMay 7
That boat story is really, really, really, really, really weird.
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Rob Usry (@RobUsry) profile picture
Rob Usry@RobUsryMay 7
WE'RE SO BACK
Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) profile pictureComplex Music
@ComplexMusicMay 7
SHAKIRA & BURNA BOY DAI DAI MAY 14 The Official 2026 FIFA World Cup song ⚽️
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We getting rookie numbers now, we are so back baby
NFL Jersey Numbers (@nfl_jersey_num) profile pictureNFL Jersey Numbers@nfl_jersey_numMay 7
Carolina Panthers OL Monroe Freeling (@FreelingMonroe) is wearing number 57. Last assigned to Bam Martin-Scott. #KeepPounding
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Me when I play MLB the Show
Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) profile pictureRob Friedman
@PitchingNinjaMay 6
Altuve missed this Shohei Ohtani Sweeper by 2 Altuves.
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What on earth does that even begin to mean?
Lex Vaughn (@AlexaVaughn) profile pictureLex Vaughn@AlexaVaughnMay 4
YIKES: The Seattle Times rejected a union request to not replace workers with AI saying "Journalism doesn't mean journalists." instagram.com/p/DX7Tkxpj55K/…
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Joey (@jjoeymoc) profile picture
Joey@jjoeymocMay 3
Go to a local minor league game. Sit in random seats. Buy a foot long hot dog. Complain about the pitchers. - Anthony Bourdain
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Rushi (@rushicrypto) profile picture
Rushi
@rushicryptoMay 4
Hey, remember when Pete Buttigieg and President Biden made airlines give passengers instant refunds if a flight was canceled, and then Trump reversed it and then bankrupted Spirit Air?
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Andrew Lokenauth (@FluentInFinance) profile picture
Andrew Lokenauth
@FluentInFinanceMay 4
BREAKING: Delta Air Lines will no longer offer free snacks or drinks on all flights starting May 19th (under 350 miles). Meanwhile, Delta CEO Ed Bastian received $27.1 million in 2024. Consumers lose, every single time.
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I’m old enough to remember when some Charlotte FC fans wanted him benched because he didn’t distribute well enough from the back.
Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) profile pictureCharlotte FC
@CharlotteFCMay 4
1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ seconds of Kahlina saves for 150 appearances 🧤
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Introducing the Carolina Sweet Teas, our brand new alternate identity perfectly fit for our southern roots! 🫖 Catch the Charlotte Knights debut as the Sweet Teas on Friday, June 26th!
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Bruh. Charlotte FC get the short end of the stick there. Can’t wait to see the breakdown @andrew_wiebe.
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Elon Baseball (@ElonBaseball) profile picture
Elon Baseball
@ElonBaseballMay 2
Congratulations Skip! Mike Kennedy becomes just the 33rd coach in the HISTORY of college baseball to win 900 games all at just one school! #PhoenixRising | #GoldStandard
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Josh Graham (@JoshGrahamShow) profile picture
Josh Graham
@JoshGrahamShowMay 1
This is the same argument that was made against adding the Carolina Panthers in the 90s, citing the popularity of Washington. Obviously, that was a good move by the NFL and they were well supported quickly.
Taylor Greenhut (@TGreenhutOD) profile pictureTaylor Greenhut
@TGreenhutODApr 29
If an expansion team lands in Charlotte, Raleigh, or Nashville, which most likely will happen, they will be outnumbered by Braves 50:1, if not more. People aren't going to just switch allegiances that span generations. Best to just stay away from Braves Country if you ask me!
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Blake R. Weiner (@BlakeWeiner) profile picture
Blake R. Weiner
@BlakeWeinerMay 1
That swing…
Spencer Michaelis (@smichaelis234) profile pictureSpencer Michaelis
@smichaelis234May 1
Jadyn Fielder’s first full season HR
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