toad.social is one of the many independent Mastodon servers you can use to participate in the fediverse.
Mastodon server operated by David Troy, a tech pioneer and investigative journalist addressing threats to democracy. Thoughtful participation and discussion welcome.

Administered by:

Server stats:

341
active users

#sports

2.8K posts158 participants135 posts today

New York Times: They’re on the Varsity Influencer Team. “Welcome to the budding business of turning college athletes into social media stars. The world of intercollegiate sports has been upended in recent years by the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s rules that allow student-athletes to make money from their name, image and likeness — known as N.I.L. For the most part, it was […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/29/new-york-times-theyre-on-the-varsity-influencer-team/

ResearchBuzz: Firehose | Individual posts from ResearchBuzz · New York Times: They’re on the Varsity Influencer Team | ResearchBuzz: Firehose
More from ResearchBuzz: Firehose

Inside the Jaguars NFL Draft room: A bold new era in Jacksonville delivers first fireworks nytimes.com/athletic/6318775/2 What's an NFL Draft like on the inside? Hectic trade calls, player debates and a search for prospects that fits a team's DNA. #Sports #News

The Athletic · Inside the Jaguars NFL Draft room: A bold new era in Jacksonville delivers first fireworksBy Michael Silver

NBA Playoffs picks, odds, how to watch Tuesday: Celtics, Knicks and Pacers can advance on home floors nytimes.com/athletic/6317892/2 We've got four playoff Game 5s on Tuesday evening. The only tied series is Denver-LA, which shifts back to the Rocky Mountains. #Sports #News

The Athletic · NBA Playoffs picks, odds, how to watch Tuesday: Celtics, Knicks and Pacers can advance on home floorsBy Steven Louis Goldstein

How to watch the Cleveland Guardians in 2025: Schedule, broadcast info, blackout rules and national games nytimes.com/athletic/6310242/2 Here's a consolidated guide to Cleveland's upcoming national TV games, plus how to watch the new regional broadcasts in 2025. #Sports #News

The Athletic · How to watch the Cleveland Guardians in 2025: Schedule, broadcast info, blackout rules and national gamesBy Steven Louis Goldstein

NHL playoff picks, odds, how to watch Tuesday's games: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes go for series wins nytimes.com/athletic/6318643/2 Four Game 5s take the ice on Tuesday in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Toronto and Carolina attempt to close their series out. #Sports #News

The Athletic · NHL playoff picks, odds, how to watch Tuesday’s games: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes go for series winsBy Shayna Goldman