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    Team USA and the future of the Mosconi

    And yes, the lack of big tables is also a factor. I live in a small city with a decent pool culture – there are 3 pool halls and only 2 9-foot tables and about 40 bar boxes. The big tables are tight and more geared towards one pocket
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    Team USA and the future of the Mosconi

    Y'all remember when Greg Hogue was one hill-hill win against one of the 2nd tier pros in Europe (like Fortunski or Loukatis or something?) from making the Mosconi cup? The culture in this country isn't really conducive to developing elite pool players. To get to that level requires an immense...
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    SJM Trip Report: Matchroom US Open 9ball a Huge Hit

    When is SJM's induction into the pro billiard hall of fame? legend
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    U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

    His show is not inherently political whatsoever. The fact that his wikipedia page describes his political views is more indicative of the current political climate than it is about him as a public figure.
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    Billy Thorpe

    Soufi from Syria is real good
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    Mosconi Cup standings after the US Open

    Kinda says it all that all 6 Euros are qualified and have played all 5 majors. The only "American" that has played every event is Thorsten - the guy that played under a German flag for 30 years
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    U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

    I've been a regular Rogan listener for well over a decade - the guy has 0 political agenda and has beliefs all over the political spectrum. He's been supportive of some of Bernie Sanders' ideas, some of Andrew Yang's ideas, some of Gary Johnson's ideas, and yes some of the Trump/Vance ideas...
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    U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

    Shane might get out here, but literally everything is tough, can't get in line
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    U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

    My god, Shane can't throw one in the ocean lol
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    U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

    hand up, I jinxed him. momentum has entirely shifted. full 180
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    U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

    SVB misses a long tester in the 9th rack and Gorst hits his, going to be 5-4 to Gorst
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    U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

    Fedor is breaking so good even Kazakis could clear these in under 10 minutes
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    U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

    Jesus, Sanjin got up and down 4 times on a straightforward 8 ball on the hill vs. Souquet. Painful.
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    U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

    Quite an impressive opener on the 2 for Fedor after a few back and forth safeties in the 6th rack. 4-2 SVB up but Gorst is coming
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    U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

    He did - Fedor blunders back and Shane with the lovely half masse on the 6 and steep back cut on the 7. Still got that swagger
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