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If I want to watch, I'll pay. I just wanted to see the scores, and that's not available without having to log into MR. It's no longer freely posted on their website, as it was for last year's tourney. You need to log in. What's that about? Sent from my SM-A505W using Tapatalk

Man...I just want to see the bracket without having to formally log into MR. It used to be freely available, but not now it seems. Sent from my SM-A505W using Tapatalk

Thanks, Bob. It certainly exclaims itself as an exclusive MR event and product.

Thanks, Bob. I'll pass. Is this the future? Sport results "owned" by the sponsor, or behind pay-walls? How does this promote the game?

Can someone post a publicly available bracket that doesn't require a MR login? Can that be added to the top thread of this post, ie. "sticky"? Thanks!

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Good for him... You can't make a living only playing in pro pool tourneys.

Does the "cleanliness" of the chalk matter if the pool balls in use are filthy? Will the latter not be as much a concern for skids? The pros get to play with a pristine set of balls, every time...

WPA (the "governing body") and MR (the "promoter")should be complementary and collaborative rather than competitive. They shouldn't be stepping on each other's toes. If the player's are torn between the two, it's because they have allegiances to both. That makes sense because each serves a...

Talented AND a capitalist! [emoji6] Sent from my SM-A505W using Tapatalk

Fedor has already played for Team Europe. What if Russia hadn't invaded Ukraine? Would Fedor have continued to represent Team Europe? Sent from my SM-A505W using Tapatalk

To add...I love this! Sent from my SM-A505W using Tapatalk

What a publicity stunt for MR and Fedor. Wasn't Fedor born, raised and trained in Europe? Has he not been a US PR for less than a year? His PR was granted because of "extraordinary skill" - I believe that's the terminology. MR changes its own rules for him to get onto the team, and as a...

That said, their differing viewpoints and perspectives provide much depth to the issues discussed. I'm happy to hear them respectfully disagree or question each other. It also works in their more heated interviews, eg. good cop / bad cop.

It's not just prize money that MR offers. It's eyeballs. Another important revenue stream for the players is just their names which they can leverage for endorsements, lessons, autographed stuff, appearance fees, etc.

What a great response from Emily. The ball is clearly in the court of WPA. There's a sport (WPA) and there's a league (WNT). Both have to co-exist and have complementary mandates. They exist BECAUSE of the players, and the players should have their say as members (and drivers) of both. Maybe a...

I understood in the Ishaun interview that the MR contract wording I mentioned is something new, although I understand that what WPA really takes issue with is what you've noted above that MR is not respecting.

I thought it was about MR contract wording. Players would be signing a contract where the promoter (MR) could decide where they "work". That's pressure for players. MR has a well-connected money machine, and players would have to break their bonds with WPA if they give control of their work...

I think you are implying that today's pro player talent pool were brought up through the WPA and their affilicated federations. I would agree that is something to consider in evaluating WPA value. Those players are "content" to MR, and its investment in the sport. MR would prefer to bypass...

Thanks to all for your thoughtful replies. So many great ideas, and ways to skin a....you know. It's unfortunate that cues cannot be carried onto a plane to begin with. I like that the 3sec case doesn't have a protruding top cover, and chooses instead to extend the body of the case. A lot of...