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Ctrl+Z: 4 key decisions 49ers might "undo" if given the chance

Drafting Solomon Thomas instead of Patrick Mahomes in 2017 was a significant missed opportunity for the 49ers regime.

Evaluation of draft decisions showcases the challenges of predicting player success in the NFL. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

49ers grades in crushing overtime Super Bowl LVIII loss to Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs demonstrated their ability to win Super Bowls.

The San Francisco 49ers made critical mistakes and failed to capitalize on opportunities. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

5 burning questions the 49ers must answer to win Super Bowl LVIII

The 49ers must establish and maintain a strong run game against the Chiefs' weak run defense.

The 49ers need to learn from their mistakes in Super Bowl LIV and not abandon the run game if they have a lead. [ more ]

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hockey

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Road defeat in Rochester puts Toronto Marlies in playoff peril

Toronto Marlies struggled due to mistakes leading to missed opportunities.

Coach John Gruden praised the team's response and possession game but acknowledged the challenge of scoring against the opponent's goalie. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Lack of finish sinks Toronto Marlies in regulation defeat to Syracuse

The Toronto Marlies struggled to capitalize on opportunities and make use of their momentum due to individual mistakes and defensive breakdowns.

The Marlies have a record of 6-7-11 in one-goal games, highlighting their difficulty in winning close matches. [ more ]

Lighthouse Hockey

New York Islanders

Islanders News: Need to clean it up, and Roy knows it

The New York Islanders season has been frustrating and filled with dumb mistakes, leading to lost points in crucial moments.

The hiring of Patrick Roy as coach has improved the team's performance but they still struggle with dumb mistakes. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

An astronaut shares his 30-second trick for boosting productivity

Responding to mistakes and handling failure is crucial for personal growth and productivity.

Giving yourself a limited amount of time to feel regret or remorse before moving on helps maintain focus and prevent dwelling on mistakes. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Europe politics

Watch live: Boris Johnson gives evidence to Covid inquiry as ex-PM faces grilling

Boris Johnson gives evidence to Britain's Covid inquiry

He is expected to admit mistakes, but argue decisions saved lives

Johnson will defend following advice of scientists and not locking down quickly [ more ]

New York Post

San Francisco Giants

Giants still would be in playoff hunt without few costly gaffes, injuries

The Giants' success in 2022 was not as impressive as it seemed, while their struggles in 2023 are not indicative of their true ability.

The Giants have been plagued by key mistakes in close games that have cost them potential wins. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Coronavirus

Michael Gove's explosive texts over No10's Covid mistakes revealed

Michael Gove warned of government's mishandling of Covid response

Gove apologized for mistakes made by the Conservative government during the pandemic

Explosive revelations surfaced during the Covid inquiry [ more ]

BBC News

What did Johnson say in Covid evidence on Wednesday?

Boris Johnson apologizes and expresses understanding for the victims and their families

Johnson admits government made mistakes and calls 2020 a tragic year [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe politics

Boris Johnson's legacy will be shaped by Covid inquiry appearance

Boris Johnson will face intense questioning at the Covid inquiry, which could define his post-power image

Johnson is expected to accept mistakes but emphasize successes in his handling of Covid [ more ]

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Yahoo Sports

2 weeks ago

Major League Baseball

Rays lose to MLB-worst White Sox on walkoff home run in 10th inning

The Rays had a mix of standout performances, missteps, wasted chances, and a heartbreaking walkoff loss in the game against the White Sox. [ more ]

NESN.com

4 weeks ago

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Notes: Triston Casas Accountable For Miscue Vs. Guardians

Playing sharp baseball and minimizing errors are crucial for winning games. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston Red Sox

What Alex Cora said of the Red Sox' fielding woes in Friday's loss to Angels

Fielding mistakes can lead to momentum shifts and significantly impact game outcomes. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

4 weeks ago

Digital life

16 Times Celebs Accidentally Made Hilarious Social Media Fails

The article highlights instances where celebrities and influencers made social media posting mistakes, leading to quick corrections and reactions. [ more ]

NESN.com

Boston Bruins

Bruins' Jim Montgomery Clarifies Blowing Up On Charlie McAvoy

A costly mistake in spite of a lead led to a close game. Coach emphasizes team effort over individual mistakes during crucial playoff preparation. [ more ]

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Liverpool FC

Virgil van Dijk admits Liverpool were punished for their mistakes in Atalanta defeat

Liverpool captain admits too many mistakes led to 3-0 defeat to Atalanta in Europa League quarter-final. [ more ]

www.90min.com

Bayern Munich

Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal's second leg mindset after 'giving' Bayern two goals

Arsenal needs to improve performance in Munich after giving two goals away to Bayern in the first leg.

In the Champions League, avoiding mistakes is crucial as even small errors can lead to severe consequences. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

Ctrl+Z: 4 key decisions 49ers might "undo" if given the chance

Drafting Solomon Thomas over Patrick Mahomes was a major mistake in 2017

The 49ers have made more good decisions than bad under John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

6 months ago

49ers' Shanahan not about to make too much of blowout win over Jaguars

The 49ers had a blowout win over the Jaguars but coach Shanahan focused on the team's mistakes and areas for improvement.

The team's focus was on playing as well as they could, not on blowing out the opponent.

There were minimal injury concerns following the game. [ more ]

AWeber

Deliverability

17 of the most common email marketing mistakes to avoid | AWeber

Subject lines should be creative and relevant to the email content to compel recipients to open the email.

Utilizing personalization in emails, such as addressing recipients by name, can significantly improve engagement and connection with the audience. [ more ]

SFGATE

Artificial intelligence

Google once made an elaborate April Fools' joke on AI's silliness

AI has evolved from an April Fool's joke to a key component in tech development and investment.

Google invested heavily in AI, leading to significant advancements but also notable mistakes. [ more ]

MarTech

Career

How to survive (and learn from) email marketing mistakes | MarTech

Mistakes happen to everyone, even CEOs

Slowing down and focusing can help prevent email mistakes [ more ]

Steelers Wire

Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers issues at QB are of their own making

The Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled to find a solid replacement for Ben Roethlisberger for nearly a decade.

The missed opportunity of not drafting Lamar Jackson in 2018 is seen as a significant mistake that tarnished the legacy of the former general manager. [ more ]

Behind the Steel Curtain

4 months ago

Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers vs. Bills Wild Card showdown: Second-half open thread

The first half of the Steelers game was filled with mistakes, including fumbles and an interception by Mason Rudolph.

Fans can join the Steelers community in the comments section to support the team in the second half. [ more ]

Steelers Depot

Pittsburgh Steelers

Pat Freiermuth Frustrated By Steelers' Basic Miscues: Formation Names Have Been Same 'For Three Years Now'

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a sloppy game with multiple mistakes in their 24-10 loss against the Arizona Cardinals.

TE Pat Freiermuth expressed frustration with the team's repeated basic mistakes in the game. [ more ]

The Drum

Marketing

Marketers need to make better mistakes: 7 assumptions holding us back

Marketers often make mistakes due to risk-aversion and people-pleasing, rather than ambition and self-assurance.

Data cannot perfectly quantify the outcome of decisions, as there are always trade-offs and potential mistakes. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs' frustrating loss to the Islanders: "Played well enough to win but did just enough to lose... This is the NHL, and the second goal is peewee stuff"

The Maple Leafs played well enough to win the game but made crucial mistakes that led to their loss.

Sheldon Keefe was frustrated with the power-play unit's mistake and emphasized that such errors should not happen in the NHL. [ more ]

Editor In Leaf

The Toronto Maple Leafs Remain An Enigma To Us All

The Toronto Maple Leafs are known for their enigmatic and inconsistent performances.

The team has a tendency to make critical mistakes and lose games against lesser opponents.

The Leafs have a history of leading the league in bench minors. [ more ]

www.90min.com

4 months ago

FC Barcelona

Xavi makes admission over Barcelona's 'complicated' victory over Barbastro

Barcelona admits they suffered more than necessary in their narrow win over Barbastro.

Xavi Hernandez acknowledged that his team made mistakes and gave away unnecessary chances. [ more ]

Pats Pulpit

4 months ago

New England Patriots

New England Patriots links 12/18/23 - Pats Defense stays solid; Injuries, offense, STs hurt in loss

Defense falls short in another valiant effort

Self-inflicted mistakes doom New England [ more ]

Medium

Web design

Glaring UX Mistakes on Real Apps-Part 1

Learn from existing design mistakes to improve future designs

Compile a list of common design mistakes to avoid in the future [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com