Plus more papal thoughts. Err…thoughts about the pope. (Not sure we should call our thoughts papal.)
What if the Presidential College Sports Commission Realizes the NIT Is the Answer?
President Trump is reportedly assembling a presidential commission on college sports, a commission to be led by Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell and former Navy defensive assistant Nick Saban. Its purpose? Yes. That is the question. The reporting says the commission will research NIL, the transfer portal, and revenue sharing. This is why Campbell and […]
Bubba Cunningham to Michigan State Would Be a Legendary Escape
What a run by the UNC athletic director.
Why Is It Utah Mammoth and Not Utah Mammoths?
The Utah Hockey Club officially named itself the Mammoth today, and yeah, it’s bad. Very bad. It’s bad, I hate it, and it’s bad. Mammoths would be great. Maybe with a logo that actually looks like a woolly mammoth? Spectacular. Mammoth is not great. Mammoth is an affront to multiple species of mammals, some of […]
I’m Having Second Thoughts About Reopening Alcatraz
I, like the rest of you, saw the Alcatraz news yesterday and reacted positively. Firstly, because Alcatraz is cool, but secondly, because I agree that things like this are our best realistic hope for how Donald Trump might use his time. Today, I’m having second thoughts. Let me explain. As established, Alcatraz is cool. So […]
Free Hoops, Episode 15: Aaron Margelofsky on College Basketball’s Best Gyms
Hidden gems, bucket list arenas, and what it takes to attend 106 college basketball games in one season.
Which Immigrants Do and Don’t Get Their Own Holiday?
And which ones like theirs?
What Happens if Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson Beat TCU?
Thankfully, there’s precedent.
The NBA Playoffs’ First Round All-NIT Alumni Team
The usual suspects, plus A.J. Green.
Things Worse Than Allowing a Game-Tying Goal With 1.6 Seconds Left in Game 7
RIP to the St. Louis Blues.
Is This a Good Time to Be James Dolan?
Acknowledging JD’s hot streak before it ends.
The Senators Lost, and I Am Sad
Pouring one out for the 2024–25 Ottawa Senators.
There’s No American Equivalent to the Toronto Maple Leafs
Go Sens go.
Free Hoops, Episode 14: The Kentucky Derby and College Basketball
Which horses would be good at basketball? Which basketball coaches would you want to join you at the Kentucky Derby?
The NBA’s NITs Are Living Up to the Name
From Madison Square Garden to Indianapolis. Just as it always goes.
Whatever Happens Now, the Senators Are the Leafs’ Worst Nightmare
They let the Sens get one.
3 Things: The Elephant in Kawhi Leonard’s Room
We can say it. Also: Jacob Wilson’s got good hands, and there’s been a twist in Ontario.
3 Things: Will Shedeur Sanders Get Drafted Early Enough to Be a Bust?
Plus: Harmonicas and various pet causes.