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.
Joe Kelly Has a Plan
And it’s a great one.
Free Hoops, Episode 13: Sam Federman
More about the MAAC than you knew you needed to know.
Is Joe Kelly Launching a Coaching Career?
The man has been seen on a baseball field in Southern California.
3 Things: Doug Gottlieb Teams Up With LeBron
Call Tom Izzo Mr. March all you want. Doug Gottlieb is Mr. April. There is no one else we talk about this month. 1. Did Doug Gottlieb sign his point guard just because he’s named LeBron? Green Bay landed a juco point guard yesterday named LeBron Thomas, and that can’t be a coincidence, right? For […]