Wrecking’s racing, plus: Matt Swiderski’s got guts, and we take a look at IndyCar and F1’s national standings.
Disco Inferno: Burnley Begins Again
What the Senators have been up to (nothing), what the Burnleys have been up to (some things), and Burnley’s opening stop on the 2024–25 revenge tour.
Joe Kelly Silences Critics, Sinks Pirates With Perfect Ninth
Diaper sales surge in Houston.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, August 11th
Merrill Kelly and DL Hall return from the IL while Marcus Stroman tries to get right in New York City.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, August 10th
Another day with the new MLB approaches plus this week’s futures on the presidential election.
Vroom Vroom: What NASCAR’s Doing With Its Tires at Richmond
Plus belated understandings of 1) who Agustín Canapino is and 2) what Brad Pitt is doing with F1.
Off the Lake: A Cubs/White Sox All-Star Team Wouldn’t Win 90 Games
It would also feature very few White Sox. Thoughts on the weekend series, Caleb Williams’s preseason debut, and Lonzo Ball playing 5-on-5.
The Casual Burnley Fan’s 2024–25 EFL Championship Preview
What casual Burnley fans should vaguely remember about each of their new league-mates.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, August 9th
Day 2 of the new moneyline approaches, and why the Diamondbacks’ upside outweighs Gabriel Moreno’s injured groin.
Cannonball Inspiration, for Those Who Need It
Don’t be afraid to believe in yourself today.
Stu’s Notes: What if Team USA Had Caitlin Clark?
What could have been.
Joe’s Notes: The NFC North Is Ripe for Disappointment
Every NFC North team fits a letdown archetype. Also: Pedro Grifol fired, and five bad days for the Braves.
A Flamethrowing Force Meets a Bomb-Hitting Object
Joe Kelly vs. Kyle Schwarber broke our hearts.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, August 8th
Three new approaches for our MLB moneylines, sticking with what works on the MLB futures.
Stu’s Notes: The Latest Football Helmet Innovation Is a Game-Changer
Concussions? Oh, we’ve got concussions alright. Also: Austin Riley respects NASCAR, Steve Kerr respects Serbia, and we’re worried about Dan Campbell.
Joe’s Notes: Revenue Sharing and Reverse Realignment
College football players are going to get paid. Could that lead to a return of regionality? Also: Baseball, more baseball, Jim Harbaugh, and women’s basketball.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, August 7th
Tarik Skubal vs. George Kirby, and the ALCS favorites.
How Joe Kelly Kept Clayton Kershaw’s Comeback Alive
When the left-hander needed him most, our hero arrived.