An NIL proposal arrives in the Senate.
America’s Backbone: The Quarterfinals
Four burger joints. Two gas stations. One 24-hour diner. And Portillo’s.
Stu’s Notes: The WNIT Speaks
We have a response.
America’s Backbone: The Round of 16
Is Waffle House the chain to beat?
Stu’s Notes: The Newest NIT
Plus what this means for one of the old ones.
Move Over, Orcas. Sea Otters Are Stepping Up Their Attack Game.
We’re about it.
America’s Backbone: Second Round Voting
Fuddruckers vs. Fazoli’s, and 15 more.
America’s Backbone: First Round Results
From our second shutout ever to New England getting wrecked, here’s what happened in our first round of voting.
What Twitter People Are Missing About Threads
Why Instagram’s replacement for Twitter still has a chance.
Stu’s Notes: Condoleezza Rice to Northwestern. Please.
If ever there were a situation in which Condoleezza Rice might coach football…
Joe’s Notes: Yes, Cricket Is Popular
The world’s second-biggest sport is trying again in the U.S.A.
America’s Backbone: First Round Voting, Part II
Wegmans vs. Runza and 15 more clashes of culture.
America’s Backbone: First Round Voting, Part I
QuikTrip vs. Kwik Trip, and 15 other doozies.
America’s Backbone: The Bracket
It’s the best day.
Stu’s Notes: Alabama Is a Mess
The baseball betting scandal is funnier than was previously thought.
America’s Backbone: Narrowing the Field
114 regional chains enter. We need to get the list down to 64. Tell us what you love.
Golf Needs Better Hair
Take a tennis lesson.
Do We Get Canada’s Gold Now?
Gold Cup rapid reaction.