The Blazers met their star’s demand, and the Suns look good. Also: That Clemson realignment rumor, Tito Francona’s goodbye, and the Cubs’ devastating loss.
Joe’s Notes: Clemson’s Time Is Probably Over
Also: Super Sneak vs. Tush Push, Jordan Love is the guy so far, Oklahoma State fell off, and how many games the Cubs need to win this week.
The Astros’ Turn to Fade: This MLB Weekend and the Week Ahead
Welcome, Houston, to absolute panic.
The Mariners–Rangers Play-In Saga Begins: This MLB Week and the Weekend Ahead
Ten days. Seven games between the pair tied for the AL’s final playoff spot.
Stu’s Notes: Justin Fields Wasn’t Lying (But Bears Bloggers Were!)
Also: Steelers fans are getting soft, Deion Sanders is anti-death threat, Christopher Morel is a puppy, Harry Maguire’s scared of Burnley, and Joe Kelly looked great the other night.
Joe’s Notes: Where Will the MLB Playoff Cut Lines Fall?
Plus: That college football promotion–relegation idea, the Cubs’ big night, Shohei Ohtani’s hitting, and the Packers’ issue with turf.
Stu’s Notes: Does Colorado Have Bad Fans?
These guys are out of control. Also: Lane Kiffin did some needling, the Packers loss is on NIT Stu, Joe Kelly won the NL West, and so many allegations. So many.
Joe’s Notes: A Case for the Cubs
Plus: The Rays might stay put, SMU got some money, that Iowa State game, Alabama’s quarterback, that Packers game, Phil Mickelson’s statement, and more.
Two Weeks, Nine Teams, and Five Playoff Spots: This MLB Weekend and the Week Ahead
Collapses and surges and quick twists of fate.
Joe’s Notes: Is the NFC Bad?
The Lions don’t need to be great this year to have a great season. Also: Aaron Jones, Marcus Stroman, the Ohio Bobcats, the Bristol night race, and Taj Gibson.
Joe’s Notes: The NBA Tries to Make Its Players Play
Also: Turf wars, the Pac-2 legal battle, Iowa State’s long-term outlook, Packers talk, Cubs talk, the Nationals’ weird spot, Scherzer’s injury, and David Stearns’s morality.
Stu’s Notes: Hook ‘Em (But Let Me Be Clear)
How this Texas-neutral Austinite feels about the Bama game. Plus: Joe Kelly’s rehab outing, the Tez Walker reaction, and the USA’s sports failings.
Joe’s Notes: The Cy-Hawk Game, 2023
Plus: Packers vs. Bears, Joe Burrow and Brock Purdy, the word “ace,” the Nationals fiasco, Chris Chelios, and the Pac-2’s legal action.
Stu’s Notes: Josh McDaniels Does Not Play Well With Others
Plus: More World Cup rigging, Spain’s legal system, Geoffrey Butler, David Stearns, Joe Kelly, and Christopher Morel.
Joe’s Notes: Caleb Williams Might Dodge the Draft
Plus: Chris Jones, Travis Kelce, Cy-Hawk Week, Julio Urías, the Cubs, the Packers, Ben Shelton, American basketball, and NASCAR’s stars.
Stu’s Notes: What Does Deion Sanders’s Success Mean for the Dallas Cowboys?
All of Coach Prime’s teams are winning right now. Also: Harbaugh, Northwestern, Uiagalelei, the Bloomin’ Onion, US Open fans, and even more.
Joe’s Notes: The ACC Doesn’t Like Its Chances
Proactive ass-saving.
Joe’s Notes: ACC Expansion Makes Short-Term Sense. But…
…there is a long term. Also: ASU, the CFP format, Iowa gambling, and the MLB waiver wire.