From lacrosse to volleyball, how all the Irish did this academic year.
Stu’s Notes: What Does America’s Newfound Cricket Dominance Mean for USA–Pakistan Relations?
Team USA has changed the game. Will this affect the war on terror?
Joe’s Notes: Is Paul Skenes Good or Famous?
Separating the player from the phenomenon ahead of a hyped MLB debut. Also: What makes hockey attention hard, some conference realignment, and the playoff weekend ahead.
Stu’s Notes: We Were Right. Beekeepers Belong in Sports.
Also: Joe Kelly’s groin, these Brewers’ first real scrap, and why we stopped liking Georgia.
Three Thoughts: Dan Hurley Has Brought UConn to a New Height
Jim Calhoun and Danny Hurley had to do different things. But this is the best UConn’s ever been. Also: Those worst affected by the pitcher injury problem, and what to think of the Cubs bullpen.
Good Things Shrewing: Is Two Straight Wins a Winning Streak?
Asking for ourselves before looking at the Al Golden extension news and the addition of Army to the 2024 football schedule.
BFN: The Red River Rivalry Has Crested
College softball’s Opening Day brings Oklahoma into the focus, and reminds us: The Red River Rivalry is about to recede.
Stu’s Notes: The Big Ten’s Big NIT Hopes
The dream of Midwestern NIT prominence is not yet dead. Also: Kelvin Sampson is a baseball coach, Armando Bacot and the grind, and a women’s basketball question we promise is earnest in its nature.
Joe’s Notes: Yes, College Coaching Is a Hard Job
Jeff Hafley’s departure is a symptom of a real problem. But all is far from lost. Also: Wisconsin basketball and Michigan football, Lewis Hamilton’s move, and money does not necessarily beget money.
Stu’s Notes: Yet Another Massive College Football Transition
They’re replacing the hedges in Athens. Also: Luka vs. Zion vs. food, a coed idea for Team USA, Nick Dunlap Bust Watch, and a potential Game of the NITe of the Year.
Joe’s Notes: What if Mick Cronin Doesn’t Fix This?
Also: Terrence Shannon Jr.; the realignment latest; a potential rest rule loophole; and Connor Bedard’s moment, which continues to arrive.
Stu’s Notes: Ten Teams Who Could Win the NIT
Including…milkshake bobbleheads, a defense of Draymond Green, Kelly Oubre’s doorbell, and Brad Bohannon got banned.
Good Things Shrewing: Something to Play For
The stakes, as always, are high. Also: What does Fr. Olinger think about NIL?
Good Things Shrewing: Notre Dame Is in Survival Mode
It continues to only be about wins.
Good Things Shrewing: Notre Dame, Meet the HBCU World
What Notre Dame fans should know about Tennessee State, plus some women’s volleyball lamentations.
Joe’s Notes: Does the NFL Make Other Sports Hate Each Other?
The NFL’s dominance of sports appetite creates an illusion of starvation elsewhere. Also: Wander Franco’s latest, Luis Castillo’s fastballs, the White Sox might move, college baseball’s rising, Drew Smyly’s starting, Jirehl Brock’s leaving, Rutgers gambled on Jeremiah Williams, and some NASCAR game theory.
Stu’s Notes: Alabama Is a Mess
The baseball betting scandal is funnier than was previously thought.
Joe’s Notes: The Skenes Scene in Omaha
Will Paul Skenes pitch tonight? Should he?