With a new generation comes a return to team identities. Also: The Timberwolves’ depth, what went wrong for the Nuggets, and signs of renewed arrogance from the NCAA.
Three Things: Does College Basketball Media Hate Doug Gottlieb?
Reacting to the reaction to Doug Gottlieb’s hiring at Green Bay. Then: The Astros? Cheating? And the PGA Championship is a problem.
Three Thoughts: Is the Maui Invitational in Danger?
Examining a claim. Also: The Astros might be back, and the Cubs are a long way from the top of the National League.
Doug Gottlieb: Head Coach at Green Bay (Funny, Not a Joke)
How? Why?
Three Things: NASCAR Adds Its Own NIT
Plus: The Oilers might need to change their name, and Burnley got relegated again.
Three Thoughts: Shams Is LeBron’s Spokesperson
Also: The draft lottery worked; the goalie interference rules didn’t.
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.
Joe’s Notes: College Basketball’s Players Era Festival, the NIL MTE, Is a Terrible Business Model
Why not keep the nine million dollars? Also: Baseball players dodging the draft, hockey players being exciting, and Knicks getting hurt.
Stu’s Notes: How Many NIT Chances Does Rick Pitino Have Left?
With another NIT legend in the fold, is this the year Pitino finally wins it all? Then: Lotteries are too much fun, Joe Kelly’s on the IL, and the Timberwolves castrated the Denver Nuggets.
Stu’s Notes: The Other Other Tom Brady Story
Is Tom Brady about to vaguely cheat again? Also: Noses vs. tongues, F1 might be interesting again, and Rudy Gobert procreated.
Joe’s Notes: What Is the College Football Players Association?
A look at the burgeoning field of college football labor organization. Also: The duality of Cubs pitching, why the Stars might be overvalued, and the Marlins did something smart.
Joe’s Notes: Doc Rivers Has Lost With Some Great Players
The best championship-less players these last 15 years all played under Doc. Also: Details on the potential House v. NCAA settlement, Cubs vs. Brewers, and Braves vs. Dodgers.
Stu’s Notes: Even LeBron Is Out on Bronny James
Tough look. Then: Appreciating the Calder Cup, appreciating the Riverside Stride, and is the advertising industry ok?
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.
Stu’s Notes: The NIT Is Dominating the Transfer Portal
Also: Revisiting the opt-outs, spin rate and the NBA, and Kawhi Leonard should have retired young.
Joe’s Notes: Will the 2025 NFL Draft Be Deeper Than 2024’s?
Our best guess at Howie Roseman’s reasoning. Then: A potential settlement in House v. NCAA, Mike Trout’s knee surgery, and is LeBron worth the hassle?
Stu’s Notes: Which NBA Teams Are Deserving of Respect?
Four of them are still in action. Then: Which NHL teams should exist? Is Arizona the most tortured sports state? And take a look at baseball players’ privates while the opportunity is there.
Joe’s Notes: The Toronto Maple Leafs Are Rich and Bad
Uniquely so. Also: Will the Suns and Kevin Durant part ways? Should the Braves be World Series favorites? And how good will UConn’s latest additions be?