We nominate the Oakland Athletics. Also: Jordan Love, Kevin Durant, and thoughts on the trades that have happened.
Stu’s Notes: Canada’s Spying Should Not Have Been a Surprise
In hindsight, this was obvious. Also: Sex, violence, and the NIT.
Joe’s Notes: How Thin Is This Year’s MLB Trade Market?
Don’t expect any blockbusters. Also: Reactions to the trades so far and thoughts on college football’s walk-on crunch.
Joe’s Notes: 2027 World Series Odds and the 2024 Trade Deadline
If future championships matter, why do we measure trade value in dollars? Also: The latest House v. NCAA development, and college baseball’s rise.
BFN: What Pole Assassin’s Marriage Means for Texas Football
Breaking down the nuptials of college football’s most iconic former stripper.
Stu’s Notes: A Better Idea for the 18-Game NFL Schedule
Extend the season? Or tell NFL players to man up?
Joe’s Notes: How the ACC Can Regain Respect
Kidnapping Paul Finebaum is not the answer.
Joe’s Notes: A Summer Without Conference Realignment
For the first time in four years, the big players are staying put. Or at least, that’s what we think is going on.
Off the Lake: How Does Jed Hoyer Feel About His Job Security?
When perception matters more than reality. Also: Hagen Smith, Angel Reese, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Williams, and Luke Richardson.
Stu’s Notes: The 2026 NIT Final Four Schedule & Location Are Set
Great, great news. Also: Beavs & Cougs, Jaylen Brown & Nike, Flavor Flav & water polo, Darwin Nuñez and Ron Artest, and The Killers & England.
Joe’s Notes: The Paul Skenes No-Hitter That Wasn’t
Also: NCAA Tournament selection changes, college athlete employment news, more Georgia driving, and Berhalter out.
Joe’s Notes: How College Football Will Separate From Other College Sports
We know the why. Yesterday, Brett Yormark dropped the how. Also: Kawhi Leonard, the Yankees, Wander Franco, and a little tennis.
BFN: Arch Manning Stopped Caring About Football
A disastrous day for the state of Texas.
Stu’s Notes: Craig Counsell Is Nothing Without Pat Murphy
Why the Brewers stayed the Brewers while the Cubs fell apart.
Joe’s Notes: Why There Will Always Be Another NBA Dynasty
Why Steph Curry’s wrong, and what makes up the NBA’s great gift.
BFN: Texas Got a New Website
Farewell to the ass ports.
Joe’s Notes: The Splash Brothers Showed How Millennial Athletes Can Thread the Needle
Klay Thompson and Steph Curry managed to be both competitive and cool.
Stu’s Notes: Will Chris Paul Ruin Wemby’s Vibes?
Have faith in San Antonio. Also: A rogue escalator, and Zach Edey might defect.