You can never outthink Pitbull. Also: Baseball at Bristol, and a few great Americans in Paris.
Joe’s Notes: Sherrone Moore’s Penalty and Jim Harbaugh’s Legacy
What a Sherrone Moore suspension would mean for Michigan, what Jim Harbaugh did to Jim Harbaugh’s legacy, and a lot of Olympics and baseball from the last few days.
Stu’s Notes: The Coolest American Athlete in Every Sport
From Simone Biles to George Kittle.
Joe’s Notes: Why We Don’t Watch Olympic Sports Outside of the Olympics
Three theories, and the role of college sports.
The Song From the Big Ten Commercial
Everything we know about “Silver Lining” by Guards.
Stu’s Notes: An MLB Vibe Check as August Dawns
The best vibes and the White Sox, plus some Olympic thoughts, some Las Vegas college basketball criticism, and someone else’s tribute to Tim Wakefield.
Joe’s Notes: The MLB Playoff Picture After the Trade Deadline
Where every team’s chances stand, thoughts on the noteworthy trades, and how the Rays got their stadium in St. Petersburg.
Joe’s Notes: Who Will Make the Dumbest Trade Deadline Move?
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.