Football and relationships, plus: Tim Wakefield, who to cheer for in the MLB Playoffs, Ryder Cup reflections, college football demons and Devils, and more.
Stu’s Notes: Welcome, Women, to the NIT Experience
Also: Taylor Swift, Sean Payton, more on Bears fans, the bobblehead night, Texas Motor Speedway, Burnley’s back, Sens preseason, and a quarrel with Austin FC.
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.
Stu’s Notes: UC Berkeley Really Wants to Be a Mid-Major
Good try, ACC. Cal wants what it wants. Also: Aaron Rodgers and the word “shock,” the Rugby World Cup, some basketball bits, F1 is killing lizards, and Everton goes American.
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.
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: 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: Ranking the Possible Joe Kelly Trade Destinations
Also: Does the Fleck Bank accept Schrute Bucks?
Stu’s Notes: The Colonial Athletic Association Is No More
What’s in a name?
Stu’s Notes: The Problem With Ryan Reynolds
Does the celebrity have a soul?
Stu’s Notes: Why the NBA Chose the Spurs for Victor Wembanyama
San Antonio may be a small market, but it’s a pretty darn convenient place for a rising star.
Stu’s Notes: A New Low in NIT Persecution
The NCAA has gone too far.
Stu’s Notes: Happy Birthday, Joe Kelly!
The best 35 years this world has ever seen.
Stu’s Notes: The Thing About Willson Contreras
Adam Wainwright is wacky, and Adam Wainwright is wrong.
Stu’s Notes: There Is One Great Race This Weekend
More Kentucky Derby coverage, please.
Stu’s Notes: The Barking Crow’s New Business Partner
A breakthrough in transatlantic relations.
Stu’s Notes: I Dream of Racecars
A vivid evening asleep at the wheel.