This makes him the perfect coach for LeBron’s Lakers. Also: A belated farewell to Bill Walton.
How I, an NIT Fan, Am Spending This Memorial Day Weekend
Three doses of pizza, one dose of remembering the troops.
Stu’s Notes: Why Doesn’t the Indy 500 Winner Drink Buttermilk?
How the drink has changed. Also: 600 miles is a long way, the WNBA enters its fad era, and we make an offer to Formula 1.
Joe’s Notes: Checking the MLB Standings
It’s Memorial Day Weekend. Here’s where the standings stand. Plus: MVP and Cy Young races, more on House v. NCAA, and an Indy 500 weather update.
Stu’s Notes: Is Burnley Better Than Bayern Munich?
Also: Caitlin Clark media coverage has somehow gotten worse, the Indy 500 is looking rainy, and Craig Counsell might be sabotaging Kyle Hendricks.
Stu’s Notes: The Most Canadian Hockey Teams
Ranking the eleven NHL candidates. Then: More on Joe Kelly’s shoulder, a potential undefeated NIT champion, and milk choices.
Stu’s Notes: Kyle Larson and the Indy 500–Coke 600 Double
The greatest driver in the world tries to prove it this weekend. Also: The NASCAR fight, Timberwolves is a great name, and Joe Kelly’s return timing.
Joe’s Notes: The Post-Superteam NBA
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.
Stu’s Notes: Moonshine
Time to get back in? Then: Scottie Scheffler finally arrived, Paul Skenes might be good, and the refs at hockey worlds look like even bigger dorks than usual.
Joe’s Notes: Is the PGA Tour Going to Let LIV Win?
Where things currently stand on the merger that wasn’t. Also: Mystik Dan’s Preakness chances, more goalie interference, and the David Fletcher wrinkle to the Ippei Mizuhara scandal.
Stu’s Notes: Three Terrible Ways to Lose
How do you bounce back if you’re the Sixers, Lakers, or Islanders? Also: Caleb Williams and Eli Manning, designated scapegoat Zach Wilson, and April’s place among the sports months.
Stu’s Notes: What the NBA Just Took From Us
The NBA got exciting these last 24 hours. Too exciting. Also: Will Wade is free, Tom Rinaldi’s a weasel, Shane Waldron is doomed, and The Henry Ford is not what you might think.
Stu’s Notes: The Colonial Athletic Association Is No More
What’s in a name?
Stu’s Notes: What Is Frankie Muniz Doing in That Race Car?
Agent Cody Banks is competing at Daytona.
Stu’s Notes: 2023 Predictions
Where we will take the year ahead.
Joe’s Notes: Predictions for 2023
Where the year ahead will take us.
Stu’s Notes: Tom Brady’s Gonna Kill Someone (and Aaron Rodgers Is Gonna Catch Him)
Things are boiling over in Tompa Bay.
Stu’s Notes: Picking Your Team for the College World Series
Do you dislike the universe but feel ok about the state of Texas? Hello, new Texas A&M fan.