Eight innings. Zero (ok, six) runs.
Stu’s Notes: Yes, Florida State Needs to Leave the ACC
On account of the bullying.
Disco Inferno: Burnley Loses Its Icelander
And Josh Norris has been golfing.
What a Summer of Cannonballing Taught Me About Cannonballs
How deep of water is necessary; which splash is the one that counts.
A Biscuitry Might Be Coming to My Neighborhood
No one needs to use their phone while they’re eating biscuits.
Disco Inferno: Is Burnley the Best Team in the Championship or the Whole World?
Also: Are the Ottawa Senators the Texas Tech of Canada?
Stu’s Notes: Did Christian Yelich Quit on His Team?
We aren’t talking about his back. Also: The Clippers opened their new arena and the European NIT rages on.
Off the Lake: The Cubs’ Schedule Is Easy, But Not Easy Enough
How much the easiest remaining MLB schedule is worth. Also: Kenneth Lofton Jr. is a bull.
Vroom Vroom: Does Max Verstappen Hate Shelter Pets?
Austin Dillon’s penalty, Conor Daly’s return, and action at Michigan and Gateway.
Stu’s Notes: The Little League World Series Got Worse. Here’s Why That Matters.
It’s been a bad twenty years for youth baseball.
Off the Lake: A Cubs/White Sox All-Star Team Wouldn’t Win 90 Games
It would also feature very few White Sox. Thoughts on the weekend series, Caleb Williams’s preseason debut, and Lonzo Ball playing 5-on-5.
The Casual Burnley Fan’s 2024–25 EFL Championship Preview
What casual Burnley fans should vaguely remember about each of their new league-mates.
Cannonball Inspiration, for Those Who Need It
Don’t be afraid to believe in yourself today.
Stu’s Notes: What if Team USA Had Caitlin Clark?
What could have been.
Stu’s Notes: The Latest Football Helmet Innovation Is a Game-Changer
Concussions? Oh, we’ve got concussions alright. Also: Austin Riley respects NASCAR, Steve Kerr respects Serbia, and we’re worried about Dan Campbell.
BFN: Texas’s SEC Friends, Enemies, and Frenemies
Finding the Longhorns their allies in this brave new world.
Stu’s Notes: With Pitbull Stadium, Pitbull Stays One Step Ahead
You can never outthink Pitbull. Also: Baseball at Bristol, and a few great Americans in Paris.
Stu’s Notes: Sports Are the Point of Sports
Why people are weirdos for getting mad at Leigh Diffey, and plenty more from your local NIT blogger.