Oh yeah, we’re going there. Also: Dartmouth tries to unionize, Jay Norvell tries to get smoked, the Stetson Bennett thing, Ryder Cup camera access, Ons Jabeur, Shane van Gisbergen, and The Pitch Was a Strike.
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.
Joe’s Notes: Caleb Williams Might Dodge the Draft
Plus: Chris Jones, Travis Kelce, Cy-Hawk Week, Julio Urías, the Cubs, the Packers, Ben Shelton, American basketball, and NASCAR’s stars.
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.
Stu’s Notes: The White Sox Are So Bad That Fans Are Bringing Guns to Games
And! Hunger strikes, Trey Lance, Auston Matthews, cricket drama, NASCAR survival, The Hawk, and that bastard Sean Payton.
Stu’s Notes: The Air Raid? At Wisconsin?!
This feels inappropriate. Also: the Knicks had a mole, Joe Mixon had a quote, Bears fans had an idea, Javy Báez had a double, NASCAR has a docuseries, and a little more info on the Cuban Little League coach.
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: James Harden Was Playing to the Crowd
Criticizing Daryl Morey in China? Always plays.
Stu’s Notes: Is Justin Verlander a Villain?
It’s time to have that talk.
Stu’s Notes: Jim Irsay Contemplates His Death
Indianapolis Colts owner and philosophizer Jim Irsay understands his place in the universe. By which I mean the NFL.
Stu’s Notes: Bob Huggins Won’t Go Away Just Yet
No take backs, Bob!
Golf Needs Better Hair
Take a tennis lesson.
Stu’s Notes: Are the White Sox Trying to Tank Joe Kelly’s Trade Value?
It doesn’t make sense…until you consider the White Sox.
Stu’s Notes: What NASCAR Is Doing in Chicago
Stock car racing takes to the streets.
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.
Joe’s Notes: The SEC Doesn’t Only Dominate in Football
And it’s not just baseball, either.
Stu’s Notes: A New Low in NIT Persecution
The NCAA has gone too far.
Joe’s Notes: The WNBA’s College Lesson Plan
What professional women’s basketball could take from the college game.