If the Cyclones are done in the portal, they’ve done just fine.
Stu’s Notes: The Biggest Birthday of Them All
34 years ago today, something big happened.
Joe’s Notes: Who Was and Is Joe Maddon?
As Joe Maddon’s managerial career might meet its shocking close, a look at where he thrived, where he struggled, and what that means.
Stu’s Notes: Is Rob Manfred Using Baseballs to Rig Games?
Startling evidence emerges about this year’s balls.
Joe’s Notes: Hockey and Basketball’s Best of Seven Format Creates Urgency Baseball’s Lacks
The Lightning, down 2-1, have more pressure on them than a baseball team in the same position.
Stu’s Notes: Sunday Night Baseball Was Wrong About the Cubs
Or at least, wrong about the White Sox and Cardinals.
Stu’s Notes: Yeah, But Tell Us About Caleb Kilian’s Vibes
Let’s get down to brass tacks.
Joe’s Notes: Managers Make Good Scapegoats
Joe Girardi is out in Philadelphia.
Stu’s Notes: The NIT Fan’s Guide to the NBA Finals
Juwan Morgan & Derrick White take on Klay Thompson & Steph Curry.
Joe’s Notes: Is the Moment of Truth Coming for the Cubs and Jason Heyward?
Christopher Morel has changed the equation surrounding the Cubs’ deadest weight.
Joe’s Notes: Iowa State Extends T.J. Otzelberger
Thoughts on Iowa State’s possible long-term men’s basketball coach (and other things).
Joe’s Notes: An SEC Playoff Is a Great Idea
Though more likely a bluff than not, an SEC Playoff in either presumable form would be good for college football.
Stu’s Notes: Chicago Baseball Is an Affront to God
We’re sorry, Creator.
Joe’s Notes: Jimmy Butler Made It Interesting
Jimmy Butler briefly saved the Playoffs, the Avalanche answered the wall, and the Brewers might be ok without Brandon Woodruff. Also…more things. Lot going on.
Joe’s Notes: Tyrese Hunter Owed Iowa State Nothing (But This Still Hurts)
The Cyclones’ best player is transferring to Texas.
Stu’s Notes: The Motorsports Day of Days
Monaco, Indianapolis, and Charlotte: What more could we want from our upcoming Sunday?
Joe’s Notes: Kirby Smart Has Made It Work at Georgia
Kirby Smart is arguably second in college football’s broader pecking order. Have we really noticed?
Joe’s Notes: Joc Pederson Is Absolutely Smoking Baseballs
The Giants’ outfielder has been hitting the ball better than anyone but Mike Trout and Aaron Judge.