Pouring one out for Connor McDavid.
Off the Lake: Shōta Imanaga Is Probably Fine. The Cubs Need Him to Be Great.
Also: Miguel Amaya, Angel Reese, Paul DeJong, a Bulls’ mock draft roundup, and the Bears’ offensive line.
Joe’s Notes: Will There Ever Be Another Wayne Gretzky?
No matter what he does tonight, Connor McDavid is only an echo of what Edmonton once saw. Also: Tennessee sports, Houston’s AD, and a little Lane Kiffin.
Stu’s Notes: If the Panthers Blow a 3–0 Lead
Don’t bother making fun of Panthers fans. They have you outmatched.
Joe’s Notes: JJ Redick Went to Duke
He even played basketball there! A look at why JJ Redick’s probably a good hire.
Off the Lake: Ryne Sandberg’s Weekend Arrives at Wrigley
The Cubs prepare to honor an all-time great, and the Bulls traded Alex Caruso for more of the thing they already have.
Joe’s Notes: What’s Being Celebrated Tonight at Rickwood Field
So many things.
Stu’s Notes: Remembering Willie Mays
A collection of tributes, memories, and reactions from last night and today.
Joe’s Notes: Yes, Willie Mays Was the Greatest of All Time
Putting the late great’s career in context.
Stu’s Notes: Why the Cubs Should Fire Craig Counsell
Hint: It would be very fun.
Joe’s Notes: Brad Stevens, Theo Epstein, and the Nature of a “Next Step”
At 47 years old, Brad Stevens has his championship. What comes next? We look at another boy wonder for clues.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, June 18th
Five Tuesday moneylines as we anxiously await the Panthers’ Game 5 result.
Joe’s Notes: The ACC–SEC Battle, Beyond the College World Series
It’s not as lopsided as it appears.
Stu’s Notes: Will Adam Silver Make Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum Fight?
We must salvage the narrative.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, June 17th
Riding hot hands, including those of the New York Mets.
Off the Lake: The Cubs Are Maddeningly Consistent
Plus: The Sky are not victims, the White Sox already killed Drew Thorpe, and what the Bulls shouldn’t do when it comes to trading up.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, June 15th
It’s hard to count the Phillies out.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, June 14th
The Astros haven’t been that bad.