Six of these teams shouldn’t exist. Also: Who most deserves a Stanley Cup, hoping the Utah hockey trademarks were a prank, and NASCAR goes to Talladega.
Joe’s Notes: FedEx’s Memphis NIL Investment Is a Non-Story
Money is fungible, and $25 million isn’t that much. Also: The size of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Alex Caruso’s status tonight, and updates on Core Score and Gelo.
Stu’s Notes: Coby White Has the Best Smile
The Bulls are still standing. Also: NBA Playoff team likability, Shane Doan’s banner, and Oregon’s ditching the woodsy court.
Joe’s Notes: The WNBA CBA Is Holding Back Caitlin Clark
The league and its union did not account for a generational superstar. Also: What Jimmy Butler’s injury does to the Heat, Reed Sheppard goes pro, and Jameson Taillon prepares for his season debut.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, April 18th
A few MLB moneylines, and more futures.
Stu’s Notes: Zion Williamson’s Leg Isn’t Just Sore!
Why did the Pelicans say it like that? Then: Lasers are cool, being a bad Sens fan, and a question about Aaron Rodgers and HIV.
Joe’s Notes: Indiana Will Always Be a Factor in College Basketball
Ballo to Bloomington. Also: Shilo Sanders might be running recruiting for Colorado, the Warriors might have breathed their last, and the Bulls’ very specific moment has arrived.
Cooler Ways Jontay Porter Could’ve Gotten Banned from the NBA
Rigging prop bets? Lame. Tricking Adam Silver into turning the All-Star Game into a big game of knockout? Cool.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, April 17th
A value play in the baseball world, and the next step in the NBA futures effort.
Stu’s Notes: Is the In-Season or Play-In Tournament More Like the NIT?
Then: Watching the NBA Playoffs on behalf of our country, Michael Busch keeps homering, and dugout dinger celebrations will soon go the way of the bench mob.
Joe’s Notes: Why the Flyers Might Pull Their Goalie Early Tonight
The Eastern Conference tiebreaker situation. Also: A potential issue with college sports’ transfer markets, BYU’s hire, and playoff experience vs. playoff inexperience.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, April 16th
We look to stay hot on the ballfield while launching our futures effort for the NBA Playoffs.
Stu’s Notes: Scottie Scheffler Should Get Better at Golf
A recommendation. Also: The Brewers have more beef, a note about Two Dog Special, and what if the Fever don’t pick Caitlin Clark?
Joe’s Notes: Should the NBA Playoffs Be Smaller?
Checking in after a rote Game 82. Then: Kentucky loves Mark Pope, the Coyotes are (probably) moving, and a case for believing in the Bulls.
Three Thoughts: Shohei Ohtani and Manti Te’o
What happens we don’t know a guy but think we do? Also: Jordan Montgomery fires Scott Boras, and Dan Hurley and Scott Drew tell Kentucky no.
Three Things: Shōta Imanaga Continues to Get It
Also: Image consulting for Caleb Williams, and getting psyched for Bulls vs. Hawks.
Three Thoughts: Setting Expectations for Jackson Holliday
How good is good for this year’s biggest baseball debutant? Also: How many Sycamores can Josh Schertz bring to SLU? And would you rather play the Knicks or the Bucks?
Joe’s Notes: LeBron James and the USC Job
Surely not…right? Also: The Hubert Davis era finally begins in Chapel Hill, Iowa State sadness, and Justin Steele’s hamstring.