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.
Joe’s Notes: The Astros Are in Two Places at Once
Contending is hard to do while rebuilding. Also: The Cubs, the Packers, Djokovic v. Alcaraz, Spain’s soccer coach, and a little Little League.
Stu’s Notes: Let’s Spend Hours Talking About Christopher Morel
That was cool.
Stu’s Notes: Michael Oher Got the Britney Spears Treatment
In the conservatory, with the deception.
Joe’s Notes: What Is Going On With Wander Franco?
There are no publicly known facts in this case.
Stu’s Notes: James Harden Was Playing to the Crowd
Criticizing Daryl Morey in China? Always plays.
Joe’s Notes: Are the Brewers Actually Considering Moving?
What to make of the ballpark situation in Milwaukee.
NIT Stu’s 2023–24 Premier League Preview
A new season dawns, and Burnley is back with the big boys.
Bevo’s Fake Nuts: When Can We Call Arch Manning a Bust?
Now?
Stu’s Notes: Stanford’s Football Coach Likes Airplanes
Especially when they give him snacks.
Stu’s Notes: What Conference Realignment Means for the NIT
Since you asked.
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: Ranking the Possible Joe Kelly Trade Destinations
Also: Does the Fleck Bank accept Schrute Bucks?
Joe’s Notes: Colorado Rejoins the Big 12
What happened, what happens next, when what happens next happens.
Stu’s Notes: Our 2023 Women’s World Cup Preview
The USWNT takes the field.
Stu’s Notes: The WNIT Speaks
We have a response.