Objectifying the subjective, as much as one can. Then: Rich Paul’s Australia threat, the USMNT’s failure, and Purdue Pharma’s House v. NCAA parallel.
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.
Stu’s Notes: If the Panthers Blow a 3–0 Lead
Don’t bother making fun of Panthers fans. They have you outmatched.
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.
Stu’s Notes: Remembering Willie Mays
A collection of tributes, memories, and reactions from last night and today.
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.
Stu’s Notes: The NIT Was Way Better Than the NBA Playoffs
Another triumph by basketball’s greatest tournament.
Stu’s Notes: Where Is Aaron Rodgers This Time?
The Jets have misplaced their quarterback again. Also! Luka Dončić, painkillers, cigarettes, Joey Chestnut, and hockey players hitting each other in the nuts.
Stu’s Notes: Poor Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum might not deserve our respect. But he probably doesn’t deserve this. Also: Yusei Kikuchi lit up Tyler Soderstrom and Dan Campbell committed a very Dan Campbell rules violation.
Off the Lake: Thank Goodness for Ian Happ
An Ian Happ appreciation post, plus: Drew Thorpe’s South Side call-up, Angel Reese’s double–doubles, and RIP Chet Walker.
Stu’s Notes: What Does America’s Newfound Cricket Dominance Mean for USA–Pakistan Relations?
Team USA has changed the game. Will this affect the war on terror?
Off the Lake: The Cubs Need More Mike Tauchmans
The Cubs don’t need a Shohei Ohtani. They need an army of Mike Tauchmans. Also: Pedro Grifol needs to go, and are the Sky the WNBA’s Pistons?
Stu’s Notes: Why Doesn’t the Indy 500 Winner Drink Buttermilk?
How the drink has changed. Also: 600 miles is a long way, the WNBA enters its fad era, and we make an offer to Formula 1.
Joe’s Notes: Checking the MLB Standings
It’s Memorial Day Weekend. Here’s where the standings stand. Plus: MVP and Cy Young races, more on House v. NCAA, and an Indy 500 weather update.
Joe’s Notes: What’s the Deal With the Timberwolves’ Ownership Situation?
A refresher on A-Rod vs. Glen Taylor. Also: The Mavs’ tanking worked, the Cubs’ bullpen is medium, and the Packers have some anti-divas.
Stu’s Notes: Why Isn’t It Utah Yetis?
Ranking the 20 potential Utah hockey names. Then: The Panthers and Bruins might kill each other, Robert Kraft might have taken one for the team, and UCLA humiliated Cal.
Joe’s Notes: Is Paul Skenes Good or Famous?
Separating the player from the phenomenon ahead of a hyped MLB debut. Also: What makes hockey attention hard, some conference realignment, and the playoff weekend ahead.
Stu’s Notes: Ippei Mizuhara and the Real Housewives
Of course Bravo is involved. Then: Robert Kraft found a Black person, LSU might be out on Brian Kelly, and who can throw fireworks at whom.