Have faith in San Antonio. Also: A rogue escalator, and Zach Edey might defect.
Joe’s Notes: Five World Series Contenders and the 25 Others, Entering the MLB Second Half
Categorizing baseball’s best (and worst) teams with the stretch run in sight.
Off the Lake: How Bad Are the Cubs’ Playoff Chances?
They’re bad, but *how* bad? Also: Matas Buzelis, Connor Bedard, a little Sky, and a little Sox.
Disco Inferno: Linus Loves Ottawa; Burnley Is Unmanageable
Also: The Sens’ draft preview, Burnley at the Euros, remembering Pierre Dorion (not dead, we’re just remembering him), and Burnley’s schedule for the coming year.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, June 25th
Three MLB moneylines as we breathe our hockey sigh of relief.
Stu’s Notes: Why We Respect Hockey (and Why We Don’t Respect the NBA)
Pouring one out for Connor McDavid.
Joe’s Notes: Is Paul Maurice a Good Coach?
How much do coaches matter in the NHL? Three conflicting takes following the Panthers’ breakthrough.
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.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, June 24th
Three MLB moneylines, two MLB futures, and one reigning champ getting thoroughly doubted.
Stu’s Notes: Who’s Weirder—Texas A&M or Tennessee?
Also: Just Stop Oilers, and the Gay Mets’ international man of mystery.
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.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, June 23rd
Max Scherzer returns, and Jonathan Cannon tries to stay hot.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, June 22nd
Riding with the NL East.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, June 21st
Dare we trust the Cubs?
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.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, June 20th
Mariners vs. Guardians on a Thursday afternoon.