Plus the DeMar DeRozan sign-and-trade.
Off the Lake: The Cubs Need to Sweep the Angels. Here’s the Math.
Anything less than a sweep this weekend and the Cubs’ playoff chances are probably over. Also: Luis Robert Jr.’s gaffe, Angel Reese is an all-star, the Zach LaVine spat, and Cooper Rush as a possible Bear.
Off the Lake: The Cubs Keep Losing Numbers Games
In catcher’s interference as in life. Also: Zach LaVine is not worth a first-round pick (it’s worse than it sounds).
Should Canada and England Reunite?
Why reunification would be in the best interests of both nations.
Stu’s Notes: Will Chris Paul Ruin Wemby’s Vibes?
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?