A pair of sleepers.
Stu’s Notes: What Mark Emmert’s Departure Means for the NIT
Is this good or bad?
Joe’s Notes: What Mark Emmert’s Tenure Did and Does for College Sports
Why the outgoing NCAA president’s tenure was a disaster for the NCAA, but possibly the best thing that could happen to college sports (also, Cubs and ISU and transfer portal bits).
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, April 27th
A balancing act.
Stu’s Notes: Is Shaka Smart Going Hipster in Milwaukee?
Plus: the cult of Herb Jones, Burnley’s revival, the Sens’ good weekend, and a little etc.
Joe’s Notes: The Transfer Portal’s Atlantic King
There’s an ACC program setting itself up for future dominance, and it’s not necessarily North Carolina. (Also: Cubs notes, college baseball notes)
NIT Final Four Location Wishlist
Where we would like next year’s NIT Final Four to be held.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, April 26th
Picking the Pennants.
Joe’s Notes: The Central Divisions Stink
We go around baseball, starting with the Central Divisions, which have been bad for a while now.
League of Vibes: Every MLB Team’s Vibe King, Queen, or Prince
Who brings the best vibes to each of MLB’s 30 franchises.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, April 25th
Don’t miss out on the Twins.
Joe’s Notes: What’s the NCAA Going to Do With Bill Self and Penny Hardaway?
The sanctioning process winds on despite the incentives for wrongdoing disappearing with NIL. Plus, a weekend baseball preview, who the Cubs will cut, and why Deebo Samuel and the Packers don’t seem to make sense.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, April 22nd
More MLB futures, plus F1 and NASCAR plays for Sunday.
Bevo’s Fake Nuts: Please. More McConaughey.
We mean it.
In Defense of Batting Average, RBI, and the Triple Crown
Batting average and RBI aren’t the most telling stats in baseball. But they aren’t meaningless.
Joe’s Notes: Jay Wright Does It Right
The meaning of the Villanova coach’s startling retirement, plus notes on Shaedon Sharpe’s NBA decision and Marcus Stroman’s struggles.
Stu’s Notes: Miguel Cabrera and the Thrill of the Chase
The joy of the pursuit of a milestone.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, April 21st
Will the Angels finally return to the playoffs?