Why people are weirdos for getting mad at Leigh Diffey, and plenty more from your local NIT blogger.
Joe’s Notes: Sherrone Moore’s Penalty and Jim Harbaugh’s Legacy
What a Sherrone Moore suspension would mean for Michigan, what Jim Harbaugh did to Jim Harbaugh’s legacy, and a lot of Olympics and baseball from the last few days.
Off the Lake: Will the White Sox’ Losing Streak Set the MLB Record?
We look at the numbers. Then: Why the streak’s happening, the Cubs’ dramatic weekend, Keenan Allen extension talk, the nonexistent Vučević market, and a Blackhawks comparison from AL Central.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, August 5th
It’s hard to think of somewhere less likely to cheer up the White Sox than the Oakland Coliseum.
Every NFL Quarterback’s Age: 2024 Season
From Aaron Rodgers to J.J. McCarthy.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, August 4th
Brant Hurter’s debut, Spencer Arrighetti goes again, and Pivetta vs. Eovaldi in Texas.
Why Does Puerto Rico Have an Olympic Team? Why Doesn’t Scotland?
We had enough and went and found some answers.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, August 3rd
Riding with the Royals, even as we place our latest bets on the democratic process.
Joe Kelly Allowed His First Home Run of the Season. Here’s What It Means.
Congratulations, Brent Rooker. You made history.
Stu’s Notes: The Coolest American Athlete in Every Sport
From Simone Biles to George Kittle.
Joe’s Notes: Why We Don’t Watch Olympic Sports Outside of the Olympics
Three theories, and the role of college sports.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, August 2nd
Cole Ragans vs. Tarik Skubal, and what to make of Marcus Stroman and the rain.
The Song From the Big Ten Commercial
Everything we know about “Silver Lining” by Guards.
Idea: Olympic Cannonballs
As you expected.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, August 1st
The Orioles and the Guardians, plus what that Yankees sweep did to futures markets.
Off the Lake: DJ Moore Extended, Jameson Taillon Stays Put
The Bears did something smart. The Cubs probably did too. The White Sox? Maybe. The Bulls? Never. Garrett Crochet’s agents? Absolutely not.
Joe Kelly and Clayton Kershaw, Joe Kelly and the Padres
Whether Joe Kelly’s support can fuel a legend through hard times. Also? Our hero’s relationship with Padres fans.
Stu’s Notes: An MLB Vibe Check as August Dawns
The best vibes and the White Sox, plus some Olympic thoughts, some Las Vegas college basketball criticism, and someone else’s tribute to Tim Wakefield.