College Football Playoff Chaos

The four-team Playoff will go out making a lot of folks mad.

Dick Butkus, 1942-2023

The legendary football player and pitchman is gone at 80.

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Transwomen Banned from Chess Competition

A decision that makes no obvious sense.

The End of the Power 5 Era

The rapidly changing face of college sports.

The World Is Catching Up

Americans have taken the dominance of the Women’s National Team for granted.

“Politicizing” Sports

A reminder that all choices are political to one degree or the other.

PGA, LIV, and World Tour Merging

If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em?

Education Department Issues Regulations on Transgender Sports Competition

A sensible compromise on a controversial issue.

Transwomen Banned from International Track and Field

A big reaction to a small problem.

LeBron James Becomes NBA’s All-Time Scoring Leader

What was once impossible, then inevitable, has now happened.

Tom Brady Retiring Again

The Greatest of All Time is hanging up his cleats a year too late.

Pelé, 1940-2022

The soccer legend has passed at 82.

The NFL is Taking Over

The biggest entertainment product in America is getting bigger.

Mike Leach, 1961-2022

A one-of-a-kind coach is gone far too soon.

Britney Griner Freed in Prisoner Swap

Breaking News

The Qatar World Cup and Broad Drawing Conclusions From Unique Events

Sports fans enjoy watching sports. How much does politics impact that?

NFL and College Football Going Head to Head

The most popular television product is running out of room to expand.

Baseball’s New Playoff Structure

One League went according to chalk. The other, very much not.

Bill Russell, 1934-2022

The iconic basketball player, coach, and civil rights leader is gone at 88.

Herschel Walker and the Perils of Celebrity Candidates

More ugly revelations about the football hero turned politician.

John Clayton, 1954-2022

The longtime NFL reporter is gone at 67.

The Olympic Spirit and Authoritarian Regimes

There’s no keeping politics out of these Games.

Washington Commanders

DC’s NFL franchise finally has a new name.

Djokovic Throwing it All Away

The Serbian superstar is sacrificing immortality to avoid vaccination.

Dan Reeves, 1944-2022

The legendary football player and coach is gone at 77.

John Madden, 1936-2021

The Hall of Fame coach and legendary broadcaster is dead at 85.

Bryce Young 1st Alabama Quarterback to Win Heisman Trophy

A historic achievement for the first-year starter.

Alabama Beats Georgia, Back to Playoff

An epic but improbable win.

Three Tom Bradys?

A breakdown of a remarkable career that’s not yet finished.

Atlanta Braves Win World Series

The city’s second major championship was among the most improbable.

Washington State Football Coach Fired Over Vaccine Refusal

Nick Rolovich’s request for a waiver based on unspecified religious objections was denied.

ESPN, Jock Culture, and Jon Gruden

Is the Worldwide Leader responsible oblivious to bigotry?

Jon Gruden ‘Resigns’ After Racist, Sexist, Homophobic Emails Revealed

A spectacular fall for a man who has been at the center of the football world for three decades.

Man Killed in Dispute Over Football Game

Disappointment turns to tragedy.

China’s Olympic Machine

A massive investment falls just short. This time.

Simone Biles and the Ugly Side of Sport

It turns out that the GOAT is a human being.

College Conference Chaos

Texas and Oklahoma have reopened Pandora’s Box.

Cleveland Indians Now Cleveland Guardians

It goes into effect next season.

NCAA Approves ‘Name, Image, Likeness’ Rights

College athletes are now free to cash in on their fame.

Supreme Court Ends ‘Amateur’ Collegiate Sports

Most NCAA restrictions violate anti-trust law.

College Football Playoff Expansion

The inevitable is now very much in progress.

Naomi Osaka Quits French Open Rather than Face Reporters

A star player has opted out of a Grand Slam, citing “mental health.”

Major League False Equivalence

There’s no voting in baseball.

The NFL’s $10 Billion TV Deal

Pandemic-induced recession? What pandemic-induced recession?

Henry Aaron, 1934-2021

Hammerin’ Hank is gone.

Alabama Wins 6th Championship in Saban Era

The Crimson Tide’s best season is one that shouldn’t have been played.

Bill Belichick Refuses Presidential Medal of Freedom

The New England Patriots coach lived up to the team nickname.

Trump Bedminster Loses 2022 PGA Championship

So. Much. Winning.

Another Alabama Coordinator Hired During Playoffs

Steve Sarkisian joins a frustrating trend.