There are some questions that need answers around the league. From Adam Silver’s trial balloon, to All-Star omissions that don’t truly feel like snubs, to Bronny James bringing out all the extreme views, hopefully we cut through the noise with less than a week before the trade deadline buzzer goes off. This week in Questions … Read more
Let’s break down a busy week in the NBA in this edition of Questions That Need Answers. Trae Young and LaMelo Ball are the biggest surprise omissions from the All-Star lists. But are they? Young’s raw numbers stand out: 22.5 points, 11.4 assists—almost identical to Magic Johnson’s points and assists in his last MVP season … Read more
Here’s the latest news and buzz as Aaron Glenn and the Jets build out their new coaching staff… Jan. 31, 5:02 p.m. Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is getting his staff in order. Gang Green is in agreement with Tanner Engstrand to be their OC and has confirmed Chris Banjo as their special teams coach. In addition, … Read more
Nate Tice is joined by Dane Brugler of the Athletic for a special preview of the 2025 NFL Draft class after the Senior Bowl. They start by talking about the consensus top-2 quarterback prospects in the draft class, the University of Miami’s Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. They then talk about whether Alabama’s Jalen … Read more
Miss by an inch, miss by a mile. Following the ball-spotting controversy in the AFC title game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, the Chinese proverb might as well be a testimonial on the latest flashpoint in NFL officiating. And like some other officiating controversies that developed in playoff games, this one is … Read more
While several of their midwest counterparts in the American League Central enjoyed a collective breakout in 2024, the quintet of National League clubs in the heartland had a far less encouraging season. A young Brewers team led by new manager Pat Murphy surged to a comfortable division lead it never relinquished while former Milwaukee skipper … Read more
Subscribe to Inside Coverage With Super Bowl LIX just over a week away, Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab dive into the hot topics Roger Goodell must confront in his State of the League address. First and foremost are the officiating errors made throughout the league, but particularly in the NFC & AFC Championship … Read more
Ex-Western Oregon women’s basketball players file $28 million lawsuit against school, coaches alleging abuse Nine former Western Oregon University’s women’s basketball players filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the university, two coaches and multiple faculty members, alleging emotional and physical abuse that included excessive practices and inappropriate comments regarding players’ appearances. The lawsuit, obtained by The Athletic, … Read more
The NBA has suspended Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart without pay for one game after he picked up his sixth flagrant foul point of the season during Wednesday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers. Stewart was also fined $50,000 for making “inappropriate and objectionable gestures” after he was tossed. Midway through the second quarter, Stewart delivered … Read more
The debate in Kentucky this week is how Wildcat basketball fans should greet their former coach, John Calipari, when he returns to Rupp Arena Saturday as the leader of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Cheer? Boo? Just do nothing? The answer is whatever the heck they want, of course. It’s a basketball game. Part of the fun … Read more