Articles
Written takes to go with the weekly episodes.
Ryan Day Has Earned Respect. He Hasn’t Earned a Lifetime Pass.
Ohio State’s historic collapse against Texas reopened questions that Buckeye fans were told had finally been answered.
Penn State Honoring Joe Paterno Is a Disgrace
Fifteen years after one of the darkest scandals in college sports history, Penn State has decided that nostalgia matters more than remembering why Joe Paterno’s career ended.
Same Horror, Different Sympathy: Lindsay Clancy, Chris Benoit and the Stories We Tell
Examining how mental health, gender and public perception can shape the way society responds to unimaginable acts of violence.
It’s Time for Ohio State to Remove the Wexner Name
Les Wexner stepping down from the medical center board should be the beginning, not the end, of Ohio State’s reckoning with one of the most prominent names on its campus.
Thirty Years In, the WNBA Is Having Its Moment
Our first WNBA game was more than a night of basketball. It was a firsthand look at how far the women’s game has come, the generation it is inspiring and why its future has never looked brighter.
Kevin Durant vs. Larry Bird: Why It’s Time to Rethink the Small Forward Hierarchy
LeBron may own the top spot, but Durant’s unmatched scoring, efficiency and longevity have built a compelling case that Larry Bird should now be looking up at KD.
Russell Westbrook Was Better Than You Remember
The criticism was always louder than the appreciation. Now that his 18-year career is over, it is time to recognize Russell Westbrook for what he really was: one of the greatest point guards and most remarkable players in NBA history.
Amar’e Stoudemire Was Great. But Was He Really a Hall of Famer?
The former Suns and Knicks star gave basketball fans unforgettable moments, but there is a difference between being one of the best players of your era and being one of the greatest players in basketball history.
When Legends Quietly Say Goodbye
Tommy John may have missed Yankees Old Timers’ Day, but his legacy has never been more present.
The Big Ten Doesn’t Need to Win the Narrative Anymore. It Already Won College Football.
Three straight national championships. Three different programs. One undeniable conclusion: the road to the title now runs through the Big Ten.
The Clock Has Run Out: Why Brian Cashman Must Finally Be Held Accountable
The Yankees’ 2026 trade deadline wasn’t just disappointing. It was the latest example of an organization settling for hope instead of urgency.
Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA, and the Culture War: Can Sports Ever Stay Just About Sports?
How one player’s comments sparked a national conversation about free speech, fairness, and the future of the WNBA.
Dear MLB: If the Dodgers Can Always Buy the Best, the System Is Broken
The rich just got richer.
Shohei Ohtani Was Cleared. I’m Still Not Completely Convinced.
Sometimes a legal conclusion isn’t the same as public confidence.
Donnie Baseball: The Hall of Fame Debate That Never Seems to End
A Yankee fan’s case for Don Mattingly—and why I can also understand the argument against him.
Has Cooperstown Lowered the Bar? Why I Believe This Year’s Class Is the Hall of Very Good
Great players deserve to be celebrated—but not every great player belongs among baseball’s immortals.
LeBron's Final Move Feels Like the Wrong Ending
Greatness isn't erased by one decision. But it can be reshaped by it.
The Most Underrated GOAT Candidate in Baseball History: Rickey Henderson
Why baseball’s all-time leader in runs and stolen bases deserves a permanent place in the GOAT conversation.
The Greatest Story Ever Told? Why AAA’s Mask vs. Mask Classic Belongs Among Wrestling’s Immortals
Chad Gable and Ludwig Kaiser didn’t just have a match. They delivered a masterclass in storytelling, psychology, and emotion that may stand among the greatest wrestling performances of all time.
Baseball’s House Is Burning and the Dodgers Are Toasting Marshmallows
The Dodgers are not cheating the system. They are exposing how broken it has become.
Why the NBA Feels Unwatchable and Why Shai Gilgeous Alexander Is Part of the Problem
When foul hunting becomes a feature not a flaw the game loses its soul
Curt Cignetti Didn’t Just Beat Alabama — He Announced Himself
How Indiana’s Rose Bowl dismantling of a college football giant confirmed Cignetti as one of the sport’s elite coaches
If Kirby Puckett is in the Hall of Fame, Then Bernie Williams Deserves Serious Consideration
A fair look at two careers that challenge the Hall of Fame to honor its own standard.
It's Time for the Yankees to Fire Aaron Boone
Why the Yankees Can’t Afford to Waste Another Season on a Manager Who’s Lost the Clubhouse
False Prophets and Broken Promises
How America’s Leaders—and Its Faithful—Are Fueling Cruelty, Corruption, and Collapse
Juan Soto and the $100,000 Snub: Good Riddance
As a Yankees fan, I’m relieved he's gone—because chasing bonuses over All-Star nods proves he was never built for the Bronx.
Serena Williams: The Greatest to Ever Do It
Her dominance, motherhood, and cultural impact set her apart from every man in the game.
Don’t Let the Draft Picks Fool You: I Still Don’t Trust the Nets Front Office
Four First-Rounders and Still No Real Direction
Fanatics Fest Day 1: A Celebration of Sports, Fans, and… Sticker Shock
From First Take to the Premier League trophy, Day 1 brought the magic—until the card prices brought the reality.
The Human Highlight Reel That Started It All
How Dominique Wilkins Made Me Fall in Love With the NBA
Aaron Rodgers to Pittsburgh Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen
The Steelers didn't land Rodgers. They settled for him.
No Superstars. No Problem.
Indiana vs. OKC: The NBA Finals nobody predicted—but every real fan should appreciate.
Angel Reese Is Exactly Who the Game Needs
You don't have to love her game to respect her impact
The Parade Isn’t for the Troops. It’s for Trump.
How a military spectacle became a mirror for one man’s fragile ego.
It’s Time for the NBA to Abandon the Draft Lottery
Bronx Bombers on the Mound: The Top 5 Starting Pitchers in Yankees History
The Mount Rushmore of GOATs: The Definitive Four in Each Sport
Between the Lines: When Politics Play Through the Whistle
Giannis to the Nets? Fans emotional rollercoaster never seems to end.
The Subway Series Is Watered Down — And Juan Soto in Queens Doesn’t Change That
Aaron Judge: A Greater Captain Than Jeter?
The NBA’s Next Era: Who Will Be the Face of the League?
Three Decades Deep: A Nets Fan’s Frustration Boils Over
