Michael Penix Jr. Is Back and the Falcons Suddenly Have Hope Again
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The Atlanta Dream Can Poke And Prod You To Death
The argument against the Atlanta Dream says their transition-heavy style might be incompatible with playoff basketball. But in the three...
LeBron James Has a Pretty Sweet Setup After Choosing the 76ers
Sep 28, 2026; Camden, NJ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers LeBron James poses for a photo during media day. Mandatory Credit: Bill...
The Crossword, Oct. 5: Overheard In New York
Our Monday crossword? It's good! This week's puzzle was constructed by Drew Schmenner and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Drew is a writer and...
Mississippi State Looks Ugly in First Big Test
Alabama defensive back Keon Sabb (3) pulls Mississippi State running back Kolin Wilson (6) to the ground during a college...
They Packed The Trop And Were Treated To A Gem
Bryan Baker, closer for the Tampa Bay Rays, encountered a new problem on the mound Saturday night. He'd been summoned...
Failure, Fame, & Mindset| I-80 Sports
TAPE #006 FROM THE I-80 SPORTS BLOG ARCHIVEI asked Mike Trout what made him great. He spent a surprising amount...
MLB Playoff Picks: Rays vs. Yankees, Padres vs. Brewers
Sep 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Victor Mesa Jr. (25) hits an RBI double during...
Jack Smith Did Not Conspire Against Donald Trump While Watching Steph Curry Score 60 Points In An Overtime Loss To The Hawks
The most salient part of the accusation that Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt lodged against former special prosecutor Jack Smith in...
UFC 332 Betting: Best Bets for Silva vs. Wang and More
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The Too-Small Lynx Will Have To Answer Some Big Questions
As end-of-season Minnesota Lynx press conferences go, this year’s was pretty subdued. There was no “shit was stolen from us,” no missives delivered...
The Brewers Have Been Waiting for This Version of Jacob Misiorowski
Nobody beats the Miz. That's what the Milwaukee Brewers hope when right-hander Jacob Misiorowski takes the mound against the San...
It’s Time To Separate The Real Teams From The Clowns
Welcome to the Defector College Football Watch Guide, where Israel Daramola and Ray Ratto will tell you which of the weekend’s...
Guardians vs. White Sox ALDS Preview, Odds and Prediction
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but the Guardians will be facing off with a second-place team from the...
The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Lurches Unsteadily Into Cake Week
Welcome back to The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off, where Kelsey and Chris attempt to complete the technical challenges from the...
