Sports! Writer
Apr 13, 2026
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15 min read
That's right: It's Sports! We've got Rory's repeat, to Denver's devil hockey magic, to world record blowouts, and more!
Apr 7, 2026
Michigan and UConn were heads and shoulders better than everyone, but one was built out of smart transfers and the other needed years to jell just right. Plus ... LOWER-LEVEL BUZZER-BEATERS
Apr 5, 2026
11 min read
The UConn men's and women's basketball teams had very different weekends (you OK, Geno?) PLUS, seems only Husky Magic can get in the way of a Michigan title, Texas' star lost her touch at the worst possible time, and more!
Mar 30, 2026
16 min read
That's a direct quote! Breaking down the unbelievable finish between Duke and UConn. PLUS, the women's tournament is set for high-powered showdowns. And more from a really fun weekend!
Mar 28, 2026
12 min read
Hannah Hidalgo dominated Vanderbilt in just about every way a player can, Ashlon Jackson's game-winner rolled around the rim *forever*, and more from the men's and women's NCAA Tournaments!
Mar 27, 2026
14 min read
Texas made a mistake subbing out one guy for another guy. Nebraska made a mistake subbing out one guy for ... nobody. Plus! Houston disappoints Rodger, personally.
Mar 23, 2026
13 min read
Bill Self goes galaxy brain, a 1-seed FINALLY loses, and a bevy of buzzer-beaters!
Mar 22, 2026
10 min read
The greatest half-court shooter of our era without ever hitting one. PLUS, CBS' disturbing halftime show, the last men's mid-major falls, and more!
Mar 21, 2026
Hope you didn't pay too much attention to my upset picks!
Mar 20, 2026
We got the first upset of March Madness and the first devastating near-upset of March Madness. PLUS! A Division III dynasty comes to an end.
Mar 17, 2026
55 min read
A ridiculously thorough guide to each of the 22 mid-major teams that could make memories this March.
Mar 11, 2026
18 min read
Welcome to March! You are now a Miami University RedHawks fan! Let's get caught up in case you haven't been watching this season.
Mar 6, 2026
19 min read
The Paralympics are the most mind-blowing sporting event on earth. Let's tune in and saying WOW and WHAT and HOW for the next two weeks!
Feb 23, 2026
25 min read
Team USA capped off its best Winter Olympics ever with DOUBLE GOLD IN HOCKEY. It was such a joy to watch these Winter Olympics with you.
Feb 22, 2026
26 min read
The joy, the awe, the magic of Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, the star of these Olympics and the GØÅT. PLUS, a recap of all the low-stakes scandals that rocked The Messy Olympics, and a look at THE LAST DAY OF COMPETITION.
Feb 21, 2026
23 min read
Norway sets a new Olympic record, breaking an Olympic record held by Norway. Tomorrow I'll write about another Norwegian Olympic record. When will we be free from Norway's reign of terror?
Feb 20, 2026
We got two AWESOME Team USA gold medal performances on Thursday. MacArthur Park is GOLDEN in the dark. (And what a debut for SkiMo!)
Feb 19, 2026
Yesterday was the best day at the Olympics. Today is gonna be the new best day at the Olympics. But more importantly: DOG!
Feb 18, 2026
20 min read
Is it better to have style or maximum spinnies and flippies? PLUS! American celebrations come back to haunt us and a German sweep.
Feb 17, 2026
22 min read
Elana Meyers Taylor, American Superhero. Plus, sometimes you just need to lie down in the woods and wait for everybody to go away.
Feb 16, 2026
21 min read
Italy has already set its all-time record for Winter Olympic medals. PLUS! An update on the curling scandal(s) sweeping Milan. (Ha. Sweeping.)
Feb 15, 2026
A Winter Olympic medal for... Brazil? Plus! A Swedish ski catastrophe and condom updates.
Feb 14, 2026
Plus, breaking down Ilia Malinin's disaster.
Feb 13, 2026
Jessie Diggins digs deep, and that's why she's the greatest U.S. cross-country skier ever. PLUS, more inane rules, LOTS of Italians making history, and I think I found the one normal biathlete.
Feb 12, 2026
The Olympics discovered a new way to break my heart called "men's doubles luge." PLUS: French judges are breaking figure skating!! Again!!! And all the medals you may have missed on Day 6, and all the medals you can expect on Day 7!
