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Rodger Sherman

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Today in Sports! Ping-pong ball devastation

May 11, 2026

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12 min read

Today in Sports! Ping-pong ball devastation

The NBA Draft Lottery ruined some hopes and dreams. PLUS! Softball has a new home run queen (for now!), and HOW DID SHE RUN THAT FAST FOR THAT LONG

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
Today in Sports: I'm having Emotions about the Knicks

May 7, 2026

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11 min read

Today in Sports: I'm having Emotions about the Knicks

I'm doing it; I'm talking about MY New York Knicks. PLUS, a knockout blow to Scottish soccer hegemony, the Maple Leafs' baffling decision to hire a disgraced GM, and more!

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
Today in Sports! A Boston Breakdown

May 4, 2026

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9 min read

Today in Sports! A Boston Breakdown

We're laughing at the Celtics! PLUS, a blown 3-1 lead of lesser hilarity, a last-to-first Kentucky Derby winner, one of the biggest upsets in any NCAA sport this year, AND MORE.

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
Today in Sports! Nobody wants this

Apr 30, 2026

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11 min read

Today in Sports! Nobody wants this

NCAA Tournament expansion stinks, but at least a small handful of people will see a marginal profit boost. PLUS, why does the Blazers' new billionaire owner keep acting like he's broke? A BIG weekend slate of sports. And more!

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
Today in Sports! The greatest marathon ever

Apr 27, 2026

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8 min read

Today in Sports! The greatest marathon ever

What's better than breaking the two-hour barrier? Doing it *twice*. PLUS, NFL Draft odds and ends, one of the greatest title matches for promotion in soccer history, and more!

Ben Weiss
Rodger Sherman
Ben Weiss, +1
Today in Sports! You drafted WHO?!?

Apr 24, 2026

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8 min read

Today in Sports! You drafted WHO?!?

The first round of the NFL Draft went exactly like no one expected, including, let's say, "bold" picks from the Cardinals and Rams. PLUS, Michigan's latest title (for a great cause!), the Georgia women's tennis team is literally overshadowed at the White House, and more!

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
Today in Sports! The Buffalo Sabres have America's Best Vibes

Apr 20, 2026

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7 min read

Today in Sports! The Buffalo Sabres have America's Best Vibes

The Buffalo Sabres' turnaround, featuring fun young players and a lot of beer, explained. PLUS: Oklahoma's THOROUGH gymnastics domination, a 21st-inning walk-off balk, and more!

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
Today in Sports! LIV Fast, Die Young

Apr 16, 2026

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9 min read

Today in Sports! LIV Fast, Die Young

LIV's demise. Tottenham's too?? Plus a big reffing whoopsie, the WNBA Draft ... and MORE.

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
Welcome (Back) to Sports!

Apr 13, 2026

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15 min read

Welcome (Back) to Sports!

That's right: It's Sports! We've got Rory's repeat, to Denver's devil hockey magic, to world record blowouts, and more!

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
March Madness finale! Trophy Time

Apr 7, 2026

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15 min read

March Madness finale! Trophy Time

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

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
March Madness! UConn up, UConn down

Apr 5, 2026

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11 min read

March Madness! UConn up, UConn down

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!

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
March Madness: Holy F****** S***

Mar 30, 2026

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16 min read

March Madness: Holy F****** S***

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!

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
March Madness: Stealing the Sweet 16

Mar 28, 2026

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12 min read

March Madness: Stealing the Sweet 16

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!

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
March Madness: Four on the Floor

Mar 27, 2026

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14 min read

March Madness: Four on the Floor

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.

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
March Madness! Hitting Self Destruct

Mar 23, 2026

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13 min read

March Madness! Hitting Self Destruct

Bill Self goes galaxy brain, a 1-seed FINALLY loses, and a bevy of buzzer-beaters!

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
How do we remember a near-miracle?

Mar 22, 2026

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10 min read

How do we remember a near-miracle?

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!

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
The National Chalk Athletic Association

Mar 21, 2026

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12 min read

The National Chalk Athletic Association

Hope you didn't pay too much attention to my upset picks!

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
Starting Madness at a High Point

Mar 20, 2026

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15 min read

Starting Madness at a High Point

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.

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
The Ultimate 2026 March Madness Cinderella Guide

Mar 17, 2026

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55 min read

The Ultimate 2026 March Madness Cinderella Guide

A ridiculously thorough guide to each of the 22 mid-major teams that could make memories this March.

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
Your 2026 March Madness Primer

Mar 11, 2026

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18 min read

Your 2026 March Madness Primer

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.

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
Your 2026 Winter Paralympics Primer

Mar 6, 2026

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19 min read

Your 2026 Winter Paralympics Primer

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!

Rodger Sherman
Rodger Sherman
The Olympics, Finale: Team USA's Best Winter Games Ever

Feb 23, 2026

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25 min read

The Olympics, Finale: Team USA's Best Winter Games Ever

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.

Louis Bien
Rodger Sherman
Louis Bien, +1
Olympics Day 16: The Klæbo Gæmes

Feb 22, 2026

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26 min read

Olympics Day 16: The Klæbo Gæmes

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.

Louis Bien
Rodger Sherman
Louis Bien, +1
Olympics Day 15: It's All Norway

Feb 21, 2026

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23 min read

Olympics Day 15: It's All Norway

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?

Louis Bien
Rodger Sherman
Louis Bien, +1
Olympics Day 14: AMERICAN WOMEN

Feb 20, 2026

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23 min read

Olympics Day 14: AMERICAN WOMEN

We got two AWESOME Team USA gold medal performances on Thursday. MacArthur Park is GOLDEN in the dark. (And what a debut for SkiMo!)

Louis Bien
Rodger Sherman
Louis Bien, +1
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