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Sports and politics opinionator, occasional playwright, interested in aging gratefully.
The Come-beck takes Miami to the brink
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The Come-beck takes Miami to the brink
Carson Beck reminds us why he got his reputation as he leads the Hurricanes past Ole Miss.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:53 PM
He's not curt, he's just being Curt
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He's not curt, he's just being Curt
Cignetti's obsession with every aspect of football has propelled Indiana.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Ole Miss didn't miss on Chambliss
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Ole Miss didn't miss on Chambliss
The Division 2 star has quarterbacked Mississippi to the CFP semifinal vs. Miami
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January 7, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Welcome to the Heat Death of Neoconservatism
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Welcome to the Heat Death of Neoconservatism
Democracy promotion is dead. Domination Theory is here.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:21 PM
'Bye' is a hurtful word, except for the Hoosiers
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'Bye' is a hurtful word, except for the Hoosiers
Indiana survives the Layoff Problem the way it solves everything else.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Even at 50, Tiger keeps us forever young
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Even at 50, Tiger keeps us forever young
The milestone birthday means Woods could give us some senior (golf) moments
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December 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
They left us in 2025
A list of sports figures that we'll undoubtedly miss.
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December 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Michigan's rotten tree finds a new leaf
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Michigan's rotten tree finds a new leaf
Kyle Whittingham, 66, brings rare credibility with him from Utah
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December 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
New NFL coaches turn around teams, endanger their colleagues
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New NFL coaches turn around teams, endanger their colleagues
Liam Coen is a good example of this year's trend, leading Jacksonville to the playoffs.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
These Bears are monsters of the hard way
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These Bears are monsters of the hard way
Caleb Williams, D.J. Moore give Chicago another classic sports moment.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Dear NFL: Make the Rams and Seahawks do this again
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Dear NFL: Make the Rams and Seahawks do this again
Seattle was being dominated by L.A. until a surreal fourth-quarter comeback gave the Seahawks the NFC West lead.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Knicks, Spurs go along with the gimmick
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Knicks, Spurs go along with the gimmick
The third NBA Cup was entertaining and promising, as New York came back to win
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December 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Eagles lose a grinder, but softer games await
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Eagles lose a grinder, but softer games await
The Chargers, 22-19 overtime winners on Monday, face a much tougher stretch.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Indiana's title is a once-in-several-lifetimes event
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Indiana's title is a once-in-several-lifetimes event
The Hoosiers stared down Ohio State and won their first Big Ten in 80 years.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Is Gilgeous-Alexander getting enough exercise?
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Is Gilgeous-Alexander getting enough exercise?
Oklahoma City is so dominant that the MVP is rarely needed in the fourth quarter
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December 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Ole Miss, jilted and depleted, could be the people's choice
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Ole Miss, jilted and depleted, could be the people's choice
Lane Kiffin's ungainly exit to LSU should inspire support for the Rebels.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Ursa Major: Bears roam free in Philly
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Ursa Major: Bears roam free in Philly
A startling rushing game gives the Bears a 9-3 record and raises doubts about the champs.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
From Republican House to Retirement Home
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From Republican House to Retirement Home
Mike Johnson is watching dozens of his colleagues shuffle off toward the exits.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Reposted
Someone needs to set up a camera so we'll know when Pete Hegseth orders this plaque removed from West Point.
Here’s the plaque at West Point with the relevant text highlighted
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
That new Trojan era is still on hold
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That new Trojan era is still on hold
Oregon ends USC's playoff dreams in a 42-27 win on Saturday
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November 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Anderson, Texans chase down Allen
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Anderson, Texans chase down Allen
In an ever-changing AFC, the Texans' pass rush is a constant
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November 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM