NCAA Basketball Notebook: Thanksgiving Week Overview
A concise look at the nation’s top contenders, from coast to coast.
MLB Notebook: 2025 Awards Recap
The MVPs, Cy Youngs and other awards were announced this past week. We look at key issues that determined winners as well as down-ballot.
College Football Notebook: The Stretch Drive Begins
The first Playoff rankings are out and the stage is set for November. We look at the key storylines that will shape the push for the final 12-team bracket.
The Sports Calendar’s November Pivot
We shift gears into a new month and look at what’s ahead.
MLB Notebook: World Series Recap
A magnificent World Series was capped by a Game 7 for the ages. We look back on the Dodgers, Blue Jays and an incredible seven games of baseball.
MLB Notebook: World Series Preview
It’s down to the Dodgers and Blue Jays. Who takes home the trophy? We explore the factors that will decide.
MLB Notebook: League Championship Series Recaps
The Blue Jays and Dodgers are going to the Fall Classic. We look back at how they did it.
NBA Notebook: A New Season Tips Off
As a new season begins, we take a look at several important storylines that will shake out in the early months.
NFL Notebook: Early Check-In – NFC East
On the surface this is the most stable division in the NFL. But bubbling underneath are reasons why it could be chaotic. Read why.
NFL Notebook: Early Check-In – AFC West
The Chargers and Broncos have gone to an early lead, but the Chiefs are still lurking. Let’s look at how the AFC West is shaping up.
NFL Notebook: Early Check-In – NFC North
We have two heavyweights and two hopefuls in one of the NFL’s most storied divisions. We assess the race at this early checkpoint.
NFL Notebook: Early Check-In – AFC South
Indianapolis, Jacksonville, and Houston are set up for a lively three-team joust. We give them all an overview.
NFL Notebook: Early Check-In – NFC West
The 49ers and Rams continue to be the market favorites, but the Seahawks are right there. We take a concise look at the NFC West.
NFL Notebook: Early Check-In – AFC East
The Patriots have stepped up and given the heavily favored Bills an early race. Let’s check in on the AFC East.
NFL Notebook: Early Check-In – NFC South
Tampa Bay is setting an early pace. Will Atlanta keep up or will Carolina surprise? We assess.
NFL Notebook: Early Check-In – AFC North
A rash of injuries have torn this division asunder. We assess whether anyone can catch Pittsburgh and how good the Steelers can be.
MLB Notebook: League Championship Series Preview
It’s Seattle-Toronto and LA Dodgers-Milwaukee for their league’s respective pennants. We preview each series.
MLB Notebook: Division Series Recaps
The Blue Jays, Mariners, Brewers and Dodgers are all advancing. Read how they did it.
NHL Notebook: A New Season Opens
A new NHL season begins. On the long road to the playoffs, here are some storylines to watch in the early going.
MLB Notebook: Division Series Preview
The best-of-five Division Series round gets rolling today, with all four matchups swinging into action. Our objective in these previews is to give a little historical and cultural backdrop for each series, as well as some nuts-and-bolts insight. What are the key factors each team has going for and against them? Who’s favored? We’ll keep […]
MLB Notebook: Wild-Card Round Recaps
The Yankees, Tigers, Cubs, and Dodgers all advanced. Read our concise wrap-up on how they did it.
2025 MLB Postseason Overview
The lights go on for the baseball playoffs today. We preview all 12 teams.
2025 American League All-Star Team: The Final Ballot
We make our position-by-position picks for the best in the American League, including the major awards.
2025 National League All-Star Team: The Final Ballot
Who was the best in the National League this season? We go position-by-position and cap it off with an MVP and Cy Young ballot.
Octoberfest: The Banquet Of Sports
We’re heading into the best month of the year on the sports calender. Here’s a quick look at what’s ahead.
NFL Notebook: Final 2025 Season Preview
We’ve been doing previews for all 32 teams. It’s time for previews to meet final predictions.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Philadelphia Eagles Preview
Will the Eagles make a repeat Super Bowl run? Our preseason review of all 32 teams comes to an end with last year’s champs.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Dallas Cowboys Preview
What’s going on in Dallas? We assess the landscape after a series of major changes.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Washington Commanders Preview
Can Jayden Daniels keep Washington moving on up? Here’s our concise preview.
NFL Notebook: 2025 New York Giants Preview
Let’s take a look at the rebuilding project in the Meadowlands.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Kansas City Chiefs Preview
The sport’s defining franchise aims for a record-tying 8th straight AFC Championship Game appearance. Here’s our concise look-in.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Denver Broncos Preview
Sean Payton has Denver trending in the right direction. Can it continue and how high they can rise? Let’s assess.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Los Angeles Chargers Preview
It’s Year 2 under Jim Harbaugh. Are the Bolts ready to leap into the league’s elite? Let’s examine.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Las Vegas Raiders Preview
Will the hiring of Pete Carroll and trading for Geno Smith finally change Raider fortunes? Let’s take a look.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Detroit Lions Preview
Detroit aims to bounce back from playoff disappointment and keep rolling amidst transition. Here’s our overview.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Green Bay Packers Preview
It’s time for Jordan Love to earn his money. Will he do it in 2025? Here’s our early take on the Packers.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Minnesota Vikings Preview
Minnesota tries to keep the winning rolling as they again transition quarterbacks. We evaluate their chances.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Chicago Bears Preview
The Bears begin yet another rebuilding project. Here’s our concise overview.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Houston Texans Preview
Houston has been steady, but not dominant frontrunner in the AFC South. We assess what’s next.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Indianapolis Colts Preview
The Colts have been the definition of average for two years. Is anything different in 2025? Let’s find out.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Jacksonville Jaguars Preview
Liam Coen is the new head coach as he tries to save Trevor Lawrence and the direction of this franchise. Here’s our concise preview.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Tennessee Titans Preview
The Cam Ward Era is ready to start in Nashville. Let’s take a look at the pieces around him.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preview
The Bucs aim for their sixth straight playoff trip and fifth straight division crown. Here’s our overview of their chances.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Atlanta Falcons Preview
With a young quarterback and some key draft picks, Atlanta seeks its first playoff trip since 2017. Let’s evaluate their chances.
NFL Notebook: 2025 New Orleans Saints Preview
After a crash-and-burn 2024, the Saints look up to pick up the pieces. We assess the new era.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Carolina Panthers Preview
After seven straight losing seasons, is it Carolina’s time to shine? Here’s our concise overview.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Baltimore Ravens Preview
Is this finally the year for Lamar Jackson to get to a Super Bowl? Let’s take a look at the mighty Ravens.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers Preview
It’s a big year in Pittsburgh as the Steelers went all-in during the offseason. Here’s our concise overview.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Cleveland Browns Preview
Coming off another lost season, can Cleveland turn it around with their plethora of quarterbacks? Let’s take a look.
NFL Notebook: 2025 Cincinnati Bengals Preview
It’s a big year in Cincinnati after two straight years out of the playoffs. Let’s assess their chances.