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19 signs Cal-TCU was one of the most beautifully hideous bowls ever
And bless them for it.1. The 2018 Cheez-It Bowl, a real football game, ended because TCU scored twice, whereas Cal only scored once.It went to overtime and still only had that many scores. But that...
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Iowa State vs. Washington State Alamo Bowl odds, betting trends
The Washington State Cougars and Iowa State Cyclones clash in the Alamo Bowl on Friday night, with the Cougars set as the small betting favorites at the sportsbooks.The Washington State Cougars...
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Alabama vs. Oklahoma tickets are way cheaper than you’d think
For the second time in Playoff history, the semifinal in Miami Gardens is pretty cheap. Alabama and Oklahoma meet in the Orange Bowl Playoff semifinal on Dec. 29. It’s the biggest blockbuster game of...
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Aaron Donald couldn’t possibly be as good as everyone says he is. He’s better
He needs four sacks to break the record, and with one game left he just might get it. So, I would imagine that if you aren’t a Los Angeles Rams fan, that you probably haven’t watched a ton of Rams...
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The crunch-time Hornets are a disaster waiting to happen
Charlotte can’t be trusted in close games. They’ve lost 10 out of 13 one-possession thrillers and counting. The Charlotte Hornets found a new way to lose another one-possession game to the Brooklyn...
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Temple interim LOVES Shreveport, Meek Mill, and national title claims
I wish I was as fired up as this guy. The Temple Owls face the Duke Blue Devils in the Independence Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 27. Owls head coach Geoff Collins left to take the Georgia Tech job, leaving...
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Kyrie Irving is too fun for numbers
Kyrie Irving has to be seen to be appreciated.I was half-watching the Celtics and Sixers Christmas Day game and half-reading a book when, with just over 40 seconds left in regulation, I glanced up to...
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Nelson Cruz on the Twins is a strange fit
Nelson Cruz’s contract is owner-friendly. The Twins are better with him on the team. It would seem to be a perfect fit, and yet ...The Minnesota Twins signed Nelson Cruz to a one-year contract with an...
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The 10 best quotes from Gregg Popovich, the NBA’s delightful curmudgeon
Over the years, Gregg Popovich has had no issue saying what’s on his mind in press conferences. Sometimes it’s political, other times it’s humorous, and on occasion, you have no clue what in the heck...
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NBA All-Star voting is way less fun without #NBAVote
Plus, Steven Adams is a national treasure, and some amazing pictures that need to be framed.Hello and welcome to B-Sides, where we celebrate all the little things that make us love the NBA so much each...
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Is the Lakers-Kings rivalry back? We hope so
The NBA is better when the Kings and Lakers are rivals.With LeBron James sidelined by a groin injury, the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings played a thriller with legitimate Western Conference...
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Why this game-winning Stephen Curry shot from out of bounds didn’t count
The greatest shooter of all-time threw in a shot on an inbounds pass with 0.2 seconds left of a tie game. Sadly, it didn’t count.Stephen Curry hit one of the most remarkable shots of the NBA season on...
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Why Grier skipping the Camping World Bowl can be a win-win
Grier’s not playing in the Camping World Bowl. It’s smart for him and could work out fine for WVU. West Virginia quarterback Will Grier won’t play in the Camping World Bowl against Syracuse later this...
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As he defines his Kentucky legacy, can John Calipari continue his dominance...
John Calipari has owned Louisville since arriving at Kentucky in 2009. For the sake of his Lexington legacy, he needs that trend to continue. No one seems to have a clearcut answer when the topic of...
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Grant Brisbee presents Grant Brisbee’s favorite Grant Brisbee stories of 2018
The list starts with a severed finger in a hot dog bun and ends with the Orioles, which is all the same thing, I guess. During the World Series, more than one baseball writer told me some variation of...
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The NFL’s best drama in the final week comes, fittingly, in the AFC North
The AFC North has been a whirlwind of drama all season and it finally culminates in a high stakes Week 17.The AFC North has been one of the most interesting divisions in the league this year....
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What Andrew Johnson endured is indicative of amateur wrestling’s...
The young wrestler was failed by a white-dominated sport that prioritizes the team over an individual’s identity.Last week in South Jersey, Andrew Johnson, a wrestler for the Buena Regional High School...
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Under Armour All-America Game live recruit updates
Some of the best recruits in the nation speak about their college choices at the all-star event.ORLANDO, Fla. — The Under Armour All-America Game week is underway from Orlando as the top recruits from...
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Despite fans’ efforts, Alamo Bowl says it didn’t run out of Busch Light
There was a limited supply of Busch Light remaining after the game, according to the bowl. The 2018 Alamo Bowl between Washington State and Iowa State was a fun WSU win. It was so fun that some fans...
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Harbaugh’s latest collapse includes Michigan finally losing to Florida
The seasons start great for Michigan. But they don’t finish that way. For the fourth season in a row, Michigan ends with a whimper and not with a bang. Michigan lost to Florida, 41-15, in a Peach Bowl...
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