Hot Take
Bengals and Jaguars have plenty at stake on MNF, including the ‘Taylor Bro Bowl’ trophy
It’s still a fun reminder of their head-to-head coaching record and a chance to regale matchups that might get fuzzy over time.
Injuries to key NFL players are piling up, making depth even more important
The NFL’s injured reserve is starting to look like an All-Pro or Pro Bowl roster.
Costly upkeep, less-than-ideal weather lead most college football stadiums to use artificial turf
A half-century ago, there were 74 such schools playing on natural grass and the number actually peaked at 75 around 20 years ago.
The US lacks that 2019 magic at this Women’s World Cup
The United States is clearly not the dominant team that won the 2019 Women’s World Cup.
Overturned outs are prompting confusion, frustration over MLB’s blocking-the-plate rule
The rules have changed over the years to protect catchers, but runners are now sometimes safe even after being tagged out, and without any collision.