Sports Columns

The 91st Minute: Professional soccer in the United States needs a makeover

With MLS Opening Day on the horizon, here is why relegation and a U.S. Open Cup overhaul are the future of soccer in America.

Samuel Reno
1 day ago

Spitballing: MLB’s replay review system is flaming garbage. The solution: Fight fire with fire

The answer isn’t to scrap replay. It’s to trust it more.

Nathan Ackerman April 13 at 11:51 AM

Skyler’s Swishes: The best NBA weekend of the year

This week’s swishes nearly all came from the same night, but after a former Trojan legend hit a game-winner, this officially became the NBA’s best weekend of the year.

Skyler Trepel April 12 at 9:08 PM

Film Room: How Sam Darnold fits in Carolina

Replacing Teddy Bridgewater with the former Trojan would show Carolina is looking for more game-breaking plays from its signal-caller.

Aidan Berg April 8

Spitballing: MLB should have kept the All-Star Game in Atlanta

Moving the game wasn’t necessarily wrong, but the league’s response could have been more powerful.

Nathan Ackerman April 7

Skyler’s Swishes: For the Culture

This week’s top NBA moments happened off the court.

Skyler Trepel April 5

The Scoop and Score: The targeting rule in college football is perfect how it is

When Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade sacked Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence on 3rd down in the second quarter of the 2019 College Football Playoff semifinal, Ohio State was in control, up 16-0 and about to get the football back.

Eli Kleinmann April 1

It’s time for Lalas and Twellman to put the rants on hold

Ever since that failure in Trinidad back in 2017, U.S. Soccer has had its sights set on the Olympic games. They have not qualified for the games since 2008, missing out in two straight cycles coming into this year’s competition.

Samuel Reno March 31