Democrats pounce in reliably red Iowa, fueled by special election hopium
Locked out of power throughout the country, Democrats see ruby-red Iowa as one of their…
Jay Jacobs gets his first-ever challenger for state Dem chair
JACOB’S LADDER: Otsego County Democratic Chair Caitlin Ogden is launching a bid for the top spot in the state party — the first time its current chair, Jay Jacobs, has had a challenger during his lengthy tenure. Jacobs, who also serves as Nassau County’s Democratic chair, has led the state party under the past three…
JD Vance faces test in White House meeting with Israel-backing radio host
NEW YORK — Vice President JD Vance will hit a key hurdle in his fence-mending effort with Jewish Republicans on Thursday when he hosts a popular conservative radio host at the White House. 77 WABC host Sid Rosenberg, a longtime friend and ardent ally of President Donald Trump, has publicly attacked Vance for maintaining a…
QB Notebook: Lamar Jackson Primed For An MVP Season; What To Make Of Justin Herbert
Welcome to the Quarterback Notebook, where I’ll be covering the past week in NFL quarterbacking — from the most interesting passers, plays and storylines that caught my eye while watching film this week. In this season-opening edition, we’ll be looking at how the Ravens’ new offense maximizes Lamar Jackson, breaking down Justin Herbert’s disappointing debut,…
West Coast Read: Can Sean McVay Turn Rams’ Nightmare Into Expected Dream Team?
Let’s get one thing out of the way first: Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay flubbed the travel plans to Australia. Yes, we understand McVay did something similar with success last year, when the Rams easily handled the Jacksonville Jaguars after traveling the day before to London. However, the Rams stayed the week in…
Arch Manning’s Sense Of Humor And The Men Who Laughed Alongside Him
Texas quarterback Arch Manning is just another man. He isn’t any better than that. He showed us a side of who he is — in a brief moment, looking comfortable, being in control. He was surrounded by men who, presumably, want Manning to like them, and many showed us who they are, too: humored by…
Why Trinidad Chambliss Bet On Himself — And Came Back to Ole Miss
Jerseys line the walls of attorney Tom Mars’ South Florida office, affixed to wooden paneling above a marble countertop. As the unofficial legal representative for anyone intent on challenging the NCAA, Mars has made a living navigating the dramatic shifts in the college sports ecosystem over the last two decades. That brings its share of…
Oregon In Trouble? UCLA Turning Heads? Klatt Names Alarming, Exciting CFB Teams
Week 2 of the college football season was nothing but thrilling. Oregon and Oklahoma faced massive upsets, Texas claimed the No. 1 spot in the rankings and Bob Chesney and UCLA are continuing to prove their offseason hype in the regular season. Notably, Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor defeated its first Big Ten opponent on the…
Top-10 CFB Showstoppers From Week 2, From Mizzou’s Austin Simmons To Monster Linemen
I played offensive line for eight seasons in the NFL, and before that I spent my Saturdays in Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, blocking for guys who ended up on lists like this one. So when I watch college football now, I watch for the stuff that signaled to me in the huddle whether a…
Roll The Tape: Who Will Win The Ben Johnson-Brian Flores Chess Match?
Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season is in the books, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Especially if you’re a fan of good offense. Each week, I dive into the All-22 coaches’ film before offering five insights to watch. Don’t be surprised if the points are here to stay. That’s the million-dollar question floating around…
Which Overreactions Are Legit? Why Execs, Scouts Are Out On Chargers, But High on Rams
There’s no better time to overreact than after Week 1 of the NFL season. Week 1 brought plenty of surprises around the league, giving us plenty of material to judge and make grand statements. Are the Los Angeles Rams not as good as we thought? Will the New England Patriots take a step back? We…